Senior Year
Credits: 1.00
Selected poetic passages are read with due attention given to the Hebrew grammar. Prerequisite: 1101 Old Testament Hebrew.
Credits: 4.00
A study of the history of God’s revelation in the Old Testament from creation to the end of prophecy. Included in this course is an orientation in and critical discussion of past and current Old Testament theologies.
Credits: 1.00
This course aims to maintain and deepen the student’s skills in Greek, the language of the New Testament. This is done through reading the Greek New Testament closely and studying Greek grammar. This semester will cover chapters 1–3 of the grammar Going Deeper with New Testament Greek and focus in translation on the gospel according to Mark.
Credits: 1.00
The grammar and idioms of New Testament Greek are studied. The readings are from the book of Hebrews, the Catholic Epistles and Revelation. Prerequisite: 1204 New Testament Greek.
Credits: 3.00
The concept of a “history of revelation” is discussed and attention is paid to how Christian thought develops from the teachings of the Lord Jesus in the Gospels to the writings of the apostle Paul.
Credits: 3.00
This course seeks to strengthen the student’s knowledge of significant hermeneutical and methodological principles and procedures with respect to hermeneutics and exegesis. It builds on the knowledge and skills gained in Hermeneutics 1206 by considering material at a more advanced level. In addition, this course deals with some of the hermeneutical challenges of reading Scripture, develops skills with respect to the narrative critical approach to Scripture, and then applies these methods learned specifically to passages of the Gospel according to John.
Credits: 2.00
This course completes the study of the Church Order of Dort, examining in historical perspective the practical aspects of the ecclesiastical assemblies; worship, sacraments, and ceremonies; and church discipline.
Credits: 2.00
This course covers church history in North and South America from the 16th c. to the present. Colonization, the First and Second Great Awakenings, the rise of Evangelicalism, and more recent developments receive attention. The history of the Christian Reformed, Free Reformed, Protestant Reformed, and Canadian Reformed Churches is also studied in this context.
Credits: 4.00
Using Holy Scripture as the foundation, this course explores the doctrines of the person and work of Jesus Christ. In addition, attention will be given to the Bride of Christ, the church, and the means of grace, both preaching and the sacraments.
Credits: 4.00
Using Holy Scripture as the foundation, this course begins with the diverse aspects of our salvation and ends with the culmination of God’s redemptive work in final glory.
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.
