This course explores the connections between spiritual disciplines, gathered worship, and lived discipleship. Students will survey biblical, historical, theological, and cultural foundations of Christian worship to help design prayers and devotional liturgies that contribute to spiritual formation and nurture the faith of Christians. There will be a special focus on how a robust spirituality of …
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An introduction to sacred scripture and oral narrative in four traditions: Tanakh in Judaism, New Testament in Christianity, Qur’an in Islam, and Oral Stories in Indigenous Traditions. For each tradition, we will become acquainted with content, history, transmission, interpretation, and cultural significance. We will highlight oral teachings within each tradition, and overlapping story threads between …
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A baseline awareness of trauma and the effects of trauma are necessary for ministry today in a wide range of settings. This course equips leaders to support hope, healing, and resilience through bringing aspects of trauma studies to bear on the practice of preaching. Prerequisites: HOM500 or with permission of instructor. This class is only available …
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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 …
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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 …
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“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….” …
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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 …
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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”