Directed Reading and Research (DRR) courses allow students to study in a specific area of interest not addressed by the scheduled course offerings. Permission required.

Same as CHED 0596 and YMIN 0596.

Same as YMIN 0598.

Designed for individuals considering serving in a multicultural church with the possibility of serving in a church-planting ministry. Readings, lectures, discussions and contact with local pastors explore the various dimensions of: evangelism ministry, outreach ministry (including short-term missions) and church-planting ministry in its theological and practical aspects, with emphasis on the context of multicultural churches.

Addresses diverse issues, fresh strategies, and uncharted directions that shape the new realities of the now and next generations in a rapidly changing world. Students will develop skills and competencies to understand and apply principles of missional ministry, intercultural competency, and intergenerational faith transmission. This "new generation" approach to pastoral ministry views the church in the context of its local community and the global Kingdom of God.

Same as MISS 0621.

Same as MISS 0628.

Introduces preaching as a theological and pastoral practice of the church in service to the gospel. Topics include exegeting the biblical text and our contemporary context; principles of sermon design and delivery; and the character of the preacher. Two sermons are preached in class. Prerequisite: BIBL 0501.

Introduces students to some of the myriad of ways in which gender may impact Christian ministry: from one's self-identity as male or female, to constructing theological categories, to methods of biblical interpretation, to clarifying pastoral care issues, to greater sensitization towards the joys and challenges of working together in a "sexualized society". Along the way students will learn not only from biblical studies and theology, but also from the fields of sociology, biology, psychotherapy, anthropology, history, and psychology. Same as LEAD 0643.

Explores the basic principles for building and understanding the dynamics and problems of small groups. Specific attention will focus on leadership. Same as CHED 0663 and SPIR 0644.

Same as MISS 0655.

Same as MISS 0688.

Same as CHED 0662.

Explores what makes for vital congregations. The normative form of Christian existence is the local congregation where God's people are gathered, built up in faith, and sent into the world as witnesses to God's reconciling action in Jesus Christ. Topics include the critical role of pastoral leadership and practices that contribute to pastoral spirituality; understanding congregations through the lens of theology, social science and family systems theory; the necessity of team leadership; and critical elements that contribute to congregational vitality. Same as LEAD 0668. Prerequisite: LEAD 0510.

Examination of specific topics in pastoral ministry.

Same as CHED 0693 and YMIN 0693.

Designed to deepen our understanding of preaching as a theological and pastoral activity of the church in service to the gospel. Different topics are offered each semester, such as preaching the parables of Jesus, preaching the Old Testament, preaching Christian doctrine and preaching in a multicultural context. Sermons are preached in class and evaluated with the goal of integrating theological reflection and pastoral practice. This course can be repeated as topics change. Prerequisite: PAST 0641.

Provides an introduction to pastoral care and counselling within the context of the Christian ministry. The nature of pastoral care and counselling from biblical, theological, and psychological perspectives will be explored. Emphasis will be on foundational counselling skills and processes within a framework of focused, short-term counseling. Through lectures, readings, group discussions, and practice labs, the student will develop essential skills and models of intervention to be effective in this ministry. Same as COUN 0683.

Same as PENT 0506.

Examines the nature and theology of pastoral ministry with emphasis on the role of the pastor as the shepherd leader. Accordingly, the shepherd leader character traits development and the skills cultivation process are drawn from the wealth of biblical and theological principles. Furthermore, the practical aspects of the pastoral ministry from the pulpit to the caring ministry, from leading the church board to conflict resolution, from the emerging issues in the church ministry to Christ-like leadership succession will also be examined. Recommended prerequisite: SPIR CM09. Offered in Chinese.

Different methods of evangelism to reach the Chinese in North America will be studied, with a goal to establish a new church. The ways to reach the Mainland Chinese immigrants and scholars in North America and bringing them to Christ will also be addressed. Technicality and theories of church planting will be analyzed and evaluated. Case studies may be conducted. Offered in Chinese.

Explores the Christian foundation of worship and music in the Chinese Churches. This course is designed for those who are called to serve in the area of music and worship ministry. This course will equip students with essential and functional knowledge of the subjects, through providing the biblical and theological foundations for worship, training skills for developing and leading congregational singing, teaching principles in planning worship services and developing interpersonal skills for mobilizing musicians to serve in churches and parachurch organizations. It covers the future trends and worship renewal of the 21st century. Offered in Chinese.

Teaches the basic principles of "bridging" what the biblical text meant in ancient times to what it means today, especially in the Chinese cultural context. This includes teaching the practical steps by which to develop the constituent parts of a sermon's content. Consideration is also given to the important principles of effective delivery of the sermon. Opportunities are provided for each student to practice the principles and skills taught. Prerequisite: BIBL CM01. Offered in Chinese.

Provides students with a basic understanding of the field of pastoral counselling, and prepares the students to be more effective in counselling as a pastor or lay leader. Essential elements of pastoral counselling are covered using the model of Christ as the "Wonderful Counsellor" (Isaiah). Opportunity is provided in small groups to practice basic counselling skills in a supervised setting. Practical tools and resources for building self-esteem and managing emotions are introduced for students to apply to their own lives and to help others. Offered in Chinese.