This course is an introduction to the diaconate, what it is and what roles it fulfils. Since the publication of Baptism, Eucharist And Ministry in 1982, the Western church has been developing its understanding of diaconal ministers and their part in the life of the church. Lutherans and Anglicans have done much of this work …
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This course is a study of the life and times of Jesus as described in the Gospel of Matthew. Students will carefully read Matthew’s Gospel and gain an appreciation for how the Gospel was crafted in light of its Jewish and Graeco-Roman context. The student will also be asked to consider a number of Jesus’ …
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Bringing together theological perspectives, theory, and practice, students will explore the significance and impact of compassion for the communities they serve. This includes exploring the experience of human suffering, the relationship between divine and human action, and means of change to develop transforming practices that reflect the baptismal call to advance God’s life-giving renewal in …
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“Preaching Hope for a Weary World” is the Festival’s response to the hardships and heaviness that have been our reality the last few years. From a pandemic, to protests, to politics, and polarization; from wars, to gun violence, and climate change catastrophes, what is our call to preach? Hope. Surprisingly, in looking back over Festival …
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This program is designed for young professionals aged 18-34 in Canada, who consider themselves to be in the early stages of their careers. (Participants do not need to be currently employed). We hear about leadership all the time – in the contexts of our workplaces, governments, schools, and communities… but what is leadership really? This …
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This program is online. You will need reliable internet access (high speed is recommended), speakers and microphone. Click here to apply This course is a global space for sharing and learning about practices that put communities and their strengths at the centre of any project or initiative. These initiatives could be big or small in …
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Climate change is the most pressing global issue of our time. How humans have historically lived, played, and dreamed is changing. The impact of climate change is felt in every issue facing humanity: health, finance, security, migration, water supply, sanitation, food security, agriculture, and gender to name several. Given the integration of climate into every …
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This course will take up the Christian doctrinal themes of Soteriology, Pneumatology, Ecclesiology, and Eschatology in a description of the accomplishment, application, and actualization of redemption. It is concerned with showing the relevance and process of redemption in the present context and pointing forward to the completion of redemption at the eschaton. It will be …
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In the fourth century Evagrius of Pontus said, “A theologian is one who prays and one who prays is a theologian.” This is a central concern of spiritual theology, and this seminar provides an opportunity for us to reflect on this aspect of the faith we confess and practice. Our goal is to deepen our …
View course details “Seminar: Traditions and Practices of Prayer”