Distance Courses in Theology

2018SP Courses

Registration Deadline: May 15, 2018
Course dates: April 30 to July 19, 2018
Invigilated exams: July 20-28, 2018

Theology Courses offered through Thorneloe University

• To register: 2018SP/SS (Fillable PDF)
• New students must apply for admission: Application for Admission (Fillable PDF)

More information and textbook info available at http://thorneloe.ca/theology

THEO 1010: INTRODUCTION TO THE BIBLE – The Rev. Dr. Spencer Boersma

This course concerns introductory issues such as the authorship, history and canonization of the Bible, including both the Old and New Testaments and the Apocrypha. (NORMALLY OPEN TO C.A.L.L. STUDENTS ONLY) (3 credits)

THEO 1070: INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW TESTAMENT – The Rev. Dr. Spencer Boersma

This course concerns introductory issues such as the essential contents of the New Testament, the historical and cultural settings of New Testament literature, the different types of New Testament literature, the scientific methods of exploring the New Testament, and the literary and theological interpretation of the New Testament. (3 credits)

THEO 1150: INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN WORSHIP – Dr. David Buley

A biblical, historical, theological, and thematic introduction to Christian worship. (3 credits)

THEO 2160: SEEKING THE HISTORICAL JESUS – The Rev. Dr. Spencer Boersma

An introduction to the ‘search for the historical Jesus’ by means of a careful analysis of the canonical Gospels and consideration of extra-biblical sources. (3 credits)

THEO 3400: ANGLICANISM – The Rev. Canon Dr. Mark McDermott

A study of the Anglican ethos, its life, history, and worship. (3 credits)

THEO 3500: SPIRITUALITY AS RELATIONSHIP – Dr. John E. Harvey

A study of selected English spiritual classics with some reflection on their relevance to the life of the 21st century Christian. (3 credits)