Creative Arts
Apply NowPART ONE: LECTURES
The Creative Arts DTS is about discovering the creative heart of God and the impact our abilities and passions can have on our communities and the nations.
We believe that every culture and medium can give glory to the creator, and will look at how our own stories and abilities can be a vessel of the Gospel.
Throughout the 12 week lecture phase you’ll have the opportunity to practice and grow in various expressions and mediums from photography, pottery, writing, and fine arts, as well as hear from local and international artists and creatives alongside your DTS community.
This elective is centered on being disciplers of the nations with our art and creative expression, and growing in intimacy with the God who created us in His image.
PART TWO: OUTREACH
We desire to always be ready and willing to serve and share the good news as we lead people into the presence of God.
For part two of your DTS you will partner with local and long-term missionaries in the field, meet the physical and spiritual needs of many, and take your place in completing The Great Commission. You will be assigned to a team with staff facilitation and still be keeping with the UofN Curriculum.
Be prepared to apply all you’ve learned during the lecture phase when you head out for cross-cultural missions and encounter God in a fresh way in the nations.
Outreach locations we focus on are Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.
“As the DTS goes, so goes the mission”
– Darlene Cunningham (co-founder YWAM international)
Course Dates
2025 – 2027
28th Sept ’25 – 21st Feb ’26
27th Sept ’26 – 27th Feb ’27
Cost (NZD)
$4,500 Lecture Phase
$1,100 Activity Fee
est $5,000 Outreach
Accreditation
University Accreditation
DTS is referred to as “the gateway to missions” and is fully accredited with the University of the Nations. Upon completion, students will receive credits which can be applied toward further study within the UofN. For more information on courses and further study within YWAM, have a look through our catalogue: University of the Nations Catalogue
Housing & Accommodation
YWAM Zion has been operating as a YWAM location for 30+ years and has recently acquired new accommodation in the city centre of Whangarei. Spread between three large houses on one plot of land, students can expect to be living in community, sharing a room with other students, and in close proximity to DTS staff too.
What to Bring
Upon acceptance you will have a gear list mailed out to you along with your student confirmation packet. Inside will include items for both your time New Zealand as well as Outreach. For weather-specific information, contact your registrar as our sub-tropical climate changes year-round.
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