ACADEMICS
The program is split into three phases:
Phase 1: Virtual Classes & Project Development | Phase 2: Washington D.C. Trip
The whole process in our Institute takes almost a semester (around 4 months) to complete. Starting with Phase One with 8 virtual classes and 3 virtual project development classes and then finishing with Phase Two with our all-paid trip to Washington D.C. for one week to experience and get hands on training from the top influential organizations of the Nation!
Down below you will find the summary of each phase and description of each course.
*Note: This is a tentative schedule and can be changed
VIRTUAL CLASSES
Every student will have the privilege of going through our first phase by taking 8 profound virtual classes that will be taught by professors of the most influential organizations in the United States of America! Right under you will see the classes that the students will be taking Phase 1.
Class 0: Welcome & Orientation
We will be meeting all together for the first time and go over the program and the basics. The students will be informed of their projects and activites that they will be required to partincipate in to finish the program.
Class 1: Business Class: Making your vision a reality.
It takes more that good intentions to accomplish your goals: planning, budgeting, implementation.
Class 2: Leadership in public life: ethics, values and character.
- The essence of a leader
Class 3: The pillars of our faith
what does the bible say about government, faith, religious freedom, sanctity of life, taxes, social service and other issues that impact our engagement with culture, society and government.
Class 4: The foundational pillars of the conservative movement
what it is to be a conservative? The conservative movement has many angels, not just the faith perspective. What is the conservative approach to taxes, government, faith, life, gender issues, etc.
Class 5: The impact of Judeo-Christian values and faith in the history of the USA
the role of faith in the foundation of our nation and the beliefs of our founding father reflected in our government systems
Class 6: Business Class: Financing your vision “How to do Fundraising”
Individual donations, foundations grants, government grants
Class 7: Faith and government: what is the role of faith leaders and church in government, culture and politics?
Does separation of church and state exist in the constitution and the Bible? The role of the church in the public arena
Class 8: Making a difference by winning elections: what does it take to be a public servant?
Understanding the process of running for an elected office and what it takes: organization, network and finances
Class 9: Making a difference by enacting legislation: how to write and implement legislation and policies that make a difference.
Understanding the process of writing, approving and implementing legislation that impacts society and government.
Class 10: Defending our faith and values: antisemitism and the cultural battle against faith and conservative values.
How can we effectively counteract the cultural and political battle against our values and principles
PROJECT DEVELOPEMENT
Every student will be trained in how to build up an organization/project from the ground up using tactics and principles that can be used in real life preparation. It will be three weeks of practical training developing with each student the preperations of establishing their vision to become a reality. This will go with their Final Project and help them be ready to present their projects when they come in person to Washington D.C. The three Project Development classes will be seperated and spread through the courses so that it can done in the beginning, middle, and end of the whole institute.
The Project Development Stage goes with preperations of there final projects that the students will be working on duirng the semester in the NAHPA Leadership Institute. For more info on the final project, please go down below to the "Final Project" section.
WASHINGTON DC TRIP
After enjoying our virtual classes and going through the project development, the student will have the honor of coming to the one week trip to Washington D.C. to receive in-person and hands-on training at the headquarters of the most impactful organizations that are influencing, not only in the United States, but across the world! Down below you will see a the organizations and plan of how the Washington D.C. trip will work.
Day 1 (Sunday): Welcome & Orientation
Students will be flying in to Washington D.C. during the morning and through out the day to join us in our excited week of training and activities.
Day 2 (Monday): Family Research Council/Capitol Hill Tour
We have the honor of visiting the headquarters of one of our closest friends, the FRC! We will have a long day of training and meeting with various leaders impacting the nation and pushing for biblical policies.
Day 3 (Tuesday): Final Projects Presentations
We wil take this day for the students to present their projects to the teachers and other students. This will be a time where we can all learn from each other and be inspired by the vision and projects that each students has to provide.
Day 4 (Wednesday): Capitol Hill Visit
The students will get the amazing experience of visiting the Capitol Building but with the purpose of sittign down with senators, representatives, govenrment officials and staff and talk on policies and topics that are important for our communities. The plan is that each student will get the chance to meet their representatives and share their own perspectives in what they woul dlove to see in their home states.
Day 5 (Thursday): Leadership Institute
We have the privilege to be in the classrooms of the Leadership Institute where we can participate in their one-of-a-kind trainings from the number one training and education institution in the USA.
Day 6 (Friday): Museum of the Bible
With our partnership with the Museum of the Bible, we will have a one-of-a-kind tour experience seeing everything that the Museum has to provide including a real life walk through the stories of the Bible right in front of your eyes, flying through D.C. to see where the Bible influences the Nationa capitol, and most importantly seeing the exhibits that brings the history of the Bible to you.
Day 7 (Saturday): Washington D.C. Departure
This day is the bittersweet moment where all students, after having such an amazing week here in D.C., begin to leave to go travel back to their homes but with a broader perspective in how our Nation works and how we can become a voice for our people and communities.
FINAL PROJECT
At the culmination of the semester, each student at our Institute is expected to present a comprehensive project. This project should reflect the knowledge and skills acquired from our coursework and the trio of project development classes. The essence of the project is to engage in an initiative that embodies personal, church, community, professional, or public policy elements, directly tying in with our learning ethos.
The scope of the project is broad and can encompass activities such as organizing a significant event, aspiring for a public office role, or participating in service projects benefiting communities at various levels, including local church, city, or state. A key criterion is that the project must incorporate elements of public service, public policy, and/or outreach.
The primary objective is for students to meticulously outline their project plan. This blueprint should detail the strategic steps towards actualization, encompassing aspects like funding strategies, logistical planning, target audience identification, and a robust business plan. Essential details such as dates and timings should be clearly articulated.
Additionally, each student is required to develop a set of presentation slides. These slides should be crafted with the perspective of pitching the project to potential investors or funders, as if it's being presented for the first time. This exercise aims to equip students with the skills to effectively communicate and advocate for their initiatives.
Each student will have about 7 minutes to give your presentation.
HOMEWORK
Students will be required to do a summerative essay of what they learned in each class. The goal is to continue the conversation on the important that we touch on in each of our classes and to observe the students their attention and perspective of the topic.
ASSISTANCE
Because the majority of the semester will be done through virtual classes, the students will be required to not miss class unless for personal emergency or illness where they are physically not capable to not be in class. If a situation does come that the student can not join, the student is responsable for notifying the Institute Director as soon as possible. Assistance in the classes is part of the grade.
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLYING
Must be in the age between 18 yrs - 35 yrs old
Must be a student that has graduated or is currently in college, university, trade school, etc.
Must read, comprehend, and speak fluent English
Must be living in the U.S.
*NOTE: Applying does not guarantee acceptance, applications will go through an observation process to choose the elected students for the Institute. If not accepted, please try again for next semester.