Description
This program is designed to prepare individuals for pastoral leadership in the local church, or for graduate study at seminary.
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Learners will Demonstrate
- Demonstrate competency in understanding, interpreting, applying, and communicating the biblical message
- Express a Christian worldview
- Experience located ministry
- Analyze various cultural contexts for ministry with particular emphasis on Canadian culture
- Articulate the principles of the Stone-Campbell movement within the larger context of Christian history
- Willingness to love God and serve people
- Demonstrate the basic skills necessary to effectively equip others for service and ministry
- Practice discipline in developing a spiritual life that fosters personal and professional well-being
- Develop the skills and attitudes of a life-long learner
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Course blocks
Course Requirements
BIBLE/THEOLOGY (42)
Bible (18)
- B101 Grasping God’s Word (3)
- B111 Old Testament Literature (3)
- B121 New Testament Literature (3)
- B122 Life and Teachings of Jesus (3)
- B211 The Pentateuch (3)
- B221 Acts of the Apostles (3)
The following three electives must be 300 or 400 level:
- OT Elective (3)
- NT Elective #1 (3)
- NT Elective #2 (3)
Theology (15)
- B231 Christian Theology (3)
- B333 Christian Ethics (3)
- B334 Mission: Theology and Practice (3)
- Elective #1 (3)
- Elective #2 (3)
Professional Studies (47)
- P100 Field Experience I (4)
- P200 Field Experience II (4)
- P300 Field Experience III (4)
- P101 Spiritual Formation (4)
- P108 Vocational Seminar (1)
- P206 Living the Story (3)
- P245 Worship and the Arts (3)
- P313 Introduction to Preaching (3)
- P322 Building Community (3)
- P351 Pastoral Counselling (3)
- P412 Pastoral Work (3)
- P413 Advanced Preaching (3) or Professional Studies Elective (3)
- Introduction to Preaching (3)
- P416 Adaptive Leadership (3)
- P415 Ministerial Internship (6)
General Education (30)
Arts
- G101 Communications Theory (3)
- G281 Arts and Culture (3)
Languages
- G311 Greek I (3)
- G312 Greek II (3)
History
- G220 History of Christianity (3)
- G327 North American Christian History (3)
Philosophy
- G131 Contemporary Thought (3)
- Philosophy Elective (3)
Social Sciences
- G243 Developmental Psychology (3)
- G245 Psychology of the Family (3)
- G251 Canadian Sociology (3)
Technology/Science Elective
- G234 Science, Technology, and Society (3)
Program Electives (3)
Future Careers
Equipped for
- Lead Pastor
- Pastoral Ministry
- Preaching
- Para-church Ministry
- Discipleship Ministry
Or Pursue an Advanced Degree
Ready to tackle any seminary studies
