This course will explore the history of Christian churches in Canada and the United States.  The written histories of the churches will be studied in dialogue with the social context of such histories and the reflections of both church and context in popular culture.  The course will examine not only the writings and work of …
View course details “North American Church History, HIS600”

Please see the website for the online store for all video courses produced by Select Learning. This is a program which grew out of the Lutheran church in the USA (ELCA), and aims to offer quality theological learning experiences for personal, congregational and professional learning. Over the years, they appear to have accumulated a broad …
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Join Chuck McCorkle and Margaret Benefiel during the six Sundays of Advent into Epiphany, spending a quiet hour on Zoom exploring the Christmas Story as told by the Italian master Giotto. Utilizing the contemplative practice of Visio Divina, we will move from head to heart and ever closer to the divine as we explore this …
View course details “A Contemplative Christmas: Visio Divina”

The NBSC offers monthly workshops and training events for a small fee, and makes them available after the fact in their online event library.

Are you ready to take your coaching to the next level? Coaching begins with training, but it doesn’t stop there. Gathering information is good and gaining skills is necessary. Ultimately, that work creates the foundation for what comes next: empowering actual clients to embrace growth and overcome obstacles. The difference between good coaches and great …
View course details “Frame Your Coaching”

Whether you’re high-tech, low-tech, or no-tech whatsoever, it’s nearly impossible to miss the shift that’s taking place in our culture. Curiosity is on the rise. Participation is sparking creativity and connection. For the first time ever, digital technology is shaping our values. Our churches need the capacity and will to engage with a changing culture—one …
View course details “Hybrid Ministry in a Post-Pandemic Church”

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”

Taught by the Rev. Dr. Trish McCarthy. Delivered in 2 four-day modules, four weeks apart with reading and assignments in between. Pre-Requisite: five years of half to full-time parish ministry or the comparable based on consultation with instructor. This type of course could possibly interest those experienced in ministry in advance studies.  

Taught by the Rev. Dr. Trish McCarthy  

Taught by the Rev. Dr. Iain Luke