Seminary Courses

This course is taught in Chinese.

It is a survey of modern Chinese church history and theologians. The focus of this course is on how the Gospel was spread among the Chinese people in the period between 1800 and 2000. The course deals with the problems of social impact, church orders and the policy of foreign mission boards towards the establishment of the church. Students will learn how to respond biblically to the critical historical, theological, cultural and social issues of the Chinese Church.

Intructor; Jason Yeung

A survey of the origins of The Christian and Missionary Alliance in its social, cultural, and theological contexts. The course also examines and evaluates various continuities and changes in C&MA thought and practice.

This course is an introduction to the insights of cultural anthropology for intercultural ministry. It includes theories of culture and societies, religion and worldview, kinship and family structure, communication theory and the dynamics of change. Participants are encouraged to explore models useful in ministering to specific societies and cultures.

Instructor: Wes Thiessen

This course reclaims the powerful message of the Book of Revelation for today. Special attention will be paid to Revelation as a work of early Christian literature deeply influenced by the prophetic witness of the Old Testament, by events and attitudes of the first century world, and by the early Christians' experience of Jesus himself. Students will be introduced to the insights offered by current scholarly engagement with Revelation, and will be given the opportunity to reflect together on the enduring significance of this book for society today.

Instructor: Paul Spilsbury

A studhy of the books of Joshua through 2 Kings to understand their theological perspectives of the periods of the conquest, the judges, and the monarchy, up to the exile. Issues of Israelite historiography, literary narrative techniques, Ancient Near Eastern background and culture will be considered.

A literary and theological study of the story of David as found in 1 and 2 Samuel.  The course focuses on the story of David’s life as man and leader with all its tensions, contradictions, serendipities, and opportunities, and on David's relationship with God. The course is not oriented to leadership principles but to wisdom for the journey as Christian leaders.

1-Day or 3-Day Workshop

Professional Development

Participants can register for a one-day introductory workshop (June 4), or a three-day intensive course (June 4-6). Through this workshop and course participants gain an understanding of key poverty-related issues along with the knowledge and skills to engage and address poverty in Canada as a violation of human rights. Taking an enriching, active learning approach, both the workshop and the course combine listening, group work, self-reflection and the practical application of knowledge through prescribed hands-on exercises.

Extend Your Learning with Theory, Theology and Practice Course

Course For Credit

Building on the three-day version of the Human Rights and Poverty Workshop, this extended course provides theological context for human rights and poverty work alongside an understanding of how human rights are situated within Judeo-Christian theology. The course also examines how human rights might be augmented/adapted, and how a human rights framwork can facilitate collaboration between secular and faith-based work.