Cross-Cultural Communications
The Cross-Cultural Communications course is open to those who have completed the Biblical Studies Course as well as those who may have done Bible training elsewhere and have been approved by their local church. The course provides excellent Bible-based training for those who wish serve in a cross-cultural context anywhere in the world, particularly among people groups who have not yet heard the Good News of Jesus Christ. Its unique blend of theory and hands-on practise is designed to not only develop your knowledge, but also your walk with the Lord.
This one year course is designed to equip believers, both practically and spiritually, to take the Good News of Jesus Christ to unreached people groups.
The very varied curriculum includes such subjects as Language Learning, Cultural Anthropology, Literacy, Bible Translation and Church Planting. Part of the course also involves five weeks of practical language and culture acquisition which is done while simulating living in a remote area.
Graduates with linguistic aptitude are offered a place on the Applied Linguistics Course.
Download the Cross-Cultural Communications Course Curriculum.
| Module | Course Hours |
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| Church Planting Modules | |
| - The Big Picture | 6 |
| - Global Perspectives | 4 |
| - Preaching and Teaching | 12 |
| - Building Relationships | 8 |
| - Bible Translation (Practical) | 30 |
| - Literacy (Practical) | 32 |
| - Pre-evangelism | 4 |
| - Evangelism | 14 |
| - Teaching Chronologically (Practical) | 6 |
| - Infant Church | 10 |
| - Developing Church | 24 |
| - Continuing Church | 14 |
| - Church Planting and Doctrine | 13 |
| - Support Roles | 4 |
| - Working Alone | 2 |
| Cross-Cultural Modules | |
| - Ministering Cross Culturally | 8 |
| - Cultural Anthropology | 16 |
| - Cultural Investigation (Practical) | 12 |
| - Culture and Language Acquisition Local - UK | 6 |
| - Field Orientation | 14 |
| - Animism | 8 |
| - Islam | 4 |
| - Buddhism | 3 |
| Language/Linguistics Modules | |
| - Phonetics (Practical) |
50 |
| - Phonemics | 18 |
| - Grammar | 33 |
| - Culture and Language Acquistion | 40 |
| - Mission Simulation (Practical) | 5 weeks |
| - Mission Simulation Preparation | 6 |
| Christian Life Modules | |
| - Chapel/Prayer | 2.5 per week |
| - Christian Life | 25 |
| - Emotional and Spiritual Health | 10 |
| - Leadership | 7 |
| - My Rights My God | 5 |
| - Practical Programme | 9 per week |
| - Spiritual Warfare | 12 |
| - Teamwork | 14 |
| - Time Management | 3 |
| Family Relationships/Singles | |
| - Child Protection | 7 |
| - Husband and Wife Relationships | 8 |
| - Singles | 3 |
| - Parent/Child Relationships | 6 |
| - Missionary Kids Education | 2 |
| - Dorm Parenting | 2 |
| - Missionary Kids Transitions | 2 |
| - Re-Entry | 4 |
| Practical Living Modules | |
| - Outdoor Survival Training (Practical) | 4 days |
| - Offgrid Technology (Practical) | 36 |
| - Medical Matters | 12 |
| - Safety Training (Practical) | 35 |
| - Preparation and Partnership (Practical) | 12 |
| - Cookery (Practical) | 12 |
| - Photography | 3 |
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Cross Cultural Communications Course Calendar 2020 / 2021
| Term 1 | 02/09/2020 - 22/10/2020 | Half-Term Break | 23/10/2020 - 01/11/2020 |
| Term 2 | 02/11/2020 - 11/12/2020 | Christmas Break | 12/12/2020 - 03/01/2021 |
| Term 3 | 04/01/2021 - 12/02/2021 | Half-Term Break | 13/02/2021 - 21/02/2021 |
| Term 4 | 22/02/2021 - 31/03/2021 | Easter Break | 01/04/2021 - 18/04/2021 |
| Term 5 | 19/04/2021 - 28/05/2021 | Half-Term Break | 29/05/2021 - 01/06/2021 |
| Term 6 | 01/06/2021 - 21/07/2021 | Term End: | 21/07/2021 |
Cross Cultural Communications Course Calendar 2021 / 2022
| Term 1 | 08/09/2021 - 21/10/2021 | Half-Term Break | 22/10/2021 - 31/10/2021 |
| Term 2 | 01/11/2021 - 10/12/2021 | Christmas Break | 11/12/2021 - 03/01/2022 |
| Term 3 | 04/01/2022 - 11/02/2022 | Half-Term Break | 12/02/2022 - 20/02/2022 |
| Term 4 | 21/02/2022 - 31/03/2022 | Easter Break | 01/04/2022 - 18/04/2022 |
| Term 5 | 19/04/2022 - 27/05/2022 | Half-Term Break | 28/05/2022 - 01/06/2022 |
| Term 6 | 02/06/2022 - 21/07/2022 | Term End | 22/07/2022 @ 1pm |
Dates are subject to minor changes
Cross-Cultural Communications Course fees for the 2021/2022 academic year
Our 'Fees and Refund Policy' is available upon request.
Applicants need to be 18 years old or over.
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Following the instructions, fill out the application form on your computer and email it to ncc@ntm.org.uk
Please note that the application deadline is the end of June. All applications need to be sent to us before this date so that we have time to process them before the beginning of the academic year in September.
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North Cotes College, North Cotes, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN36 5XU, UK
Email: ncc@ntm.org.uk
Phone: +44(0)1472 387711
Fax: +44(0)1472 387707