Instructor: Rob Fennell Dates: January 13th – April 12th, 2021 Fee: $250.00 (Continuing Education participants) Format: TBD An in-depth study of the sources, norms, and content of doctrine within The United Church of Canada, with a special emphasis on ecclesiology, Christology, and the sacraments. This course is required for those seeking Testamur for ordination in …
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Designation: CHUR 4033 This seminar course will explore the biblical, theological, and historical understandings of women in the Christian tradition. It will emphasize women’s lived religious experiences, female leaders, and changing views of women’s roles throughout Christian history. Students will read both primary and secondary source texts related to women from throughout Christian history. Recommended …
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Designation: CHUR 2033 Christianity developed out of the context of the Roman world as a new movement, beginning with Jesus and over time spreading to the rest of the world. This course will explore the development of different traditions and denominations, the emergence of theological ideas, and the changes in the Church as has grown …
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Designation: BIBL 3013 An examination of Genesis through Nehemiah. This course will survey these texts within the historical, political, and religious contexts of the Ancient Near East, and will introduce the student to the academic, literary, and theological study of this section of the Bible. Dr. Matthew Walsh Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies: (902) 585-2226: …
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Asynchronous: which means you don’t work with a group and you can start at anytime BE105/BE106 Introductory Greek I/II (A. Wright)  In this class, the student will begin to learn the language of the New Testament through the utilization of textbooks and easy-to-use video tutorials. Built on years of classroom experience, these tutorials take the …
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COURSE DESCRIPTION This course will introduce the student to the biblical, theological and historical aspects of world mission and explore the scope of mission practice. Attention will be given to an examination of issues related to evangelism, mission, missions, dialogue, the persecuted church, unreached peoples, cross-cultural communication, justice, spiritual warfare, and the place of mission …
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Course Description This is the first course in the Christian Catechesis program. It will introduce both certificate and degree students to the history and theology of classic Christian formation–its biblical and Christ-centered foundation; its doctrinal, spiritual, and moral orientation; and its place within the worshiping and missional life of the church. Students will examine the …
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Course Description   CH 635-OL covers Medieval Church History and Early Modern Church History. Students will study primary and secondary readings in order to engage the lives, practices, and beliefs of Medieval and Early Modern Christians. With the aid of Christian Scripture, students will be encouraged to consider their providential import and significance for contemporary …
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COURSE DESCRIPTION An introductory study of the grammar, syntax, and vocabulary of biblical Greek using a morphological approach. This two-course sequence prepares the student for exegetical study of the Greek New Testament, and introduces the most important reference tools. These courses will provide the basic skills necessary for translating and interpreting the New Testament. COURSE …
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WYB5204H Summary:   This course will combine close textual and exegetical analysis of the Hebrew Bible (Isaiah) with attention to methodology. These chapters of Isaiah are selected as they model well the transition from early literary-critical to form and redaction-critical exegesis, and newer canonical approaches. The time will be devoted to close reading of the …
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