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WE ARE BACK!
With the start of quarter 3, our regular school schedule has resumed again at YWAM Lausanne. For a full list of our current and upcoming course offerings click here.
Seek God’s voice and see the new things He will create in and through you. You’ll work with experienced, professional leaders who truly care about the outcome of their students’ ministries and life callings. Your initiative and vision may become the driving force behind the next generation of missionaries, educators, counselors, politicians, journalists, or business leaders.
Deepen your foundations. Further your education. Dive into your mission.
The Discipleship Training School is a five month, hands-on Christian training program with a 11-week lecture phase followed by an 8-week outreach phase. The program teaches you how to build an intimate relationship with God, develop personal character, and lead a lifestyle of expressing God’s love to others.
UofN Course Code DSP 211 / 212
Chronological
The Discipleship Bible School is a place to encounter God through His Word. In this school you will chronologically read through the entire Bible, studying its context and themes and learning to live out what it says. The DBS introduces students to the 'inductive method' of studying the Bible.
UofN Course Code CCC/CHR 227
Online School of Biblical Studies
UofN Course Code CCC/CHR 211
Chronological
The Bible Core Course is the place to encounter God through His Word. In this school you read through the entire Bible while learning how to study it for yourself. The BCC introduces students to the inductive method.
UofN Course Code CCC/CHR 211
The Living Word School is a different kind of Bible school. We start at the beginning of a book and go through it for as far as we get in twelve weeks. However, we have never finished a book in the four times we have done the school. That’s because the purpose of our study is not to complete a task, but to relate with the author.
UofN Course Code CHR 216
The Living Word School is a different kind of Bible school. We start at the beginning of a book and go through it for as far as we get in twelve weeks. However, we have never finished a book in the four times we have done the school. That’s because the purpose of our study is not to complete a task, but to relate with the author.
UofN Course Code CHR 216
In this course students memorize five to ten minutes per week of one of the Gospels in their native language and learn to tell the story as an eyewitness might have done. They learn storytelling skills and practice natural memory techniques that differ from a "rote approach."
UofN Course Code CMC 233
SBS I, II, III is a nine-month inductive Bible study course composed of three phases which allow the students to study all 66 books of the Bible. We believe the Bible is inspired by God and can be used as the guideline of principles for all areas of our life and ministry.
UofN Course Code CCC/CHR 211 / CHR 315 / CHR 316 / CHR 214 (outreach)
On Location
The Bible Core Course is the place to encounter God through His Word. In this school you read through the entire Bible while learning how to study it for yourself. The BCC introduces students to the inductive method. The BCC On-Location goes to some of the nations talked about in the Bible.
UofN Course Code CCC/CHR 211
The Ministry and Leadership and Development program is designed to equip young leaders for a life of missions. Through this program, you have the opportunity to serve, lead, and grow in your character as you learn from experienced missionaries on how to become who God made you to be.
UofN Course Code CHR 241
The Ministry and Leadership and Development program is designed to equip young leaders for a life of missions. Through this program, you have the opportunity to serve, lead, and grow in your character as you learn from experienced missionaries on how to become who God made you to be.
UofN Course Code CHR 241
The Ministry and Leadership and Development program is designed to equip young leaders for a life of missions. Through this program, you have the opportunity to serve, lead, and grow in your character as you learn from experienced missionaries on how to become who God made you to be.
UofN Course Code CHR 241
The Community Development School provides training in a biblical approach to community transformation. Beginning with the holistic development of the individual and his or her relationship with God, this course is designed on biblical principles to enable change in rural to urban settings.
UofN Course Code DEV/HMT 365
This course takes a historical look at the prevailing philosophies and ideologies that lie beneath the social and political issues of present day societies. It encourages students to become responsible Christians in society, and to exercise positive influence wherever they work and serve. Students delve into topics such as the meaning and components of a worldview and how to apply biblical Christian thinking to contemporary issues. Each student is required to write a paper under the guidance of an adviser. This course meets the U of N Core Curriculum requirement for Applied Christian Thinking.
UofN Course Code HMT/SCI 211
Foundations for Counseling Ministry exposes you personally to the Biblical processes of healing and restoration of the spirit and soul. It is designed to be a time of deeper personal growth and to give foundational preparation for future ministry with people.
UofN Course Code CNH 211
The English Learning for Missions course helps you learn and improve your English language skills with an emphasis on conversational English. Learn English in a Christian-missions focused environment and be equipped in the area of language for future training and ministry. Our school is not ideal for beginners, as it is a language immersion model.
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Come as you are. Seek God. Be inspired to expand your ministry.
The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) seminar, is an intensive 4-week course that can give you a certificate accepted around the world.
This course prepares students to be confident and equipped to teach English to other students of any age anywhere in the world.
Instruction takes place in small groups and classroom settings; using activities, discussions and in-class practice.
UofN Course Code HMT 147
The time has come to send a fresh wave of biblical hospitality across the globe. Whether in our YWAM ministries, in our homes or the local church. Hospitality is an expression of God’s heart to His people and it is a biblical command. It opens doors and hearts that may never be opened otherwise and as we allow it be become a part of our lifestyle it will ultimately affect all aspects of society. As we create a welcoming atmosphere through hospitality we gain the ability to draw in and attract the people from all around us.
UofN Course Code ATS 143
The Word by Heart Seminar allows students to have flexibility for when and how long they participate in the school. The student will learn by heart, parts of a Gospel in their native language and learn to tell the story as an eyewitness might have done. They practice natural memory techniques that differ from a "rote approach."
UofN Course Code CMC 133
This seminar allows the student to understand the meaning behind the words of the author and learn the book of James by heart, through natural memory techniques. Then do a final presentation on the epistle.
UofN Course Code CMC 133
This seminar is to provide further training to students in a short but intensive course of five weeks. Our goal is to provide the tools and skills to create events that impact society and with the gospel message by creating platforms and bridges to communicate God’s truth. There will be a heavy emphasis on hands-on learning for each participant. YWAM Lausanne is a great location for event management training as it is served in many international events for the mission. They will also have the opportunity to carry different roles in the outreach opportunities we offer.
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The Introduction to Baristas for Missions seminar is designed to prepare an individual with the skills necessary to operate as a barista. A particular focus will be given to the overarching values from "farm to cup" economics, coffee service and preparation techniques. Attention will also be given to the interface of the role of a barista and their service in leadership and with the spheres of society such as Economic (business), Justice (fair trade), Celebration (hospitality).
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In a few weeks, the student can remember the book of Philippians word for word, and be able to present it in a way he thinks Paul himself would have said it. Students understand the ideas, in the exact words of the author and practice natural memory and public-speaking skills.
UofN Course Code CMC 133
Strategically combining courses to boost your ministry
To know God and to make Him known.
