University of the Nations
Penang
MULTI-GEN DTS
YWAM is a community filled with a love for Jesus and a passion to change the world! Join our Multi-Generation Discipleship Training School in beautiful Penang!
Tracks: 1) Sport = Pickleball; 2) Living Waters = Counseling Skills
Bible training w/ Seriously Fun Bible School!
Tuition: $1,000 USD lecture phase / $1,400 for outreach
January 8 – May 28, 2026
READINGS IN BIBLICAL STUDIES
This course is designed to instill confidence to be a Bible teacher through biblical, historical, and theological readings. It will equip students with a deeper understanding of: 1) Biblical Studies; 2) Biblical History; 3) Church History; 4) Theology. Note: This is a 12 credit UofN course taking place over 16 weeks.
January 5 – April 24, 2026
Tuition Cost: $100 A Countries / $75 B Countries / $50 C Countries (Financial Category Nation List)
Format: Online
FOUNDATIONS IN EDUCATION
This course equips future educators with a biblical foundation for Christian education, exploring core beliefs, relational and activity-based learning, teacher development, behavior management, curriculum, and education’s role in community and missions.
April 16 – July 8, 2026
Tuition Cost: $400 A Countries / $250 B Countries / $100 C Countries (Financial Category Nation List)
Hybrid Format: Face-to-Face. Offered online if 3+ gathered at a YWAM location and join synchronously.
RESTORING RELATIONSHIP SYSTEMS
This advanced course equips students to foster transformative change in relationships, guided by the biblical promise, “In you all the families of the earth shall be blessed” (Genesis 12:3). It integrates a biblical perspective with systemic theories to train students in relationship system approaches. Through practical skills and interventions, students learn to empower individuals, couples, and families toward healthier relationships. Emphasizing cross-cultural sensitivity and responsiveness to the Holy Spirit, the course promotes foundational elements for personal growth, pastoral ministry and societal impact. Topics include: Trauma, Polyvagel Theory, Bowen Theory, and much more!
April 27 – July 10, 2026
Tuition Cost: $400 A Countries / $250 B Countries / $100 C Countries (Financial Category Nation List)
Hybrid Format: Face-to-Face or Online
DISCIPLESHIP BIBLE SCHOOL
The Discipleship Bible School contributes to the spiritual formation of a minister of the Word, the formation of a community, equips Bible students to facilitate small group discussions around biblical principles and compare worldviews. DBS students will read through God’s Word from beginning to end, and will also be able to clearly communicate God’s Redemptive Plan as revealed in Scripture.
September 21 – December 11, 2026
Tuition Cost: $400 A Countries / $250 B Countries / $100 C Countries (Financial Category Nation List)
Hybrid Format: Face-to-Face or Online
School of communication foundations
This program lays essential foundations in biblical communication, while advancing the individual’s skill and confidence in speaking, writing and listening. It aims to sharpen the student’s ability to communicate clearly through cross-cultural and interpersonal dynamics, and equips students with principles of preparing and delivering a message to a variety of audiences. Through provoking instruction and discussion, practical assignments, and video evaluation, students discover their place and potential as effective influencers in the public forum. This course meets the U of N Core Curriculum requirement for Communication.
September 28 – December 11, 2026
Tuition Cost: $400 A Countries / $250 B Countries / $100 C Countries (Financial Category Nation List)
LIVE CLASSES
Classes attended in-person in Penang or live on Zoom.
STUDY
Students are responsible for books and material.
GOOGLE CLASSROOM
Assignments are completed via Google Classroom.
COHORTS
Once or twice a week students & faculty will meet in as a cohort.
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Housing
YWAM Penang has both male and female dorms for full-time live-in students. Students can also rent their own housing. These costs are in addition to tuition.
Meals
Meals are the responsibility of the student. Kitchens are available at our dorms, and inexpensive food is served at multiple hawker stalls nearby.
Apply Today!
Tuition (except when noted otherwise above):
A Country: $300
B Country: $200
C Country: $100
https://uofn.edu/nation-category-list
Location:
Tanjung Bungah, Penang



