Considers the various ways The Salvation Army has identified and approached ethical issues in the past. It also addresses a number of contemporary ethics topics that are of particular relevance to Salvation Army spiritual and social ministry today.

Addresses the place of the Bible in Salvationist life and thought, both historically and theologically. Attention is given to issues related to Wesleyan/Salvation Army hermeneutics.

Looks at the influence of the Wesleyan tradition upon the theology, ministry, and practice of The Salvation Army. It includes examination of the context and theological method within the broad Wesleyan tradition, as well as a consideration of the processes by which particular elements of the Wesleyan tradition gave rise to the theology and practice of The Salvation Army.

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.

Analyzes key events and developments from The Salvation Army's past. Course content varies year-to-year.

Investigates specific theological topics and how they are understood in The Salvation Army. Course content varies year-to-year.

See the Thesis Handbook for details on this option.

Same as PENT 0504.

A study of the biblical data related to the demonic. Practical application to Christian living regarding victory over the enemy in individual lives and in the church. Includes a discussion of guidelines for deliverance ministry. Same as PAST 0529.

A seminar engaging great spiritual writings from the church Fathers to the present. Recommended prerequisites: SPIR 0700, HIST 0561.

Examines historical, sociological, developmental, and theological underpinnings of spiritual formation in the context of children, youth, and family ministry. During this course, each student will have the opportunity to integrate knowledge from readings, lectures, and ministry context research into a cumulative final paper. The contents of this course may be applicable to spiritual directors, children, youth, and family ministers/workers, as well as grandparents and parents. Same as YMIN 0551.

Explores the spirituality and discipleship models which coincide with the unique connectivity of Generation Z (born 1997 to 2010) and Generation Alpha (born 2011 to present) who grow up in a secular world. Intersectionality of technology and spirituality will be examined, discovering ways in which digital space can be effectively utilized for faith formation. Students will discover and learn theoretical guiding principles and practical hands-on strategies designed to nurture the spiritual life of younger generations as Christ-followers within the context of local church ministry, everyday life, and spiritual direction. Same as YMIN 0553.

Same as THEO 0556.

Same as CHED 0563 and PAST 0563.

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.

Designed to give insight into the ministry of spiritual direction. An experience in learning through an informational as well as formational process. There are readings, lectures, periods of reflection, daily community worship, journaling and student interaction through a small-group process. Includes a mandatory off-campus retreat at an additional cost. Limited enrolment. Prerequisite: SPIR 0700.

An interdisciplinary course about biblical, theological and historical models of individual and corporate prayer. The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the theology and practice of prayer in the Judaeo-Christian tradition. This course will help us to discover the richness of our heritage in the understanding and practice of prayer. This will happen through the exploration of the experience of prayer in both the Old and New Testaments, as well as history of the Church. It will also examine the place of prayer in both the life of the individual and the community. Prerequisite: SPIR 0700.

A team-taught, comparative study of Reformed, Anglican, Anabaptist/Baptistic, Methodist and Pentecostal/charismatic traditions of spirituality.

Examines Henri Nouwen's understanding of spiritual formation and spiritual identity as the Life of the Beloved. Students will explore the four movements of Nouwen's "Life of the Beloved" and the biblical and theological foundations that guide Nouwen's understanding.

Provides an overview of Dallas Willard's understanding of the Christian spiritual life and how he saw God's desire for people to live in the Kingdom. It begins by examining Willard's view of the problems of the contemporary age and all eras, moves into foundations for spiritual transformation, depicts the means by which growth and change can occur, and finishes with a vision of what maturity and the earthly fulfillment of the Kingdom looks like. The course will integrate material from his major spiritual works as appropriate.

Celtic spirituality appeals to the mind, body and spirit. Intended to introduce the mysterious spiritual world that draws on pre-Christian beliefs and culture that took form in the church as it developed among the Celtic people. This may include themes such as creation, redemption, soul friend, evangelism, worship and the doctrine of the Trinity as expressed by various Celtic saints. From time to time includes a study trip to Ireland and Scotland, where students will trace the footsteps of individuals such as St. Patrick or St. Columba. In addition, there will be daily worship in the Celtic tradition.

Same as CHED 0663 and PAST 0644.

Examination of specific topics in spiritual formation.

Same as COUN 0684 and PAST TH51.