Frequently Asked Questions

 

1. What is the Just Leaders course ?
The Just Leaders course is a program designed to equip leaders with the knowledge, skill, and mindset necessary, for leaders who are passionate about leading people, churches, and communities in Jesus’s way: towards God’s peace, justice, and wholeness in the world.

2. Who is the course for?
The course is for all leaders from diverse backgrounds who wants to see the peace and justice of God in their communities, including non-profit organizations, professionals, and individuals.

3. What are the course objectives?

  • Develop a vision and direction for their work in contexts they find themselves as leaders
  • Understand the importance of discipleship and spiritual formation in the life of a leader focused on peace and justice.
  • Know what the praxis cycle is and how to use it as a tool to guide their work.
  • Learn how to use scripture as a basis to imagine what could be possible in their contexts.

4. How does the Just Leaders programme link into the life of your church/community?
The programme empowers people to be “just leaders” – leaders who are fully equipped to understand what justice in their local area looks like. This means that they will be able to understand, develop theology (God-knowledge) for and respond to the contexts they find themselves in eThekwini, KZN and South Africa – and then lead people to do the same.

5. Course structure:
The course is run through six in person sessions over the year. The first and the last sessions are full weekends, and the other four sessions are full-day Saturdays. Learners are required to attend all six sessions.

6. Technical requirements:
Mobile device with internet access. Some homework will be done through the WhatsApp group chat.

7. Will I have access to support during the course?
Yes, our dedicated support team will be available to assist, and the course include peer-to-peer support or learning forum.

8. Is the Just Leaders course accredited ?
No, it is not accredited.

9. Will I receive a certificate upon completing the course?
Yes, upon successfully completing the course, you will receive a certificate of completion.

10. Do I buy textbooks for the course?
No, all study material is provided.

11. What is the cost of the course?
Please visit the course payment page for the up-to-date pricing information.

 

For further enquiries, email info@cast.org.za.