This course critically examines Paul’s first and second epistles to the Corinthians in the context of the early Christian community and Paul’s life and ministry. We will delve into the historical, political, and philosophical climate prevalent in Corinth during Paul’s ministry, with an emphasis on how these factors may have influenced the presentation of Paul’s theology.

Trace the nature and development of leadership in The Salvation Army, explore how it relates to leadership in general and to the Church in particular, and consider the challenges the Army’s leadership model faces in the contemporary world.

A foundational course on biblical interpretation which will provide students with the basic exegetical tools required to interpret and appropriate the biblical text. The student will learn to recognize and work with the different literary genres of the Bible and will gain an overview of various hermeneutical approaches to Scripture.

Builds a biblical and theological foundation, explores faith development issues, and formulates a rationale for ministry to and with children, youth and families. Special emphases will be given to issues of children, adolescents and their families, theological principles and models of children, youth and family ministry, and developing a strategy for a family-friendly ministry.

This course emphasizes the central role of the Holy Spirit in counselling. Covers the Spirit’s power, gifts, truth, and fruit, and how the Holy Spirit works in the counselling process itself. Explicit integration, including the use of inner healing prayer and Scripture in counselling, will be demonstrated.

Explores the ways in which gender and culture dynamics influence one’s understanding and expression of suffering and grief as well as the process of recovery from loss. Consideration will be given to mourning traditions of different cultures and the need for self-awareness, sensitivity and understanding of various culture and gender dynamics.

This course seeks to develop intercultural competencies for Christian leaders. Students will learn how to develop greater cultural self-awareness, knowledge and skills, enabling them to serve more effectively in intercultural settings in North America or around the world.

An intensive introduction to the fundamentals of Greek for the study of the New Testament. Intended for Master of Divinity students and other theological students who wish to move quickly into the study of the Bible in the original languages.

A continuation of NEWT 0321. 

Prerequisite: NEWT 0321. 

This is course will be delivered synchronously online 2 nights a week from June 22 to July 27 (Mondays & Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:20PM).

This course will examine emotionally focused therapy (EFT) for couples. EFT is an evidence-based, short term, experiential, and systematic model. The course will introduce the major concepts of adult love, attachment theory, and the 3 stages (and 9 steps) of EFT. There will be an emphasis on the clinical skills and interventions utilized in EFT.

The Next Generation (early, middle, late and extended adolescence) is in a time of focused self-definition. They face “big questions” coloured by culture and their development. This course will identify how to bring the gospel to the Next Generation’s questions.

The emphasis will be on both the impact of transitions such as divorce, remarriage and single parenting on family relationships from a systemic approach as well as considering effective therapeutic interventions when working with such changing family systems.

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 enrollment.

Preparing missional leaders requires careful examination of the ideologies and cultural milieu of contemporary society. This course examines the main features of postmodern culture, the meaning of faithfulness to the gospel, the good news of God's salvation and the nature and mission of the church.

An introduction to the basic principles of biblical Hebrew with emphasis on morphology, phonology and syntax.

This synchronous online course will be livestreamed on Monday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 PM - 9:20 PM. 

The continuation of OLDT 0611 Hebrew Grammar I, including some reading of selected portions of the Hebrew Old Testament.

Prerequisite: OLDT 0611

This synchronous online course will be livestreamed on Monday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 PM - 9:20 PM. 

This course 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.

Long before the year 1500, global Christianity stretched from Iceland and Ireland to Mongolia and south to Ethiopia. Across this vast area, people of faith confronted dramatically differing and constantly changing circumstances.

The excitement and the trauma of the reformation period in Europe extended over two hundred years. Events changed the face of the continent. However, as the period came to an end, Christians emerged with another focus, and it was once again global. Migrations and missions saw them establish their faith around the world.

Takes an interdisciplinary Bio-Psycho-Social and theological approach to understanding Human Sexuality. The content will include a consideration of male and female sexual response cycles, love, intimacy and attachment, sexual behaviours, sexual compulsivity, pornography, sexual and gender identity, as well as sexuality over the life cycle.

This course seeks to develop biblical-theological, historical and cultural understandings of leadership in the church, ministry organizations, and the marketplace. Students will gain insight into their leadership potential, gifts, values, preferences, style, and skill levels. They will grow in the ability to think and respond as leaders in whatever settings they serve.

An exegetical and theological study of selected texts from the Book of the Twelve Minor Prophets. Attention will be devoted to the historical, literacy, and cultural contexts of the various books, and their contemporary relevance. Special topics include the use of the Minor Prophets in the NT, and the study of the Twelve as a single corpus.

A study of the New Testament focusing on its overarching vision of God's mission in the world and how human beings are called to respond. Each book will be placed in its cultural and historical setting as we focus on its distinctive contribution to the New Testament.

This course is designed to provide the student with a general introduction to the historical, sociological and religious world in which the Old Testament was produced, as well as the discipline of Old Testament theology and the major theological emphases of the Old Testament.

Recommended prerequisite: BIBL 0501

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.

An intensive examination through discussion, research and writing of one current theological 
issue within Pentecostalism.  

This course provides a comprehensive survey of the nature of Christian mission worldwide. It covers the biblical foundation of mission, the historical development and expansion of the world Christian movement, and the current issues and challenges facing mission today. Special attention is given to relating mission to culture.

The common thread of Paul’s imprisonment ties Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon together as the “Prison Epistles.” This course will examine these four epistles and closely explore their historical circumstances, literary composition, rhetorical style and theological framework.

Offers the participant a foundational knowledge of the field of professional ethics as it relates to the practice of Couple and Family Therapy. This course will acquaint the participant with the content of the Code of Ethics of the AAMFT and CRPO, the process of ethical decision-making, and hence, contribute to the overall ethical development of the professional.

Provides an integrated study of the Christian life and the development of personal character shaped by the values and virtues of God's kingdom. Includes an examination of conceptual frameworks and major categories in spiritual theology, as well as understanding and practicing the classical spiritual disciplines.

This is an asynchronous online course.

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.

This synchronous online course will be livestreamed from Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. 

Equips students to use the tools of systematic theology to understand, proclaim, and live the Christian faith today. We will address such questions as: How can we know God, and how do we adjudicate truth claims about God? How can God be both one and three? How can Jesus be both divine and human? Who is the Holy Spirit and how does the Spirit’s work relate to that of the Father and Son?

This course focuses on the recurring phenomenon of renewal in the Church as a key aspect of a biblical and contemporary ecclesiology. Church renewal will be explored through an examination of a variety of renewal movements and an engagement with the theological and missional questions raised by the persistent presence of such movements in Church history.

Acquaints students with the theology of the human person. It focuses on Biblical and doctrinal issues that bear upon such questions as, "What does it mean to be a human being?",  "What is meant by the 'image of God'?" and "How is the Person of God related to the personhood of the human being?" 

Prequisite: THEO 0531 

This course informs students about the fundamentals of the addictive process and standard and systemic treatment procedures. Lectures, personal reflection, group interaction, discussion and assignments will be used to help students understand the theoretical, spiritual and practical elements of addictions work.

Prerequisites:

A literary and theological study of the wisdom literature in the Old Testament (Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes) with special focus on the place of wisdom in Old Testament theology, Wisdom theology, reading and interpretive strategies, Wisdom genres and the theological message of each book.  The overall objective is to appropriate the collective message of the wisdom books to contemporary soci

This course will examine troublesome biblical texts by exploring hermeneutical methods that emphasize reading biblical texts redemptively within their ancient-world setting and canonical development.