Community Transformation: Principles & Practices
13 January - 21 March 2025 (every Thursday, 10am - 1pm GMT)
MODULAR online optional
Suitable for those wanting to deepen their understanding of development from a biblical perspective, this course provides a critical understanding and analysis of the key concepts and principles of transformational (or holistic) approaches to development, with a particular emphasis on grassroots, community level initiatives. The course draws on both Biblical and theological insight and cutting edge thinking and practice of development scholars, theologians, and practitioners to develop a biblically based articulation of transformational change and development. Topics including the nature of poverty and inequality, power and participation, complexities of social change, sustainability and empowerment, inclusion, ecology and environment, transformation, and peace-building. Participants will be equipped to act as agents of transformative change in the diverse contexts they serve.
Those accessing Advanced Short Courses will be provided with relevant reading materials and other information to enable their full participation in the course.
ASC participants are not required to complete an assignment and will receive a certificate of participation on completion of the course.
Course Tutor
Mark Galpin, BSc, MSc, PhD
Library Resources
All Nations has one of the finest mission libraries in the country with over 50,000 volumes, over 12,000 eBooks and a wide range of journals and audio visual material.
For remote access students, readings are supplied by college online and any additional reading you would like from our library catalogue may be accessed by emailing our librarian.