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.

Explores the diverse ways Christians have responded throughout history to Christ's call to take up their cross and follow him, focusing on those who have suffered and died for their Lord, literally or figuratively. Students will examine the history of Christian persecutions, martyrdoms, asceticism, monasticism, missions, pilgrimage, and wars as models of imitating Christ's sacrificial act. Examples from diverse historical contexts and ecclesiastical traditions will be considered. Prerequisite: HIST 0561.

Soon after its appearance in the seventh century, Islam became an integral part of the ancient world in which Christianity had taken root in previous centuries, resulting in moments of conflict and coexistence in Christian-Muslim encounters. This course will explore some of the religious, political, social, and intellectual encounters between the two religions from late antiquity to the early age of modernity in order to understand their historical background and present implications. Significant points of encounters will provide insights in the dynamic relations between Christians and Muslims. Prerequisite: HIST 0561.

The Patristic era (2nd-7th centuries) was a monumental period in defining and shaping Christianity theologically and ecclesiastically. This course will survey this period through examining key Christian men and women, who represent crucial historical events and themes, produced rich literary heritage, played defining roles in church affairs, and impacted Christianity in major ways in late antiquity. The selective examples will be considered from different historical contexts and ecclesiastical traditions. Prerequisite: HIST 0561.

Offers an in-depth examination of the history of the Armenian Apostolic Church, exploring its origins, development, key figures, doctrinal evolution, and impact on identity, art and culture. Through primary sources, historical texts, and scholarly analysis, students will engage with the rich tapestry of Armenian Orthodox heritage.

Investigates issues including, but not limited to, Indigenous Christianity, secularization, immigration, Christendom, pluralism, and denominationalism from a specifically Canadian cultural and historical lens. There are aspects of following Jesus unique to Canada, for both Canadian-born and immigrants to Canada. This course will help correct some national myths and offer greater insight for anyone who seeks to minister faithfully and effectively in Canadian contexts.

Takes a global perspective to trace the development of evangelicalism from the 1700s to the present day. Evangelicalism will be compared and contrasted to other forms of Protestantism before it, other Christian movements that have grown with it, separated from it, or been influenced by it. While global in scope, the course will conclude with an examination of some of the controversial roles evangelicalism has played in recent politics and culture, notably in North America.

Examination of specific topics in Christian history.

Tyndale sponsors course tours to various places at which events of historical interest and significance occurred. Examples include Germany, Switzerland, Rome and the United Kingdom.

A survey of the history of Christianity from the earliest days of the church through the first phase of the Reformation. It examines the main currents of spirituality, theology, missions, worship, organization, and the church's relationship with the society of each particular era. The student is exposed to some of the most formative periods in the story of the church through the reading of a variety of classic Christian writings. This interaction with the past is designed to help the student understand the breadth and richness of their faith, and be more aware of the struggles their forebears have faced, with success and loss that shaped the movement of human history. Offered in Chinese.

A survey of the history of Christianity from the time of the Reformation through the 20th century. It explores the main currents in spirituality, theology, missions, worship, organization, and their interaction with society. Through the reading of primary documents from different traditions, students are challenged to broaden their understanding of the Christian faith. The experiences of the church facing the cultural changes of the past centuries will help the student wrestle with the issues of our postmodern society. Recommended prerequisite: HIST CM12. Offered in Chinese.

The history of Christianity up until close to the present time will be examined. This course will look at traditional historical accounts critically in order to look beyond a perspective that marries the church and its outreach with colonial expansion. The place, treatment and mistreatment of peoples including Indigenous peoples will be examined in detail.

Continuing on from History of Christianity I, this course will examine ways in which the Indigenous church has been planted and has grown within Indigenous contexts. Special emphasis will be given to its growth and development through the various attempts in its history to contextualize or indigenize Christianity.

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.

Examination of specific topics in interdisciplinary studies.

See Seminary Academic Programs for general information on the Tyndale Seminary Internship Program (TSIP). Permission required.

Explores biblical interpretation beyond the foundational skills of historical, literary, and grammatical approaches. In addition to reflecting upon our situatedness and bias as interpreters (both individually and communally), we will explore such things as textual and canonical matters, historical-critical approaches, perspectival and ideological readings (e.g., postcolonial readings), and cross-cultural engagement. We will consider how these diverse approaches enhance our engagement with the biblical text in relation to its meaning and significance within the community of faith. Exclusion: INTD 0900.

Offers a cross-disciplinary, advanced examination of one central doctrine in the Bible, theology and history. Topics will vary from year to year. Exclusion: INTD 0910.

Offers a cross-disciplinary, advanced examination of the spiritual theology of one major theologian or movement. Topics will vary from year to year. Exclusion: INTD 0950.

Investigates research methodologies appropriate for advanced study, culminating in the preparation of a thesis proposal, including a comprehensive bibliography. All ThM and MA in Historical and Theological Studies students must take this course. MDiv and MTS students taking the thesis option must take this course, prior to submitting the thesis proposal to the relevant Department. Exclusion: INTD 0920.

Examines the influence of the marketplace, work in society and our daily life from multiple perspectives. The theological foundation and integration of faith in the marketplace is established through reflection of various Christian doctrines within the marketplace context. The marketplace movement is analyzed in terms of its vision, development, current situation and pastoral issues. Case examples and pastoral concerns are explored to learn about practicing the Christian faith and pastoring marketplace Christians. The course equips pastors, missionaries and Christian leaders to live out their faith in the marketplace, and to pastor Christians at work. Offered in Chinese.

Examines the influence and place of Christian ethics in the workplace and daily life. Students will learn concepts and teachings of the marketplace and work ethics from biblical and theological perspectives; reflect upon corporate culture, ethical values, moral character, situational choices, and practical actions in the marketplace and at work from multiple angles; explore Christians' struggles and find their way forward amidst ethical issues in the marketplace and at work. Offered in Chinese.

Marketplace Christians and leaders influence the world by expressing and proclaiming the truth with their lives. Through examining our career and workplace experiences, this course helps students to reflect on how God has called them, be with them, and led them through difficulties, so that they can continue to grow spiritually. After reflecting and analyzing how these unique career experiences shaped and mold our being, students will learn to effectively narrate and express them as life testimonies that will impact and inspire others. Offered in Chinese.

Trajectories in the study of anthropology have been helpful and hurtful, particularly to Indigenous people globally. In this course, participants will explore a variety of historical anthropological theories. The course will explore anthropology as a discipline, and invite other worldviews to contribute to the shaping of anthropological theory and practice for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.