MEETS ONLINE, Wednesday afternoons, 1:30pm to 4:30pm             This course is an introduction to Christian worship in its Anglican context. The course studies the history of liturgy as well as its contemporary practice in Canada and around the world. Stu- dents will examine how Anglican liturgy has been shaped by …
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2-DAY ONLINE PREACHING WORKSHOP Share Friday and Saturday, October 16 and 17, 2020, morning and afternoon Climate change is called the moral challenge of our time, yet many preachers avoid discussing it. Through a mix of presentations, small group conversation, and whole group discussion, we will discuss the spiritual/moral imperative to preach about climate change, …
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MEETS ONLINE, Tuesday mornings, 8:45am to 11:45am   Preaching is one of the central tasks of Christian ministers, and one that will grow and change throughout the preacher’s lifetime. This course provides an introduction to the craft of preaching through an exploration of its theological foundations, the process of Biblical exegesis for preaching, and methods …
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The first-century Jewish man, Paul of Tarsus, is foundational to later Christianity. Paul’s letters form a major part of the New Testament. This course is an introduction both to the person and his letters, with a specific focus on situating Paul in his early Jewish context. The course content is both historical and critical in …
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The Gospel of Mark was written for Christian believers living in a tumultuous world: the Roman army was oppressing the people of Palestine,  Christians were being persecuted, new people  were claiming divine authority to lead, and many people  were confused about how to find their way in a changing society.  In this latest installment of  Dio’s  popular series …
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Continuing Education Offering     About this Event Ecumenism Today: Successes, Challenges, Next Steps Instructor: D. Geernaert Dates: September 9th – December 9th, 2020 Fee: $250.00 (Continuing Education participants) Format: Online The search for Christian Unity is a theological commitment and pastoral response to Jesus’ prayer that his followers be one (Jn 17:21). While the …
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Continuing Education Offering     About this Event Christology Instructor: David Deane Dates: September 9th – December 9th, 2020 Fee: $250.00 (Continuing Education participants) Format: Online This program offers a sustained meditation on the question Jesus asks Peter in Mark 8:29, “Who do you say that I am?”. We will engage scripture and consult dialog …
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Continuing Education Offering     About this Event Anglican Theology: Roots and Branches Instructor: Paul Friesen Dates: September 9th – December 9th, 2020 Fee: $250.00 (Continuing Education participants) Format: Online This is an introductory program whose key objective is to acquaint participants with the overall shape of Anglican theology and key issues within Anglican theology …
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Continuing Education Offering   About this Event The New Evangelization Instructor: David Deane Dates: September 9th – December 9th, 2020 Fee: $250.00 (Continuing Education participants) Format: Online This program explores the new evangelization in the Roman Catholic Church. It will focus on what it is, why it is necessary, and how you can play a …
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Continuing Education Offering About this Event Rural Ministry Instructor: Linda Yates Dates: September 9th – December 9th, 2020 Fee: $250.00 (Continuing Education participants) Format: Online Rural Ministry can be intensely spiritually rewarding even as it is challenging. Increasingly, worship and program delivery take place in multi-point collections of congregations spread out over every larger areas. …
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