School of the Word http://www.sotw.org.uk Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:21:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Reference http://www.sotw.org.uk/reference/ http://www.sotw.org.uk/reference/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:50:51 +0000 server.it http://www.sotw.org.uk/?p=618 To the referee: this person is applying for admission to Covenant School of Ministries: School of the Word. Serious consideration is given to this reference, so your comments are important. School of the Word is dedicated to training and equipping committed believers to serve God and the church. Please be frank and fair in your comments to assist our assessment of the applicant.

Name of the applicant:

How long have you known the applicant?

Does the applicant know Jesus Christ as their Lord?  Yes No

How long has the applicant been a member of the church?

Does the applicant’s life reflect a commitment to Jesus Christ?  Yes No

How would you rate the applicant in the following:

Leadership:  Outstanding Above Average Average
Responsibility:  Outstanding Above Average Average
Understanding of Biblical principles:  Outstanding Above Average Average
Presentation:  Outstanding Above Average Average

What type of involvement has the applicant had in your church?

Comment on performance:

What are the applicant’s strengths?

What are the applicant’s limitations?

Does the applicant, to your knowledge,have any medical, emotional or psychological conditions?  Yes No
Would any of the above hinder him / her from studying at School of the Word?  Yes No
If the applicant is married, do you foresee any potential challenges with their studying?  Yes No

If an international student, how do you think the applicant will adjust to British culture?

Is your church considering offering any financial support, if so can you state what level of support?  Yes No

Recommendation

School of the Word expects a high level of study and commitment to college and church life. In your opinion, does the applicant possess the ability and willingness to cope with the demand that these expectation will place on them?

Please tick the appropriate statement:

 I recommend the applicant I do NOT recommend the applicant

Please specify:

First Names* :

   Last Name* :

Address* :

   City :

   State/County :

Post code:

   Country*:

Telephone (home):

   Work or Mobile/Cell:

Fax:

   Email* :

Present occupation:

Church Name :

Church Building Address :

   State/County :

Post/Zip code:

   Country*:

Do you wish this reference to remain confidential?  Yes No

]]> http://www.sotw.org.uk/reference/feed/ 0 Application Form http://www.sotw.org.uk/application-form/ http://www.sotw.org.uk/application-form/#comments Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:02:39 +0000 admin http://www.sotw.org.uk/?p=598 In the event that you are accepted at Covenant School of Ministries: School of the Word, please ensure that the information on this application form is complete and correct.For international students it will be used for correspondence with the UK Border Agency (i.e. use full name as shown on your passport, correct date of birth and country of birth etc.)

Personal Details

First Names* :

  Last Name* :

Address* :

  City :

  State/County :

Post code:

  Country*:

Telephone (home):

  Work or Mobile/Cell:

Fax:

  Email* :

Present occupation:

Country of birth:

           Nationality:   
First language:           Second language:   

If English is not your first language, on a separate email, please give details, including the result(s), of any English language test you have taken.(ie IELTS exam level)

 Birth Date*: 

                   Sex:  Male Female

______________________________________________________________________

Marital Status

Single?

 Yes No

Are you currently engaged to be married?

 Yes No

Expected date of marriage:

Are you married?

 Yes No

Number of years married:

Name of spouse:

Is your spouse in full agreement with you attending this school?

 Yes No
Names, age & sex of children:

Emergency Contact Name/Next of Kin:

Relationship:

Telephone:

______________________________________________________________________

Educational & Career Qualifications

 Name of University/College/High School Dates Qualification/s Award or Grade Full Time Part Time
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5.

Please give details of non-academic qualifications held or to be obtained:

Musical Achievements:

Work History during the last 5 years:



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Medical(This information will be held in the strictest confidence)

Do you have any physical conditions that may hinder your participation at school?  Yes No
Do you have any learning difficulties?  Yes No
Are you currently on any medication or presently under a doctor’s care?  Yes No
Have you been hospitalised within the last 12 months?  Yes No
Do you currently experience or have you had a history of mental or physical illness?  Yes No
If you answered YES to any of these questions, please provide details:

______________________________________________________________________

Christian Life Details

Date of salvation:

Have you been baptised in Water?

 Yes No

Have you been baptised in the Holy Spirit?

 Yes No

Your present church:

How long have you been a member of this church?

Is your church leader in full agreement with you attending this school?

 Yes No

Give a brief summary of your Christian testimony.

Why have you chosen to apply to School of the Word?

______________________________________________________________________

Reference

Please provide details of the church leader who will serve as your referee:

Your church leader reference is someone who has known you for at least one year. (If this is not possible please contact SOTW)

First Names* :

  Last Name* :

Address line* :

  City :

  State/County :

Post code:

  Country*:

Telephone (home):

  Work or Mobile/Cell:

Fax:

  Email*:

______________________________________________________________________

General

How did you hear about School of the Word?

______________________________________________________________________

Financial

Detail your plans for payment of your fees including the timing and source of funds (savings,earning from employment etc..)

Will you have any current financial commitments that will continue during the college year (i.e. house or car payment?)  Yes No If yes, give details

Is anyone financially dependent on you?  Yes No If yes, who?

