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Program Overview

The CCS Program as of 2011-2012...

CCS offers a 2 week leadership development event (perfect for continuing education and improving your ministry skills); year-long courses in Pastoral Care, Educational Ministry, and Social Ministry; and a four-year program for individuals wishing to go into diaconal ministry.

 

Program Overview Diagram

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Leadership Development Module

  • A two-week course on how to be an effective and transformative leader in the church.
  • Can be taken as a stand-alone course or as a pre-requisite for all other CCS courses.

Theme Years (3)

External Courses

  • Students are required to complete 8 academic courses at an outside educational institution (eg. St. Stephen's College, University of Winnipeg, Vancouver School of Theology, etc.)
  • Can be taken any time prior to Integrating Year. (Courses must be approved by CCS program staff.)
  • Courses topics include Bible (Hebrew Scriptures and Christian Scriptures), Theology, Church History, and Christian Ethics.

Integrating Year

  • A year-long course; the final stage of the Diploma Program.
  • The Integrating Year consists of 2 two-week Learning Circles (Fall and Spring), assignments, and 8-12 hsr/wk on an individual learning plan designed by the student.

Global Perspective Experience

  • A 2-4 week learning trip to the two-thirds world, organized by the student.
  • An opportunity to learn about the culture and issues affecting another part of the world, and to connect with local organizations working for change.
  • Usually taken as part of the Integrating Year.

Reflection Year (optional)

  • Students may take one or more Reflection Years at any point in their studies, to work on External Courses, complete outstanding assignments, or follow another interest.

 

 

 

 

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