In-Person if the course requires attendance at a specific location and time for some or all course activities. These courses will have section codes starting in 0 or 4.
Online – Asynchronous if the course has no requirement for attendance at a specific time or location for any activities or exams. These courses will have the section code starting with 61.
Online – Synchronous if online attendance is expected at a specific time for some or all course activities, and attendance at a specific location is not expected for any activities or exams. These courses will have the section code starting with 62.
Hybrid if the course requires attendance at a specific location and time, however 33-66% of the course is delivered online. If online attendance is expected at a specific time, it will be in place of the in person attendance. These courses will have the section code starting with 31.
Some courses may offer more than one delivery method please ensure that you have the correct section code when registering via ACORN. You will not be permitted to switch delivery method after the last date to add a course for the given semester.
This course is designed to give current and future faith leaders the knowledge and skills they need to provide pastoral care to those struggling with the impacts of mental illness, and to begin to articulate a theology of mental health. It takes a lifespan approach to issues of mental health: common issues and challenges faced by individuals, couples, families and church communities are studied against the backdrop of healthy development across the lifecycle.
Building on the prerequisite course “Understanding Mental Health and Mental Illness as Faith Leaders”, this course is designed to give current and future faith leaders the knowledge and skills they need to provide pastoral care to those struggling with the impacts of mental illness, and to begin to articulate a theology of mental health. It takes a lifespan approach to issues of mental health: common issues and challenges faced by individuals, couples, families and church communities are studied against the backdrop of healthy development across the lifecycle. This course includes the necessity of a strong understanding of mental health versus mental illness, stigma and discrimination, and a theologically and scripturally sound understanding of psychological suffering. The limits of pastoral counselling, recognizing the threshold at which professional mental health (psychological or psychiatric) services become necessary, and when and how to make referrals and help people access these services are highlighted. Emphasis is placed on combining pastoral care and congregational ministry, in collaboration with mental health professionals to provide enhanced help and service to those impacted by mental illness, without confusing pastoral care with psychotherapy treatment.
Building on the prerequisite course “Understanding Mental Health and Mental Illness as Faith Leaders”, this course is designed to give current and future faith leaders the knowledge and skills they need to provide pastoral care to those struggling with the impacts of mental illness, and to begin to articulate a theology of mental health. It takes a lifespan approach to issues of mental health: common issues and challenges faced by individuals, couples, families and church communities are studied against the backdrop of healthy development across the lifecycle. This course includes the necessity of a strong understanding of mental health versus mental illness, stigma and discrimination, and a theologically and scripturally sound understanding of psychological suffering. The limits of pastoral counselling, recognizing the threshold at which professional mental health (psychological or psychiatric) services become necessary, and when and how to make referrals and help people access these services are highlighted. Emphasis is placed on combining pastoral care and congregational ministry, in collaboration with mental health professionals to provide enhanced help and service to those impacted by mental illness, without confusing pastoral care with psychotherapy treatment.
This course builds on the content of KNP1512, Foundations in Counselling and Spiritual Care, and has been designed to prepare students for practicums that integrate spiritual care and/or psychospiritual therapy. Students will gain an understanding of the impact of spiritual struggles and how spiritual listening and engagement with spiritual practices and beliefs can foster healing and wholeness. Students will be exposed to theological perspectives on spiritual care, the history of care of the soul, and ideas on the experience of spiritual pain as a force for transformation or despair. The themes of professional formation and communication styles will be discussed. Students will experience a variety of contemplative spiritual healing practices such as writing a lament, walking the labyrinth, and the practice of awe. The second half of the course will review and build on skills covered in core MPS courses with a focus on experiential learning to further prepare the student for their practicum. Skills may include but are not limited to building (and repairing) the therapeutic alliance, spiritual assessment, clinical documentation, engaging in spiritually integrated psychotherapy.
This course builds on the content of KNP1512, Foundations in Counselling and Spiritual Care, and has been designed to prepare students for practicums that integrate spiritual care and/or psychospiritual therapy. Students will gain an understanding of the impact of spiritual struggles and how spiritual listening and engagement with spiritual practices and beliefs can foster healing and wholeness. Students will be exposed to theological perspectives on spiritual care, the history of care of the soul, and ideas on the experience of spiritual pain as a force for transformation or despair. The themes of professional formation and communication styles will be discussed. Students will experience a variety of contemplative spiritual healing practices such as writing a lament, walking the labyrinth, and the practice of awe. The second half of the course will review and build on skills covered in core MPS courses with a focus on experiential learning to further prepare the student for their practicum. Skills may include but are not limited to building (and repairing) the therapeutic alliance, spiritual assessment, clinical documentation, engaging in spiritually integrated psychotherapy.
This course is primarily for students from the holiness tradition. Students will be encouraged to study thoroughly the roots and developments of Korea Evangelical Holiness Church in Korea and abroad as well. Due to lack of text books available in English, only two books will be used as text books. Students will be required to read chapter by chapter of the books to understand the historical background and polity of the denomination.
Beginning new churches to serve areas and cultures where no church exists is a historic expression of the mission dei. The practice begins in the Book of Acts and has continued through Christian history, but is currently taking fresh and sometimes unconventional forms in Western society. This course lays foundations for church planting and fresh expressions of church in scripture and theology, and then looks at contemporary practice through exposure to current resources and practitioners.
Beginning new churches to serve areas and cultures where no church exists is a historic expression of the missio dei. The practice begins in the Book of Acts and has continued through Christian history, but is taking fresh and sometimes unconventional forms in Western society today. This course lays foundations for church planting and fresh expressions of church in scripture and theology, and then looks at contemporary practice through exposure to current resources, issues, and practitioners.
Beginning new churches to serve areas and cultures where no church exists is a historic expression of the mission dei. The practice begins in the Book of Acts and has continued through Christian history, but is currently taking fresh and sometimes unconventional forms in Western society. This course lays foundations for church planting and fresh expressions of church in scripture and theology, and then looks at contemporary practice through exposure to current resources and practitioners.
Beginning new churches to serve areas and cultures where no church exists is a historic expression of the mission dei. The practice begins in the Book of Acts and has continued through Christian history, but is currently taking fresh and sometimes unconventional forms in Western society. This course lays foundations for church planting and fresh expressions of church in scripture and theology, and then looks at contemporary practice through exposure to current resources and practitioners.
This course explores the rationale for and methods of Christ-centered preaching in local church contexts. Students will first concentrate on key components of expository messages and then focus on how to ensure such sermons remain true to the redemptive message of all of Scripture by considering principles in biblical theology as they apply to various texts and genres of Scripture. In addition, we will explore how the gospel of grace revealed throughout Scripture motivates and empowers the Christian life.
By examining major elements of John Wesley theology in his sermons, journals and diaries, this course will explore the heritages of Wesley theology within the tradition of Reformation theology and recognize the contribution of Wesleyan theology to the development of theology in general. Because Wesley attempted, about 200 years later after Luther and Calvin, to revitalize Reformation theology and overcome its limits in various contexts, both Wesleyan and non-Wesleyan (especially Calvinist) students will have a chance to learn and exercise the traditional theology in the present post-modern world. The course will be in seminar format with lecture input, analysis of readings, student presentation and class discussion. Attention is given to the nuances of the denominations represented by those who enrolled in the course.