Course Catalogue 2026-2027

This course explores the faith or beliefs of the Orthodox Church in the light of both patristic and modern Orthodox theology. The Orthodox dogmatic tradition is an expression or manifestation of the living experience of the Church, reflected for example In the liturgy, icons and the lives and writings of the saints, and not only as propositions relating to God or as an Integrated logical "system" of thought. Major theological questions will be considered in terms of beliefs essential to the faith ("dogmas"), beliefs declared erroneous by Councils of the Church ("heresies"), and doctrines, teachings and private theological opinions ("theologoumena").

This course explores the faith or beliefs of the Orthodox Church in the light of both patristic and modern Orthodox theology. The Orthodox dogmatic tradition is an expression or manifestation of the living experience of the Church, reflected for example In the liturgy, icons and the lives and writings of the saints, and not only as propositions relating to God or as an Integrated logical "system" of thought. Major theological questions will be considered in terms of beliefs essential to the faith ("dogmas"), beliefs declared erroneous by Councils of the Church ("heresies"), and doctrines, teachings and private theological opinions ("theologoumena").

This course explores the faith or beliefs of the Orthodox Church in the light of both patristic and modern Orthodox theology. The Orthodox dogmatic tradition is an expression or manifestation of the living experience of the Church, reflected for example In the liturgy, icons and the lives and writings of the saints, and not only as propositions relating to God or as an Integrated logical "system" of thought. Major theological questions will be considered in terms of beliefs essential to the faith ("dogmas"), beliefs declared erroneous by Councils of the Church ("heresies"), and doctrines, teachings and private theological opinions ("theologoumena").

This course explores the faith or beliefs of the Orthodox Church in the light of both patristic and modern Orthodox theology. The Orthodox dogmatic tradition is an expression or manifestation of the living experience of the Church, reflected for example In the liturgy, icons and the lives and writings of the saints, and not only as propositions relating to God or as an Integrated logical "system" of thought. Major theological questions will be considered in terms of beliefs essential to the faith ("dogmas"), beliefs declared erroneous by Councils of the Church ("heresies"), and doctrines, teachings and private theological opinions ("theologoumena").

Building on theological, biblical, and historical foundations, students will explore both the function and framework of Christian worship as it is lived out in a particular context. Students of all Christian denominations will be equipped to reflect theologically on the scope, shape and practices of worship and apply that as a foundation for shaping and being shaped by the ministry of word, sharing in the Lord’s Supper, and participating in baptism within the context of the community gathered and the community sent. Worshipers will discover that there is also freedom to explore different types of worship frameworks when worship emerges from a Trinitarian foundation.

This course will explore through classroom lectures and seminar discussions the liturgical understanding of human existence from the central liturgical rites of the Orthodox Church covering every aspect of life: birth, marriage, ordination, confession, healing from sickness, and death. The course will thus provide an overview of the history, theology and current practice of the holy mysteries (sacraments), with a view to understanding the sacramentality of the world and the centrality of liturgy and sacraments in contemporary Christian life and ministry.

This course will explore through classroom lectures and seminar discussions the liturgical understanding of human existence from the central liturgical rites of the Orthodox Church covering every aspect of life: birth, marriage, ordination, confession, healing from sickness, and death. The course will thus provide an overview of the history, theology and current practice of the holy mysteries (sacraments), with a view to understanding the sacramentality of the world and the centrality of liturgy and sacraments in contemporary Christian life and ministry.

This course will explore through classroom lectures and seminar discussions the liturgical understanding of human existence from the central liturgical rites of the Orthodox Church covering every aspect of life: birth, marriage, ordination, confession, healing from sickness, and death. The course will thus provide an overview of the history, theology and current practice of the holy mysteries (sacraments), with a view to understanding the sacramentality of the world and the centrality of liturgy and sacraments in contemporary Christian life and ministry.

This course will explore through classroom lectures and seminar discussions the liturgical understanding of human existence from the central liturgical rites of the Orthodox Church covering every aspect of life: birth, marriage, ordination, confession, healing from sickness, and death. The course will thus provide an overview of the history, theology and current practice of the holy mysteries (sacraments), with a view to understanding the sacramentality of the world and the centrality of liturgy and sacraments in contemporary Christian life and ministry.

Reformed Worship and Polity is a lecture and discussion based intensive course for students preparing for ministry in Reformed ecclesial contexts. Students examine key biblical passages and their interpretations in the Reformed tradition as they bear on liturgy, ecclesiology and church governance. Students will also read classic writings that illustrate the development of Reformed understandings of worship and polity. Upon completion of the course students will be better equipped to engage in the tasks of pastoral care, team leadership and the construction of a Reformed worship service.

Reformed Worship and Polity is a lecture and discussion based intensive course for students preparing for ministry in Reformed ecclesial contexts. Students examine key biblical passages and their interpretations in the Reformed tradition as they bear on liturgy, ecclesiology and church governance. Students will also read classic writings that illustrate the development of Reformed understandings of worship and polity. Upon completion of the course students will be better equipped to engage in the tasks of pastoral care, team leadership and the construction of a Reformed worship service.

An introduction to the art of planning and leading the liturgy, including pastoral offices, in the Anglican Church of Canada. Acquaintance with the current liturgical trends in the Anglican Church of Canada and with general principles of liturgical leadership. Ability to plan Morning Prayer and Holy Communion according to the Book of Common Prayer and the Book of Alternative Services.