Course Descriptions
Biblical Counselling & Addictive Behaviours
This course aims to achieve two main goals: (1) equipping students to understand various life problems by teaching biblical anthropology, especially the dynamic heart model; and (2) helping students to apply biblical anthropology in ministering to the people with addictive behaviours. It is recommended students take PCS101 Intro to Psychology and MIN141 History & Theology of Soul Care before taking MIN222, MIN322 and MIN422.
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Biblical Counselling & Family Dynamics
This course is designed to explore the nature of the ever-changing dynamics across the span of the life of a family in order to equip educators and helpers to support families in meaningful and biblical ways. Both theological principles and practical strategies for addressing the challenges faced by families will be examined and the relationship of the professional, parent and church community will be considered. This course will build insight and skills in parenting ministry from a gospel-centric perspective. It is recommended students take PCS101 Intro to Psychology and MIN141 History & Theology of Soul Care before taking MIN222, MIN322 and MIN422.
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Biblical Spirituality for a 'Spiritual' World
According to Alister McGrath, “spirituality is the outworking in real life of a person’s religious faith” - what we do with what we believe. Clearly, if the framework by which we understand Christian spirituality is unbiblical, then our conclusions regarding Christian spirituality will be unbiblical. That said, the purpose of this course is to study the biblical foundations of Christian spirituality. In so doing, we will avail ourselves of our rich evangelical heritage (Patristic, Medieval, Reformed, & Puritan) to inform our pursuit and practice of biblical spirituality.
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English Placement Exam
This exam will evaluate your preparedness for academic writing at the university level. The grammar section consists of a number of multiple-choice questions evaluating parts of speech, punctuation, capitalisation, word usage, and other components of English grammar. The essay-writing section consists of a multiple-choice test that evaluates your knowledge of research and academic writing, and a writing test that evaluates your ability to compose a thesis essay based on a short article you will be given. Because of the time constraints, you will not be expected to research the topic of the essay, but must still respond to the prompt you will be given and to create a clear thesis with good argumentation. The essay prompts are all based on current events or issues that are commonly- or easily-discussed.
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Ethics
The course will present an overview of the various options in ethical decision-making as outlined in philosophy and theology and as used by the common person. A specific model for Christian ethics will be presented. Students will be challenged to develop their own personal ethical system and to employ that system in analyzing a range of contemporary social and personal ethical questions.
Prerequisites: PHI101 Intro to Philosophy OR REL123 Hermeneutics
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Greek Elements I
These courses introduce students to the Greek language, providing basic grammar and syntax. They bring the student to the point where he or she is able to translate selected portions of the Greek New Testament.
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Greek Elements II
These courses introduce students to the Greek language, providing basic grammar and syntax. They bring the student to the point where he or she is able to translate selected portions of the Greek New Testament.
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Hebrew Elements I
This introduction to the Hebrew language initiates the student to basic Hebrew morphology (forms) as well as syntax (grammar/ function). The motivating philosophy is to equip the student to work competently in the Hebrew text. The student learns to recognize the various Hebrew forms and functional categories in order to utilize the plethora of language tools; from interlinear texts to computer programs.
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Hebrew Elements II
This introduction to the Hebrew language initiates the student to basic Hebrew morphology (forms) as well as syntax (grammar/ function). The motivating philosophy is to equip the student to work competently in the Hebrew text. The student learns to recognize the various Hebrew forms and functional categories in order to utilize the plethora of language tools; from interlinear texts to computer programs.
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Hebrew Exegesis
Hebrew Exegesis is designed to build on the Hebrew Elements courses with the goal of enhancing one’s vocabulary and one’s understanding of Hebrew syntax. Consequently, the student will be better equipped to translate and interpret the Hebrew Bible. Attention is given to principles of interpretation as they inform effective preaching and teaching of the Old Testament.
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Hermeneutics
This introductory course covers foundational issues of biblical hermeneutics (the art and science of interpretation). Its intent
is to develop competency in biblical interpretation for both the personal and public use of the Scriptures.
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History of the Church: from the Apostles to the Present
This course will be a survey of the history of Christianity from the post-apostolic period to the 21st century. Special attention will be given to significant individuals, movements and doctrinal developments.
