Abbreviation
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Category
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Description
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| BIE | Biblical Exposition and Exegesis | Biblical 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. |
| BIL | Biblical Languages | Biblical 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. |
| CAP | Contemporary Apologetics | |
| CCM | Cross-Cultural Ministries | Courses 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. |
| CHM | Church Ministries | The 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. |
| CHP | Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care | |
| CLD | Christian Leadership Development | Effective 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. |
| CLG | Christian Counselling | Courses 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. |
| CPL | Church Planting Leadership | |
| DMN | Doctor of Ministry Studies | |
| ENGL | English | |
| FSC | Family & Social Science Studies (Korean Language Courses) | |
| HIS | Historical Studies | Historical 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. |
| INT | Master of Theological Studies - Internship | |
| LBR | Library studies | |
| LDR | Leadership Studies | |
| LIN | Linguistics | Canada 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. |
| MCS | Master of Arts in Christian Studies | |
| MIS | Missions/Intercultural Studies | All church leaders should possess a vital vision for world-wide ministry matched with the ability to communicate this vision in practical ways to others. |
| MLE | Master of Applied Linguistics and Exegesis | |
| MTH | Master of Theology | |
| MTS | Master of Theological Studies | The 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. |
| OMI | Outreach Ministries | Studies 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. |
| PTH | Pastoral Theology | Pastoral 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. |
| RES | Research Strategies | Informational research skills are essential to achievement in most areas of seminary study. |
| SCS | Science Studies (Korean Language Courses) | |
| THS | Theological Studies | Theological 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. |
| WLS | Worship Leadership Studies | |
| WVS | Worldview Studies (Korean Language Studies) | |