The Rock

program

All incoming students will attend an 3 day retreat prior to the semester in order to orient them to some of the uniqueness and challenge of college life.

courses

 1st Semester15

Old Testament Literature3

Life & Teachings of Jesus3

Introduction to the Bible 3

Communications3

Spiritual Formation1

Practical Ministries Lab2

 2nd Semester15

New Testament Literature3

Introduction to Teaching & Learning3

Evangelism & Discipleship3

Global Perspectives 3

Spiritual Formation1

Practical Ministries Lab2

practical ministries

 1st Semester90hrs

 Local Service30hrs

 Mustard Seed Street Ministry35hrs

 Reading10hrs

 Reflection15hrs

 2nd Semester90hrs

 Local Service Options*45hrs

 Church Partnership20hrs

 Reading10hrs

 Reflection15hrs

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* International Partnership

spiritual direction

During the year, all students will meet with a spiritual director. The primary purpose of these times is to allow students to reflect on how and where God is at work in their lives through their experience at ABC; the secondary purpose is to allow students to explore their calling.

 

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.

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.