- Who
should take Perspectives?
- What can I expect from taking a Perspectives class?
- How much does Perspectives cost?
- Why does Perspectives cost so much?
- Is childcare available?
- What is "Outside the Lines"?
- Are scholarships available?
- I took Perspectives in the past, is there a
discounted rate for me to take it again?
- What happens if I can't attend the class one week?
- Perspectives sounds good, but what if after I attend the first
session I decide it's not for me?
The short answer is anyone who is serious about gaining a deeper
understanding of God's ultimate purpose in the world and who wants a closer walk
with Him. Anyone who wants to learn how to strategically invest their lives in
seeing God glorified. Anyone who wants to gain insight and direction and be able
to make an impact in this generation. The ages of our attendees range from the teens to seniors, both single and married people, of many Atlanta-area denominations. Some of our attendees are pastors or full-time missionaries, but the majority of class are regular people just like you! Our experience shows that friends often attend the class in pairs or small groups, and we encourage you to attend one or more friends to come with you too.
If that is you, no matter what your age or position, then you should take
Perspectives!
Perspectives has a unique focus among many alternatives to learn about what God is doing in the world.
Perspectives has a proven track record in opening students' eyes to the Bible,
history, culture, and God's purpose in a way unlike any other course.
Our typical session consists of the following:
15 mins. Introduction, Worship & Prayer
15 mins. Wrap-up Discussion of the previous week’s lesson
50 mins. Guest Speaker
20 mins. Break/Announcements (In Roswell: Community Potluck)
50 mins. Guest Speaker
10 mins. Concluding Announcements, Preview of the next week's lesson
On the practical side, Perspectives is unique in that a different expert
teaches each of the sessions. This allows you to be exposed to people who
specialize in the area they cover. You also have the chance to connect with other Perspectives' students, and develop relationships week-to-week with others taking the course. We like to set up a basic expectation: "Perspectives will change your life."
The costs vary depending on your enrollment option and the date you submit your registration.
Fee Summary
Total Cost -- Audit: $240.00 (Pre-registration fee, base tuition)
Total Cost -- Certificate: $240.00 (Pre-registration fee, base tuition, grading fee)
Total Cost -- Credit (Trinity): $395.00 (Pre-registration fee, base tuition, additional tuition, grading fee, credit student administrative fees)
NOTE: There is a $20 discount for registrations postmarked by January 14th.
Partial scholarships may be available by contacting your local church or a sponsoring organization.
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The fees for the class are based on speaker travel costs, administrative
costs, and costs for class materials. The class fees should be compared to the cost of a discounted college course. Even the credit costs are less than a typical private college course. You are getting a
glimpse into the eternal purpose of God through the eyes of experienced mentors
and disciplers.
You receive 45 hours from global discipleship experts for just over $200 - what a deal!!
We provide childcare at the Roswell location (only), for children from 6 mo. to 4 years old. The Roswell location is also running "Outside the Lines", for children from Kindergarten to 6h grade.
Contact the Roswell Coordinator if you intend to use the nursery, so sufficient staff can be hired by the host church.
Elementary aged children whose parents are enrolling can sign up for "Outside the Lines", often called "Kid's Perspectives". The Roswell site has enlisted experienced elementary school educators to teach children from Kindergarten to 6th graders. If enrollment is sufficient, we will further divide the class by age. Parents are asked to provide a sack lunch each week for their child(ren). The cost, $50/child, is a reasonable charge for 16 weeks of mission training for kids!
Atlanta Perspectives is led by volunteers. They know the value of a course like this. If you cannot afford the
tuition, we strongly encourage you to discuss your need with members of your
church education or mission committees, and perhaps even church members who have a heart for short or long-term missions. Many churches would see the value of
providing assistance to members of their congregation who are seriously
interested in ministry education. It is more than a seminary class at a fraction
of the price.
Here is a tip: Ask your church to provide you a rebate if you complete Perspectives
on a certificate or credit level. If they say no, then let us know and we'll talk to them!
All Perspectives alumni can attend any of the sessions FREE. If you have previously paid for a Perspectives class, you may come to this class even if your initial Perspectives class in a different city or church. Of course, if you
want new copies of the books used for the class there will be a charge for them.
Please register so we know you are coming, and encourage a friend or two to come with you. We will expect all our alumni to volunteer in some capacity, at minimum, to be faithful in prayer to God specifically about this class and how the Holy Spirit will move the hearts and minds of both students and guest instructors.
Many of the course handouts will be posted to the web, and we encourage everyone to make friends to keep up with the material. It is common that students may have to miss a session or two for a previously scheduled commitment. Also, once you enroll in Perspectives, you can go to future classes for free. Don't let the possibility of a couple of
absences deter you from enrolling.
No problem! You can attend the first three sessions, and if you decide you
can't continue with Perspectives you will get a full refund. We are so confident
that you will like Perspectives that we can easily offer this no risk, money
back guarantee.
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