Course Catalogue 2026-2027

This course introduces the major theoretical approaches and dominant theories in psychotherapy. Multiple models of psychotherapy will be presented to provide a framework for conceptual integration and application to clinical practice, including systemic, humanistic, psychodynamic, somatic, existential, and cognitive-behavioral. Approaches and interventions of each theoretical modality will be given critical appraisal with the goal of providing a foundation for ongoing learning. Throughout this course students will be encouraged to integrate the various psychotherapeutic approaches into their own model of spiritual care.

This course introduces the major theoretical approaches and dominant theories in psychotherapy. Multiple models of psychotherapy will be presented to provide a framework for conceptual integration and application to clinical practice, including systemic, humanistic, psychodynamic, somatic, existential, and cognitive-behavioral. Approaches and interventions of each theoretical modality will be given critical appraisal with the goal of providing a foundation for ongoing learning. Throughout this course students will be encouraged to integrate the various psychotherapeutic approaches into their own model of spiritual care.

A study of the tools and methods involved in the process of New Testament interpretation, with special attention to the context and needs of the church. Consideration will be given to contemporary hermeneutical discussion, to a full range of contemporary exegetical methods, and to the nature and function of the NT as scripture, all in conjunction with a thorough and practical examination of a particular NT text. Lectures and seminars, readings, seminar papers and a final paper or project.

A study of the tools and methods involved in the process of New Testament interpretation, with special attention to the context and needs of the church. Consideration will be given to contemporary hermeneutical discussion, to a full range of contemporary exegetical methods, and to the nature and function of the NT as scripture, all in conjunction with a thorough and practical examination of a particular NT text. Lectures and seminars, readings, seminar papers and a final paper or project.

A study of the tools and methods involved in the process of New Testament interpretation, with special attention to the context and needs of the church. Consideration will be given to contemporary hermeneutical discussion, to a full range of contemporary exegetical methods, and to the nature and function of the NT as scripture, all in conjunction with a thorough and practical examination of a particular NT text. Lectures and seminars, readings, seminar papers and a final paper or project.

A study of the tools and methods involved in the process of New Testament interpretation, with special attention to the context and needs of the church. Consideration will be given to contemporary hermeneutical discussion, to a full range of contemporary exegetical methods, and to the nature and function of the NT as scripture, all in conjunction with a thorough and practical examination of a particular NT text. Lectures and seminars, readings, seminar papers and a final paper or project.

The course introduces methodologies used in development research with a focus on four core stages: formulating research questions and hypotheses; data collection; data analysis; and the writing of research reports. Topics covered inclid: research design, quantitative and qualitative methods, participatory methods, data collection and analysis, writing genres, research ethics, and literature surveys,

A study of Anglican Theology, principally through the reading of texts from Anglican thinkers of the 16th and 17th centuries. Study and discussion of the foundational themes of the English Reformation, as well as the 17th century development. The two great renewal movements of the 18th and 19th centuries: the evangelical movement and the Anglo-Catholic movement. The modern criticisms of the Anglican tradition. The question of Anglican identity and authority.

A study of Anglican Theology, principally through the reading of texts from Anglican thinkers of the 16th and 17th centuries. Study and discussion of the foundational themes of the English Reformation, as well as the 17th century development. The two great renewal movements of the 18th and 19th centuries: the evangelical movement and the Anglo-Catholic movement. The modern criticisms of the Anglican tradition. The question of Anglican identity and authority.

The first matr phase of Christian theological development took place between the Ascension of Christ as the Council of Chalcedon 451 AD}. During this period, the problems of the Trinity, appropriate exegesis of scripture, Christolog~, and
salvation would be addressed in a variety of ways. In this course, we will explore the development of early Christan doctrine and theology through careful reading of key primary sources and secondary material. Emphasis will be on the
above theolo9ical questions, with special attention to the si~nificance of this theology for lived praxis among Christians at the time and 1n the present day. Key fathers and mothers o the Church will be explored alongside thinkers whose views would eventually be considered heretical. Evaluation is based on two short response papers, a research paper, and classroartlcipation.

The first matr phase of Christian theological development took place between the Ascension of Christ as the Council of
Chalcedon 451 AD}. During this period, the problems of the Trinity, appropriate exegesis of scripture, Christolog~, and
salvation would be addressed in a variety of ways. In this course, we will explore the development of early Christ an
doctrine and theology through careful reading of key primary sources and secondary material. Emphasis will be on the
above theolo9ical questions, with special attention to the si~nificance of this theology for lived praxis among Christians at
the time and 1n the present day. Key fathers and mothers o the Church will be explored alongside thinkers whose views
would eventually be considered heretical. Evaluation is based on two short response papers, a research paper, and class
roartlcipation. For the online section, class participation will be offered either in real-time (meeting online) or through weekly
ournals.

A study of the primary texts of the Church's first five centuries from the perspective of Eastern Christians, to identify and apply the vision of God and persons forged by the early doctors of the Church. Close readings of primary texts. Research paper.