Join Dynamo!

Do you want a different and unique year? Get leadership training, get to know yourself, your faith and your fellow human beings better? Do you want to know what it's like to work as a child and youth worker? Get 60 credits? With us - which is part of the vocational school Frelsesarmeens offisersskole AS - you get to try your hand at practice.

Dynamo gives you a unique year where you as a student are challenged, get tested in many different situations, have new experiences and get to know different parts of the Salvation Army.

You will receive good teaching and exciting practice in various places, with a focus on what it's like to work as a child and youth worker or with diaconia in the corps (the Salvation Army's local church) and in other church contexts.

The team is based in Teisen in Oslo, and there will be several trips taken in the year to gain more experience in a variety of places.

What you will learn

Dynamo is a one-year course in Christian faith and service.

Throughout the year you will receive instruction in leadership, pastoral care and diaconia, children's and youth work, Bible and faith teachings and the history of the Salvation Army. You will also have your own mentor with whom you will talk every other week.

For much of the year, you will receive significant practice. As a Dynamo participant, you can try your hand at various parts of the Salvation Army's great work.

The study is approved for loans and scholarships in the Norwegian Lånekasse, and completed courses provide 60 credits.

We have ongoing admissions for the academic year 2027/2028.

Practical info

Dynamo is approved for loans and scholarships from the Norwegian Loan Fund, and completed courses provide 60 credits.

What does it cost?

Tuition fees are NOK 35,000

This covers all activities at the school, teaching, trips and visits, a two-week internship at a corps in Norway and various conferences and activities throughout the year.

How do we live?

Housing costs NOK 40,000 for the whole year.

This covers the cost of a private room with a private bathroom, internet, electricity, access to a washing machine, dryer, livingroom and kitchen, in addition to large common areas.

What are the admission requirements?

There are formal requirements for university entrance qualifications, a vocational certificate, or three-year upper secondary school.

If you are at least 19 years old in the year of application, you can apply for a place based on prior learning.

A personal assessment will also be made based on references and the information provided in the application, taking into account that the team must be able to live, study, and travel together throughout the year.

We have ongoing admissions for the academic year 2027/2028.

Premises

Housing

Each student has their own partially furnished dormitory with their own bathroom. There are great common areas with a sofa corner and kitchen.

Teaching rooms

We have teaching rooms in the same building as the dormitories. This is at Teisen where the Salvation Army owns and operates both a kindergarten and a living and activity center for seniors over 67 years of age in the same area.

The Dynamo team will travel a lot in Norway.

Finances

The study is approved for loans and scholarships in the Loan Fund, and completed courses provide 60 credits. You can also apply for additional loans through the Loan Fund that cover tuition fees.

Language

Due to international students, some of the teaching will be in English.

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Eport IMG 7232 beh insta — One of the things you can do is take part in pioneering work at the Salvation Army in Groruddalen. There is a wide range of program for children, young people and families, as well as new activities such as esports. You may also be offered practice in the Salvation Army's social service, as well as a two-week practice period at one of the Salvation Army Corps.

Esportstorystørre beh insta — One of the things you can do is take part in pioneering work at the Salvation Army in Groruddalen. There is a wide range of program for children, young people and families, as well as new activities such as esports. You may also be offered practice in the Salvation Army's social service, as well as a two-week practice period at one of the Salvation Army Corps.

Læreplan og curriculum Dynamo

Glimpses from Dynamo 21/22

Contact us

Are you interested in joining Dynamo? Read about our new leaders and fill out the form at the bottom of the page, and we will contact you! 

Meet the Dynamo leader!

Benjamin B. Waters (picture above) was raised in the Salvation Army.

He has five years of experience running the youth club #Basement, as well as confirmation teaching in the Ensjø corps, and finds few things as fun as working with young people. In addition, he serves as vice-chairman of the FAbU board and works as a sergeant at the Training College.

He has a teaching education, with a master’s degree in natural sciences for years 5 to 10. That is surprisingly useful when making new activities for young people. It’s incredible what one can do with a few simple chemistry tricks!

Application deadline 

There is a rolling admission process, meaning that applications are processed as they are received. If there are available places, applications can be processed right up until the start of the study. 

It is recommended for those applying from overseas to get their applications in as soon as possible to give adequate time for visa applications. 

Do you have any questions before applying for a place? 

Send an email to Benjamin Waters or contact him at 46 96 46 22 