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An Overview of the Training

Introduction

Programmes of the FTTL

The Focus of the Training

Teaching Areas and Premises
How Can I Join the Training?

Criteria for Entry

Applications

Student Fees
Subjects

Classes in the Truth

Training in Service

Life and Character
The Training Life

Support and Shepherding

Regulations
Application Procedures

Procedures

Important Dates
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Classes in the Truth
 
 

Subjects taken in the training may be divided into three categories: classes in the truth, training in service (including gospel work) and personal development (including character and life practices). Each subject is briefly described below.

Classes in the Truth

The Triune God and His Word
This course, in two parts, is given over a two-week period each Autumn term, with a total of 14 classes, of 1½ hours each. The first term focuses on the aspects of the truth in the Bible concerning the Trinity. The second term examines the Bible as the Word of God, and gives an overview of the contents and significance of each book of the Bible. The trainees are required to study at least one hour for each class.

The Full Ministry of Christ
This course is given over a two-week period each term, with a total of 14 classes, of 1½ hours each. In it the three stages of Christ’s ministry to fulfil His heart’s desire are studied in detail. The trainees are required to study at least 1 ½ hours for each class.

Ministry Meeting
A series of messages from the recent speaking in the Full-Time Training in Anaheim. The messages are recorded and shown on video. The course has one 1½ hour class per week and runs for four terms. The trainees are required to study for 1 ½ hours per week for this class and to give a spoken review, during which their speaking is critiqued for content clarity and how much they entered into the burden of the message.

The Experience of Christ as Life – 1
This course is given over a two-week period each term, with a total of 14 classes, of 1½ hours each. The course uses Bible passages and specific ministry books to explore a believer’s experience of Christ as life. Trainees are expected to study for one hour for each class.

The Experience of Christ as Life – 2
This course is given over a two-week period each term, with a total of 14 classes, of 1½ hours each. This course continues and develops upon the first course to examine the deeper and practical aspects of the believer’s experience of Christ as life. Trainees are expected to study for one hour for each class.

Life Practices
This course is given over a two-week period each term, with a total of 14 classes, of 1½ hours each. The course focuses on the crucial practices, as revealed in the Word, that maintain and foster the growth of the divine life that a believer received when they believed. Trainees are expected to study for one hour per week for this class.

A Life of Service
This course is given once each week throughout each term, with a total of 16 classes, of 1½ hours each. The course focuses on the important matters and aspects concerning a life devoted to the service of the Lord. Trainees are expected to study for one hour per week for this class.

The New Jerusalem
This course, in two parts, is given over a two-week period each Spring term, with a total of 14 classes, of 1½ hours each. The course explores the New Jerusalem, unveiled in the book of Revelation, as the greatest and ultimate sign in the Bible of the fulfilment of God’s eternal purpose. Trainees are expected to study for one hour for each class.

God’s Economy
This course is given over a two-week period each term, with a total of 14 classes, of 1½ hours each. In it the trainees study God’s economy, His plan and administration to achieve His eternal purpose, as revealed in the various books in the Bible. Trainees should study for at least 1 ½ hours for each class.

The God-Ordained Way
This course is given over a two-week period each term, with a total of 14 classes, of 1½ hours each. Here the trainees examine the way presented by God in His word to preach the gospel, shepherd new believers, and perfect the believers to build up the church as the Body of Christ, to fulfil God’s goal. The trainees in their gospel service put principles learned in this class into practice. Trainees should study for at least 1 hour per week for this class.

The Spirit
This course runs for four terms, and is given over a two-week period each term, with a total of 14 classes, of 1½ hours each. Crucial aspects of the Spirit, the third of the Divine Trinity, are examined in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. Trainees should study for at least 1 ½ hours for each class.

Video Class
This course is given once each week throughout each term, with a total of 16 classes, of 1½ hours each. Coursework consists of videotaped lectures given by Witness Lee in the Full-Time Training in Anaheim. The four courses (one each term) are (1) “The Christian Life”; (2) “The God-man Living”; (3) The Move of God in Man”; and (4) The Central Line of the Divine Revelation.”
New Testament Greek (Option)
The course is scheduled each term according to the availability of the guest lecturer who conducts the course.

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