Professional Studies

Biblical Preaching

Course Code: PA301
Professional Studies

Biblical Theology of Worship

Course Code: WA201
Professional Studies

This course will help students gain a good overview of Christian worship, focusing on the biblical and theological foundations of worship. Students will develop a philosophy of worship. The course will look at current themes and trends in worship theology and practice. The course will use a mixture of observation, reflection, research and practical assignments in order provide students a wide perspective of worship practice.

Camp Ministry

Course Code: YO212
Professional Studies

This course is focused on providing students with an understanding of outdoor education and its role within a Christian camping ministry. It will introduce a variety of skills necessary in leading & teaching outdoor activities in a camp ministry situation.

Children's Ministry Design

Course Code: EM212
Professional Studies

Christianity in the 21st Century World

Course Code: IS201
Professional Studies

What in the world is God doing today? God is a missionary God who reaches out to humankind, yet there is so much injustice in the world. Does God care? Should we care? We begin with an overview of “mission” in the Bible, followed by a brief look at mission history. Then we move to what God is doing in the world today. How can we engage in sharing Christ in Canada and across the world both through our words and actions? *Course offered in partnership with Prairie College.

Counselling II: Depression & Anger

Course Code: CO202
Professional Studies

This course will consider the origin and development of personal problems such as depression and its various forms, anxiety, suicidality, anger, impulse control issues, and the underlying issues that cause unhealthy expressions of anger. As well, issues related to preparing for marriage, marital problems, and divorce and remarriages will also be looked at. Ways to help persons in such situations will be examined.

Crisis Counselling

Course Code: CO301
Professional Studies

This course gives students the principles and methods for crisis intervention. A Christian counselling approach will inform topics including death, suicide, abuse, family crisis, divorce, and addictions.

Directing Adolescent Spirituality

Course Code: YO202
Professional Studies

The course is designed to equip youth workers for effective Christian discipleship of youth & young adults. Students will examine a variety of discipleship models and the dynamics of faith formation resulting in the creation of a personal discipleship model and spiritual nurture plan. Upon completion of the course, students will be better able to create a long-term discipleship strategy for any youth ministry program in a church or para-church setting.

Discipleship and Evangelism

Course Code: CM214
Professional Studies

This course will examine the meaning and practice of biblical evangelism in the process of Christian discipleship. Students will study how evangelism and mentoring work together in and through the people and the ministries of local churches.

Drama Production

Course Code: WA222
Professional Studies

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.