Fall Seminary Class Schedule (August 28-December 8, 2023)
Tuesday
8:00am-9:30pm
2T2311
Christian Ethics
3 Hours
This course coheres in the teaching of Jesus about Christian discipleship in the Sermon on the Mount. The Kingdom ethic of Jesus is of paramount interest and focus. The entire course is focused in Kingdom ethics and lifestyle and how these are daily lived in discipleship and evidenced by character. Specific contemporary moral issues are considered in the Kingdom ethic context.
9:30-11:00am
2E2311
Effective Teaching & Disciple-making
3 hours
Effective Bible Teaching & Disciple Making equips students to be effective teachers of God’s Word and disciplers of God’s people. Emphasis is given to understanding what it means to be a disciple and to make disciples. Students will learn to assess someone in relation to the discipleship continuum and develop a relevant strategy for leading an individual and a church to become fully devoted followers of Christ.
11:00am-12:30pm
2I3311
Gospel and Culture
3 hours
This course will explore ways the Gospel encounters and transforms culture. Among the topics to address: defining culture and understanding the dynamics of cultural change, developing a biblical theology of cultural creativity and engagement, exploring historical and contemporary models of Christian encounter with culture, cultural exegesis for the purpose of mission, contextualizing the Gospel message for a given culture. Principles will be applied to ministry contexts within the ever-changing culture of North America, as well as cross-cultural ministry in other parts of the world.
1:30pm-3:00pm
2T1351
Demonology and Spiritual Warfare
3 hours
This course is a focused theological study on the doctrine of the spirits and our conflict with the demonic powers. Grounded in the historical church and framed in light of modern cultural issues, it provides a systematic treatment of demons, their nature, their activity, and our response. Issues and questions arising from global and multicultural contexts concerning demons are specifically highlighted.
Wednesday
8:00am-9:30am
2L2311
Biblical Greek I
3 hours
This course is the first in a sequence which orients the student to the study of the Greek New Testament. Greek I introduces the student to the grammar and syntax of biblical Greek. The overall aim is to equip the student to use the Greek New Testament for preaching and teaching responsibilities in ministry.
9:30am-11:00am
2B1311
Old Testament I
3 hours
Old Testament I and II provide an introduction to each book of the Old Testament, with special reference to its background, history, contents, and major teachings. Old Testament I includes a study of the books of the Law and the Historical Books (Genesis – Esther).
1:00pm-3:00pm
2P3215
Spiritual Formation
2 hours
This course is designed to assist persons in their spiritual and character development, with a view to becoming more strongly prepared on a personal level for Christian living and ministry. Important elements of ministry will be studied, including typical ministry hazards and types of personal failures. Investing in personal formation is a key component of this course.
Thursday
8:00am-9:30pm
2T2311
Christian Ethics
3 Hours
This course coheres in the teaching of Jesus about Christian discipleship in the Sermon on the Mount. The Kingdom ethic of Jesus is of paramount interest and focus. The entire course is focused in Kingdom ethics and lifestyle and how these are daily lived in discipleship and evidenced by character. Specific contemporary moral issues are considered in the Kingdom ethic context.
9:30-11:00am
2E2311
Effective Teaching & Disciple-making
3 hours
Effective Bible Teaching & Disciple Making equips students to be effective teachers of God’s Word and disciplers of God’s people. Emphasis is given to understanding what it means to be a disciple and to make disciples. Students will learn to assess someone in relation to the discipleship continuum and develop a relevant strategy for leading an individual and a church to become fully devoted followers of Christ.
11:00am-12:30pm
2I3311
Gospel and Culture
3 hours
This course will explore ways the Gospel encounters and transforms culture. Among the topics to address: defining culture and understanding the dynamics of cultural change, developing a biblical theology of cultural creativity and engagement, exploring historical and contemporary models of Christian encounter with culture, cultural exegesis for the purpose of mission, contextualizing the Gospel message for a given culture. Principles will be applied to ministry contexts within the ever-changing culture of North America, as well as cross-cultural ministry in other parts of the world.
1:30pm-3:00pm
2T1351
Demonology and Spiritual Warfare
3 hours
This course is a focused theological study on the doctrine of the spirits and our conflict with the demonic powers. Grounded in the historical church and framed in light of modern cultural issues, it provides a systematic treatment of demons, their nature, their activity, and our response. Issues and questions arising from global and multicultural contexts concerning demons are specifically highlighted.
Friday
8:00am-9:30am
2L2311
Biblical Greek I
3 hours
This course is the first in a sequence which orients the student to the study of the Greek New Testament. Greek I introduces the student to the grammar and syntax of biblical Greek. The overall aim is to equip the student to use the Greek New Testament for preaching and teaching responsibilities in ministry.
9:30am-11:00am
2B1311
Old Testament I
3 hours
Old Testament I and II provide an introduction to each book of the Old Testament, with special reference to its background, history, contents, and major teachings. Old Testament I includes a study of the books of the Law and the Historical Books (Genesis – Esther).
12:30pm-3:30pm
2L1313
Advanced Hebrew
3 hours
An intensive study of the Old Testament book of Amos with an emphasis upon translation and exegesis based upon Hebrew grammar, vocabulary, and syntax.
Contact Info
- (403) 932-6622
- (403) 932-7049
- info@cbtsc.ca
- Staff Contact Info
- 200 Seminary View, Cochrane, AB T4C 2G1, Canada
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Monday to Thursday: 8am to 5pm
Friday: 8am to 4pm
ACCREDITATION and partnerships
Recognized by the Province of Alberta. Accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS), click here to learn more, and the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE), learn more here.