Study of the biblical and theological foundations of the Christian life and discipleship. Major aspects of the Christian life are explored, including the relationship of the individual to God, to self and to others. Exclusion: BSTH 151

Designed to introduce ministry candidates to the methodology of ministry. Constructs a theological, sociological and philosophical foundation for ministry today by providing a working knowledge of ministry strategies, programming models and history. Exclusion: CHRI 242

Designed to help students in the methodology of ministry to children and youth. Constructs a theological, sociological and philosophical foundation for children’s and youth ministry. Students gain a working knowledge of ministry strategies, programming models and history.

Prepares students to lead and manage volunteer organizations, with special emphasis on church and church-related organizations. Students will gain a general knowledge of leadership and administrative theory and skills. Methods of personal and corporate organizing, decision making, team building and personal character will be among the specific issues addressed. Same as BUSI 211 and SOCI 211

Includes an analysis of biblical, historical and philosophical foundations of Christian education, issuing in a personal philosophy of education.

Practical skills designed to assist the student in developing a strategy for youth ministry in a variety of settings (i.e., church or church-related). Specific focus is given to staff relationships and development, strategic planning and management and leadership skills.

Provides theological and scientific foundations for family ministry in the setting of a faith community. Equips adult students with proven tools and resources to build healthy couple and family relationships. Proposed psycho-educational framework for family ministry utilizes and enriches existing structures and ministries in the church, such as Christian education, cell groups, fellowships, lay counselling, growth groups and pastoral and professional counselling.

Today, perhaps more than ever before, Pastors are being called upon to provide counsel and care to a wide variety of needs and situations. The purpose of this course is to provide students with the tools necessary to address pastoral care and counselling situations in their congregations. Developing fundamental counselling skills through the application of psychological theory and Christian theology will have far reaching implications for Christian Ministry.

Examines theory and research relating to group behaviour. Problem solving, decision making and communication within groups are examined. Participants will become aware of their own strengths and weaknesses in leading and participating in groups and will be able to analyze the effectiveness of any particular group. Same as SOCI 271

Attempts to clarify students’ thinking about what makes Christian worship music faithful and biblical. It discusses issues in worship and music by tasting and studying examples, both good and bad, from historical precedents and contemporary practices. Congregational song will form the primary material for discussion. Same as MUSC 274

After experiencing astounding growth in the last 100 years, Pentecostalism now finds itself at many crossroads. With its greater acceptance by the larger evangelical community, influence felt from the wider charismatic world, and changes within, many Pentecostals today question the future of the movement. Explores the theological shifts and trends currently found within Pentecostalism. Innovations and developments in Western Pentecostal (and Charismatic) theology will be discussed and the merit of these will be examined. Also, the challenges and problems that they pose for Pentecostals in the future will be explored.

Explores Pentecostalism from a theological perspective. It will examine the understanding of the person and work of the Holy Spirit within a Classical Pentecostal theological framework. Special attention will be given to those doctrines for which Pentecostalism is most widely known, such as Spirit baptism (Subsequence and Initial Evidence), healing, worship and the gifts of the Spirit.

Open only to students in the Pentecostal ministry preparation stream and is offered only on site in Newfoundland and Labrador. It is designed to give in-depth exposure to ministry in an area appropriate to the student’s career goals and is a prerequisite for ministry candidates in the Pentecostal Assemblies of Newfoundland and Labrador. The intern will be supervised by his or her faculty member and by a pastor or head of a church-related ministry. Requires full-time work in the ministry placement, except for periodical intensive courses that take place during the semester as part of the Pentecostal ministry preparation program.

Designed to prepare students as servant leaders within the student development stream by deepening and strengthening self-awareness and by exploring the processes of interpersonal and helping relationships in the context of biblical principles. It highlights issues in college student development, counselling, crisis intervention, leadership and servanthood and related topics in people-helping ministries with the design to encourage the development of people within the context of community. By invitation of the Department of Student Development Permission required

Provides an introduction to the principles of teaching and learning and the application of those principles within the Christian context. Attention is given to contextualizing teaching, lesson design and instructional strategies, especially as they pertain to effective Bible teaching. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102

Builds a biblical foundation and formulates a rationale for ministry to children. Practical approaches for establishing and operating programs that respond to the spiritual needs of children and nurture their growth as whole persons are included. Possible topics include worshipping with children, biblical literacy, integration of biblical values and learning and responding to children in crisis. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102 Recommended: PSYC 211

Designed to give in-depth exposure to ministry in an area appropriate to the student’s career goals. The intern is supervised directly by his/ her faculty advisor and by a field professional. Internships require a minimum time investment of 210 hours and may be completed over more than one semester. Advance approval must be received from the professor of Internship in Children’s Ministry. The student should register for the internship in the semester in which he or she plans to complete all of the course requirements. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, CHRI 121 Permission required

In order to minister effectively to adolescents, an understanding of their context is essential. Designed to enhance the student’s understanding of youth culture in the multicultural, multi-ethnic and multi- faceted Canadian context. Key to understanding Canadian youth culture is the evaluation of the kind of life created for Canadian teens and the life they create for themselves. Students have an opportunity to explore the elements of Canadian culture that shape today’s social structures and the youth culture within the Christian framework. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102 Same as SOCI 301

Designed to survey issues related to working with youth who are “at risk” in some way. Students creatively explore current research, the media of popular culture and stories of their own experience to understand more about serving youth who are physically, emotionally or spiritually “at risk.” Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102 Same as SOCI 302

Designed to give in-depth exposure to ministry in an area appropriate to the student’s career goals. The intern is supervised directly by his/ her faculty advisor and by a field professional. Internships require a minimum time investment of 210 hours and may be completed over more than one semester. Advance approval must be received from the professor of Internship in Youth Ministry. The student should register for the internship in the semester in which he or she plans to complete all of the course requirements. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, CHRI 121 Permission required

Explores the practice, principles and priorities of contemporary corporate worship in the Church. Topics will include an historical overview of contemporary corporate worship, whose story is being told in corporate worship, the dialogical encounter of corporate worship and the formational practice of corporate worship as it relates to discipleship. Worship leadership will also be addressed, with a focus on music, prayer and the incorporation of the Psalms in worship. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102

Conceptual and practical study to help the local believer and the church present the gospel message in today’s world. Special focus will be on issues such as contextualization, examining a community’s evangelistic potential, presenting one’s testimony and the gospel message, following up new believers, and praying and evangelism. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102

Introduction to the basic elements of sermon preparation, including exegesis, sermon form and elements of communication for preaching. Sermons are delivered and evaluated in class. Limited enrolment Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 201.

This seminar course for ministry is designed to discuss the current issues in the life of the church. Emphasis is placed on personal preparation, the practice of ministry and ongoing training. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, CHRI 121 Exclusion: CHRI 345