The world-wide Internet is one of the modern technologies that are transforming all forms of communication, education and commerce, as well as every other area of society.
Internet based distance learning occurs when the student and teacher are not in the same location and therefore depend on the World-wide Web to facilitate communication and connection.
At NCI University & Theological Seminary this is what is known as an “asynchronousprocess” - meaning you can learn without externally imposed set times for classes.
In other words you are able to learn according to your own schedule at any location in the world where you have access to the Internet.
This allows you as the student to complete your studies within agreed timeframes but also gives you greater flexibility and control.
2. Personalized Self-Learning
Successful learning is an individual process that demands desire, passion, diligent application and an understanding teacher who is able to help us bring forth our best abilities.
Because God made us all as unique, individual persons, NCIU recognizes that all students have different personal needs and require different styles of gaining knowledge that facilitate successful learning.
It has been said that, “Until we know how much we do not know, we invariably do not seek after, or embrace, the necessary self-discipline skills required for learning what we need to know”.
Each student invariably approaches his or her chosen field from a different perspective and has subtly distinctive goals and scholarly interests. NCIU understands just how unique each student is and offers them an individualized, academic experience through the “shaping” of the learning pathway.
Because NCIU personalizes the basic degree-learning pathway as determined by the original application and assessment information supplied by the student, NCIU student-learners do not receive a “one-size-fits-all cookie-cutter” education product.
Each student “shapes” their own academic exploration through the nomination of “vocational task specific” personalized, textual study units, internships and field projects in consultation with the college-appointed mentor.
This results in the NCI University & Theological Seminary graduate gaining full exposure to the fundamental, academic knowledge requirements of their chosen field, as well as a firm grasp of current research and best practices. The customized choices allowed by NCIU enable the student to “specialize” in the desired areas of learning and the mentoring from Adjunct-Professor/Tutor ensures the best processes for spiritual formation are employed.
3. One-on-One Faculty Support Mentoring
At NCI University & Theological Seminary the global network of professors and adjunct-tutors do the actual tutorial and mentoring requirements for each student, not general administrative staff, or unqualified personnel.
Living today as we do in what has been termed a “Global Village,” the world becomes our classroom and therefore the required, academic process does not always take place in a large lecture hall or even around a seminar table. For most students their classroom is some recognized space within their home, wherever that may be, and hopefully connected to the outside world via a computer and reliable Internet access.
The most desirable teaching objective at NCIU is a one-on-one process, which we call “Faculty supportive Mentoring.” We recognize that we are all brothers and sisters on the same journey and those who are a few steps ahead of others have a responsibility to share their journey’s experiences with those following, who desire to learn and grow too.
Almost all NCIU Faculty Mentors have doctoral or appropriate graduate degrees and those few who do not have adequately distinguished themselves in their fields.
In addition to possessing professional credentials, our NCIU Adjunct-Professors and Tutors are not only passionate, seasoned practitioners but are also skilled in recognizing individual learning styles and needs.
They are well equipped and trained as tutors in distance-learning teaching, making them perfect educators for online universities such as NCI University & Theological Seminary.
4. Institutional Support Network
At NCI University & Theological Seminary, from your first contact through to completion of the program and graduation, our goal is for NCIU to be able to provide the resources that help students to succeed. Our faculty and staff are responsive and knowledgeable Professors, Adjunct-tutors and Administrators.
We have designed our internal communication systems and support systems to give you assistance where needed but of course, like yourself, we are only human and we are all dependant upon Him for daily grace in our service.
We know from experience that in spite of our best efforts and resources, modern technological systems are not infallible and sometimes let us down. We trust you will be patient with our staff should this occur and praise God for His continued goodness regardless.
Through our global network we are able to provide you with the doorway to an outstanding, Internet-based, online library and this, coupled with appropriate guidance for innovative and comprehensive writing, will enable you to achieve meaningful academic goals in both research and practice.
Our primary goal as a team of dedicated Faculty Mentors and staff is that we all work together in an effort to bring you the education you should expect from a quality Christian institute of higher learning.
5. Education Program Design and Structure
Genuine, balanced education is both the process of acquiring significant learning knowledge and of acquiring experiences that will produce the desired change in personality, character, behavior and vocational skills. Mankind cannot achieve these goals fully without having a living, vital and intimate relationship with God Himself. Man must also rely upon God’s written Word as the measuring standard for life and eternity itself.
NCI University & Theological Seminary sees the pathway of education as a guided and graded process that presupposes the three essential elements of teacher, learner and an enabling environment in which genuine balanced learning may successfully take place.
This guided, graded and ongoing process must be constructed to assist the student in making the learning experiences his own, enabling him to develop holistically as a mature person.
This is accomplished through a continuing learning experience of acquiring what the learner ultimately needs to become an individual who is capable of achieving their full potential for God while passing through this present life.
Balanced education that aligns itself with biblical principles will also equip the learner to pass on what they have learned to others.
ACHIEVING OUR OBJECTIVES
As co-laborers with God in the process, NCIU provides the facilities for the student to
Inform the mind (gain relevant head knowledge)
Activate the heart (personal, Christian development) and,
Empower the hands (enable vocational skills and abilities).
Our goal at NCIU is not just to inform the mind (head knowledge) but to bring genuine transformation to the whole person and consequently the society in which they live.
NCIU seeks to achieve these objectives by providing “customized’ or ‘tailored” learning pathways to facilitate individual students reaching desired religious, academic and vocational awards that include
Sound Christian Teachers: Godly men and women who have proven their subjects by life experiences rather than mere philosophies
Diligent Learners: Students who are hungry to know more of God and His written Word as it relates to the areas of life faced by all mankind
Enabling Environment: Wherever you are located around the globe and are able to connect via a modern medium of communication with your mentor
Each degree program has been specifically designed to include vital learning modules and study units that are customized to each student’s ministry focus through -
Sound scriptural scholarship
Balanced spiritual formation
Mission-specific knowledge focus
Practical ministry application and development
We are sure that you will find your learning experience with NCIU stimulating, demanding, helpful but also very beneficial. We look forward to you joining us as we serve Christ the Risen Lord in extending His Kingdom throughout the whole earth.
The world-wide Internet is one of the modern technologies that are transforming all forms of communication, education and commerce, as well as every other area of society.
Successful learning is an individual process that demands desire, passion, diligent application and an understanding teacher who is able to help us bring forth our best abilities.
At NCI University & Theological Seminary the global network of professors and adjunct-tutors do the actual tutorial and mentoring requirements for each student, not general administrative staff, or unqualified personnel.
Genuine, balanced education is both the process of acquiring significant learning knowledge and of acquiring experiences that will produce the desired change in personality, character, behavior and vocational skills. Mankind cannot achieve these goals fully without having a living, vital and intimate relationship with God Himself. Man must also rely upon God’s written Word as the measuring standard for life and eternity itself.