Arts & Trauma Healing
Online: 14 January 2026
Residential Intensive: 22 March – 2 April 2026
What is the programme?
This course is delivered in partnership with Dallas International University and the Trauma Healing Institute, both based in the USA. The course fosters a holistic interactive approach, engaging Scripture within the healing process for people who suffer from the mental, emotional, and spiritual effects of trauma. It combines biblical truths with basic mental health principles expressed in ways that can be easily translated into other languages. This course will emphasize the importance of performing and visual arts in trauma healing.
Through this course you will learn to:
Address cognitive beliefs and emotions damaged by trauma, both in your own life and in the lives of others.
Use participatory learning methods to train local church leaders in ways that help them to become effective care-givers.
Who is the course for?
This is a graduate level course. Participants who sign up for ATH UK must be able to attend the 10 day classroom based teaching at All Nations Christian College.
What Students Say
"This course created an opportunity to come aside and listen to God's healing words and feel his healing touch."
"This course opened my eyes and set my being in alignment with the Father's compassionate heart for His people."
"I learned how to lead emotional healing groups in a fun and expressive way."
"Not only did the course equip me in walking alongside those who are hurting, but God bought healing to me through it too."
How is the course delivered?
The Arts and Trauma Healing course (ATH UK) is taught online at Dallas International University USA, with a residential element at All Nations Christian College in the UK. It is a "blended" course, with readings and assignments to be completed online, prior to a 10 day intensive course of participatory classes at All Nations.
What are the entry criteria?
Admission to Dallas International University
Approval of the course instructors
Course Tutors
Dr Beth Argot
Beth Argot serves with A.C.T. International and is the Arts & Trauma Healing Liaison, PhD Coordinator, and Associate Director of the Centre for Excellence in World Arts at Dallas International University.
Dr Mary Beth Saurman
Mary Beth Saurman is the Creative Arts Therapist, and SIL International Senior.
What qualification will I gain?
This course is offered in collaboration with ABS’s Trauma Healing Institute (THI) and the Trauma Healing Alliance. In addition to earning Dallas International University (DIU) course credit, students who demonstrate readiness on completion of this course and complete two approved ATH healing groups according to ATH guidelines will be considered for certification by THI as Apprentice Facilitators in trauma healing.
Registration Details
If you would like to apply for this course you can only do this through the Dallas International University website.
Acceptance to this Dallas International University course requires the Instructor’s Permission.
Please contact Suzette Mack at ath_assistant@diu.edu to schedule a meeting time before starting the application process.
We strongly suggest you apply as soon as possible, especially if you are an international student (to allow time for references and any visa applications).
Applications will not be accepted after November 3, 2025
Payment due by January 7, 2026.
Application Process
Stage 1 - Dallas International University Application:
Follow the Dallas International University online gateway application form and complete the form stating clearly which location you would like to do the course 'ATH USA' or 'ATH UK'.
Submit an official transcript showing an appropriate level of education for the course. Follow this link for more details about transcript requirements. Please contact isc@diu.edu with any questions.
Both the transcript and the translation should be sent to: admissions@diu.edu or to: Dallas International University Admissions, 7500 W. Camp Wisdom Rd, Dallas TX 75236 USA.
Where appropriate for non-native speakers of English, evidence of satisfactory performance on a Dallas International University recommended test of English proficiency: TOEFL or IELTS scores, if you have them. Otherwise please contact isc@diu.edu
Stage 2 - All Nations Residential Application:
Once your application has been received and accepted you can go on to the next stage of booking a place on the residential (UK) part of the course. Please only apply through the All Nations website once you have been formally accepted by Dallas International University.
The closing date for application for the residential part of the course is 11 March, 2026.
