ZEAL DTS
ZEAL means a deep passion, fire, and commitment that flows from love and conviction. In a Christian context, it describes a wholehearted devotion to God—a faith that is alive, intentional, and active, not passive or lukewarm.
ZEAL DTS is for those who want a faith marked by fire, depth, and purpose—not rushed, shallow, or performative, but rooted in Jesus and lived out in everyday life.
This is discipleship for real life. Learning to walk with God in identity, relationships, creativity, and calling. A faith that lasts beyond the classroom. God is the Creator of all things. His presence isn’t limited to church spaces—it’s woven into culture, creation, humor, work, and daily rhythms. ZEAL DTS trains you to recognize Him there and reflect His character wherever you go.
Whatever your future holds—business, education, healthcare, ministry, or the nations—your life is meant to matter. Jesus sends us to live with purpose, conviction, and ZEAL.
Join us on the island of Flekkerøy, off the southern coast of Norway—surrounded by the sea and stunning views, in an environment that will shape how you live, what you believe, and how you step into the world, before we go to the nations together.
Next School
September 18th 2026 -
February 20th 2027
Lecture Phase
TO KNOW GOD
Lecture Phase is a unique time where you’ll learn and grow—both in and out of the classroom. It’s a chance to see things from new perspectives and experience God in new ways. The focus is all about getting to know God better—His Word, His Kingdom, and His heart for the world.
Over three months, we’ll journey together through powerful teaching, worship, prayer, and life in community. You’ll be challenged, encouraged, and equipped to follow God in your everyday life.
Each week, a new speaker will dive into topics like God’s character, the lordship of Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, missions, and more. Along the way, there will be times set aside for good conversations, Bible reading, discipleship, and building strong friendships. You’ll also get to choose between two tracks that let you go deeper in specific areas.
TRACKS
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This track equips women to communicate biblical truth with clarity and courage, learning to speak from a place of honesty and wholeheartedness. It focuses on developing confidence and creativity to share what God has placed inside you and recognizing that He desires to work powerfully through your life to advance His purposes on the earth.
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Adventure Track is for those who love the outdoors and want to be challenged in meaningful ways. Here, you’ll grow, stretch your limits, and discover more of what God has created through active, hands-on experiences.
We’ll go on trips, try new activities, and face challenges both individually and as a team. It’s not just about doing exciting things—it’s about seeing God in a bigger perspective and discovering how intentional and intricate His creation truly is.
This track is for those who enjoy nature, action, and reflection, and who are ready to grow, learn, and explore more of what God has given us.
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Creative Track is for those who are curious, creative, and want space to explore new forms of expression. It’s about creativity in all its forms, with the freedom and support to try things you may never have done before.
You’ll experiment with event planning, experience design, photography, visual arts, design, and more. We cultivate an environment where you can grow creatively, take risks, and discover new sides of yourself. AI is also a key theme as we explore how it shapes creativity, how to use it as a tool, and how to engage with it thoughtfully.
This track views creativity as part of how you’re made. You’ll learn to use it to understand yourself, serve others, and walk with Jesus in everyday life—leaving with a creative mindset, greater confidence, and a deeper connection between faith and creativity).
Outreach
AND MAKE HIM KNOWN
Outreach will give you the opportunity to put the teaching from lecture phase into practice. You can put into action what you have been learning to share God’s truth all around the world. The goal is to share with others what God has shown you.
Through sharing the good news about Jesus and His love you will discover what gifts and talents you have. You will get to immerse yourself in another culture and people with different perspectives of faith and life.
Outreach gives you the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of other people and share the gospel through both words and actions. It’s the most important work in the world!
Previous outreach locations we have sent teams to from our base have included countries such as ——
Thailand
South East Asia
Phillippines
Costa Rica
Israel
South Africa
Malawi
Papua New Guinea
Albania
Tanzania
The Middle East
Uganda
Indonesia
Information
EARLY BIRD PRICE TO 1st of April
TOTAL COST (with discount)
— NOK 79.900,-
PRICES
— Lecture Phase: NOK 40.000,-
— Outreach: NOK 42.900,-
TOTAL COST (without discount)
— NOK 82.900,-
Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Send us a mail.
Reduced prices available for students from developing countries - get in touch to find out more.
NOTE FOR INTERNATIONALS: The school fees are paid in NOK, not USD or EURO.
CONTACT INFORMATION
(+47) 38 10 68 70
dts@ywamkristiansand.no
ADD-ON to your DTS: BELT Bootcamp
This year special: an "add-on" to your DTS! If you want to fill the full school year, including taking a DTS, this is a great opportunity for you! Starting April 5th we will run a Bible study course out from our base in Greece, which would you leave you with a beautiful 2-3 weeks break after DTS and before starting this.
Our BELT Bootcamp contains a 4 week training phase and a 4 week outreach phase where we dive into the Bible, going through the whole story of the Bible, looking at how God disciples and transforms people and communities. We will talk about some foundational questions, like "Does truth exist?", "Can we trust the Bible?", and "What is the purpose of people?", become familiar with the whole story of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation and beyond, and grow in our skills to study, communicate, and teach the Bible in different contexts!
If you are interested in hearing more or would already like to apply, get in touch with us at belt@ywamkristiansand.no
SOME SPECIFIC
Location:
TBA
Dates:
TBA
Costs: 12000 NOK for lecture phase, for outreach phase depending on location between 10-20000 NOK. If you apply already for your add-on to the DTS you will get an overall discount of 1500 NOK for the full course!
Do you have any questions?
Please send us a message if there is anything you have questions about regarding Zeal DTS, and we will try to get back to you shortly!