Ministry Studies
Church Ministries
Followers of Jesus gather as churches to minister in upward, inward, and outward dimensions. Explores the identity and mission of the church in its worship, Scripture, discipleship, community, and mission. Inspires a love for the church and develops models of ministry for today.
The role of the Holy Spirit empowered witness for Christ in its personal and corporate dimensions. The principles and practices of presenting the Christian gospel are shaped by peace and justice.
A study of specialized areas and topics in church ministry. May be a guided readings course.
An intensive practicum where students experience the greatness of God’s kingdom and discover new ways of embodying faith in Christ through partnership with international ministries.
This senior seminar reflects on student ministry, academics, and student life at the college. Students integrate their education by developing a biblical philosophy of ministry for their major discipline. Through readings, assessments, and mentoring conversations students will consider their sense of God’s call and vocation. Internship or Practicum is an extended ministry co-component. Students in a 3-year program take a 1-credit component; students in a 4-year program take two additional 1-credit components.
This course will deal with models of leadership as practiced in the church and society. An analysis of these models and their suitability in various leadership roles will be discussed in the context of developing specific skills.
An introductory study of counselling. The course examines theories and models of counselling in relation to biblical teaching, with an emphasis on practical application.
A study of selected counselling topics and issues. May be a guided reading course.
This course is offered to the Care Group Leaders as a way of training them and assisting them in the very important and strategic task of spiritual direction they have been given to do as peer mentors at Steinbach Bible College.
This course will consider the origin and development of personal problems such as depression, anxiety, anger, guilt, and unforgiveness, as well as issues related to preparing for marriage, marital problems, and divorce and remarriages. Ways to help persons in such situations will be examined.
This course will consider how to counsel people who have problems with addictions: physical, psychological, sexual, or spiritual abuse (both the abused and the abuser), and those who are dealing with death and grief.
A course designed to acquaint the student with the practical dynamics and principles of the teaching learning process and with basic methods of teaching. The student is given the opportunity to develop lesson plans, evaluate curriculum materials, and engage in practice teaching.
A study of specialized areas and topics in educational ministries. May be a guided readings course.
This course will provide students with an overview of ministry to children in both church and para-church organizations (clubs, camp ministries, etc). It will also look at childhood development, as well as current trends and issues in children’s culture.
This course will look at the practical aspects of building a children’s ministry- whether in a church or parachurch context. Special consideration will be given to the spiritual formation of children and the implications that has on the programming.
CM101 Ministry 1: Introduction to Ministry (3 credits)
Service learning component: Mission X Winnipeg – five day cross-cultural ministry.
CM201 Ministry 2: Intercultural Ministry (3 credits)
Service learning component: Mission X North – one week cross-cultural ministry component.
Pre-requisite: CM101
CM210 Church Ministry Topics
CM301 Ministry 3: International Ministry (3 credits)
Service learning component: Mission X International – three week cross-cultural ministry.
Pre-requisite: CM201
CM401 Ministry 4: Integrative Ministry Seminar (1 or 3 credits)
Lab fees may apply.
Pre-requisite: CM301
CM402 Leadership and Administration (3 credits) A
Counselling
CO201 Introduction to Counselling (3 credits)
CO210 Counselling Topics (1 credit)
CO211/212 Peer Mentor
Available for Care Group Leaders only.
CO301 Counselling Skills, Depression, and Guilt (3 credits) A
Pre-requisite: CO201
CO302 Counselling Addictions, Abuse, and Shame (3 credits) B
Pre-requisite: CO201
Educational Ministries
EM203 Principles of Teaching (3 credits) B
EM210 Educational Ministry Topics
EM211 Introduction to Children's Ministry (3 credits) A
EM212 Building a Children's Ministry (3 credits) B
Mission
An introduction to the missional call of the believer and the global mission of the church, including some introspection as to personal calling and giftedness. Course material includes a brief biblical theology of mission, an overview of the history of missions and a discussion of current mission efforts around the world.
A study of specialized areas and topics in mission. May be a guided readings course.
An understanding of evangelism, its principles and methods as applied to personal evangelism, with an emphasis on evangelism as life-style, which is Spirit-filled and biblically based.
A study of the principles and practices of cross cultural evangelism and church planting. Areas studied will include numerous current issues in the area of missions strategy, including contextualization, syncretism, short-term missions, leadership development, unreached people groups, 10/40 window, promotion and recruitment.
