Academics
Curriculum:
- General Classes
- Scripture Study
- Core Values
- Essentials
- Bible Studies
General Classes: All students will participate in the General Classes every week.
Scripture Study: Students will be required to memorize seven scriptures each week and will be tested on them every Tuesday morning. By the end of the year students will have memorized two hundred Bible verses.
Core Values is a class, taught by a second year student, where we dig deep into the lives of history makers and learn from all kinds of people who have changed the world before us.
Essentials is a time where we split the group into girls and guys. The Movement’s women’s and men’s discipleship director teach their respective classes. Some weeks are fun activities while other weeks are teaching times.
Biblical Studies is a class dedicated to making the bible and theology real and alive in the way we interact and connect with God and people. It's about discovering the deepness of God in a very simple and understandable way. God is very real and so His word should not be a boring text book, but rather His word is meant to be exciting to our hearts and exilerating to our Christian walk. Biblical Studies is geared towards making God as close and as real to you as He desires to be, so if you don't understand much about the Bible or if you have been studying for years, God always wants to be closer so in this class everyone learns more.
Ministry Tracks:
Ministry tracks take place 2 afternoons each week. Tracks are split up into trimesters so each student will have an opportunity to be in 3 different tracks during their time in the program. The tracks that we currently offer are listed below.
- Dance
- Creative Writing
- Youth Ministry Training
- Worship and Music Development
- Outreach
- Red Eye
- Dream Records
- Foster Care Ministry
- Special Projects
- Creative Communications
Dance:
In the dance track, not only will students be learning to dance, but they will also learn the history of dance as well as the many different types. The goal of this class is that by the end of the year students would have better knowledge of dance, live a healthier lifestyle, and feel confident to take on the world of dance.
Creative Writing:
The purpose of the creative writing track is to promote the idea that Jesus is the initiator and inspiration for all activities. This class will grow your imagination and cause your creativity to expand. Students will learn how to express themselves on a deeper level and learn what it truly means to be an artist.
Youth Ministry Training:
The Youth Ministry training track is one in which students will learn the ins and outs of youth ministry. From service development to administrative work and from mentorship to outreach, students with a desire to work with young people will learn exactly what it takes to be effective in today's youth culture.
Worship and Music Development:
The Worship and Music Development track offers students a well-rounded knowledge of music theory and how to lead worship. Students will also be taught how to read and write music as well as how to play different instruments. We believe worship is more about how you live off the stage than how you perform on it.
Outreach:
The heart of The Dream Center is outreach, and we want to instill that heart in the students of The Movement. The outreach class goes out into the community and loves people. They are involved with ministries of the Dream Center, such as Food Truck, Adopt-A-Block, Bus Ministry and under the bridge, as well as doing other acts of service as needed in the community. They will also learn fundamental principles on raising money, coordinating events, and mobilizing volunteers.
Children's Ministry Training:
The Dream Center’s very own children’s ministry is literally an experience for the children from the moment they walk through the door to the last second when their parents pick them up. We’ve created new adventurous worlds and themes in each of the sections of the building so that when a child comes into the building they can forget about their problems, have fun, and be loved by the ministry team. Students will be a part of planning weekly lessons, worship, and creatively meeting the children where they are.
Dream Records:
Dream Records is the Dream Center’s own label created for the purpose of launching incredible artists into the Christian and secular industry that have amazing sound and positive lyrics. Dream Records has recently partnered with Universal Christian Music Group and with their help is seeing this dream come true. Students will have the opportunity to help with much of the behind the scenes work that it takes to get the artists album and marketing ready to launch successfully.
Foster Care:
The Foster Care track is incredibly rewarding because people's practical needs are met. The mission is to prevent families from being torn apart because of poverty. It is our belief that no child should be taken away from loving parents due to poverty. We work hard to keep families together.
Special Projects Track:
The special projects track not only serves what is needed for The Movement but also serves various ministries and departments of The Dream Center on a daily basis. This ministry takes whatever measures necessary to serve and bless people.
Creative Communications:
The creative communications track teaches and allows students to explore the creative arts. Some of the areas the students learn about include writing, painting, spoken word, dance, fashion design, drama, and many more.
Red Eye:
In a culture often caught up in the flash of the Hollywood life, Red Eye, is providing a common ground for people to develop their talents and help those in need. It's a more private community of young Hollywood peers, Culture Creators that have a tireless pursuit to use their talents and spheres of influence in a positive way. Red Eye's Track provides the opportunity to use your gifts and talents in social networking, coordinating of events, media, and serving the community directly through humanitarian events.
