Ministry & Mission
Credits: 2.00
This course explores Biblical principles regarding the church and its ministries and offices, with special reference to the ministry of the Word. Each of the sub-disciplines of the Ministry and Mission department are introduced, such as homiletics, liturgics, catechetics, and pastoral care.
Credits: 2.00
This is an introductory course in the principles, history and practice of preaching, with special attention to important themes in Reformed homiletics such as Catechism preaching and redemptive-historical preaching. The students are introduced to the sermon preparation process. By the end of the course each student is expected to prepare and present a sermon proposal on an assigned passage.
Credits: 1.00
This course is an introduction to the study of Catechism teaching. The course consists of two modules. Module 1: Theological foundations for Catechism teaching (Dr. R. Bredenhof). Module 2: Pedagogical principles for Catechism teaching (Dr. C. van Halen-Faber, J. Huizenga).
Credits: 2.00
Presentation and evaluation of sermon proposals. Students are expected to present three sermon proposals in class (OT, NT, and Catechism).
Credits: 2.00
A study of the principles and practice of pastoral and diaconal care in the Christian congregation. The course includes a discussion of various approaches to congregational development.
Credits: 2.00
The first half of this course is a study in World Religions, focusing on religions that have a significant presence in Canada (Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism). The second half of the course is a study of the principles, history and practice of evangelism (home mission) and church planting.
Credits: 2.00
A study of important themes in Homiletics: redemptive-historical preaching, covenantal preaching, Catechism preaching, and history of preaching including recent developments in Homiletics.
Credits: 2.00
Presentation and evaluation of sermon proposals. Students are expected to present three sermon proposals in class (OT, NT, and Catechism).
Credits: 2.00
A study of the principles, historical development, and practice of the worship service of the Christian church, with special attention to liturgical practices in the Reformed tradition and an excursion into the field of hymnology (the study of singing and music in Christian worship).
Credits: 2.00
Presentation and evaluation of sermon proposals. Students are expected to present three sermon proposals (OT, NT, and Catechism).
Credits: 2.00
This course introduces students to the Biblical and theological principles of mission, in addition to the history and practices of cross-cultural mission work. Special attention is given to issues such as contextualization, syncretism, and the relationship with young churches in the developing world.
Credits: 2.00
A study of aspects of pastoral care in the Christian congregation. Complex pastoral situations are discussed (depression, sexual abuse, pre-marriage counselling, etc.). Attention is given to cooperation with professional care givers such as social workers and psychologists.
Credits: 0.30
This course builds on 1512 Catechetics I and focuses on the theory and practice of Catechism teaching. The course consists of three modules, spread out over three years of study. Module 1: Preparing and delivering Catechism lessons. Module 2: Classroom management; special learners. Module 3: Content & curriculum of Catechism instruction.
Credits: 0.40
This course builds on 1512 Catechetics I and focuses on the theory and practice of Catechism teaching. The course consists of three modules, spread out over three years of study. Module 1: Preparing and delivering Catechism lessons. Module 2: Classroom management; special learners. Module 3: Content & curriculum of Catechism instruction.
Credits: 0.30
This course builds on 1512 Catechetics I and focuses on the theory and practice of Catechism teaching. The course consists of three modules, spread out over three years of study. Module 1: Preparing and delivering Catechism lessons. Module 2: Classroom management; special learners. Module 3: Content & curriculum of Catechism instruction.
Credits: 0.50
The Pastoral Training Program is a field education program designed to equip students for core ministerial responsibilities such as preaching, teaching, leading worship services, and pastoral visitation. The program consists of four components: an orientation internship (after the 1st year of study), a Catechism teaching practicum (during the 2nd year), a mission internship (after the 2nd or 3rd year) and a summer internship (after the 2nd or 3rd year).
Credits: 0.50
The Pastoral Training Program is a field education program designed to equip students for core ministerial responsibilities such as preaching, teaching, leading worship services, and pastoral visitation. The program consists of four components: an orientation internship (after the 1st year of study), a Catechism teaching practicum (during the 2nd year), a mission internship (after the 2nd or 3rd year) and a summer internship (after the 2nd or 3rd year).
Credits: 0.50
The Pastoral Training Program is a field education program designed to equip students for core ministerial responsibilities such as preaching, teaching, leading worship services, and pastoral visitation. The program consists of four components: an orientation internship (after the 1st year of study), a Catechism teaching practicum (during the 2nd year), a mission internship (after the 2nd or 3rd year) and a summer internship (after the 2nd or 3rd year).
Credits: 1.50
The Pastoral Training Program is a field education program designed to equip students for core ministerial responsibilities such as preaching, teaching, leading worship services, and pastoral visitation. The program consists of four components: an orientation internship (after the 1st year of study), a Catechism teaching practicum (during the 2nd year), a mission internship (after the 2nd or 3rd year) and a summer internship (after the 2nd or 3rd year).
