En Route
On Campus - September│January│April
What is En Route?
En Route is a 10-week residential course designed to train those who are thinking about serving in intercultural Christian mission, or who are already in the process and preparing to go. This specially designed biblical training is open to anyone who is considering working cross-culturally in Christian ministry or mission, at home or abroad.
The 10-week course consists of 5 modules
Who Am I?
The Bible and Mission
Culture & Religion
Relating & Integrating Across the Cultures
Integral Mission
Topics covered
Key issues in mission studies
The Bible’s missional narrative
Other religions’ traditions
Cultural models and world views
Pastoral awareness, including self-awareness and how to work with others
Contextualisation: the message and the messenger
Factors that are integral to missions, including intercultural evangelism, discipleship, church planting/support, arts in mission, creation care, community development, poverty and justice.
Why Choose En Route?
En Route is particularly recommended for those who want to be part of an intercultural worshipping community and prepare for next steps in mission. The course enables you to put into practice the things learned in the classroom immediately. Many people working in international mission and local churches, have benefited from En Route’s intercultural mission and ministry training over the years. The campus is also a beautiful place to stay where you can prepare spiritually and practically for mission.
What are the entry criteria?
En Route does not require any academic qualifications. Those with good conversational English will benefit most from the course. An indication of the level of English we advise is an IELTS score of 4.5 in Listening and Comprehension and 4.0 in Reading and Writing.
We may request an interview with those who do not have English as a first language, to find out if the course is suitable for you. The college retains the right to refuse an application if it is not satisfied with the candidate’s ability to communicate in English.
Which qualification will I get?
The All Nations En Route Certificate.
When can I start?
En Route runs three times a year so you can begin in September, January or April in any academic year.
Classes run from 9.30am to 1pm, Monday to Friday. There are occasional afternoon classes and all-day study trips. The remainder of the afternoons are free for personal study and the completion of assignments. There are also optional class trips to at least one multicultural church each term.
