Dive into the rich history of Christianity in Canada. Get to know its key figures as we track the movement from Protestant and Catholic roots to the rapid secularization of recent decades. Deepen your familiarity with church officials like Bp. Louis-Francois LaFleche and Rev. Nathanael Burwash, preachers Henry Alline and Aimee Semple McPherson, Indigenous leaders …
View course details “The Story of Christianity in Canada”
Many Christians struggle with the pervasive presence of wrath and violence in the Old Testament but don’t know where to turn. With that in mind, this course explores key questions like, Why does God seem so angry in many Old Testament passages? Is Joshua genocidal? Can we pray the violent psalms? How do divine violence …
View course details “Wrestling with Wrath and Violence in the Old Testament”
Learn to lead and pastor in response to the ethical issues that face today’s global church. Explore a biblical ethic of kinship, discerning Scripture’s invitation to live in loving solidarity with one another. Discern how this ethic can shape communities today, moving from church to neighbourhood, city, nation, and world. Together we’ll examine biblical ethics …
View course details “Pastoral Ethics: Biblical Ethics for a Global Church”
This page has a full listing of all the courses Regent is offering during their Spring and Summer Sessions. All are expected to be available online, unless there is a travel component. The ones that are of particular interest for Continuing Education are also listed in this database.
A 12-week experience of prayer, learning, and reflection, focused on experiencing God’s Presence within the normal rhythms of our daily living. This is rooted in Jacob’s realization, “Surely God is in this place!” (Genesis 28:16), shaped by the wisdom of Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection (1614-1619), and expressed for our contemporary lives. Join with others …
View course details “Practicing God’s Presence”
This three-week learning module will be taught by Sharon Ely Pearson Tuesday nights at 7 PM: March 8: Getting familiar with the Bible March 15: The Arc of our salvation story March 22: Starting a Bible study group Recommended texts: a study Bible (NRSV preferred), The Dream of God by Verna Dozier, The Prayer …
View course details “Leading Bible Study in Small Groups”
Join racial justice and equity educators, The Revs. Carla Christopher Wilson and Kevin Barron, for a Lenten series on uncovering the practical aspects of our scriptural call to community activism. Too often we recognize God’s summons to love our neighbor but we fall short in knowing how to begin. Focusing on a deep dwelling in …
View course details “Journey to Jerusalem: Our Gospel Call to Racial Justice, A Lenten Series for All Parishes”
Awaken to your yearning for a different kind of presence and develop the skills, knowledge, and actions for self-transformation. The Introductory Wisdom School is a 14-week online course introducing students to the Christian Wisdom path and is designed to increase your capacity to know. Knowing in this tradition does not mean an increase in intellectual …
View course details “The Introductory Wisdom School”
Featuring Richard Rohr Get a unique window into Franciscan thought and practice with Franciscan Richard Rohr. Step outside your comfortable ideas and habits. Move into new experiences of God, self, and others. Learning Objectives Cultivate Franciscan wisdom in your daily life through reflection and engagement with Fr. Richard’s teaching Expand your awareness of the themes …
View course details “The Franciscan Way”
A weekend of Soul Care at the beautiful Mount Carmel Spiritual Centre in Niagara Falls. This year’s theme will be Love Restores My Soul A sacred time for the soul, this retreat will offer time for reflection, meditation, music & rest. Each woman will have their own private room/bathroom & access to the beautiful Mt …
View course details “SOUL CARE RETREAT for women”
