Our Method
ACADEMICS
Academics are a valued part of the Refuge Discipleship School. We believe that gaining knowledge is a vital part of discipleship, and we encourage students to become successful and God-honoring disciples by obtaining a biblically sound education. RDS has partnered with Ecclesia College, a Christian college located in Springdale, Arkansas, that provides RDS students with the opportunity to earn up to 60 hours of college credit. All credits earned at RDS can be transferred to Ecclesia College, where students can continue to pursue their degree either online or on-site, in Arkansas.
Ecclesia College offers a range of ministry degrees and seeks to train leaders, seeking to go into full-time ministry and serve theLord on the mission field. Below is a summary of the course study that is offered at RDS. For more information about Ecclesia College visit www.ecollege.edu. Ecclesia College receives institutional accreditation for higher education with the Association for Biblical Higher Education(ABHE). ABHE is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and Council for higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
FIRST YEAR COURSE STUDY
Bible
Bib 101.1- Bible Journal: Old Testament
Bib 101.2 – Bible Journal: New Testament
Bib 102 – Scripture Memory 1
Bib 203 – Bible Study Methodology
Discipleship
Dis 100 – Basic Evangelism/Soul Winning
Dis 101 – Prayer Habit: Lab
Dis 103 – Christian Interpersonal Relationship
Dis 104 – Principles of Spiritual Authority
Dis 106 – The Disciple and Health
Dis 108 – The Disciple and Money
Dis 109 – Christian Characte
Theology
The 101 – Spiritual Warfare/Deliverance 1
The 102 – Theology of Discipleship
The 104 – World Religions/Cults
Ministry
Min 100 – Public Presentation/Speech 1
Min 101 – Children’s Ministry 1
Min 102 – Youth Ministry 1
Min 103 – Eldercare 1
Min 104 – Urban Outreach 1
Min 105 – Programmed Outreach 1
Min 107 – Drama as Applied Ministry 1
Min 108 – Music as Applied Ministry 1
Min 109 – Media as Applied Ministry 1
Min 111 – School Mentoring
MINISTRY TRAINING
We give each student the opportunity to partner with various ministries of The Refuge Church outside the classroom, to equip them with real life experiences, while discovering the new gifts they may have. RDS Links is designed to pull out the potential in each student, inspire them to dive deeper into their talents, and the calling God has on their lives.
REFUGE KIDS
Babies – 5th grade
Service planning, small group leadership,
curriculum creation, & event coordination
REFUGE YOUTH
6th-12th Grade
Small group leadership, youth worship, school
outreach, & student mentorship
WORSHIP ARTS
Worship leading, video production, event
lighitng, vocal & instrument training
CREATIVE ARTS
Graphic design, photography, video
production, social media, creative writing, &
creative direction
REFUGE YOUNG ADULTS
College evangelism, service planning, public
speaking, & small group leadershiP
REFUGE OUTREACH
Local impact on community, evangelism,
volunteer leadership