Bachelor of Arts - Christian Studies
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Our ProgramBachelor of Arts: Christian Studies enables students to become life-long agents of transformative change in the world. In the program, students not only study and experience the Christian faith, but also reflect upon the relevance of this faith for their own lives and the world in which they live.
All students take a core of foundational courses in three streams: Bible, Christian Theology and History, and Christian Spirituality. After 30 credits, students then focus on one of these streams, enabling further study of and engagement with particular aspects of the Christian faith. Students who choose the four-year Major will have the opportunity to study their chosen stream in further detail, undertake a senior research project in their chosen stream, and critically reflect upon the relevance and meaning of their Christian studies learning.
A unique component of the Christian Studies program is the opportunity to participate in a "Down Ancient Paths" travel study venture. Students travel to the ancient world with Faculty members, providing a life-changing exposure to biblical landscapes and ancient Christian traditions.
Your FutureGraduates of the Christian Studies program have continued on in graduate or professional studies including Education and Law. Further, graduates have the necessary skills to work in para-church organizations, non-governmental organizations, or some church ministry positions. Graduates of the four-year major will be prepared to pursue graduate studies in theology, church history, or biblical studies at a university or seminary.
Examples of Courses Offered
| BIBLE |
CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY & HISTORY |
CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY |
- Pentateuch
- Historical Books
- Prophetic Literature
- Synoptic Gospels
- Life and Letters of Paul
- Biblical Theology
- Hermeneutics
- NT Book Studies
- OT Book Studies
- NT Greek I, II and III
- Greek Text Book Study
- Biblical Hebrew I, II and III
- Hebrew Text Book Study
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- Contemporary Theology
- Theology from the Margins
- Wesleyan Theology
- Theology of Mission
- Alliance History & Thought
- History & Polity of the Nazarene Church
- Renaissance and Reformation
- Christian History to the Reformation
- Christian History since the Reformation
- History of Christian Missions
- Christianity in Canada
- History of Christian-Muslim Engagements
- History of Evangelical Movements
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- Introduction to Christian Spirituality
- Spaces of the Heart
- Streams of Christian Spirituality
- Prayer Paths to God
- Spiritual Companions
- Spiritual Autobiographies
- Special Topics in Spirituality
- Theology of Holiness
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AdmissionsFive Grade 12 level courses including English 30-1, and Pure or Applied Math 30 or a seccond language, with a minimum average on the five courses of 60%. Please consult the Admissions chart in the Academic Calendar for provincial details.
Please check the latest Academic Calendar for the most up to date program information and policies.
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FacultyRob Snow, BTh, BRS, MCS, PhD, Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies, Program Head
Charles Nienkirchen, BTh, BA, MA, PhD, Professor of Christian History and Spirituality
Bernie Van De Walle, BTh, MDiv, PhD, Associate Professor of Theology
ContactRob Snow, BTh, BRS, MCS, PhD - Program Head
RSnow@ambrose.edu
Enrolment Department
enrolment@ambrose.edu
