Come experience what it means to co-create with your Creator and impact people, culture, and nations with your art. The Creative Discipleship Training School is a course designed to train and equip artists with disciplines and perspectives that shape creative living as disciples of Jesus. This six-month course will take you deeper in relationship with God, help you develop your character and voice as an artist and follower of Jesus, and prepare you for missions in all parts of society.
The Creative DTS was started in 1998 and was the first of its kind. Since the beginning our vision has been to train and equip creatives to grow in their relationship with God and to be a prophetic voice to impact the arts sphere for His Kingdom.
The Creative DTS runs seven different tracks: Barista, Dance, Film, Fine Art, Music, Photography, and Writing. See below to find out which tracks are available each year.
DTS COURSE PLAN
LECTURE PHASE
TRACK TIME
OUTREACH PHASE
This is the first three-month segment of the DTS. You'll dive deep into topics like hearing God's voice, intercession, evangelism, healthy relationships, God's character, missions, and more, all taught by teachers from around the world. Students are required to attend these classes each day during lecture weeks.
On Tuesday afternoons and all-day Friday, during the lecture phase, there will be dedicated time for you to be inspired and activated in your art form.
You'll be in your chosen creative track, where there will be training, projects, and practical application to help you grow as an artist. At the end of the lecture phase, you will have an opportunity to showcase your work in an Exhibition for the community.
Outreach phase is when all DTS students travel to another country for ten weeks after the lecture phase to live and work alongside local initiatives to develop communities. It's an exciting opportunity to learn how to use your art to serve others and glorify God, as well as grow your heart for missions and other cultures. As a base we send teams to different locations but have a heart and focus for working with YWAM Medical Ships in Papua New Guinea.
CREATIVE
TRACKS
During this six-month DTS course, we are excited to partner discipleship training with creative tracks that will leave you inspired and empowered in the art form you choose. Tracks vary depending on the available staff and number of applicants
CREATIVE
TRACKS
During this six-month DTS course, we are excited to partner discipleship training with creative tracks that will leave you inspired and empowered in the art form you choose. Tracks vary depending on the available staff and number of applicants.
DTS DETAILS
DATES
AVAILABLE TRACKS
Barista, Dance, Fine Art, Film, Music, Photo, Writing
September 11, 2025 - March 13, 2026
January 2026 - Coming Soon
PRICING
1. Lecture phase: 45,500 NOK
2. Outreach phase: 40,000 NOK
Total = 85,500 NOK
These costs also cover food and housing. Outreach cost is a flat rate—it remains the same regardless of the location of your outreach.
YWAM Ålesund offers reduced lecture phase fees for B- and C- categorized nations.
Find your category through this link https://uofn.edu/nation-category-list
Due to the recent extension of our courses, we will require a "Non-Profit Visa" for all students coming from outside a Schengen country. Check if this applies to you here. Visa process steps will be received following an acceptance letter.
Application can take 4-5 months to process.
