Colson Fellows-in-Training goes beyond understanding worldview as mere arguments and facts. You will develop critical thinking skills and wisdom to discern what is true, good, and beautiful in every situation so you can know what to do.
Most of our Bible study throughout our Christian lives focuses on understanding God and learning how to live in right relationship to Him, ourselves, and each other--and this is unquestionably vital to our spiritual growth. However, the Bible also teaches us how to live in right relationship to every aspect of God's creation, which includes society, culture, art, economics, education, and politics. The Bible helps us understand how to properly order the fallen world. This is where a "Christian worldview" proves vital.
Beginning each August, Colson Fellows-in-Training follow a carefully curated curriculum that helps them understand and identify worldviews and how they manifest in today's ideas, philosophies, policies, and practice. We will examine current cultural flash points such as race relations, progressive sexuality, religious liberty, the role of government, economics, and the sanctity of life to name a few. Colson Fellows-in-Training will examine the concept of “calling” and receive assistance in developing a plan to align their mission with God’s purpose.
- 24/7/365 access to the Colson Fellows Online Learning Platform
- Regular cohort meetings facilitated by commissioned Colson Fellows
- Twice-monthly video webinars in which you are able to interact with authors from the reading list and other leading worldview scholars
- Interactive daily devotionals that weave together all course components
- Assistance developing a teaching practicum and three year plan in which you will apply what you have learned
- StrengthsFinder assessment
- Lifetime access to Colson Center resources and ongoing worldview education
- Inclusion into a network of over 2,500 Colson Fellows working across the globe in various spheres of Christian ministry.
Tuition for participation in the Colson Fellows Program is $900. However, in partnership with the Colson Center, Emmanuel Community Church is able to partially waive a significant amount of the fee, making the final cost $515.
Separate from tuition costs, participants will need to purchase books from a source of their choosing, such as Amazon. The estimated book cost is an additional $200. You may choose the format that best suits you (Kindle, Print, or Audio).
- Applications are due July 1.
- Book lists will be emailed no later than July 1.
- Pre-reading begins in July.
- Online access to the course opens the first week of August.
- Cohort discussions begin in August and continue through April. These meetings will take place twice a month on Wednesday evenings at ECC from 6:30-8:00 pm during our Midweek programming.
- Students should expect to spend 6-8 hours a week on curriculum throughout the 10-month program.
- Students completing the program will be commissioned in May.
Registration for the 2024-2025 program is now OPEN. Click HERE.
If you have questions or are interested in learning more about the Colson Fellows Program, stop by Room 169 on Sunday, May 19, between services for an Informational Open House. You'll have a chance to speak with others who have completed the program, preview the curriculum, and interact with the online learning platform. If you can't make it to the Open House, you can reach out to Erin Stringer with questions.