This course will familiarize students with the work of major personalities and movements of the Protestant Reformation as these arise and flourish in the social and historical context of Sixteenth and Seventeenth Century Europe. The course will begin with a brief exploration of the pre-Reformation medieval Church. It will then delve into the circumstances of …
View course details “Reformation History”
This course will explore the history of Christianity in Canada and the United States in parallel. It will explore such key topics as secularization (or “dechristianization”), American fundamentalism, Church Union in Canada, and Truth and Reconciliation. In addition, the course will feature a few recurring “big ideas.” 1. Sometimes, Christianity develops the way it does …
View course details “North American Church History”
“To be sure, we need history. But we need it in a manner different from the way in which the spoilt idler in the garden of knowledge uses it, no matter how elegantly he may look down on our coarse and graceless needs and distresses. That is, we need it for life and for action….” …
View course details “Christianity and Judaism in Antiquity”
Description: This course is Part Two of a year-long sequence in interpretation of the Hebrew Bible. In the Fall semester we read the Pentateuch, the Historical Books, and Psalms. In the Spring semester we focus on Prophets and the remaining books of the Writings. Class periods will be divided into three sections: lecture, discussion and …
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Description: This course will examine professional ethics in the helping professions with a primary focus on spiritual care in the healthcare setting. Students will be encouraged to articulate their own personal values and ethical perspective in relationship to professional ethical requirements. Prerequisites: MAPPL-SC students who have completed at least 1 unit of CPE and 4 …
View course details “Directed Study: Professional Ethics for Spiritual Care”
This course introduces participants to the spiritual, cultural, social and religious origins of human value systems, paying particular attention to Biblical and Indigenous origins. It uses stories and readings to consider the foundations of ethical thought and behavior. The goal is to reach greater understanding of how to deal with moral dilemmas and help others …
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Revisiting an Age-Old Concept Join us for a dynamic workshop that will explore the relevance of intergenerational ministry in today’s congregational contexts. This event will provide valuable insights and practical ideas for fostering community across generations. Students can expect to encounter lesser-known and non-lectionary Scriptures, and consider what lenses we apply to the text as …
View course details “Intergenerational Workshop: Nov 28 2024”
Learning Centre sessions are recorded and made available afterwards for those who sign up but cannot attend in person Week 1 (Oct 24) We’ll be joined by Leah Reesor-Keller, author of Tending Tomorrow: Courageous Change for People and Planet, on tending the embers of hope: conversations about climate anxiety, fighting despair and living in hope …
View course details “Climate Care and the Canadian landscape”
You’re invited on a transformative journey that will empower you to: Explore the four primary pathways of the Great Commandment and their role in shaping a meaningful, spiritual life. Learn how to place love at the center of each of these journeys, enriching your personal and spiritual growth. Gain practical resources to help you sustain …
View course details “Following The Way”
This event is brought to you by the department of Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary in partnership with The Retreat House. This drop-in Tuesday evening gathering will meet online via Zoom, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. eastern from Oct 1, 2024 – Jun 17, 2025 (with some Tuesdays off – see below.) Register once for the …
View course details “The Well: Silence, Scripture, Sharing”