COURSE CATEGORIES

The following abbreviations are used to designate courses:

Abbreviation

Category

Description

BIEBiblical Exposition and ExegesisBiblical exposition and exegesis courses are intended to develop a thorough knowledge of the Word of God along with competence in understanding, expounding, applying, and communicating it.
BILBiblical LanguagesBiblical language courses are designed to provide the student with the ability to read the biblical text in its original languages, to apply sound exegetical methods to its interpretation, and to use these skills as the basis for exposition and communication of biblical truth. For Greek Exegesis II and Hebrew Exegesis, see BIE 600 and BIE 603 respectively.
CAPContemporary Apologetics
CCMCross-Cultural MinistriesCourses in this section seek to assist individuals to function effectively as Christians in various kinds of cross-cultural ministry situations, particularly in leadership roles which require interactive team work with local leaders.
CHMChurch MinistriesThe role of course work in Church Ministries is to develop understanding of and appreciation for the educational ministry of the church along with the practical skills required for effective leadership of educational ministries to children, youth, and adults.
CHPChaplaincy and Pastoral Care
CLDChristian Leadership DevelopmentEffective leadership for ministry requires that leaders understand their own gifts, skills, and leadership style, possess the capacity to train and motivate individuals and teams, and know how to organize, plan for, and implement programs designed to achieve major objectives.
CLGChristian CounsellingCourses in this area seek to equip students with effective professional counselling skills by developing a Biblically informed, theoretical and practical understanding of human nature and the helping process.
CPLChurch Planting Leadership 
DMNDoctor of Ministry Studies
ENGLEnglish 
FSCFamily & Social Science Studies (Korean Language Courses)
HISHistorical StudiesHistorical Studies are intended to provide the student with insight into the development of the church over time, understanding of factors influencing its vitality and effectiveness, and appreciation for the traditions of thought and leadership that have contributed to its growth.
INTMaster of Theological Studies - Internship 
LBRLibrary studies
LDRLeadership Studies
LINLinguisticsCanada Institute of Linguistics course set I, part of the linguistics program at Trinity Western University, or equivalent, is required before any of the following courses may be taken.
MCSMaster of Arts in Christian Studies
MISMissions/Intercultural StudiesAll church leaders should possess a vital vision for world-wide ministry matched with the ability to communicate this vision in practical ways to others.
MLEMaster of Applied Linguistics and Exegesis
MTHMaster of Theology
MTSMaster of Theological StudiesThe goal of MTS courses is to provide thesis students with an understanding of the process of thesis development and the encouragement and supervision required to bring a these project to a successful completion.
OMIOutreach MinistriesStudies in outreach ministries are designed to provide students with the ability to communicate the gospel effectively and to plant and develop churches within the context of their own denomination.
PTHPastoral TheologyPastoral Theology courses are designed to equip the student with a philosophy of ministry as well as practical skills in the major task areas of pastoral ministry.
RESResearch StrategiesInformational research skills are essential to achievement in most areas of seminary study.
SCSScience Studies (Korean Language Courses)
THSTheological StudiesTheological studies are intended to develop, from a biblical foundation and in systematic context, sound understanding of the central theological truths of the historic Christian faith along with the ability to apply these understandings to an analysis of contemporary theological views.
WLSWorship Leadership Studies
WVSWorldview Studies (Korean Language Studies)

 

 
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