
57 Courses
This course explores all aspects of the adolescent spiritual journey. This course will explore adolescent questions that will equip students to accompany young people well on their journey of faith.
Participant will run the camera, lights, or slides for each chapel service and will work closely with the Communications Department and Director of Worship to ensure the technologically smooth functioning of each service. This individual will be required to attend praise team rehearsals.
Participant facilitates the smooth running of the Tech Booth during all chapel services/events. They will work in close conjunction with the sound-desk operator, the Director of Worship, and other tech booth stewards to ensure the smooth running of each service. As well they will assist wherever needed, including stage setup and teardown.
This course provides a foundation for a rich understanding of developmental psychology and helping skills. The focus is upon appreciating the issues specific to these age groups and learning how to intervene effectively.
Participant will have an opportunity to gain experience through tutoring children and teens. Prerequisite: (CSE 101) Introduction to Teaching.
Participant will submit a proposal to the DP showing how this ministry will be related to relational ministry and meet the objectives of the Practicum program.
Participant will interact and forge a relationship with a (or many) recent refugees to Canada/USA (through an established para-church organization). This will likely include teaching English skills, tutoring, and assisting in the cultural assimilation process.
Participant will assist in the youth ministry of a local church. This includes working with both junior and senior high youth.
Participant will prepare the order of service, choose the hymns and songs in consultation with the organist, pianist, and pastor, and lead the congregation in worship
Participant will serve in the resident hall as a Resident Assistant and will be responsible to assist in the spiritual development and interpersonal relationships of students, as well as serving as a liaison between the University and the students. This Practicum will require regular reporting to the Resident Director with a focus on ministry-type activities.
Participant will be involved in another form of social ministry, approved by the Director of Practicums.
Participant will assist in creating a welcoming environment on campus; he or she will help to organize and serve guests and students at campus events.
Participant will serve as a spiritual leader and minister to members of a specific group or organization. This may include regular preaching, speaking, and one-on-one ministry.
Participant will serve as an assistant to a teacher in a classroom in either a public or private school.
Participant will assist in a local Celebrate Recovery program. The Practicum will involve counselling and mentorship aspects. It could also involve engagement in many other areas such as food prep, platform presence, crowd control, set-up and clean up, etc.
This course surveys the people and thought patterns that have significantly affected and continue to influence the development of an evangelical philosophy of education. The contributions of both Christian and secular thinkers are considered. Students begin to articulate a personal philosophy of education.
This course allows students to focus on one aspect of compassion/social justice ministry for the entire semester, building on experiences gleaned in the Regional Praxis ministries in the first year of the program.
This course offers further inquiry into the art of worship leading and explores by practical application the necessary skills needed by a worship pastor. Emphasis is placed upon the practical principles involved in giving leadership to rhythm sections and vocal teams. The hands-on design of this course is to assist the student in gaining competence in using the tools and techniques of worship leading.
This course will focus on curriculum development, teaching technique, digital and verbal communication skills, awareness of various audiences and general leadership communication expectations for our current culture. The course is designed for hands-on participation.