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Curriculum Modules
The curriculum is designed to give believers a solid foundation to identify community needs, plan focused interventions, and build sustainable projects and organizations that can meet the needs of the community:

Understanding Theological Foundations for Community Transformation
  1. Overview of the World Christian Movement
  2. Theology of Development
  3. Understanding Worldviews
  4. Theories and Strategies of Christian Counseling

Theoretical Approaches to Community Transformation
  1. Cultural Anthropology
  2. Understanding Poverty

Practical Tools and Technical Skills for Community Development
  1. Principles, Strategies and Skills of Effective Community Development Practice
  2. Technical Skills in Community Development
  3. Program Design and Project Management

Transformational Leadership
  1. Developing a Leader’s Heart
  2. Strategic Leadership for Community Developers
  3. Finding your Strengths

Field Placement
2 months of practical training and research with an experienced development practitioner.




What Students say

Bonnie Henna (Johannesburg, South Africa)
"My life is changing in ways I never imagined, my deepest desires and forgotten dreams are being resurrected. God is reminding me that he has designed me for a purpose, a significant one."

Julius Bakunzi (Johannesburg, South Africa)
“The spirit of Lord is upon me for He has anointed me to preach the Gospel to the Poor."

"Wow… I must admit I never expected this school to impact me on such an overwhelming level. Through this school, I am beginning to get solid theological backing for the passions in my heart. I am beginning to see ministry to the poor as not just some parachurch ministry, but as a brilliant strategy to reach the world.”

Tracy English (Tokai, South Africa)
“My mind is being stretched, as I learn to look at the world from a different perspective.
My view of God’s kingdom has expanded and I am changing the way I view the poor.
I am learning more about my gifts and talents. God says I am fearfully and wonderfully made, so I am starting to see the way in which I am uniquely shaped.”

Nadine Du Plessis (Stellenbosch, South Africa)
“The school has challenged my way of thinking about the poor, excited me for what God can and will do through us, and equipped me for what I feel God has called me to do. I also feel more confident in my leadership abilities and I look forward to the future.”

Nkechi Ukwu (Dallas, USA)
“Its impossible to capture in a few words how CDLS has impacted my life. CDLS has opened the world of community development to me.  I am walking away with a “tool box” full of insight, practical skills and transformational approaches to walk alongside communities in their pursuit to rebuild their communities. Whether I am in an informal settlement in South Africa or in the marginalized communities in Texas, I am ready!”