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The Finnish Evangelical
Lutheran Mission
Tähtitorninkatu 18
P.O. BOX 154
FIN-00141 HELSINKI
FINLAND
+358 9 12 971
sls@mission.fi
IBAN: FI3880001400161130
BIC: DABAFIHH
Suomen Lähetysseura
Tähtitorninkatu 18
PL 154
00141 HELSINKI
(09) 12 971
sls@mission.fi
Specialized Training Program for International Cooperation
The course (35 credits) is open for all applicants. It is possible to complete the course while working full-time on the condition that participation in Helsinki once a month is possible from August 2011 until May 2012. The course focuses on the spirituality of the Church, cultural awareness and human rights based development. This training will prepare participants for international mission and development work abroad as well as inter-cultural work in Finland. Those who will be employed by FELM must participate in the training. If you are interested in working abroad, please find more information here: http://www.mission.fi/suomen_lahetysseura/tyopaikat/
Applications accepted from April 1st to 20th.
The training is organized by FELM and the Church Training College together with the Institute for Advanced Training of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Finland.
More information:
| Mari Pöntinen | tel. +358-9-1297 240 | email: mari.pontinen(at)mission.fi |
| Paivi Ramstadius | tel. +358-9-1297 241 | email: paivi.ramstadius(at)mission.fi |
Basic information regarding the course
The specialized training program includes intensive training periods (from two to five days), work at home with literature to read and assignments, and a thesis.
The dates for the program 2011-2012 are:
| Sat-Sun | August | 13th and 14th 2011 |
| Mo-Fri | September | 12th to 16th 2011 |
| Fri-Sat | October | 7th and 8th 2011 |
| Mo-Fri | November | 7th to 11th 2011 |
| Fri-Sat | December | 9th and 10th 2011 |
| Mo-Fri | January | 16th to 20th 2012 |
| Fri-Sat | February | 17th and 18th 2012 |
| Fri-Sat | March | 16th and 17th 2012 |
| Mo-Fri | April | 16th to 20th 2012 |
| Wed-Fri | May | 16th to 18th 2012 |
Place
The training will be held at FELM House, Tähtitorninkatu 18, Helsinki. The venues for the starting and closing sessions of the course will be announced later.
Costs
Fees: Autumn term 720€, spring term 720€. Accommodation and meals are not included. For those to be employed by FELM the training fees and travel costs will be paid by FELM.
Organizers
FELM and the Church Training Centre together with the Institute for Advanced Training of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland.
The Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Mission has provided missionary training since 1862. This new type of training will now be organized for the third time.
