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The Reformation: The Movement that continues to shape the church
May 4-8, 2026
This course will survey of the people movements, events, and circumstances of the Protestant Reformation and the Catholic Counter-Reformation from 1517-1650. Special attention will be given to the manner in which the events of the Reformation period relate to the global church today.
Professor: David C. Quackenbos
Education
2026 Doctor of Philosophy
McGill University, Montréal, QC
2020 Master of Theology
Duke Divinity School, Durham, NC
2017 Master of Divinity
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC
2014 Bachelor of Arts
Liberty University, Lynchburg, V A
Spiritual Leadership
May 11-15, 2026
This course introduces students to the major concepts and resources for spiritual leadership and assists them in examining their current leadership effectiveness.
Professors: Dr. Richard Blackaby & Dr. Rob Blackaby
Dr. Richard Blackaby: Richard served as a senior pastor at Friendship Baptist Church in Winnipeg, Canada, and then as the president of the Canadian Baptist Seminary and College in Cochrane, Canada, for 13 years. He continues to serve as the seminary’s Chancellor.
Dr Rob Blackaby: Dr. Blackaby served for thirteen years as the senior pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Calgary, Alberta, and as the lead planter of Southwinds Church. For decades he has been intentionally involved in leadership within the Canadian National Baptist Convention, serving as president from 2003-2006, and now serving as the Team Leader for Theological Education.
Apologetics
May 25-29, 2026
Apologetics is the discipline of defending our Christian faith. In this course, we’ll take a look at some of the most common objections to Christianity and how they might be answered. Some of these objections include (1) there’s no proof for God; (2) God would not allow so much evil; (3) Jesus’ resurrection is a myth; (4) Christianity is so judgmental; (5) evangelical culture is so unappealing. Students will also develop their own responses to an objection they might encounter in their unique ministry contexts.
Professor: Dr. Owen Pikkert
Dr. Owen Pikkert is an Associate Pastor of Discipleship at West Highland Baptist Church in Hamilton, Ontario. He was formerly an Assistant Professor (Teaching Stream) in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto, from which he also received his Ph.D., as well as a Visiting Assistant in Research in the Department of Philosophy at Yale University. His work has appeared in various places, from the Journal of the American Philosophical Association to more popular venues. Owen’s personal interests include camping, NBA basketball, museums, road trips, and classic literature. He has yet to finish Don Quixote.
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