An online 15-month program Addressing the needs of anyone Called to the ministry of spiritual direction Desiring to serve and companion people in poverty or Seeking renewal in their service of others Important Dates for 22-23 Cohort Application Deadline – April 13, 2022 (application at bottom of this page) Opening Webinar – June 14, 2022 …
View course details “Formation in Soul Care (Formation program for spiritual directors)”

with Esther Epp-Tiessen, Joanna Hiebert Bergen, Byron Rempel-Burkholder, and Kathy Bergen In recent years, many people have begun to describe the reality of Palestine-Israel as “settler colonialism”—a form of colonialism in which the settler colonists “come to stay” and to assert their sovereignty over Indigenous land and people. (Canada is also a settler colonial state). …
View course details ““Palestine-Israel: Is this Settler Colonialism?””

This class  will provide students with an introduction to intersectionality as a tool for social analysis and critical theological reflection, as a way to inform liberative praxis in various ministry and community contexts. We will engage questions and discussions of race, class, gender, and sexuality as they are treated theologically, emphasizing works from U.S. scholars …
View course details “Intersectionality & Justice”

This course is a survey course of prophets in Ancient Israel and the texts of the prophets of the Hebrew Bible. Studying the language of the prophetic corpus, we will explore the historical, social, and political contexts of the writings and their meanings for the intended audience and readers today. By the end of the …
View course details “The Prophets”

In many societies, Christians are deeply divided by political allegiances. The stakes seem so high and biblical teaching about government so clear and urgent that agreement on politics has become, for many, a test of faith. Take a step back from current events to examine three robust traditions of Christianity and politics—Roman Catholic, Reformed (Calvinist), …
View course details “Christianity and Politics: Traditions and Current Values”

Monthly Workshops Designed to Help You Lead On Environmental Stewardship, Climate Hope, and Water Justice What You Will Learn The needs around how we think about and talk through environmental issues have never been more pronounced. From up-to-date content to a better understanding of local and global issues, what we don’t know has real consequences. …
View course details “Green Leadership Workshop Series: Environmental Stewardship for Your Entire Church”

People with Down syndrome, autism, ADHD, learning differences, dementia, medical challenges, and other differences of ability are treasured by God and should be treasured in every church. This online course provides the framework and practical tools to shape a congregation where people of varying abilities and disabilities can participate and belong. INSTRUCTED BY: John. D. …
View course details “Creating Congregations of Belonging for People of All Abilities”

This Advent series unites the journey towards justice of 2000 years ago with our pilgrimage towards racial justice today. The Rev. Carla Wilson and The Rev. Kevin Barron will shepherd us through four evenings of prayer, study, and dialogue focused on the principles of “Restorative Justice” frequently used as a path toward healing and reconciliation …
View course details “Finding Our Way, following the north star to Racial Justice”

Develop new skills to help your faith group, church, or religious NGO navigate, design, and implement transformative change. Community leaders of faith-based organizations directly face the opportunities and challenges of their neighbourhoods, towns, and cities in Canada and internationally. Learn to employ place-based tools and practices to strengthen your organizational effectiveness, community resilience, and partnerships. …
View course details “Certificate in Faith-Based Community Development”

Climate change is the most pressing global issue of our time. How humans have historically lived, played, and dreamed is changing. The impact of climate change is felt in every issue facing humanity: health, finance, security, migration, water supply, sanitation, food security, agriculture, and gender to name several. Given the integration of climate into every …
View course details “Climate Change Basics for Community Resilience”