In this course scripture and the International Positional Statement on Persons with Disabilities will be used to discuss the intrinsic value of God’s creation of humankind and how we might respond to ourselves and one another. Defining terms, including the term disability, will set the foundation for global application of the teaching.

Modules

1. Words and Terms
2. The Image of God
3. The Banquet Table
4. The Body of Christ
5. Disability and Project Proposals (The Hive)

Learning Outcomes

1. Familiarity with the International Positional Statement on Persons with Disabilities.
2. Understanding the intrinsic value of all humanity.
3. Application of the biblical mandate of accessibility and belonging.

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Course Developer

Major Christine Johnston

Course Contributor

Coralie Bridle, International Theological Council

In this course, we aim to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of The Salvation Army's perspective on children and young people and how we can improve our support of them.

Throughout history, children and young people have held a significant place in societies, and The Salvation Army firmly believes in valuing their role and potential. This course will delve into the biblical foundations that underpin our beliefs about children and young people, helping you gain insights into their unique place in the Kingdom of God.

By the end of this course, you will not only have a deeper understanding of our beliefs regarding children and young people but will be better equipped to contribute to their holistic development. Whether you are a parent, a youth worker, an officer, or simply someone who wants to make a positive impact in the lives of children and young people, this course will enrich your knowledge and perspectives.

Modules

1. Image of God
2. Gift from God
3. Developing
4. Dependent
5. Models of faith
6. Partners in mission

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Course Developers

Major Marc Potters
Major Mariska Potters
Major Brenda Allen

Worldwide, 1.9 million deaths could have been prevented in 2016 with adequate WASH.

This course is aimed at those designing or implementing a water, sanitation and hygiene project or considering the improvement of WASH facilities at a school or healthcare facility.

The course encourages us, within our Salvation Army context, to consider some of the wider programmatic opportunities in WASH and to seek to reduce diarrhoeal disease and improve dignity and access to WASH rights through an integrated WASH approach.

The course is best taken in its entirety although individual modules may be useful for improvement of knowledge in a particular area.

Modules

1. Introduction and Background to WASH 1
2. Introduction and Background to WASH 2
3. Introduction to Water Supply 1
4. Introduction to Water Supply 2
5. Sanitation
6. Hygiene Behaviour 1
7. Hygiene Behaviour 2
8. WASH in Schools
9. WASH in Health Care Facilities

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the importance of an integrated approach to WASH.
2. Design a context specific WASH programme with tangible impacts through the understanding of different approaches and technologies.
3. Confidently design or assess WASH infrastructure for health facilities and schools that meet the needs of the most vulnerable.

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Course Developers

Colin McCubbin PhD FRSPH
Joanne Beale, Programme Resources Community Development Lead

This course is an introduction to the 12 Principles of Finance that support the work of The Salvation Army.

An understanding of these principles is essential for anyone who belongs to and serves within The Salvation Army. This foundational teaching will offer practical, elementary application steps.

Modules

1. Principles 1-4
2. Principles 5-8
3. Principles 9-12

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the 12 principles.
2. Identify the principles that need more attention in the local setting.
3. Be inspired to further apply these principles.

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Course Developers

Commissioner Susan McMillan
Major Brenda Allen

Logframes are an essential project management tool for officers and staff involved in the design and implementation of emergency and development projects.

This course introduces this important management tool and offer steps for application.

Modules

1. Understanding and Developing a Logframe

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an understanding of logframes and their key components.
2. Create a logframe and fill in the logframe section on Hive templates.
3. Understand logframe use in project management and reporting.

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Course Developers

Alina Popsui, Ukraine Response Administrator, supported by The Salvation Army International Emergency Services and International Development departments.

Our world is a beautiful mosaic of 1000s of different cultures, and increasingly, these cultures are coming together. As more of us work in multi-cultural ministry settings or serve on international teams, we relate to colleagues from different cultures. How will we grow in our love for, and attentiveness to the cultures of this world?

The Church is an international, global and multi-cultural body. As God’s people, we are called to serve the peoples of this world and to connect with them, build relationships – whether they belong to my culture or not.

This course takes the participant on a journey of learning to appreciate one another’s cultures. This journey will transform and enrich our relationships with people from other cultures, as we serve alongside each other, as we live among people from other cultures, as we enter each other’s cultures and as we worship our Creator and Saviour God together.

Modules

1. Introduction – Two Rooms (Cultural Intelligence)
2. The Group or I – Which One? (Communal vs. Individualist Cultures)
3. Words – Yes or No? (Communication)
4. A Leader – Boss or Friend? (Directive or Participatory)
5. Responsibility and Work – Continuity or Change, Today or Tomorrow
6. Handling Finances Cross-Culturally
7. Conflict Resolution
8. Traditional and Nuclear Families and Hospitality
9. Understanding Patron-client Relationships
10. Handling Criticism and Correction

Learning Outcomes

1. Gain an awareness and appreciation of the multicultural world and how different cultures respond to human issues differently.
2. Deepen understanding of your own cultural orientation.
3. Gain skills to interact more effectively with persons of other cultures.

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Course Developers

Arley Loewen
MA – Persian Literature (Quadi Azam University, Pakistan)
MA and PhD - Middle Eastern Civilizations (Univ. of Toronto)

This course provides comprehensive training for Salvation Army personnel to strengthen their understanding of how to address modern slavery and human trafficking (MSHT) from a global perspective.

The course equips students to integrate and implement the Freedom Action Framework, The Salvation Army's eight response areas, in their territory, region, and/or community.

Modules

1. Overview of Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery
2. Labour Trafficking
3. Sex Trafficking
4. Child Trafficking
5. Cross-Cutting Themes of Survivor and Trauma Informed
6. Cross-Cutting Themes of Cultural Competency and Self-Care
7. Prayer, Biblical Justice and The Salvation Army Response
8. Prevention
9. Protection
10. Prosecution and Policy
11. Proof and Research
12. Participation
13. Partnerships and Networks

Learning Outcomes

1. An understanding of the eight response areas of The Salvation Army's Freedom Action Framework: prevention, protection, prosecution, partnership, prayer, policy, participation and proof.
2. Knowledge of the theological underpinnings for the response to MSHT as well as Salvation Army history, traditions and preferred approaches in this fight.
3. Practical tools that work seamlessly with Salvation Army approaches to faith-based community development and theories of change.

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Course Developers

Major Ray Lamont
Commissioner (Dr) Marieke Venter
Malaika Oringo, Survivor Chair at the International Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Response Council
Priscilla Santos, International Coordinator for Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Response
Commissioner Christine Macmillan
Anne Makumi, Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Response Co-ordinator (Africa Zone)
Nkechi Egonte, Anti-Human Trafficking National Programme Co-ordinator (Nigeria)
Anne Gregora, Programme Adviser on Anti-Human Trafficking and Gender Violence (United Kingdom and Ireland Territory)
Tribeni Gurung, Project Advisor: Anti-trafficking and Gender Justice (United Kingdom and Ireland Territory)
Toluwanimi Jaiyebo, Project Advisor: Anti-trafficking and Gender Justice (United Kingdom and Ireland Territory)
Heather Moore, National Contact Person for Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking (Australia Territory)
Dr Kevin Bales, Professor of Contemporary Slavery, University of Nottingham
Major Merlinda Timo-Boone
Reverend Sandie Morgan, Director, Vanguard University's Global Center for Women and Justice