Chaplaincy Training Programs The Calgary Health Region – Acute Care Sector is accredited by the Canadian Association for Pastoral Practice and Education (CAPPE). The program is affiliated with St. Stephen’s College, Edmonton. Basic, Advanced and Supervisory levels of education are offered. Unique to this Regional Teaching Centre, programs are offered on all four Acute Care …
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New! Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Direction The Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Direction is designed to equip clergy and lay persons to provide individual spiritual direction and group spiritual formation in ecclesiastical settings. This programme, which integrates academic and experiential learning, is designed for clergy and those who have completed an M.Div. or equivalent degree at …
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Youth and Young Adult Ministry Studies Program: The Trustees of the BTI have also approved the creation of a program with certificate in Youth and Young Adult Ministry Studies. This program is based on the idea that recent research has suggested that many younger Christians are identifying their call to ministry with youth and young …
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Science and Religion Program: The Science and Religion program of the BTI, currently known as Interfase, promotes the interdisciplinary dialogue among the scientific disciplines, including that of theology, within the seminaries, schools of theology, universities, and local congregations of faith. Interfase includes a special relationship with the BTI Program in Religion and Ecology. Several courses …
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Focused Ecumenical Theological Education (FETE) Program: International Mission and Ecumenism The Trustees of the BTI have promoted a program in Focused Ecumenical Theological Education (FETE) for the past several years. This program, operated through the International Mission and Ecumenism faculty committee and out of the Central Office of the BTI, has developed a four-year cycle …
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Anglican Layreaders Preparatory Course Offered in association with the Diocesan Layreaders Association of NS & PEI This program prepares individuals for licensing as Layreaders in the Anglican Church. Study at home or in your parish church through a series of 12 videotaped lectures and complete handbook. The course prepares individuals for all the duties of …
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Center for Anglican Communion Studies Supporting the Engagement of Anglican Leaders and Scholars in Study, Research, and Conversation. The history of Virginia Seminary has been one of active involvement in the mission of the Anglican Communion, and today the Center for Anglican Communion Studies serves Anglican leaders and scholars from around the world with the …
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Living the Questions Living the Questions is a 12-week DVD and web-based small group study exploring beyond the traditions and rote theologies in which so many people and local churches seem to be stuck. Ideal for Christian invitation, initiation and spiritual formation, Living the Questions will help seekers and “church alumni/ae” alike in discovering the …
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Cook College & Theological School Winter Term Winter Term is about Native American Christians, lay and ordained, coming together to help each other. It is a two-week event occurring every January on the Cook Campus. Addressing practical ministry, skilled instructors teach four subjects. Each course subject consists of ten classroom hours and is worth one …
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Cook College & Theological School The Church Leadership Program The Church Leadership Program is offered on campus which in one year’s time qualifies an individual to be considered for commissioning as a lay pastor. The program offers Theological Education by Extension (TEE) courses on campus. A total of 30 credits is required for the diploma. …
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