The Rock

The Rock - Certificate in Christian Foundations

1 Year / 30 Credit Hours
2.00 G.P.A. Minimum

Course Requirements

1st Semester15

  • Old Testament Literature3
    A survey of Old Testament books with attention to the history of the Hebrew people and the ancient middle east.
  • Life & Teachings of Jesus3
    The life and teaching of Jesus of Nazareth will be explored according to the material presented in the synoptic gospels. Particular attention will be given to the historical, political, and cultural background of 1st century Palestine.
  • Introduction to the Bible 3
    Explores the formation of the Bible from texts and canon, to translations, to contemporary biblical interpretation.
  • Courage and Calling3
    This course is a communal exploration of three aspects of God's call: What does it mean to be a Christ follower? What is my unique mission or vocation as a Christ follower? Who am I as a Christ Follower?
  • Spiritual Formation / PML3
    A combination of, the rediscovering of classical perspectives and practices necessary to engage in a life of faithfulness to Christ in the contemporary world; together with field service and equipping. Training implemented through supervision, counselling, reporting and evaluation.

2nd Semester15

  • New Testament Literature3
    A survey of New Testament books with attention to the Graeco-Roman world of the first century A.D.
  • Global Perspectives 3
    A consideration of major philosophies, world religions, and significant religious movements with an aim to understanding worldviews. The biblical worldview and its approach to other worldview perspectives is presented.
  • Introduction to Teaching & Learning3
    A survey of the principles, components and issues involved in teaching and learning. Emphasis given to basic principles of teaching.
  • Evangelism & Discipleship3
    This course is an exploration of the assumptions, motivations and way of life necessary to become a faithful witness of Christ in the contemporary world.
  • Spiritual Formation / PML3
    A combination of, the rediscovering of classical perspectives and practices necessary to engage in a life of faithfulness to Christ in the contemporary world; together with field service and equipping. Training implemented through supervision, counselling, reporting and evaluation.

Courage and Calling
Every human being that thinks about it is looking for meaning. They are looking for answers to the most elementary questions: Who am I? What am I supposed to do? Does it finally make any difference? (Michael Campo) These are questions of identity and calling. From a Christian perspective, we recognize that this question can only be answered in relation to God – we can only know ourselves as we come to know God. For students, it is often asked as they strive to identify their vocation, a place "where their deep gladness meets the world's deep need" (Frederick Buechner). But a full and meaningful life is not a future dream; for Christ-followers it ought to be a present reality as we live each day in obedience to God. This course seeks to address these life-long questions through experience, discussion, reading and reflection. Within community, through shared experience, we hope to awaken your imagination - your deep gladness - and invite you to explore your place in God's Story.

Purpose

  1. A program designed to provide a student with foundational knowledge, attitudes and practices for living faithfully and creatively with God in the world.
  2. This program will help students discern where “their deep gladness meets the world’s deep need” (Buechner).
  3. This program will serve as the first year of all other ABC programs.

All incoming students will attend a two-day orientation prior to the semester in order to introduce them to college life and the city of Calgary.

Objectives

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  1. To gain a formative knowledge of scripture and its context.
  2. To demonstrate a growing competency in interpreting and communicating the biblical message.
  3. To develop personal rhythms of prayer, study and service.
  4. To acquire a foundation for further study, including information literacy.
  5. To experience Christ-centred community through meaningful participation in a local church and at ABC.
  6. To develop interpretive thinking skills about contemporary culture and consider how the gospel impacts these concerns.
  7. To engage in a process that will help clarify their self-identity and their calling.
  8. To experience and/or express the Christian faith through the arts.

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