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School of Biblical Christian Worldview (SBCW)
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Next School of Biblical Christian
Worldview:
04 July – 23 September 2010 (3 week outreach in planing)
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Do you know what you believe and why? And what you
do not believe and why? Are you a leader or are you led
by others and their convictions?
In the SBCW we want to question our perspective and come
to terms with the biblical understanding of reality. On
the basis of this, we want to train Christians to be able to
take responsibility in all areas of society and life (Family,
Business, Media, Politics, Sports, etc.).
Reformation is happening today – through you as well ?!
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Cost:
3,300.- Swiss Francs (incl. housing, food, VAT)
A (voluntary) 4-6 week cross-cultural outreach follows
Academic information (University of the Nations): HIS
361 / 362
The SBCW is recognized as a Humanities Core
Course equivalent
Download the SBCW application (80 Kb)
More information is available from the SBCW team.
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What is the SBCW?
To have a biblical worldview means to see the world "through
God’s eyes". If you want God to challenge
you to have clearer vision, the SBCW is the right place for
you. We believe that God and His Word is the standard
which should form us and our value system.
In the SBCW we want to help you to closely examine your worldview
– the conscious or unconscious beliefs you hold which form the
basis for your life and actions. Discover what has formed
you and the society in which you grew up.
The Good News of Jesus Christ is about much more than personal
salvation. We believe that a biblical view of reality is effective
in all areas of society. It generates and transforms life
– and it transforms society! We want to discover how we
can meet the challenges of the 21st Century with a perspective
of hope.
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This school gives insight into the thinking behind current
social and political changes. We want to come to terms
with the prevailing trends and worldviews, tackle current sociological
issues and look at their historical and philosophical origins.
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The curriculum consists of three parts:
1. Analyze the thought and belief systems which have formed
our thinking.
Introduction to philosophy, the streams
of thought of western history, youth culture and trends, various
religions, natural sciences, politics, and so on.
2. Learn to think biblically.
receive tools which
will enable us to evaluate what we hear, see and read. An introduction
to biblical thinking, a media workshop, films, etc.
3. Learn to apply biblical Christian thinking in the various
spheres of life and society.
Stewardship, ethics, work
on specific subjects, discussions, excursions, community life,
mentoring.
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Each student will have a mentor. Individual areas
of interest and application can be worked through in personal
tutorial meetings. We place great value on keeping the
SBCW from just being a place where new knowledge is acquired,
but we desire that this knowledge is put into practice and the
school should be a time of personal and character growth. We
want to learn together, to grow and celebrate life – this takes
place in the classroom, but it also happens in group discussions,
workshops, prayer times, parties, during practical work and
in living together as a community.
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Former students say the following about the SBCW:
- "The SBCW awoke an active interest in politics
in me. I never realized how important it is for us
to be participative and have a voice."
Lizzi L.,
CH
- ”The SBCW has shown me how important it is to think
through my own worldview on the basis of my belief system.
It was exciting to have the opportunity to work through
ethical, political and societal issues on the basis of the
Christian faith and it showed me that I don’t just want
to live my Christianity in the church but that it is also
fun to think through current affairs. And the Bible
has something to say about it!”
Sandra J., D
- ”The SBCW helped me to be able to generally evaluate
things that I face daily. And it offered me a good
basis for refining that evaluation ability – a process that
is never complete in life … “
Daniel H., CH
- ”The SBCW was the tool that God used to wake me up from
living out a narrow-minded and hidden Christianity.”
Simona
N., Romania
- ”The school was not simply over for me after three months
– I work with what I learned in the SBCW in my everyday
life.”
Hanna F., Sweden
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Academic Information:
All of our schools are registered courses within the University
of the Nations. The SBCW represents 12 credits. A
prerequisite for the school is the sucessful completion of a
U of N registered Discipleship Training School taken anywhere
within YWAM – why not here in Wiler?
Important information for U of N students who are working
toward a degree: The SBCW is recognized as a Humanities
& Science Core Course equivalent.
Further information can be found on the U
of N website or from the SBCW Team.
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