MI202 Introduction to Mission (3 credits)
Mission Xposure 2 is included in MI201
MI210 Mission Topics
MI301 Evangelism and Discipleship(3 credits)
MI303 Mission Theology and Strategy (3 credits) B
Pastoral
An introduction to various aspects of the life and work of the pastor, including the call, qualifications, relationship with God, as well as ministries such as visiting, counselling, administration and official functions.
An examination of the nature, need, content and purpose of preaching. In addition, emphasis is given to topic and text analysis for sermon construction, as well as practice preaching.
PA201 Introduction to Pastoral Ministry (3 credits) B
PA210 Pastoral Studies
A study of specialized areas and topics in pastoral ministries. Includes, but not limited to, the SBC Leadership Conference. May be a guided reading course.
PA301 Biblical Preaching (3 credits) A
Worship Arts
1 credit hr. per 12 half hour lessons
1 credit hr. per 12 half hour lessons
1 credit hr. per 12 half hour lessons
1 credit hour per twelve half-hour lessons. Credit for instruction taken with non-SBC teachers will be considered on an individual basis.
A drama troupe of 6 8 players dedicated to the study and performance of dramatic sketches, open to all students on the basis of auditions. New Creation performs in college, church and community settings. Participation in New Creation is available as academic and Field Education credit.
A mixed choir dedicated to the study and performance of sacred choral music of various styles and musical eras, open to all students on the basis of auditions. The Chorale sings at college functions, in churches in the immediate area and on tour. Participation in Chorale is available as academic and Field Education credit.
A mixed choir, accompanied by a band, dedicated to performing and leading praise & worship music, open to all students on the basis of auditions. The Choir sings at college functions, in churches in the immediate area, and on tour. Participation in Choir is available for academic and Field Education credit.
A contemporary music ensemble of vocalists and instrumentalists dedicated to the study and performance of contemporary Christian music and to the leading of worship. It will serve in churches, youth events, schools, and at various College functions. Participation in Free Servant is available as academic and Field Education credit.
Beginning with an examination of the biblical and theological foundations of worship, students will develop a philosophy of art and worship, will study the role and use of art and various media in worship and church ministry, and explore methods of implementing an arts ministry within the church.
A study of areas of topics in music (History, Theory, etc.), which are not regularly offered, but which meet the needs of specific students from time to time. May be a guided reading course.
Students under the direction of the drama and music faculty, rehearse and present a musical drama. This class is responsible for all aspects of the musical, such as acting, vocals, props and set.
Each year, students under the direction of the drama faculty, rehearse and present a major drama. This class is responsible for all aspects of the drama, such as acting, props and set. Can be used as a Fine Arts Elective if student has an extra General Studies course.
This course is designed to provide church musicians with basic skills required for participating in worship leadership. Pianists and keyboardists will study skills required for accompanying and for worship leading, both as a solo leader as well as in a team. Conductors will study basic song leading techniques as well as elementary choral conducting skills. Both groups will address the techniques and interpretation of a variety of musical styles. Can be used as a Fine Arts Elective if student has an extra General Studies course.WA151/152 Piano: Applied study (1, 1.5 or 2 credits/semester)
WA153/154 Guitar: Applied study (1, 1.5 or 2 credits/semester)
WA155/156 Voice: Applied study (1, 1.5 or 2 credits/semester)
WA161/162 Other Instrumental Lessons
WA171/172 New Creation (2 credits)
WA181/182 Chorale (2 credits)
WA183/184 Ignite! (2 credits)
WA185 Free Servant (1 credit)
WA201 Introduction to Christian Worship (3 credits) A
May be used as a Fine Arts Elective.
WA210 Worship Arts Topics
WA211 Musical Theatre (3 credits) B
May be used as a Fine Arts elective.
Lab fees may apply
WA222 Drama Production (4 credits) A
May be used as a Fine Arts Elective.
Lab fees may apply
WA301 Worship Leadership (3 credits) B
May be used as a Fine Arts Elective.
Pre-requisite: WA201
Youth
A course designed to introduce the camp counsellor to the various types of camp
This course will assist in developing a personal and biblical philosophy of youth ministry and provide the tools to develop programs and activities that reflect that philosophy. It will help the student to answer the question, "Why am I doing what I am doing?"YO201 Introduction to Youth Ministry (3 credits)
This course provides an overview of youth ministry in the church and para-church, a look at youth culture, an understanding of youth development and spiritual formation, and a discussion of programming issues.
YO210 Youth Topics
Selected youth ministry topics and issues. May be a guided reading course.
YO212 Camp Ministry (3 credits) A
YO301 Philosophy and Programming of Youth Ministries (3 credits) B
Pre-requisite: YO201