Passport photo upload (if this is not possible you will have to post a passport size photo)   

A copy of your passport photo page (if this is not possible you will have to post a copy of your passport photo page)

Disclaimer

It is school policy that all students who are not already involved in a relationship with a member of the opposite sex do not begin one whilst on the programme.
Will you abide by this policy?  Yes No
I will abide by this policy and hereby declare that all of the information I have given here is correct. I am confident that this is God’s will and, if accepted, I undertake to submit to the requirements and discipline of the college and at all times to conduct myself as one called by God to represent Him in the world.


(* fields are required to be filled in before submitting)

Please make sure that you send:
- Application fee (in GBP/International Money order/ PO Cheque or Paypal)
If from the United Kingdom £20
Make Payment
All other countries £25
Make Payment

Please mail to:
Admissions
Covenant School of Ministries:
School of the Word,
King’s House,
Sidney Street,
Manchester M1 7HB.
UNITED KINGDOM

]]> http://www.sotw.org.uk/application-form/feed/ 0 Sitemap http://www.sotw.org.uk/sitemap/ http://www.sotw.org.uk/sitemap/#comments Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:51:17 +0000 admin http://www.sotw.org.uk/?p=565 http://www.sotw.org.uk/sitemap/feed/ 0 Open Days http://www.sotw.org.uk/open-days/ http://www.sotw.org.uk/open-days/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:52:13 +0000 admin http://localhost/testlab3/?p=196 Open Days

Have you sometimes thought about doing School of the Word? If that’s you, it’s time to do what’s possible and book yourself in for one of the School of the Word Open Days.

  • Enjoy time sitting in one of the lectures
  • Meet and have lunch with present students
  • Browse around the library and look at the on-line work of students
  • Ask the Principal all your questions about what would be involved in studying at School of the Word
  • Go home and make an informed decision about whether to apply for School of the Word

The aim of the Open day is that you get a fuller picture of what life would be like at School of the Word and beyond were you to spend a year working for the Certificate in Missional Ecclesiology. Those who have attended Open Days in the past have found them useful in discerning the leading of the Holy Spirit for their futures.

School of the Word runs three open days each academic year. These have already taken place for this current year. Dates for open days for the academic year 2011-2012 will be posted on this page during September. Any prospective student who would like to visit the college and sit in on a lecture is still welcome to do so during the current year; please contact the college to arrange a time.

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School of the Word is located in King’s House, juxtaposed between Manchester University and Manchester Metropolitan University. Around 90,000 students a year come to Manchester from all over the world and School of the Word is right in the middle of this mosaic of world cultures. The MMU Freshers’ Fayre is held each year at the Sports Centre directly opposite School of the Word. The proximity of so many students provides rich and interesting conversations when talking on the streets to those from many different parts of the worlds holding all sorts of religious beliefs.

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The nature of Christian congregations has been changing over the last twenty years as the Christendom model of churches led by professional clergy doing all the “ministry” breaks down. The greatest church growth in the UK has often been among undenominational churches where the distinction between clergy and laity has been ever diminishing. This has resulted in a greater diversity of roles and more responsibilities within fresh expressions of church life being taken on by men and women with no theological training. This qualification has been designed to equip men and women who aspire to carry responsibility, at any level, within their church; it is Christian but undenominational in its composition and outlook. The structure of the course also opens up the possibility for progress on to a degree course in a related area.

There has been a growing interest in the concept and practice of “Missional Church” in both the UK and North America. Many theological books have come out in recent years (see illustrative bibliographies below). There is no Certificate in Missional Ecclesiology being offered by any institute of Higher Education in the UK. This course is therefore unique to the UK.

Further, the Restoration Movement in the UK from the 1980s has contributed to the aforementioned rise of growing new churches and has always had a very strong missional drive. This course has one module that looks at the history and theology of this movement as an aid to understanding the key concepts of missional church and using the churches that emerged from this movement as a means to critiquing its effectiveness in missional terms. There is no unit of study that has specifically looked at this. The course is in a unique position to offer primary sources to achieve this, which will develop students’ ability to conduct primary research and reach their own conclusions.

The course offered since September 2009 is called “The Certificate in Missional Ecclesiology”. Such a course title accurately reflects the ethos and aims of the College. It is fully validated by a government recognised awarding body, Ascentis at level 4, first year undergraduate level.

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]]> http://www.sotw.org.uk/sotw-experience/feed/ 0 Mission Statement http://www.sotw.org.uk/mission-statement/ http://www.sotw.org.uk/mission-statement/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:38:06 +0000 admin http://localhost/testlab3/?p=149 Mission Statementfeetandbible

School of the Word is a vital part of the message and mission of ministries without borders. We endeavour to equip every student to be biblically strong, theologically balanced, spiritually passionate, socially aware, and culturally relevant.

School of the Word is led by those whose particular ministry and calling represents the ethos and direction of the school. All students will have the opportunity to be taught by and work alongside people with relevant experience.

As a Board of Governors, we realise that we face challenges which previous generations have not. Nevertheless, we believe that the Word of God is the eternal blueprint needed to gain principles for a culturally diverse and pluralistic society.

Our goal, then, is to train and develop God’s people for such dynamic and opportune moments. We see the field white and ready for harvest.

Our task is to prepare the workers.

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