Poverty in Canada: The Church’s Mission Among the Poor

An examination of the causes and effects of poverty in Canada from a sociological and biblical perspective, with a focus on poverty as a culture. An attempt to demythologize the poor and develop understanding and relationships that dismantle our apprehension. Examines how the church serves the poor through its individual, community and prophetic ministries, as well as how the poor enrich the church. A variety of ministry models and issues are examined. Some classes are held off-campus.