What is HSE?
What is the class schedule?
What is the homework like?
Is it possible to work a part time job while attending HSE and is it feasible with the homework load?
How is the job market in San Diego and what resources are there for finding work?
What housing options do students have?
I am married. Is HSE recommended for couples or is it designed more for the single person?
Where is the campus located?
Is parking available on campus?
Do I need to have a car?
Does the school have a cafeteria or snack bar?
What is the typical class size?
What is the average age of students?
What is the typical male/female student ratio?
What educational background do the students have prior to HSE?
Where are the students from?
What is HSE 2?
What types of things do HSE graduates go on to do?
What is HSE?
The School of Evangelism is a five month dynamic discipleship experience, not an academic exercise, designed to equip servant-leaders for the Body of Christ and send them out to change the world.”
What is the class schedule?
With the exception of trips and special events, classes are held in the mornings only. The normal class schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, with short breaks throughout the morning.
What is the homework like?
Homework is an important part of the curriculum and typically consists of reading assignments and book reports based on inductive Bible study, memorizing Bible verses, and writing reflection papers.
Is it possible to work a part time job while attending HSE and is it feasible with the homework load?
Yes! In fact, most HSE students work while in school. Because class finishes at noon, students can work part-time jobs in the afternoon and evening, and on the weekend. However, students will need to allow for time outside of class for homework.
How is the job market in San Diego and what resources are there for finding work?
Because of the school trips (Wilderness, Practicum, etc.) and morning class schedule, students may be somewhat limited in their job options. However, motivated students do not have much difficulty finding work in hourly wage jobs. Among the fields frequently chosen by students are food service, retail, security, temp work, and administrative assistance. Besides responding to “help wanted” ads in the newspaper and applying for jobs at local businesses, one-time or short-term work opportunities that come through church or personal contacts are sometimes available to HSE students. Additionally, enterprising students organize their own car washes, bake sales, yard sales, or similar activities.
What housing options do students have?
Because the school does not have any housing to offer, it is the student’s responsibility to find his/her own housing. The real estate market in San Diego is relatively expensive. Consequently, most single students coming from outside of San Diego County choose to share a rental apartment with one or more roommates, typically other HSE students. The average 1-bedroom apartment in San Diego rents for about $1300/month and the average 2-bedroom for about $1600/month, although students who shop around can find lower rent than this. There are several rental apartment complexes very near to the school. For single students willing to share a two or three-bedroom apartment with several roommates, monthly rent can be as low as $300 per person including utilities. HSE staff can help match students who are seeking to share an apartment together and facilitate the apartment search by pointing out some desirable areas or apartment complexes where other students live.
I am married. Is HSE recommended for couples or is it designed more for the single person?
HSE is designed to benefit married couples and singles alike! HSE is a great opportunity for married couples to seek the Lord together. Married couples receive special consideration during the trips. For example, married couples are paired together and have their own tent during backpacking trips.
Where is the campus located?
HSE is located on the main campus of the church. located at 5331 Mt. Alifan , San Diego CA 92111. This is in the Clairemont Mesa area of San Diego, which is north of downtown San Diego and inland.
Is parking available on campus?
Plenty of parking is available on campus and it is free. No parking permit is needed.
Do I need to have a car?
With the proximity of the campus to several apartment complexes, it is possible to walk or bike to school. Some students manage to get along without a car by using the public bus system and sharing rides with other students.
Does the school have a cafeteria or snack bar?
The Horizon Christian Academy is also located on the campus. Students are welcome to bring their own snacks and drinks to be consumed during breaks in class.
What is the typical class size?
Recent incoming HSE1 classes have ranged from approximately 50 to 70 students. Typically the whole class is all together in one classroom for the entire morning. The class is joined by HSE2 for worship at the start of the day and sometimes for special speakers and devotionals.
What is the average age of students?
HSE welcomes students ranging from recent high school graduates to senior citizens, so there is significant diversity of ages represented in each class. Recent classes have seen a high representation of students in the 18-30 range. This is not by HSE’s design, but simply reflects the applicant pool. HSE students enjoy the opportunity to forge deep relationships with both younger and older classmates and value the unique life experiences that each individual brings to the group.
What is the typical male/female student ratio?
The gender balance is generally fairly even.
What educational background do the students have prior to HSE?
HSE students come from a variety of educational backgrounds, from high school only, to college graduates with advanced degrees. In addition, some students have prior ministry training or experience while others have none. It is not necessary to have taken any Bible courses or have special experience prior to enrolling at HSE.
Where are the students from?
While most HSE students are from Southern California, an increasing number of students come from out of state and a few are even from out of the country. A recent class had students from Colorado, Utah, Washington, and Florida. There have also been students from Poland, Australia and Sweden.
What is HSE 2?
Students who successfully complete the 5 months of HSE Level 1 have the opportunity, on an invitation basis, to return for a second semester called HSE Level 2. In HSE2, students benefit from a smaller and more intimate discipleship environment and have a separate curriculum based around different core values which prepares them in practical and challenging ways to be launched into a significant new life for Christ.
What types of things do HSE graduates go on to do?
Some HSE graduates jump straight into full-time ministry or missions work following graduation. Some will work for a few months to save money for a short- to medium-term missions trip. Others return to careers they had before HSE, but with a fresh desire to impact their workplaces and communities for Christ. Still others decide to continue their education, perhaps at a university, Bible college, or language school, before taking the next step God has planned for them.