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Academics

These courses have been deliberately designed to stimulate and encourage learning. Students are given set reading assignments in each discipline offered and are required to prepare for a weekly seminar/discussion with a staff member. Some courses are augmented with lectures.
Each student will take a total of 15 credits. Any additional credits or changes to the course load must be worked out with Geneva and approved by the SIS administrator.

Academic Calendar Dates:

Application Deadline - Autumn Semester 2012
15th March 2012

Application Deadline - Spring Semester 2013
15th October 2012

Required courses:

Scottish Reformation and Covenanting History
(3 credits)
Geneva Course BIB 491
This course examines Scottish Reformation and Covenanting History (1517-1688) using primary source documents and on-site historical research. This course looks at the political, social, and theological conditions that led to and developed in this dramatic period of Scottish history. Download the syllabus here.

Ministry Internship
(3 credits)
Geneva Course MIN 493
This course is centered around a living, vibrant church which offers a variety of worship and service opportunities. You will have the opportunity to pray for the salvation and participate in the discipleship of men and women. The Airdrie RP Congregation is proactive in seeing the kingdom of God extended in its community. Download the syllabus here.

Three out of the following four classes are required:

Systematic Theology
(3 credits)
Geneva Course BIB 325
A comprehensive, systematic study of the major doctrines of Reformed Christianity, covering theology, Christology, soteriology, ecclesiology, and eschatology. Download the syllabus here.

Life & Work of Paul
(3 credits)
Geneva Course BIB 310
This course looks at the life and ministry of the apostle Paul from his childhood upbringing in Tarsus through his conversion and missionary journeys, and concludes with a consideration of the letters that he wrote. The goal of this course is to provide the student with an opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of tha apostle Paul, his life, work, and theology so that they will have a better understanding of his letters. Download the syllabus here.

Reformed Evangelism
(3 credits)
Geneva Course MIN 210
This course has been designed to take the student through a consideration of this subject which is central to the life of the Church. It works through the Biblical model which arises from and is driven by who God is and His view of the role His Church must play in the building of His Kingdom. It concludes with a consideration of some of the practical and challenging issues involved in growing an effective, fruitful urban ministry. Download the syllabus here.

History of Christian Church Music
(3 credits)
Geneva Course BIB 491-2 or HUM 304
This course is a survey of Western church music from its roots in ancient Judaism to the modern era. It is structured to provide an introduction to the theological issues, musical developments, and various musical personalities connected to the Western church. Download the syllabus here.