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”
Scripture resounds with God’s call to “Listen!” The discipline and gift of listening is core to the art of spiritual direction, as well as to friendship, church life, and civic engagement. Yet few professional and academic programs teach us how to listen well. It is a spiritual discipline in need of revival. In the midst …
View course details “Contemplative Listening: The Foundation of Spiritual Friendship and Direction”
Modern Anglican identity is the product of a fascinating, oft-neglected history. Meet the people and explore the events—from early roots right up to the recent GAFCON (Global Anglican Future Conference) movement—that have shaped the Anglican Church. Examine the core convictions, contentions, and concerns that have contributed to its theology, and read works from a variety …
View course details “Anglican History & Theology”
Strengthen your entrepreneurial leadership and leave empowered to take risks, seek opportunities, and pursue innovation in your vocation of organizational leadership. Discover the essential role entrepreneurial leadership plays in a rapidly changing world, seeing how it can bring renewal and long-term health to any organization. With a main focus on business and a supportive study …
View course details “Entrepreneurship: Innovations in Business and Not-for-Profit”
Reflect on your leadership with a long-term focus on leading into a sustainable future. Focus on the relevance of Christ’s teaching in the Beatitudes and learn from biblical leaders like Joseph and Daniel to strengthen our own vocation. Explore the power of leadership metaphors in an interactive, supportive learning environment that’s open to and relevant …
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Explore hope and expose weakness in the church’s vocation to share God’s radical hospitality to all nations. Gain insight into biblical, practical ways that churches can practice racial justice in their congregation and community. Wrestle with the sin of racism and xenophobia, deal with its past and present reality in our churches, and push on …
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Journey into the riches and mystery of the liturgical year with Steve Bell and Malcolm Guite. Using their original poetry and music as well as other biblical and theological resources, they will open up the riches and the meaning of the great seasons of the church’s year from Advent through Epiphany, Lent, and Easter, on …
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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 …
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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”
