semester in scotlandAcademics
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 one-on-one 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 your school and approved by the CTI administrator.
Academic Calendar Dates:
Application Deadline - Fall Semester 2008
15th March 2008
Fall Semester Begins - 25th August 2008
Fall Semester Ends - 12th December 2008
Application Deadline - Spring Semester 2009
15th October 2008
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.
Ministry Practicum (6 credits)
Geneva Course MIN 491
This course is centered around a living, vibrant church which offers a variety of worship and service opporunities. You will have the opportunity to pray and work for the salvation and discipleship of men and women. The Airdrie RP Congregation is proactive in seeing the kingdom of God extended in its community.
Two out of the following three 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.
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.
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 commences with an analysis of what Os Guinness calls ‘the megachurch movement's flirt with modernity.’ It then 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. In conjunction with this, students will be looking at Biblical apologetics.
