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Upcoming Courses

Here are all the details you need about our upcoming courses. 

If you wish to register for a course please email us.

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Our courses are available for any ordained minister on Canada Central District for Lifelong Learning at no cost.
 

Online Class

September 2025

Pastoral Care and Counselling

PAS 3023 

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​Instructor: Dr. Lisa Outar-O’Shea

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Online (Google Classroom) 

September 5 - October 10, 2024

Thursday Evenings

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

A course dealing with principles of psychological and biblical counseling, providing ministry to the physically, spiritually, and emotionally ill. This study is integrated with other more traditional aspects of pastoral care. Self-understanding and listening skills are emphasized, as well as religious resources and exercises such as Scripture, prayer, and openness and obedience to the inner direction of the Holy Spirit.
 

COURSE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The following learning objectives will be achieved by this course:

  • Become familiar with materials and resources effective in a variety of counseling settings (pre-marital, marriage, and personal counseling).

  • Gain an awareness of the counselor's understanding of himself/herself in the process of counseling.

  • Gain awareness of the "danger signals" in counseling relationships.

  • Learn to assess needs, recognize one's limitations, and access referral resources.

Winter 2025

Introduction to the Old Testament

BIB 1013

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​Instructor: Dr. Tina Pitamber

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January 6 - February 25, 2025

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

A survey of the historical, literary, and cultural context of the Old Testament. This course is a prerequisite for all other Old Testament classes.

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COURSE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The following are intended learning outcomes specific to this course:

  • Recognize the content of the Old Testament (main characters & events)

  • Comprehend the historical background reflected in the Old Testament

  • Understand the history of the composition of the texts in the Old Testament

  • Know the literary character and structure evident within the various divisions of the Old Testament

  • Become familiar with various approaches related to the study of the Old Testament

  • Identify the main themes and theological concepts revealed in the Old Testament

  • Appreciate the significance of Scripture for Ancient Israel and its application in the Christian Church

Please note only existing students of the DMTC can register for this course.

If you'd like to enroll click here.

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