This course is a literature survey with a composition component. Most of the literary periods are represented—medieval, Renaissance, 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries—as well as the major genres (drama, poetry, and prose). Works are selected from British and Canadian literature.
This course introduces students to the principles of a balanced Christian world view. World view principles
established in class are applied to a selection of issues in the natural and applied sciences, humanities, and social and
behavioural sciences.
A study of the mission and message of Jesus as viewed from the perspective of one or more of the four evangelists
with special emphasis on developing interpretive skills and an introduction to current issues in gospel studies.
This course focuses on the nature of personal and corporate spiritual growth. A study of the Bible’s teaching about
conversion serves as the foundation for an investigation of the classic spiritual disciplines.
An introduction to the basic teachings of the Christian faith, this course includes discussions of the nature and task
of theology and of the Christian understanding of God, revelation, creation, spiritual powers, and sin.
A continued study of the basic teachings of the Christian faith, exploring a Christian understanding of Christology,
the Holy Spirit, salvation, the church, and the future.
An introduction to the ministry of the church in all of its functions: worship, equipping, fellowship, and evangelism.
The course includes a study of the structure, leadership, and objectives of the various ministries of the church with
special attention given to the role of the laity in all aspects of church ministry.
This course provides a biblical basis for mission. It explores some of the biblical, historical, and contemporary
examples of thinking about what it means to follow Jesus Christ and point others to him in fulfillment of the Great
Commission. It further teaches what it means to represent Jesus Christ sensitively and effectively in cultures other
than our own.
A practical, weekly ministry assignment in evangelism, discipleship, church-related ministry, or community service,
combined with evaluative written work. Opportunities with all age groups are available in both church and nonchurch
settings.
A practical, weekly ministry assignment in evangelism, discipleship, church-related ministry, or community service
combined with evaluative written work. Opportunities with all age groups are available in both church and nonchurch
settings. Second-year students may be asked to assume some leadership roles, especially when working with
freshmen students.