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 |
|---|---|
| Christan Life Modules: | |
| - Building Relationships | 8 |
| - Emotional and Spiritual Health | 10 |
| - Chapel/Prayer Mornings | 3 (weekly) |
| - Christian Life | 28 |
| - My Rights My God | 5 |
| - Practical Programme | 9 (weekly) |
| - Spiritual Warfare | 10 |
| - Preaching and Teaching | 10 |
| Church Planting Modules | |
| - Church Planting and Doctrine | 10 |
| - Continuing Church | 14 |
| - Bible Translation Principles | 25 |
| - Teaching Chronologically (from Creation to Christ) | 20 |
| - Infant Church | 10 |
| - Developing Church | 20 |
| - Literacy | 32 |
| - CLA Local | Course Long Project |
| - Contextualised Teaching (Yurok) | 7 |
| - Pre Evangelism | 2 |
| Cross-Cultural Modules: | |
| - Culture Investigation | 14 |
| - Field Orientation | 12 |
| - Animism | 10 |
| - Cultural Anthropology | 18 |
| - Ministering Cross Culturally | 8 |
| - Global Perspectives |
4 |
| - Culture-Language Acquisition/Mission simulation (CLA) | 8 weeks |
| - Support Roles | 5 |
| Family Relationships/Singles | |
| - Husband/Wife Relationships | 8 |
| - Singles | 4 |
| - Parent / Child Relationships | 6 |
| Other: | |
| - Islam | 4 |
| - Buddhism | 3 |
| - Safety Training Days | 5 days |
| - Preparation and Partnership | 12 |
| - Child Protection | 8 |
| - Leadership | 7 |
| - Medical Matters | 12 |
| - MK Care and Education | 2 |
| - Outdoor Survival Training | 4 days |
| - Photography | 3 |
| - Practical Technology | 36 |
| - Re-entry | 4 |
| - Teamwork | 14 |
| - Time Management | 3 |
| Language / Linguistics Methodology | |
| - Grammar | 36 |
| - Phonemics | 16 |
| - Phonetics | 52 |
Cross Cultural Communications Course Calendar 2019 / 2020
| Term 1: | 04/09/2019 - 18/10/2019 | Break: | 19/10/2019 - 28/10/2019 |
| Term 2: | 29/10/2019 - 13/12/2019 | Break: | 14/12/2019 - 05/01/2020 |
| Term 3: | 06/01/2020 - 14/02/2020 | Break: | 15/02/2020 - 23/02/2020 |
| Term 4: | 24/02/2020 - 02/04/2020 | Break: | 03/04/2019 - 19/04/2020 |
| Term 5: | 20/04/2020 - 21/05/2020 | Break: | 22/05/2019 - 27/05/2020 |
| Term 6: | 28/05/2020 - 23/07/2020 | Term End: | 23/07/2020 |
Cross Cultural Communications Course Calendar 2020 / 2021
| Term 1: | 02/09/2020 - 22/10/2020 | Break: | 23/10/2020 - 01/11/2020 |
| Term 2: | 02/11/2020 - 17/12/2020 | Break: | 18/12/2020 - 03/01/2021 |
| Term 3: | 04/01/2021 - 12/02/2021 | Break: | 13/02/2021 - 21/02/2021 |
| Term 4: | 22/02/2021 - 31/03/2021 | Break: | 01/04/2021 - 18/04/2021 |
| Term 5: | 19/04/2021 - 28/05/2021 | Break: | 29/05/2021 - 01/06/2021 |
| Term 6: | 02/06/2021 - 21/07/2021 | Term End: | 21/07/2021 |
Dates are subject to change
Cost for the 6 Terms in academic year 2019/2020
These fees are all-inclusive. We do not charge tuition. Please note that amounts listed below are the fees for the academic year 2019/2020. These fees will be reviewed and adjusted for the next academic year. Please contact us if you need more information.
- Text Books: £100 (approximately)
- Singles: £5,550 (Full Board)
- Married Couple: £7,430 (Self Catering)
- First Child: £425
- Each Additional Child: £225
- Childcare: £325 per child
Fees subject to change in line with inflation or CPI/RPI
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.