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Global Discipleship Certificate

Global Discipleship Certificate

Overview

MCS partners with Multiply to offer a Global Discipleship Certificate. This 8-month program combines three terms of studies at MCS-Horizon with six weeks of participation in ACTION, a six-week discipleship training and cross-cultural mission experience for young adults. You will experience God’s heart for the world as you serve for one month on a team of 4-10 people alongside long-term missionaries and local churches in Panama.* Students will discern their life direction while studying the Bible and essential life skills that will set them up for success in life, volunteer ministry, and future study at MCS, university, or vocational college.
*If student registration is high, some students may serve in an alternate international location.

Duration: 8 months*

*Month duration is estimated on average full-time completion rates of 10 courses per 8-month period. Actual completion rates vary based on individual student course loads.

Unlike many discipleship programs, students who enroll in the Global Discipleship Certificate program can use RESP and student loan money to fund their participation in the program. In addition, this program includes 6 credits that are transferable to other universities and the whole program may be applied toward a multi-year program at MCS.

Please note: The Global Discipleship Certificate program is not available to international students. Applicants must have citizenship or permanent residency.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • September–December: Study with MCS
  • Christmas Break
  • January–February: Study with MCS
  • Late February: Orientation with ACTION (in Saskatoon)
  • March: International Assignment in Panama with ACTION

*A detailed schedule can be found in each year’s college course schedule. Dates subject to slight changes depending on finalization of international flights.

Assignment Orientation is a week filled with spiritual formation, team building, and mission training. Your four-week international ministry assignment includes intercessory prayer, creative outreach, and compassion initiatives. Debrief allows you to rest, worship, and reflect on your experiences. This allows you to process your global mission experience as you prepare to reengage in mission back home.

Multiply was formerly known as MB Mission. Still based in the Mennonite Brethren family, Multiply is focused on making disciples, planting churches and growing partnerships. For more information see multiply.net/about.

Yes! Any student at MCS can raise funds to reduce their program costs. Excluding parents, grandparents, or spouses, those who donate toward your account at MCS will receive a tax receipt for their donation. Also, any MCS students may choose to transfer their Tuition and Education (T2202A) tax credit to either a parent or grandparent or spouse who may then receive income tax credit for support they provide to a student.

Last year, the total cost of the program was $10,535 (including $6,575 for tuition and fees, plus $3960 for ACTION, the ministry assignment part of the program).

Fees for this year are still being determined and will be posted as soon as possible.

Your program costs (paid to MCS) cover all courses on campus at MCS, training and debrief for your international ministry assignment, as well as your international travel, lodging, food, and ministry activities while on assignment. Your flight to Saskatoon, and food and accommodations during your orientation are also covered.

MCS’s program costs do not cover accommodations while studying with MCS. In addition to your program costs, you will be responsible to cover the following expenses: Passport, Travel Visa (only if necessary*), Vaccinations, Travel Health Insurance, and Personal Expenses.

*A visa is not required for the ministry assignment in Thailand.

Yes! Students who complete the Global Discipleship Certificate can continue into any undergraduate program at MCS. With the addition of only one course in Bible, you can use this program as the first full year of any undergraduate degree program at MCS. You may complete the additional Bible course in the summer before your second year or at any point later in your program.