Community Development Leadership School

The Community Development Leadership School (CDLS)  in Cape Town is an innovative 5 month program for anyone who has a strong desire to make a difference in communities affected by poverty, disease or injustice. 

The aim of CDLS is to equip believers with the following:

   1. A biblical perspective on poverty and development
   2. Practical tools for development practice

The training will consist of 3 months of intensive practical instruction, followed by a 2 month internship and is being hosted by the South African Every Nation churches and the Thembalitsha Foundation in association with the International Leadership Development Institute.

Training  

The training will consist of 3 months of intensive practical instruction, followed by a 2 month internship and is being hosted by the South African Every Nation churches and the Thembalitsha Foundation in association with the International Leadership Development Institute.

Schedule for 2009 

First Class -- February 2, 2009 to 30 June, 2009
Second Class -- June 29, 2009 to November 27, 2009

Due to the limited class size, we recommend the application be submitted as soon as possible. The final submission deadline for the February 2009 program is 6 January, 2009. 

Tuition

CDLS Tuition is R 10,000 (cost listed in South Africa Rand, USD equivalent is approx $940).  If you have special financial limitations please inquire about the availability of scholarships. 

Click on the links below to view the Curriculum Modules and to download the Application Form:

Click here to see the Curriculum Modules

Click here to see Application Requirements and Application Form  

Click here to see an overview and testimonies from the 2008 CDLS class

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