Course Description: This course is the first of two courses designed to introduce the student to the basics of Biblical Hebrew grammar and syntax. It is intended for both those who wish to acquire Hebrew for use in ministry and for those who intend to go on to advanced academic degrees.

Schedule: Monday, 11:00 to 13:00

Instructors: Brian Irwin

Teaching Methods: Lectures

Other Information: First Semester · One Credit

Course Description:
The course will look at the Reformed and Methodist traditions associated with the theologies of John Calvin and John Wesley, their roots, development, and intersection, particularly in Canada. Themes such as mission, evangelism, engagement with society, theological convergences and controversies will be explored, with specific reference to The Presbyterian Church in Canada, The United Church of Canada, and their antecedent denominations. Lectures and discussion. Evaluation: Informed participation in group discussions; mid-term writing assignment; final project.
Schedule: Tuesday, 11:00 to 13:00

Instructors: P. Airhart & Stuart Macdonald

Teaching Methods: Lectures

Other Information: Class held at Emmanuel ·  Second Semester · One Credit

Course Description:

The course will examine various theories which have been proposed to explain changes which have occurred in recent years in the church in Western society. The theories will include secularization, rational choice, the Kelley thesis, and other theories found in the work of Callum Brown, Grace Davie and others. The course will involve both understanding the theories and critiquing them, with particular reference to the situation within the Canadian church.

Schedule: Wednesdays, 19:00 to 21:00

Instructors: Stuart Macdonald

Teaching Methods: Lectures

Other Information: First Semester · One Credit

Course Description:

Schedule:      Fall – Tuesday, 11:00 to 13:00

Winter – Wednesday, 9:00 to 11:00

Instructors: Stuart Macdonald

Teaching Methods: Lectures

Other Information: Both Semesters · One Credit

Course Description:

This advanced seminar will examine religious educational theories found in the spiritual writings of Loa Tzu, Zen Buddihsm, Confucius, Ignatius Loyola, Thomas Merton, Parker Palmer and others. In each work we will look at the understanding of the self as a basis for forming a theory of religious education. At the end the students will compare two Religious educational theories from writings of spiritual traditions of the East and the West.

Schedule: Tuesday, 11:00 to 13:00

Instructors: Nam Soon Song

Teaching Methods: Lectures

Other Information: Second Semester · One Credit