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Spring College Class Schedule (January 16-May 5, 2023)

Monday

1:00pm-2:30pm

1L4312
Classics of Literature in Context
3 hours

Elaine Phillips

This course introduces students to the wealth of literature through a survey of representative classics in context. 
The lineup includes a look at literary and historical periods in general (e.g. the Homeric era, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Enlightenment, Romanticism, Victorian lit, Modernism, etc.) as well as specific events in history (e.g. the Trojan War, Crusades, French Revolution, Napoleonic Wars, Industrial Revolution, World Wars, etc.) on the Continent and elsewhere. 

Tuesday

8:00am-9:30am

1E1341
Missions & Church Planting
3 hours

Dr. Morris

This course introduces students to a biblical understanding of missions as a priority for the individual Christian as well as for the church. Emphasis will be placed on developing a biblical theology of missions, addressing the church’s missions mandates, and an individual Christian’s awareness of and sensitivity to involvement in global missions. The role of church planting in the global missions effort will also be addressed. 

9:30am-11am

1C1312
Counselling Skills & Techniques
3 hours

Dr. McNaughton

This course focuses on developing a core set of interviewing microskills critically important for interpersonal work in ministry and other helping professions. Attention will be given to establishing expertise with skills and techniques which enable effective communication and the building of relationships. Extensive practice both in and outside the classroom will serve to further the student’s competence.

The Prerequisite for this course is 1C1311 Intro to Psychology & Counselling. 

11:00am-12:30pm

1L3313
English 102
3 hours

Elaine Phillips

This course will give students the opportunity to practice academic writing at an intermediate level. 

Special emphasis will be given to peer and professor editing. This course will also introduce students to the fundamental ideas of critical reading.

The Prerequisite for this course is 1L3311 English Composition 101. 

1:30-3:00pm

1P3301
Growing in Christ-Likeness
3 hours

Dr. Morris

The goal of this course is to guide the student in basic Christian discipleship. This course will consider important themes like the lordship of Christ, the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer, and developing holy habits. 

Evening Course
6:00pm-7:30pm

1B3321
Bible Backgrounds
3 hours

Dr. Parsons

This course is a survey of the basic history, geography, and archaeology of the biblical world. 

Wednesday

8:00am-9:30am

1P2311
Pastoral Ministries
3 hours

Dr. Watson

This course is an introduction to pastoral ministries from a biblical perspective. Emphasis will be given to the role and responsibilities of the pastor in the local church, including pastoral care, administration, and public ministry roles – all growing from a foundation of personal call and intentional living in relation to God and to the church community. 

9:30am-11:00am

Deuteronomy Book Study
3 hours

Dr. Peacock

An exegetical and theological interpretation of the Old Testament book of Deuteronomy. 

1:00pm-2:30pm

1L4312
Classics of Literature in Context
3 hours

Elaine Phillips

This course introduces students to the wealth of literature through a survey of representative classics in context. 
The lineup includes a look at literary and historical periods in general (e.g. the Homeric era, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Enlightenment, Romanticism, Victorian lit, Modernism, etc.) as well as specific events in history (e.g. the Trojan War, Crusades, French Revolution, Napoleonic Wars, Industrial Revolution, World Wars, etc.) on the Continent and elsewhere. 

Thursday

8:00am-9:30am

1E1341
Missions & Church Planting
3 hours

Dr. Morris

This course introduces students to a biblical understanding of missions as a priority for the individual Christian as well as for the church. Emphasis will be placed on developing a biblical theology of missions, addressing the church’s missions mandates, and an individual Christian’s awareness of and sensitivity to involvement in global missions. The role of church planting in the global missions effort will also be addressed. 

9:30am-11am

1C1312
Counselling Skills & Techniques
3 hours

Dr. McNaughton

This course focuses on developing a core set of interviewing microskills critically important for interpersonal work in ministry and other helping professions. Attention will be given to establishing expertise with skills and techniques which enable effective communication and the building of relationships. Extensive practice both in and outside the classroom will serve to further the student’s competence.

The Prerequisite for this course is 1C1311 Intro to Psychology & Counselling. 

11:00am-12:30pm

1L3313
English 102
3 hours

Elaine Phillips

This course will give students the opportunity to practice academic writing at an intermediate level. 

Special emphasis will be given to peer and professor editing. This course will also introduce students to the fundamental ideas of critical reading.

The Prerequisite for this course is 1L3311 English Composition 101. 

1:30-3:00pm

1P3301
Growing in Christ-Likeness
3 hours

Dr. Morris

The goal of this course is to guide the student in basic Christian discipleship. This course will consider important themes like the lordship of Christ, the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer, and developing holy habits. 

Evening Course
6:00pm-7:30pm

1B3321
Bible Backgrounds
3 hours

Dr. Parsons

This course is a survey of the basic history, geography, and archaeology of the biblical world. 

Friday

8:00am-9:30am

1P2311
Pastoral Ministries
3 hours

Dr. Watson

This course is an introduction to pastoral ministries from a biblical perspective. Emphasis will be given to the role and responsibilities of the pastor in the local church, including pastoral care, administration, and public ministry roles – all growing from a foundation of personal call and intentional living in relation to God and to the church community. 

9:30am-11:00am

Deuteronomy Book Study
3 hours

Dr. Peacock

An exegetical and theological interpretation of the Old Testament book of Deuteronomy. 

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ABHE
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Government of Alberta

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