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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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 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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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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