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Overview
Porterbrook OC/LA is delivered through distance learning with a monthly study group to assist students. These study groups are designed to help give students a broader experience as it relates to the material as they will have an opportunity to discuss the content and upcoming assignments as well as learn from each other. Each study group will be led by a facilitator familiar with the material and able to provide assistance. The dates of the study groups will be determined by the students present at the Introductory Day on October 3, 2011 at Southlands Church, 2950 E Imperial Hwy, Brea, CA 92821.
Porterbrook OC/LA is delivered through distance learning with a monthly study group to assist students. These study groups are designed to help give students a broader experience as it relates to the material as they will have an opportunity to discuss the content and upcoming assignments as well as learn from each other. Each study group will be led by a facilitator familiar with the material and able to provide assistance. The dates of the study groups will be determined by the students present at the Introductory Day on October 3, 2011 at Southlands Church, 2950 E Imperial Hwy, Brea, CA 92821.
There are three Residential Weekends throughout the year. Residential Weekends comprise of Friday evening and the whole day Saturday. There will be assignments to prepare for each Residential Weekend, either in the form of a short presentation or as a written assignment with notes for discussion. The aim is to help students keep on track, apply their learning to their context, and learn from other students who are applying the material to their church and context.
The Porterbrook curriculum will require about 5-6 hours of study each week. The full course is over two years, comprising a foundation year and an advanced year. Students can join either year or both years depending on their needs and circumstances. The advanced year is for people who have had some previous theological training, experience in church leadership or have completed the foundation year. Anyone may apply for Porterbrook OC/LA, but we require each student to have the support of his or her local church.
2011 - 2012 Introduction & Residential Dates (subject to change)
Introductory Day: October 3, 2011
Winter Residential: December 16th &17th, 2011
Spring Residential March 23trd & 24th, 2012
Summer Residential: June 29th & 30th, 2012
Introductory Day: October 3, 2011
Winter Residential: December 16th &17th, 2011
Spring Residential March 23trd & 24th, 2012
Summer Residential: June 29th & 30th, 2012
Fees: $35 per module which translates to $420 per year. This includes your manuals, a CD of the materials, and accommodation and catering for Residentials. If this will be a hardship for you, please contact Nick Saltas at nick (at) southlands.net to discuss your options.
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