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ABOUT CHAKAM SCHOOL OF THE BIBLE
UPDATE - CHAKAM SCHOOL
OF THE BIBLE
An outreach team of CHAKAM School
of the Bible visited the new Republic of South Sudan, Uganda and Ghana
from August 3rd, 2011 to September 4th, 2011. We had an extremely
busy time and the following was accomplished :
* delivered
Theology of Work - Level II curriculum in Yei and Kajo Keji County in
South Sudan to a total of 69 students. This particular work
was being done in collaboration with Bakke Graduate University in
Seattle.
* a full sub-campus of CHAKAM was opened.
CHAKAM's director of the sub-campus in Yei will be Rev. Manasseh
Kenyi.
* our team participated in the official inauguration
of the Lire Comprehensive Technical School. This technical school
was built with the financial assistance of the Canadian International
Development Agency, the Saskatchewan Government, and donations from a
variety of sources to CHAKAM School of the Bible. It is a
collaborative effort between CHAKAM School of the Bible and South Sudan
Humanitarian Action Development Agency in Saskatoon.
* a
brandnew nursery for about 100 children was officially dedicated by Dr.
John Fryters. The building of his nursery was financially
sponsored by a number of churches in the Prince Albert and Regina
areas.
* delivered Pastoral Counselling - Level I
curriculum in Mukono and Busia in Uganda to a total of 95
students.
* explored the possibility to sponsor, build and
operate Maternal and Child Health and Training Centres in both South
Sudan and Ghana.
* delivered a Counselling and Pastoral
Leadership Training Seminar to about 42 students in Kumasi,
Ghana.
* two full sub-campuses of CHAKAM were opened in
Ghana - one in Kumasi under the leadership of Director Rev. Twum Bosiako
and one in Accra under the leadership of Director Pastor Lucy
Ampratwum-Duah.
* delivered Trauma Counselling -
Micro-Counselling Skills to 19 students in Kajo Keji County, South
Sudan.
* preached in a variety of churches including
Episcopal churches in Kajo Keji County and Yei, the Pentecostal Church
of Sudan in Yei, and a Word of Faith Church (Open Bible Church) in
Accra.
* financially supported a number of projects
including two hospitals in South Sudan and Ghana, a recreation program
in South Sudan, a program for widows and orphans in Uganda. Also
provided individual support to a number of Pastors and students who
attended the various workshops and seminars.
* participated
in the groundbreaking ceremonies of a new sanitation project, sponsored
by the Brampton Christian Fellowship, in the village of Prako,
Ghana.
Much of these activities were financially sponsored
by CHAKAM itself, but also with donations from individuals and
organizations, mainly in the Prince Albert area.
This missions outreach program was
a collaborative effort between CHAKAM School of the Bible in Prince
Albert, Jubilation Residential Centres in Prince Albert, Brampton
Christian Fellowship, South Sudan Humanitarian Action Development Agency
in Saskatoon, Under the Juniper Tree Chapel in Prince Albert, Bakke
Graduate University in Seattle, the Mustard Seed Foundation in
Arlington, and the Centre for Excellence in International Development in
Prince Albert.
Pictures about these accomplishments will be
posted on our web site at www.worldoutreach.ca within the
next few weeks.
The next outreach program is scheduled for
November 2011 to coastal communities in Peru, South America.
Anyone wanting to join us or financial sponsor our activities can do so
by calling 306-922-0100.
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INTRODUCTION
During the last few decades, enrollments in non-traditional education models have been on the increase. It is estimated that millions are preferring to study by this method.
They do so because they find it convenient and economical, and it gives them the training they want without the frills.
Anyone wishing to obtain a traditional certificate, diploma or degree should apply to one of the many, legitimate and fine traditional Bible Colleges, Seminaries, or university based Schools of Theology or Divinity. CHAKAM School of the Bible Inc, however, offers a non - traditional alternative.
Jesus said to his followers : "There are many people to harvest but only a few workers to help harvest them. Pray to the Lord, who owns the harvest, that he will send more workers to gather the harvest" (Matthew 9:37-38).
