Course Descriptions
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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Biblical Theology
The focus of the Bible is on the Triune God and His redemptive plan for fallen humanity and
creation. The Bible, though written by a variety of people in different locations and time,
presents a unified message from God through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is
God’s message to humanity, in particular, the message of His work in history to redeem humans
and creation from the bondage of sin and death, and reconcile all things to Himself. The focus of
this message is upon Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who is God’s agent for this restoration. This
course will present this Christological redemptive plan as it is given from Genesis to
Revelation—from Creation to the Fall to Redemption to the New Creation. As we progress in our
study of God’s unfolding plan of restoration we will be attentive to the unity of the Bible, but
also its literary, cultural and temporal diversity.
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Church History I
Through the analysis of texts (in translation), a detailed study will be made of the Early Church from the Apostolic Fathers to the Synod of Whitby (664 A.D.). Special attention is given to: evangelization of the Roman Empire and the British Isles, the relationship of the Church and State, and the development of the doctrine of the Holy Spirit.
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Church History II
A detailed study of the Reformation, Puritanism, the Eighteenth Century Evangelical Revival, and modern church history will be completed in this course. These events are examined through readings in authors such as: Martin Luther, John Calvin, John Owens, Richard Baxter, John and Charles Wesley, Jonathan Edwards, B.B. Warfield, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and D.M. Lloyd-Jones.
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Greek Elements I
These courses introduce the student to basic Greek morphology (forms) and syntax (grammar/function). The objective is primarily one of recognition, rather than reproduction, of forms and functional categories. This skill level is essential for the effective use of Greek-English tools and an interlinear text.
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Greek Elements II
These courses introduce the student to basic Greek morphology (forms) and syntax (grammar/function). The objective is primarily one of recognition, rather than reproduction, of forms and functional categories. This skill level is essential for the effective use of Greek-English tools and an interlinear text.
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Hebrew Elements I
These courses are an introduction to biblical Hebrew and emphasize vocabulary, grammar, the structure and significance of verbs in particular, and basic Hebrew syntax. They are designed to give the student a foundational level of understanding of biblical Hebrew from which they can move to the next level of translation, exegesis, and sermon/application.
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Hebrew Elements II
These courses are an introduction to biblical Hebrew and emphasize vocabulary, grammar, the structure and significance of verbs in particular, and basic Hebrew syntax. They are designed to give the student a foundational level of understanding of biblical Hebrew from which they can move to the next level of translation, exegesis, and sermon/application.
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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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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:
1. to provide students with a better and deeper understanding of the importance of the Islamic past upon the Islamic world today,
2. to reveal contemporary Muslims' own self-understanding of their system(s) of religious faith and practices,
3. 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
C. S. Lewis has never been more frequently read or cited than he is today. He is widely recognized as one of the most influential Christian writers and thinkers of the last one hundred years. This course is designed to introduce students to Lewis’s thinking and writing. Students will focus on
reading and evaluating a selection of Lewis’s most important works. Classes will be devoted to exploring and analysing his thought, making it possible to appreciate more deeply all of his writings.
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Life & Thought of Jonathan Edwards
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New Testament Introduction & Theology
This course is a study of the teaching and theology of the New Testament. The different books will be set in their respective political, social, historical, religious, and literary contexts in order to understand each book on its own terms, thus enabling the student to apply their teaching in a contemporary setting. Some basic critical issues to be covered include the origin, transmission, historical reliability, and canonization of the New Testament. Course prerequisite: BNT520-1 Synoptic Gospels.
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Old Testament Introduction & Theology
This course will introduce students to the most fundamental aspects of Old Testament studies. Prominent approaches to the text will be assessed from an evangelical perspective. Students will gain an understanding of key passages, key themes, and the overall purpose and content of the various books of the Old Testament. Emphasis will also be placed on a big picture understanding of the Old Testament as a whole. In so doing, the course will equip students to read the first three quarters of the Bible as Christian Scripture that bears witness to Christ and speaks powerfully to the 21st century church and world.
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Old Testament in the New Testament
This course investigates the claims of the NT authors as they were reflecting on the OT message. We will investigate their methods of interpreting the OT within the context of early Judaism, the various uses they made of the OT, and the effect of their interpretations. The continuity of Scripture, scholarly viewpoints on the relationship between the testaments, principles for interpreting the NT, and implications for nurturing our faith will be discussed.
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Pentateuch
A study of the first five books of the Old Testament with emphasis on the historical background to their composition, the literary structure of each book, the social context of the books, issues of content and interpretation, and their theology and message for both then and now. The course will emphasize the ongoing canonical reading and application of these books throughout Israel’s history and into the life of the church.
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Romans
Romans represents Paul’s most detailed explanation of the gospel that he preaches. This course examines this letter in light of the historical, social, and religious contexts of Paul and the church in Rome, highlighting key theological themes like justification, predestination, and the status of Israel, and how these themes apply to the church today.
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Strategic Advance: Church Planting Theology & Praxis
This course provides an introduction and systematic overview of the process of church planting for the strategic advancement of the church in culture. Included are biblical and theological rationales for church planting as a unique evangelistic and disciple-making strategy, a study of the intersection of missiology and ecclesiology, as well as an introduction to specific tools, methods, and resources needed for the effective planting of new churches.
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Synoptic Gospels
This course is a survey of the life and teachings of Jesus in the Synoptic Gospels, including historical, social, political, and geographical background to his life and times. The basic critical issues concerning the writing of the Synoptic Gospels will be examined.
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Theological Foundations I
This is the first in a two-term sequence of courses, which survey the major areas of Christian theology from an evangelical and baptistic perspective. This first course will deal with theological method; the nature and works of God; the Bible as divine revelation; and humanity as created and fallen.
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Theological Foundations II
This is the second in a two-term sequence of courses, which survey the major areas of Christian theology from an evangelical and baptistic perspective. This second course deals with the person and work of Christ, the Holy Spirit, the many facets of salvation, and final things (in technical terms: christology, pneumatology, soteriology, and eschatology).
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Theology of Church & Ministry
This course is a foundational study of the theology and philosophy of the church and church leadership. Attention will be given to the biblical images and instructions given to the church and its leadership.
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Typical Problems in Biblical Counselling
This course will involve the conceptualization and counselling methodology for problems typically encountered in Biblical Counseling. Biblical formulations and secular approaches will be compared and contrasted.
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Worldview & Culture
Our advanced technology has created a global village where we find ourselves in contact with many different competing world views 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 touched on and critiqued from a Christian point of view along the way.
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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