The Journey - A Graduate Centre for Christian Leadership

 

Are you ready to take your next step in your ministry Journey? Do you have a heart for making a spiritual difference? Would you like to sharpen your tools for ministry?

The Journey, a centre for graduate-level studies for those in Christian leadership, is now fully embraced by ACTS Seminaries, the Graduate School of Theological Studies of Trinity Western University.

The Journey offers full-credit graduate-level courses in Edmonton, Alberta. All courses feature a brief (usually 3-day) face-to-face instructional segment with online assignments. Our experienced instructors combine scholarship with hands-on-ministry training.

Journey courses offered in Edmonton, Alberta for Fall 2010:
BIE 706 AB-Exposition of Romans(3 semester hrs.)
This course provides a close reading of the text of Paul's most extraordinary epistle, considering issues of text, genre and context, but primarily seeking to understand what Paul was saying, with a view to its modern contextualization.
Prerequisites: BIE 505
Instructor: Dr. Larry Perkins		 Timetable* Syllabus
CLD 510 AB-Foundations of Christian Leadership (3 semester hrs.)
This course introduces students to the 12 elements of the ACTS Philosophy of Christian Leadership Development through a team of instructors. This five-day course is devoted to leadership theology, theory and praxis, self-assessment, panel discussions, and team building. CLD is cohort-based and encourages students to work in teams called Affinity Groups. CLD is a mentored program and introduces students to mentoring objectives. Some these objectives are accomplished online.
Instructor: Dr. Daryl Busby		 Timetable* Syllabus
THS 540 AB-Introduction to Theology (2 semester hrs.)
This foundational course assists the student in gaining an overall orientation to the purpose and language of theology. The specific areas of systematic theology will be surveyed including the impact of the church throughout history on the development of doctrine. The importance of the teaching of theology in the local church will be emphasized. THS 540 is required of those who have not studied systematic theology in their undergraduate training.
Instructor: Dr. Ed Stuckey		 Timetable* Syllabus

*This timetable takes you to the Office of Registrar for date and time of classes.

How to Register with ACTS for these Courses:

STEP #1: If you have not yet applied to and been admitted to ACTS Seminaries, you need to complete an online application.

  • Complete the application with your personal information.
  • Select a program status of "non-degree"; if you have a specific program in mind, you should apply directly to that program; if no specific program, apply to non-degree.
  • Cite "The Journey" as your reference.
  • If you are applying to a program at ACTS and have already taken courses at The Journey, contact the Registrar estuckey@journeycentre.ca at The Journey and authorize a release of your transcripts to ACTS Seminaries.
  • After notification of your acceptance, please proceed to Step #2.

STEP #2: Register online for "Journey" courses at ACTS.

STEP #3: Manage your student account at ACTS/TWU.

  • Once you are admitted, set up TWU with your student number as a payee for online banking with your bank. This will simplify payment of your fees as they are applied to your account for the courses you take.
  • Credit card payment is not available for tuition payments.
  • Become familiar with the website for the Office of the Registrar, www.twu.ca/registrar, along with numerous links that provide important student information
  • Use the Student Portal to keep your contact information current-annual tuition receipts are provided in late February and sent to the contact information we have in our records.
  • Make sure you access your webmail account once you become a student (admitted and registered for your first course); you can auto-forward all items to your personal email account.

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