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| Tuesday Feb 21 | | Acts of the Apostles | details | This course is a study of the history of the beginnings of the Christian church as described in the New Testament book of Acts. The faith, practises and teaching of the first churches will be the focus of this study, as they are born in Judea, then expand beyond Judaism across the Greco-Roman world. Special attention will be made of the historical contexts, the key players, and the strategies employed in the missionary expansion of these new communities. |
| Biblical Foundations of Counselling | details | | This course provides students with foundational Biblical concepts of counselling, providing practical application of principles learned through lecture, small group and whole class interatcion as well as self-study and oral presentation formats. The student will ultimately be challenged to examine his/her worldview towards counselling in the light of biblical principles. |
| Spiritual Leadership | details | | This course studies the concepts of leadership in the context of the Scriptures. Application of the concepts is utilized for both personal, business, church, and career goals. |
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| Tuesday Apr 10 | | Christian Theology | details | | This course focuses on the classical passages of the Old and New Testaments. The student will study the basic theological concepts related to Scripture, God, Jesus Christ and His work, humankind and their salvation, the Holy Spirit, and the church. The text will explore the historical development of these doctrines as well as the biblical basis for them. |
| Introduction to Worldviews | details | | This course is a consideration of major philosophies and significant religious movements with an aim to understanding the concept of 'worldview'. The biblical worldview and its approach to other worldview perspectives is presented. |
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| Tuesday May 22 | | Crisis Counselling | details | | This course provides students with the opportunity to explore the dynamics, components, goals, and process of crisis counselling, providing practical application, through the use of triads, of strategies, and interventions learned through lectures, class interaction, self-study, and fieldwork. This course will primarily focus on suicide crisis, crisis within family dynamics, divorce crisis, and crisis arising out of grief and loss. |
| The Books of Poetry & Wisdom | details | This course studies Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and the Song of Songs emphasizing the genius of Hebrew poetry and the doctrinal depth, spiritual value and ethical implications of these books. |
| Theology of Missions | details | | A study of the Word of God as set forth through God^s promise to Abraham to bless the nations through Jesus Christ and the Church; an application of the Word of God as it relates to the purposes, nature, scope and current challenges of cross-cultural missions |
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| Acts of the Apostles | details |
This course is a study of the history of the beginnings of the Christian church as described in the New Testament book of Acts. The faith, practises and teaching of the first churches will be the focus of this study, as they are born in Judea, then expand beyond Judaism across the Greco-Roman world. Special attention will be made of the historical contexts, the key players, and the strategies employed in the missionary expansion of these new communities.
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| Biblical Foundations of Counselling | details |
This course provides students with foundational Biblical concepts of counselling, providing practical application of principles learned through lecture, small group and whole class interatcion as well as self-study and oral presentation formats. The student will ultimately be challenged to examine his/her worldview towards counselling in the light of biblical principles.
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| Case Studies in Leadership | details |
Case studies will be selected for in-depth study of the application of leadership concepts with particular reference to those concepts found in Scripture. Students will develop a written concept of their desired style of leadership to be used in both personal and career situations.
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| Christian History: The Global Expansion of the Church | details |
This course considers the worldwide history of the church, highlighting key turning points related to the global expansion of the Christian church from New Testament times to the present. A primary goal is for the student to understand their own roots in Christian history and how they can participate in the vitality and mission of Christ^s church.
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| Christian Theology | details |
This course focuses on the classical passages of the Old and New Testaments. The student will study the basic theological concepts related to Scripture, God, Jesus Christ and His work, humankind and their salvation, the Holy Spirit, and the church. The text will explore the historical development of these doctrines as well as the biblical basis for them.
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| Conflict Resolution | details |
This course provides students with a basic knowledge of conflict theory, as well as a beginning understanding of conflict resolution skills. Students will also be equipped with a framework of bringing Biblical counsel and resolution to conflict situations at home, work and the church.
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| Counselling Research Project | details |
This course focuses on the processes and strategies of academic writing and research. The students will each research a topic of their choosing that relates to counselling and is applicable to their area of interest. The research will result in both a written report as well as an oral class presentation.
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| Counselling Skills | details |
This course is designed to blend personal growth and practical experience, through developing the understanding, knowledge and skills necessary in an effective counselling relationship. The underlying foundation will be from a Christian perspective, with integration of beliefs and practice. Lectures, discussions, skill building activities, role-plays, case studies, oral presentations, and personal reflections will be used to facilitate learning. Since this course has an experiential component, active participation will be expected and encouraged.