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Intro to Christian Theology I
A survey of Christian doctrine from an evangelical perspective concerning the nature and method of theology, doctrine of revelation, the attributes and works of God, the Trinity, humanity, and sin. Attention is paid to varieties of theological methods and perspectives.
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Intro to Christian Theology II
This course surveys Christian doctrine from an evangelical perspective concerning the person and work of Christ, the Holy Spirit, salvation, the church, and final things.
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Intro to New Testament Studies
This course is designed to introduce the student to the canonical books of the New Testament by examining each of the 27 books individually as well as in relation to other books of the Old and New Testaments. Discussion of authorship, dating, provenance, audience, purpose, theological themes, and outline is provided for each book . The student will also be introduced to some of the important contemporary issues surrounding New Testament studies including the synoptic problem, the historical Jesus studies, and Jewish background to the New Testament studies.
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Intro to Old Testament Studies
This general survey course of the Old Testament relates each book to the total scope of the Bible. This is a foundational study intended to provide a general understanding of the Old Testament. Particular emphasis is given to the authorship, historical situations, major contributions of each book, and the importance of each book in terms of the development of redemptive history.
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Intro to Philosophy
This is an introductory survey of philosophical issues, methods, and significant personalities. Areas covered include logic, epistemology, metaphysics, religion, and ethics. For each area key terminology, concepts, and philosophers are discussed.
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Intro to the Ancient World
This course provides an understanding of the roots of western civilization by studying the earliest civilizations in the Near East and the Mediterranean World, including Egypt, Greece, and Rome. It will also provide the student with the cultural and historical background to both the Old and New Testaments.
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Islam: Faith & Culture
This course seeks to introduce the major religious and cultural dimensions of the Islamic world, both those that express its diversity and those that express its continuity. No previous work is presupposed. Emphasis will be given to the development of classical Islamic institutions and ideas as well as the diverse forms of Islamic religious and cultural life.
The course has three major purposes:
i. to provide students with a better and deeper understanding of the importance of the Islamic past upon the Islamic world today,
ii. to reveal contemporary Muslims’ own self-understanding of their system(s) of religious faith and practices,
iii. to develop tools for dialogue and faith communication with Muslims. While it is not a history course, anyone taking it should come away with a basic grasp of the larger historical framework within which Islamic civilization has developed. Moreover, students will learn from Canadian Muslims themselves what it means to be a religious Muslim.
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Life & Thought of C.S. Lewis
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Life & Thought of Jonathan Edwards
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Progress of Redemption
This course presents the Christological redemptive plan as it is given from Genesis to Revelation—from Creation to the Fall to Redemption to the New Creation. Attention is given to the unity of the Bible and its literary, cultural, and temporal diversity.
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Romans
The Epistle to the Romans is the most comprehensive and systematic expression of the gospel in the New Testament. It deals at length with such important subjects as sin, justification, sanctification, God’s sovereign plan of salvation concerning Israel and the Gentiles, as well as instructions for the church on such issues as spiritual gifts, grey areas, and responsibility to the government. If the student is able to grasp the general contents of this epistle she/he is not only more firmly grounded in the truth but is also better equipped to explain the gospel to those who are non-Christians. This course will involve exposition of the epistle with attention given to outline, setting, background, and key themes.
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Worldviews, Christianity & Culture
Our advanced technology has created a global village where we find ourselves in contact with many different competing worldviews vying directly or indirectly for our allegiance. In this course primary emphasis is given to an analytical and critical examination of the Christian worldview in light of our contemporary modern and postmodern culture. It will address such subjects as the problem of evil, the meaning of life, morality, revelation, miracles, and truth. Other religions or philosophical belief systems will be presented and critiqued from a Christian point of view as group projects.
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Make the most of your time to learn and grow this spring and summer by studying God’s Word with Heritage College & Seminary.
Whether you are looking to continue work on your degree or desire the opportunity to dig deeper into God’s Word this summer—Heritage’s Spring & Summer classes offer you the opportunity to study the Bible and grow in your faith through a variety of courses.
Full Credit:
For those already enrolled in a degree or certificate program at Heritage or who apply to a program in advance.
Non-Credit (audit, no assignments):
Heritage College Students:
2023 Spring & Summer Schedule
To discover the classes, we are offering over the Spring and Summer at Heritage, click the link below for the printable version or browse the classes on this page.
2023 Heritage College & Seminary Spring & Summer Schedule