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Environment & Resource Stewardship
School
Overview:
The Environment and Resource Stewardship School (EARS) is a 12-24 week course that is an incredible opportunity to learn more about Gods heart for His creation. Global concern for the state of the environment and its resources is one of the key issues facing the modern world today. The EARS School lays the foundation for a Christian approach to creation care, and develops some fundamental areas of understanding as to how the planet works and how to care for it. Topics will have a concentration on practical application and hands-on learning. It is geared to equip you to establish different principals that you learn throughout the school and implement them in areas all around the world. Graduate Level Training:If you are considering the Environment and Resource Stewardship at a graduate level, please contact us at EARS@ywamsalem.org Course topics subject to change depending on availability of facilitators.
Lecture Phase:
The lecture phase will consist of both class time and practical application in various areas such as our garden ore recycling center that we have here on our campus.
Some examples of course topics are:
Biblical Basis for Creation Care and StewardshipEcological FoundationsEcology Transect (a week-long on-field exploration of Oregon's unique ecosystems: Ocean, Coastal Forest, Temperate Climates, High Mountain, and High Desert).Sustainable Agriculture Animal Husbandry Worldview / Sustainable development and transformation Agroforestry Environmental Economics & Energy Water Issues & Poverty Participatory Education for water supply, hygiene, and sanitation Indigenous views on land, reconciliation, and the worldAppropriate Technologies for Stewardship Resource, Micro-finance, & Micro-economics Linking sustainability, conservation, and biodiversity with production income and wealthAgroforestry, Soil conservation, Ethnobotany EARS life-skills, education, knowledge, and transfer Youth and adult environmental education Participating in a healthy environmentTeam building and Projects planning Environmental justice issues & awareness Wildlife conservation and community participation
Outreach/Study Tour Phase:
There are multiple options for outreach for the EARS program. The final decision will be made by each of the separate tracks in consultation with the participants after group prayer and discussion. We expect the study tour to be crafted to fit the students passions and means. Length of study tour also varies depending upon students' schedules. Students have up to one year from the completion of the lecture phase to complete their study tour. The study tour phase is optional, but highly recommended.
Cost:
Application Fee: $45 per personLecture Phase: $3000 Outreach/Study Tour Phase: Cost will vary depending on location.* Cost includes room and board. Transportation costs to and from the school are not included.
International Students:
Completed applications should be received 4 months prior to the start of the school (Africans at least 6 months.) Each family member, including children, that are coming to the school must have their own passport that is valid up to six months after the end date of the school. We will begin your visa process after you have been accepted.
Dates:
September 18, 2012 - December 15, 2012.September 23, 2013 - December 13, 2013.
U of N Credits: 12
School leader: Mike and Nikki Beachy. Mike and Nikki have 3 sons. Mike has his Bachelors degree in Bible and Missions studies and is currently working on his Masters degree in EARS related topics. Both Mike and Nikki attended university in Western China where they studied Mandarin Chinese, Amdo Tibetan, and Oirat Mongolian for 7 years. Nikki is a certified Master Gardener and Permaculturalist, while she is also actively working in many different facets of agriculture in the state of Oregon.
Prerequisites: Discipleship Training School (DTS) or Crossroads Discipleship Training School (CDTS) with completion of respective school field assignments.