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 that explore firstly, the Scriptural and theological foundations for Catechism teaching and secondly, sound pedagogical principles for Catechism teaching.
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 module builds on 1512 Catechetics I by focusing on the practice of Catechism teaching. Students will become familiar with a basic approach to lesson planning and delivery for effective catechesis.
Credits: 0.40
This module builds on 1512 Catechetics I by introducing students to some of the challenges in Catechism teaching, such as classroom management and adapting lesson content and delivery for special learners.
Credits: 0.30
This module builds on 1512 Catechetics I by exploring the significance of catechesis for the nurture of covenant children and for the edification of the congregation. Students will learn how to develop a multi-year curriculum for Catechism teaching.
Credits: 0.50
The Pastoral Training Program is a field education program designed to equip students for core ministerial responsibilities. After the first year of studies, students accompany a pastor for two weeks of regular ministry activity, observing and discussing key aspects of the pastor’s work, such as preaching and visiting.
Credits: 0.50
The Pastoral Training Program is a field education program designed to equip students for core ministerial responsibilities. During the second year of studies, students teach Catechism classes in a local church under the supervision of an experienced teacher, learning about preparing and delivering lessons, managing a classroom, and building relationships with the youth.
Credits: 0.50
The Pastoral Training Program is a field education program designed to equip students for core ministerial responsibilities. In this internship (after the second or third year of studies), students participate in a local or foreign mission project for at least two weeks alongside a missionary, taking part in various teaching and outreach activities.
Credits: 1.50
The Pastoral Training Program is a field education program designed to equip students for core ministerial responsibilities. When a student has passed a licensure examination (after his second or third year of studies), he trains for 10-12 weeks under the supervision of an experienced pastor. The student is guided through the work of sermon preparation, preaching and leading worship, doing pastoral visits, teaching classes, and participating in church meetings.
