Training in Relief and Development
Prepared by Stephen Bauman
*Please note, training programs marked with an asterisk are not necessarily holistic.
Alliance Biblical Seminary (ABS)
ABS is a graduate seminary that exists to train mature, skilled, and discerning Christian leaders for the church in the Philippines and Asia.
MA Missions, with courses in community development and microenterprise.
American University - School of International Service*
Washington,
D.C.
The International Development Program is designed for students and faculty concerned with analyzing and participating in economic, environmental, social, and political change, with particular emphasis on improving the opportunities for the poor and vulnerable of the Third World. Concern for the poor and vulnerable underscores a distinguishing feature of the International Development Program -- the recognition among students and faculty that development brings important costs as well as benefits, and that these are not equally shared. Given this perspective, development becomes an ethical and political as well as a technical undertaking.
Boston University - School of Public Health*
The Department of International Health (DIH) grew out of the Center for International Health and became an academic department in 1995. The Department and Center are particularly known for teaching and field work in the practical aspects of health policy, management and finance. In the last 15 years, we have trained approximately 2000 students from over 140 countries.
Three types of training are offered:
Cambridge University - Development Studies*
Cambridge, England
Ithaca, New York
The Master of Professional Studies program provides graduate level training for mid-career rural and community decision makers and practitioners. The curriculum affords students an opportunity to deal with and plan for the multidimensional challenges rural communities face now and in the future. The program's students have experience in public, non-profit, or other organizations dealing with the problems of rural areas and communities.
The Master of Professional Studies in International Development program provides an interdisciplinary program of study for those who are experienced in international development and are seeking to upgrade or update their educational qualifications. Training is offered in both a substantive specialization (such as population, regional planning, science and technology policy, or nutrition), and in areas of analysis for implementing objectives (development administration and planning, development economics, development politics, development sociology, or international communication). A specialized concentration in some area of development policy, such as women in development, may serve as the student's concentration with the approval of the Director of Graduate Studies and the student's advisor.
Covenant College - Chalmers Center for Economic Development
Lookout Mountain, Georgia.
The Chalmers Center for Economic Development assists the church worldwide in declaring the Kingdom of God in Word and Deed. Through research and education, the Center trains college students, pastors, missionaries, churches and Christian ministries in bringing economic development and spiritual transformation to the poor in the context of holistic, church-based ministry.
Fullerton, California
The M.B.A. or MS in International Development emphasis stresses strong business and management skills with cross-cultural competence. Enterprise development and income generation, particularly micro-enterprise in international urban and rural settings, is a focus that provides community sustainability. Other major contributors to community development include food and agriculture, water development, primary health care, and a perspective on holistic mission within a community or communities. Community development is the central point of the program, although focus on recovery and rehabilitation may become factors as necessary.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Goal is to prepare a cadre of Christian leaders with the vision, character, and competence necessary to effectively lead World Vision (and other global NGO’s) in the accomplishment of its mission and the struggle for a world that no longer tolerates poverty. The Economic Development Program at Eastern College prepares women and men to be successful development practitioners in communities of need. Eastern was the first Christian college in the United States to develop programs focused on the introduction and management of holistic, community-based development. The course of study goes far beyond simply retooling a traditional degree. Courses are now integrated to provide focus and cohesion. The themes of urbanization, servanthood, empowerment, globalization, reconciliation, and multi-culturalism are a part of each course. For more than 13 years Eastern has been sending agents of change around the world to participate in and facilitate economic development and missions.
Echo,
Inc.
North Fort Meyers, Florida
ECHO provides limited opportunities for people preparing for work in developing countries or considering such work to spend time with us and those already working and living in developing countries.
George Washington University - The Elliot School of International Affairs*
Washington, D.C.
The International Development Studies program was created in consultation with leading professionals in major development agencies and is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed in this growing field.
London School of Economics - Development Studies Institute (DESTIN)*
London, England
This program is intended for those who hope to work in development in government and non-governmental organizations or the private sector as administrators, planners or technical specialists, and for those who already have experience in such work and seek to enhance their knowledge. It also provides a good preparation for advanced research on development problems.
Medical Ambassadors International
Modesto, California.
Training of Trainers (TOT) is a course designed by MAI to equip Christian people and organizations in implementing their own integrated ministry of community health and evangelism. Those who attend TOT I & II will be equipped to set up a CHE program and to train CHE volunteers for work in the villages. All teaching is in a participatory style.
Lindale, Texas
This is a one-week course accredited with nurse CEUs and with CMEs. Topics include: tropical diseases, nutrition, water and sanitation, dental care, women and health, cross-cultural adaptation, integrating faith with medical skills.
This is a four-week course that covers the same topics as Navigatinng Medical Missions, but in more depth. In addition, this course include setting up a community health program and one week of community health education (TOT1 taught by Medical Ambassadors International). This course is also accredited with nurse CEUs and with CMEs.
.This is a one week workshop that offers an introduction to cross-cultural dynamics and teaches practical skills to help people suffering a lack of adequate food and water, proper shelter, and basic health care.
Manchester, New Hampshire
The Community Economic Development Program is a unique program. Started in 1982, it is the first program in the United States that offers degrees specifically in community economic development — the practice of applying economic principles in a manner that is consistent with the social and cultural values of the community.
The Allen Savory Center Holistic Development*
Albuquerque, NM
Each year we run training programs for individuals who, on completion of the two-year, self-directed program, are certified to provide Holistic Management training and follow-up support to people in their own communities or within the institutions they represent. Certified Educator Training Programs currently run in the United States, Zimbabwe, and, in the near future, in Australia and Mexico (in Spanish).
The Oxford Centre for Mission Studies
Oxford, UK
The Oxford Centre for Mission Studies is offering a one year program in Mission and Development Practice from September 2001. It will consist of 8 months of taught courses in Oxford and 4 months in writing a dissertation. There will be the option of field placement and study in locations like India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa or Central America. It will be validated by the University of Wales (subject to final approval) for the award of their postgraduate diploma leading, for appropriate candidates, to an MA.
The University of the Nations (UofN), a ministry of Youth with a Mission, seeks to apply biblical truth to every area of life. Students develop intellectually, culturally and spiritually and also gain international perspective as they take courses in several nations. A live-learn environment leads to enduring relationships among students and staff. The unique UofN modular educational system is highly motivational and enables students to alternate each 3-month term between classroom and exciting field experiences available worldwide.
Sussex, England
The Development Studies Graduate Research Center, based at the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), forms the largest center in Europe for interdisciplinary graduate studies in development issues.
Warner Southern College - HEART Institute
Lake Wales, Florida
The HEART (Hunger Education and Resources Training) Institute is an interdenominational training center designed to prepare people to serve effectively in the Third World. Located in subtropical Florida, HEART operates a village community that simulates many aspects of Third World living. Students reside in the village and are provided the opportunity for hands-on application of the many valuable skills integrated into HEART's curriculum. In addition to practical and technical skills, participants acquire problem solving and coping skills that will enable them to adapt more readily to the challenges they will face overseas. Areas include small animal husbandry, sustainable agriculture, primary health, and community development.
Wheaton College Graduate School - Masters in Missions and Intercultural Studies
Wheaton, Illinois.
Our mission is to develop practitioners skilled in theory and practice of missions for committed service in a dynamically changing world.