Presents a chronological sweep of the development and practice of Christian worship. We will consider the context of Jewish worship and the beginnings of Christian worship through reflections on the biblical text and early church documents. From these beginnings, we will reflect on the development of the western and eastern Catholic traditions, the worship in the reformed traditions, free church worship, Anglicanism and the worship within the evangelical movement, leading up to a consideration of trends in contemporary worship. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102 Exclusion: CHRI 240

Explores the biblical and theological foundations for Christian worship along with related themes. These themes include the purpose of church services and their structure, the church year and worship planning. The course reflects theologically on the concept of worship, who should worship and how to worship God. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102 Exclusion: CHRI 241

Designed to give an in-depth exposure to ministry in an area appropriate to the student’s career goals. The intern will be supervised directly by his/her faculty advisor and by a field professional. Internship requires 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 Pastoral 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

This independent study option is open to third- year students who wish to explore a topic not covered in the regular curriculum in which the professor has an interest and expertise and is willing to direct studies. Prerequisite: 12 credit hours in Christian Ministries Permission required

Designed as an introduction to the “holy catholic church” in its Canadian and global contexts. Attention will be given to the doctrine of the church, the state of the world and the state of the Christian church. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102

Christ’s command to make disciples of all nations is still relevant. As the gospel has been brought to the nations and throughout the history of missions, there have been dominant missiological issues in each period. Briefly examines some of these historical issues and then focuses on contemporary missiological issues. Some of the issues considered are mission and evangelism strategy, the poor and mission, justice and reconciliation, missions and modernity, urban mission, contextualization, social sciences and mission, women and mission, children and mission and evangelism and social action. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102

Explores various methods of the local church to minister effectively in a culturally diverse world. Students examine multicultural, multiethnic and ethnic-specific approaches to ministry. Related issues of leadership, church life, outreach, preaching and teaching are discussed. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102

Helps students understand the receiver perspective in an international development and humanitarian context. Key questions are asked regarding the advantages and disadvantages of internal development and humanitarian projects. Emphasis is placed on analysing different cultures from an anthropological perspective. Prerequisite: 6 credit hours in CHRI or IDVP Same as IDVP 304 and SOCI 306

Same as IDVP 303 and SOCI 307

A seminar for ministry designed to explore the “folk” nature of religion and why understanding theological systems alone is inadequate. The majority of world religions are often highly symbolic and ritualistic. This course will explore the implications of introducing Christianity in contexts that are often spirit-oriented, holistic and community-oriented.

Designed to give in-depth exposure to cross- cultural ministry in an area appropriate to the student’s career goals. The intern will be supervised directly by both 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. Offered to all Prerequisite: BSTH 270 Permission required

Seeks to understand the globalization of Islam and its challenges to Christianity. It introduces students to a critical understanding of the fundamental tenets of the Islam faith and their differences in comparison with the Christian faith. We will explore potential strategies for churches in Muslim evangelization, including reaching out to local Muslim communities and the training, equipping and sending of missionaries in cross cultural contexts. Offered to BRE Chinese Language students only Offered in Mandarin

Provides an integrated approach to the study of Christian spirituality and the development of the Christian life. The course examines the major traditions of spiritual formation, including the spiritual legacy of the Chinese church. In addition to the theological understanding of spiritual formation, practices of personal and corporal spiritual disciplines will be emphasized. Offered to BRE Chinese Language students only Offered in Mandarin

Examines various research methods. The student will apply research methods in preparing the initial stages of a Directed Research Project. Offered to Modular and DCP students only

Student investigates a specific area of ministry under the direction of a mentor who is actively involved in the research and the final report. Prerequisite: CHRI 394 Offered to Modular and DCP students only

Same as BUSI 417