Designed for individuals considering serving in a pastoral ministry. Through reading, lectures, case studies and discussion, the course explores the theological and practical dimensions of ministry.

Provides a framework for thinking together about vital and faithful Christian worship by: exploring the biblical and theological foundations of worship; reviewing the ways the church’s praise has been shaped over the centuries; and analyzing today’s worship spectrum. Key elements in the practice and leadership of worship will be explored, including the order of worship, the role of prayer and music, and models of collaborative worship planning.

Same as LEAD 0548.

Examines disability issues from diverse perspectives, understanding what it means to be in and lead communities where everybody belongs. It equips students to foster accessibility in ministry and outreach with people who experience disabilities and their families. Same as CHED 0563 and SPIR 0563.

Same as MISS 0565.

Directed Reading and Research (DRR) courses allow students to study in a specific area of interest not addressed by the scheduled course offerings. Permission required.

Same as CHED 0596 and YMIN 0596.

Same as YMIN 0598.

Designed for individuals considering serving in a multicultural church with the possibility of serving in a church-planting ministry. Readings, lectures, discussions and contact with local pastors explore the various dimensions of: evangelism ministry, outreach ministry (including short-term missions) and church-planting ministry in its theological and practical aspects, with emphasis on the context of multicultural churches.

Addresses diverse issues, fresh strategies, and uncharted directions that shape the new realities of the now and next generations in a rapidly changing world. Students will develop skills and competencies to understand and apply principles of missional ministry, intercultural competency, and intergenerational faith transmission. This “new generation” approach to pastoral ministry views the church in the context of its local community and the global Kingdom of God.

Same as MISS 0621.

Same as MISS 0628.

Introduces preaching as a theological and pastoral practice of the church in service to the gospel. Topics include exegeting the biblical text and our contemporary context; principles of sermon design and delivery; and the character of the preacher. Two sermons are preached in class. Prerequisite: BIBL 0501.

Introduces students to some of the myriad of ways in which gender may impact Christian ministry: from one’s self-identity as male or female, to constructing theological categories, to methods of biblical interpretation, to clarifying pastoral care issues, to greater sensitization towards the joys and challenges of working together in a “sexualized society”. Along the way students will learn not only from biblical studies and theology, but also from the fields of sociology, biology, psychotherapy, anthropology, history, and psychology. Same as LEAD 0643.

Explores the basic principles for building and understanding the dynamics and problems of small groups. Specific attention will focus on leadership. Same as CHED 0663 and SPIR 0644.

Same as MISS 0655.

Same as MISS 0688.

Same as CHED 0662.

Explores what makes for vital congregations. The normative form of Christian existence is the local congregation where God’s people are gathered, built up in faith, and sent into the world as witnesses to God’s reconciling action in Jesus Christ. Topics include the critical role of pastoral leadership and practices that contribute to pastoral spirituality; understanding congregations through the lens of theology, social science and family systems theory; the necessity of team leadership; and critical elements that contribute to congregational vitality. Same as LEAD 0668. Prerequisite: LEAD 0510.

Examination of specific topics in pastoral ministry.

Same as CHED 0693 and YMIN 0693.

Designed to deepen our understanding of preaching as a theological and pastoral activity of the church in service to the gospel. Different topics are offered each semester, such as preaching the parables of Jesus, preaching the Old Testament, preaching Christian doctrine and preaching in a multicultural context. Sermons are preached in class and evaluated with the goal of integrating theological reflection and pastoral practice. This course can be repeated as topics change. Prerequisite: PAST 0641.

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. Through lectures, readings, group discussions, and practice labs, the student will develop essential skills and models of intervention to be effective in this ministry. Same as COUN 0683.

Same as PENT 0506.