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| Counselling Theory | details |
This course will provide an overview of major theories in counselling and psychotherapy from a biblical perspective. This course will examine the historical context of secular psychology and the rise of Christian Counselling. Students will develop criteria for evaluating theories using a biblical framework and formulate their own theory of Christian Counselling.
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| Crisis Counselling | details |
This course provides students with the opportunity to explore the dynamics, components, goals, and process of crisis counselling, providing practical application, through the use of triads, of strategies, and interventions learned through lectures, class interaction, self-study, and fieldwork. This course will primarily focus on suicide crisis, crisis within family dynamics, divorce crisis, and crisis arising out of grief and loss.
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| Ethics of Jesus | details |
Focusing on the material presented in the Sermon on the Mount and the Ten Commandments, this course builds a foundation for the Christian moral life. Attention is given throughout the course to understanding the teachings of Jesus in a contemporary context.
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| Family and Marriage Counselling | details |
This course concludes the program on the importance of the family as a foundational Biblical and social institution. Students will develop understanding of the Biblical teaching on family and marriage, skills for assessing, counselling and resources for referring as necessary to build healthy families.
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| Foundations of Teaching and Preaching | details |
This course provides the foundational principles and skills necessary to effectively communicate Scripture through teaching and preaching. Students will have opportunity for development and application of skills learned.
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| Grasping God's Word | details |
This course will help each student better understand God's revelation of Himself in the Bible and, therefore, how to live more faithfully in today's world. The course will include a study of the formation of the Bible and will teach a method for independent Bible study, including an emphasis on grammatical-historical scripture interpretation.
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| Introduction to Worldviews | details |
This course is a consideration of major philosophies and significant religious movements with an aim to understanding the concept of 'worldview'. The biblical worldview and its approach to other worldview perspectives is presented.
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| Leadership Research project | details |
This course focuses on the processes and strategies of academic writing and research. The students will each research a topic of their choosing that relates to leadership and is applicable to their area of interest. The research will result in both a written report as well as an oral class presentation.
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| Life and Teachings of Jesus | details |
The life, teaching and work of Jesus of Nazareth will be examined according to the gospels. Students will be encouraged to explore Jesus' life and death in relation to their own faith journey.
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| Life Planning Strategies | details |
This course is designed to help students develop or refine a personal life plan that integrates the full spectrum of life experience into the plan. It includes addressing the physical, mental, spiritual and emotional aspects of life. It touches on work, family, personal, and relational experiences. This course will present a variety of assessment tools, including interests, life gifts, personality, and spiritual gifting. Students will be challenged to look at their dreams, passions, values, and mission in life. Biblical perspectives will be incorporated into the course at each stage. The course will lead a student through a process that will culminate in a personal life plan.
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| Research Project | details |
Leadership Research Project: This course focuses on the processes and strategies of academic writing and research. The students will each research a topic of their choosing that relates to leadership and is applicable to their area of interest. The research will result in both a written report as well as an oral class presentation.
Counselling Research ProjectThis course focuses on the processes and strategies of academic writing and research. The students will each research a topic of their choosing that relates to counselling and is applicable to their area of interest. The research will result in both a written report as well as an oral class presentation.
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| Spiritual Disciplines & Discipleship | details |
This course explores historical spiritual formation practices, the sociological dynamics of small communities, the psychology of personhood, theories of people helping and the theology of transformation.The purpose of the course is to develop a holistic, interdisciplinary approach to spiritual growth and renewal and to take you further in your own personal journey of intimacy with Christ in order to enhance your ability to enter into God's mandate to be engaged in the making of disciples of all nations.
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| Spiritual Leadership | details |
This course studies the concepts of leadership in the context of the Scriptures. Application of the concepts is utilized for both personal, business, church, and career goals.
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| The Books of Poetry & Wisdom | details |
This course studies Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and the Song of Songs emphasizing the genius of Hebrew poetry and the doctrinal depth, spiritual value and ethical implications of these books.
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| Theology of Missions | details |
A study of the Word of God as set forth through God^s promise to Abraham to bless the nations through Jesus Christ and the Church; an application of the Word of God as it relates to the purposes, nature, scope and current challenges of cross-cultural missions
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