CHAKAM School of the Bible Inc. believes in the imminent return of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Consequently, we are under pressure to train a sufficient number of qualified "harvest workers" to spread the Good News to all parts of the world. Traditional methods, offered through some fine on - campus Bible Colleges, Seminaries, and/or university - based Schools of Theology/Divinity, will not provide the church with sufficient numbers of trained, qualified workers.
CHAKAM School of the Bible Inc. provides just one more acceptable means to train such harvest workers.
The leadership of CHAKAM prayed to the Lord, who owns the harvest, and the establishment of our school was the result.
National/Provincial Board of Directors
President &
CEO . Rev. John Fryters, Ph.D., ICADC, Prince
Albert, Saskatchewan
Vice-President . Mr. Rickey Davis, Prince Albert,
Saskatchewan
Treasurer
. Rev. Hannelore Fryters, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Directors . Dr.
Wiegand Dyck, D.D.S., Parksville, British
Columbia
. Mrs. Gloria McKenzie, Little Red Cree Nation,
Saskatchewan
. Mr. Jess Meredith, Prince Albert,
Saskatchewan
.
Mr. Bill Wasyliw, Prince Albert,
Saskatchewan
. Lorrie Wasyliw,
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
International Advisory
Board
Chairman . Rev. John Fryters,
Ph.D., ICADC, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Directors . Dr.
Michael K. Lake, Th.D., D.R.E., D. Psych., ND, Marshfield, Missouri,
USA
. Dr. Wilf Kent, Ph.D., Denver,
Colorado
. Rev. Ralph Howe, B.Com, M.Div., M.A.R., Regina,
Saskatchewan
. Pastor Pedro Sanchez, Barranca,
Peru
. Dennis Cramer, South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA
WHAT KIND OF A SCHOOL IS CHAKAM SCHOOL OF THE BIBLE INC. ?
CHAKAM School of the Bible is a non-traditional Bible College which does not necessarily require formal, on-campus residence or classroom attendance. So, in fact it is an innovative and unique distance education program.
However, on-campus courses may, from time to time, be held at the various campuses around the world (see under "campus programs").
Students can complete all course work, reading, research/writing requirements and internships through prescriptive independent study programs under faculty guidance and supervision according to individualized academic plans, developed shortly after application.
CHAKAM uses an open-entry, continuous intake process. All programs are self-paced, providing students an opportunity to advance as rapidly, or as slowly, as their time and ability permit. However, please note that the time requirements for this model of training are equivalent to most on-campus programs in many well respected institutions.
PRIOR LEARNING RECOGNITION
Many students have already completed varying amounts of academic course work, on-the-job training experience, and specialized training, prior to entering our college. Consequently, it is difficult to accurately pre-determine the length of each student's study program, since no two students are exactly the same. Therefore, upon acceptance, students are asked to complete a detailed portfolio guide to determine completion of course work requirements. These requirements will be formulated into an individualized academic plan, which will be presented to the student for approval before officially starting his/her studies with CHAKAM.
Please note that no more than 40% of the course load of each registered program can be transferred from academic or PLAR credits.
COMPLETION OF ACADEMIC PLAN REQUIREMENTS
Academic plan requirements may be completed by utilizing any one of the following methods :
- Transfer of Educational or PLAR credits - previously earned acceptable academic credits or credits obtaining
through prior learning situations may be transferred to the college to
meet course work requirements. Transcript request forms will be provided
after receipt of your signed application form/portfolio guide.
- Personalized Academic Streams - after review of
a student's educational history and occupational experience, including
any seminars, workshops, specialized church training programs and
independent reading experience, a Personalized Academic Stream (PAS) may
be offered in lieu of additional study requirements.
- Mentoring - some students will be presented with
specialized accelerated guides, using the skills of local mentors,
approved and recognized by CHAKAM.
- Academic Work - detailed study guides, recommended textbooks, and final tests/examinations will be provided to meet course work requirements not satisfied through any of the other
methods described above. These study guides will consist of individual
well - developed distance education modules and/or on - campus courses
delivered at various campuses.
- CHAKAM Mini - Thesis - for some students, particularly students in their second final year, this may be a final project. The student is to develop a 10,000 word mini - thesis on a subject dealing with practical ministry, approved by CHAKAM faculty. Though final in nature, this course work study requirement may be started at anytime throughout the approved academic plan.
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