The global 4K department offers a wide variety of training, either at church events and conferences, or for obtaining University of the Nations course credit. Each seminar or course ranges from 1 hour presentations to 3-month full-scale map and geography training.
4K Overview (1-hour)
During this time, we explain the vision and basic concepts of 4K, Omega Zones, and how the framework is important in the mission. There is also a time for asking questions and getting consultation on how to use 4K
4K Application (1-hour)
This time is dedicated to reviewing how 4K is currently being used by various projects and agencies in the Body of Christ. It also reviews the newest tools and applications, and how to integrate out-of-the-box and customized mapping technology into your current projects.
4K Research (1-hour)
This is an overview in using the latest research and tracking tools, as well as how to do ethical research in the field.
For more information, email us at mappingseminar@gmail.com
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Seminars offer training for 2-days to 2-weeks, and can be taken for University of the Nations credit. Current topics include, but are not limited to:
Mapping in Missions (Intensive)
Mapping in Missions Seminar
GPS Tracking Field Trip
Using research and mapping technology to effectively visualize, organize, and strategize global and local missions activities within the Body of Christ.
Seminar Objectives:
In this intensive seminar, we will be teaching the basics of Mapping in Missions, how various mapping strategies are used in the Body of Christ, basic research methods, and free out-of-the-box mapping tools and solutions.
Mapping in Missions
Research and Data Collection
Personal Application
Using research and mapping technology to effectively visualize, organize, and strategize global and local missions activities within the Body of Christ.
Seminar Objectives:In this seminar, we will be teaching valuable skills in mapping, research, and data collection. We hope to have professionals in the field of mapping and missions come and share their experience with us as guest speakers. In addition, we hope to address the following topics during our 2 weeks together:
Mapping in Missions
Using GIS
Research and Data Collection
Personal Application
These skills are beneficial to our missionaries in so many ways. If you are interested in having a seminar at your location, please contact us at mappingseminar@gmail.com
Learning to do city tracking and research using basic field methods and GPS technology. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn technical and human skills, as well as getting to know your city and its neighborhoods from on the ground.
Seminar Objectives:
To effectively map a variety of locations in a city setting using GPS technology. Other topics are working as team in research, photographing significant ministry locations, city navigation skills, and application of ministry and prayer using final map.
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For more information, email us at 4kworldmap@gmail.com
April 5-June 27, 2012; University of the Nations, Kona, Hawaii, USA
University of the Nations, College of Humanities and International Studies, HMT 221
(Possible internship/outreach opportunities in Summer 2012 to Brazil, South Africa, Philippines, Kenya, Cambodia, Rwanda, etc.)
Course Description
The goal of this course is to train Christian workers to have an extensive understanding of what a map is, how they are created, how to make maps for any type of ministry, and how maps can have a role in transforming nations. In this course, we want to teach both the technical and conceptual.
**Learning the best and newest in mapping software, ArcGIS Desktop 10, with your own 1-year license included in tuition
The conceptual topics taught will include geographic research methods, deconstructing maps, fundamentals of cartography, and the role of maps in long-term strategic missions. Research skills are vital to map-making, so a good amount of time will be spent on geographic research methods. Weekly map case studies will be a large part of the curriculum, allowing the students to deconstruct and report on the maps that professionals have made. Bi-monthly Missional Geography journals will allow the student to track Bible characters’ journeys, Biblical battles, historical missionaries, and modern missions strategies in a creative journal. Basic terms and fundamentals of cartography will help them with the technical skills. Finally, there needs to be a comprehensive knowledge of the role that maps play in strategic missions, but also in how they can mobilize Christians and subsequently transform nations and meet community as well as individual needs.
The technical skills that will be taught include basic GIS (Geographic Information Systems, or computer-mapping), GPS (Global Positioning Systems), and database management skills. The GIS training would provide skills for making maps of any kind—print, digital, Google, etc. The GPS training would be a catalyst for learning field research, then post-processing the data collected into map form. Database management will allow the students to keep a map updated for long-term strategies. Another optional course objective would depend on whether a speaker can come in and teach the skill, and that would be web-mapping—in other words, teaching the students to create their own interactive maps on a website.
Geographic Research Methods
Concepts of doing research, specifically in the areas of geographic and demographic research. Include interactive research exercises.
Community Geography Project Planning
Teaching the student how to design a mapping project locally that would contribute to the betterment of that community.
Map Case Studies
Throughout the course, we will look at various maps and case studies of how GIS is used, in and out of the mission field. Similar to a book report, we’ll assign map reports, where the students will choose a map and deconstruct it—either in written or presentation form, they will need to explain how the map was made, what it represents, and how it can affect society. We will look at some maps to give a focus on praying for specific topics.
Strategic Missions
The student must be able to create a map or map concept that could potentially be used in the mission for strategic or mobilization purposes.
Technical Skills
File Management
Get a basic understanding of Windows operating system’s file structure.
Fundamentals in GIS
Basic concepts and terms in GIS.
GIS: Coordinate Systems
GIS: Toolbar, Attribute Table
GIS: Symbology, Layout
Database Management/Microsoft Excel
Learning concepts of database management for long-term upkeep of maps. Also, going through the basics of the Microsoft Excel software.
GIS: Joins
GIS: Editing
GIS: Extensions
Some extensions can be taught, and they will be required to use one of the extensions in a final project.
Fundamentals in GPS
GPS Field Research/Tracking—1 WEEK of data collection and post-processing
Internship/Field Assignment
The optional field assignments for students will vary. Current options include:
*Field assignment for 2 months with the Call2All DTS teams, to either South Africa, Brazil, Philippines, Kenya, or Cambodia. In this group, the student would have two responsibilities: choosing a project ahead of time to map in the areas you’ll be going, but also being responsible for training the DTS students in Mapping as a requirement for their Call2All outreach requirements.
*Field assignment with the Community Health Development school. The details of this have yet to be determined.
*Internship opportunities for the 4K Mapping Project in Kona, Hawaii.
Check back for further opportunities….we will add them as we get more information!
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