5.4 Non-Degree Programs

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1 5.4 Non-Degree Programs Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages This program is designed to equip those who wish to meet the large and growing need in North America and around the world for teachers of English to speakers of other languages. It is a tremendous opportunity for service and witness for those with the skills needed to teach English as a second language, and there is a great demand by mission agencies, Christian schools, etc., on a worldwide basis. The certificate can be completed during the Summer Institute of TESOL by those with an undergraduate degree with appropriate biblical and theological studies included. It may also be achieved as a part of regular Seminary classes during the school year. Those students who complete the M.A. in Educational Studies or the M.A. in Global Studies may be awarded the certificate along with their degree. TS5201 Theological Foundations BI5102 Reading the Church s Bible Biblical Studies Elective Theology Elective GS5201/02 Applied Linguistics 1,2 GS5203 Materials and Methods in TESOL GS5204 Second Language Acquisition GS5205/06 TESOL Practicum 1,2 6 hours Certificate in Training Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages This certificate is designed to prepare those who have already gained training and experience in teaching English to speakers of other languages to train teachers for this vital task. In order to enter this program, students must possess a relevant undergraduate degree and the TESOL Certificate (or its equivalent). It is strongly recommended that this certificate be taken as a part of the M.A. in Educational Studies) or the Master of Arts in Global Studies. New Testament Studies Elective Old Testament Studies Elective Theological Studies Elective GS5207 TTESOL Practicum 1 GS5208 TTESOL Practicum 2 1 hour 2 hours 61

2 TTESOL Electives 15 hours Five of the following: - GS6201 Applied Linguistics 3 - GS6202 Sociolinguistics - GS6203 Assessment, Placement and Evaluation in TESOL - GS6204 Language Teacher Education - GS6205 Foreign Language Study - GS6206 Language Curriculum Development - GS6207 Psycholinguistics - GS7264 Independent Research in TESOL Certificate of Cross-Cultural Discipleship Training This program is designed to equip men and women who wish to meet the growing demand for a discipleship that trains and equips people for service in cross-cultural settings. It is designed to assist them in developing an awareness of culture, and awareness of teaching principles, and an ability to meet those needs. The student should be able to disciple others who will be disciplers in their own culture. Those taking the certificate will be required to be involved in a practical ministry experience, either with project L.A.M.B.S. or other approved agency. BI5102 Reading the Church s Bible Biblical Studies Elective TS5201 Theological Foundations* Theology Elective GS5111 Cross-cultural Discipleship EM5103 Theories of Learning EM5105 Administration and Leadership EM7501 Directed Studies EM5504 Teaching in A Cross-Cultural Setting or GS6501 Supervised Ministry in Global Studies 2 hours 4 hours *Students with a solid background in Theology at the undergraduate level may substitute advanced Theology courses with departmental approval. Discipleship Emphasis The discipleship certificate can fit well into the requirements for the M.A. in Educational Studies, Educational Ministries Major, the M.A. in Global Studies, or the Master of Divinity Certificate of Theological Studies This one-year program is designed for the college/university graduate who seeks to integrate his/her Christian faith with secular studies through graduate theological training. Those who serve society in non- 62

3 clerical vocations, yet whose activities require some theological expertise, will find this program suited to their needs. Admission is based on a baccalaureate degree or life-experience equivalency as determined by the Seminary faculty. The Certificate of Theological Studies may be earned in whole or in part by correspondence through the PTS Distance Education courses. Thirty hours of course credits with an AGPA of 2.5 or better is required for the certificate. Courses must include BI5102 Reading the Church s Bible and TS5201 Theological Foundations Graduate Certificate in Applied Counselling (online) This certificate is intended for those who would like to augment their care-giving skills by joining with other like-minded individuals involved in helping ministries or professions. The journey involves taking courses from qualified and experienced practitioners from the comfort of your home or office while still enjoying the benefits of a cohort group of men and women who enjoy the opportunity to learn together under the guidance of our Counselling Psychology professors. This is also an opportunity to explore the counseling graduate level courses offered by Providence with the possibility of transferring credit for these courses into the Master of Arts in Counselling degree programs for those who are interested in pursuing a professional counseling career. CP5101L Foundations of Counselling CP5501L Counselling Theory Practicum I CP5113L Crisis and Trauma Counselling CP5201L Theories of Counselling and Psychotherapy CP5202L Psychopathology CP5214L Congregational Care and Counselling Graduate Certificate in Biblical Studies (online) This certificate makes graduate Bible and Theology courses available to those who are not able to come to the Providence campus. All the required courses are available online. The certificate is intended for laypeople interested in Bible and Theology, for people interested in a seminary education, who want to begin online, and for those involved in ministry who wish to increase their knowledge of the Bible and Theology. BI5102L Reading the Church s Bible TS5201L Theological Foundations Any four Biblical or Theological Studies courses 12 hours Graduate Certificate in Church Ministry (online) This certificate is intended for those people, both professional and lay, both younger and older, who would like to increase their knowledge and skills for church and para-church ministries. The certificate 63

4 introduces the student to various church and para-church related ministries such as counselling, Christian education, administration and leadership, all within a multi-cultural Canadian context. These courses will be taught by qualified professors from the seminaries three departments; Counselling, Christian Ministries, and Biblical and Theological Studies. This is also an opportunity to explore graduate level courses offered by Providence with the possibility of transferring these courses into a Master of Arts degree for those pursuing a professional career. BI5102L Reading the Church s Bible TS5201L Theological Foundations CP5101L Foundations of Counselling EM5101L History and Philosophy of Education GS5102L Worldview and Culture EM5105L Administration and Leadership Graduate Certificate in Christian Spirituality This certificate program is for lay people and church leaders who have an interest in the spiritual life of the Christian. The certificate can be earned entirely online except for the final course, Spiritual Pilgrimage. The program provides students with a foundational and experiential knowledge of the spiritual life as expressed in the Holy Scriptures, church history, theology, and contemporary realities. It will introduce students to the Art and Practice of Spiritual Direction. This certificate will enable them to provide spiritual accompaniment to those questing for a deepened relationship with God. Course work in the certificate program can be transferred into an existing Master of Arts Program at Providence Theological Seminary. IN5102L Theology and Practice of Christian Spirituality and Formation BI5102L Reading the Church's Bible CP5214L Congregational Care and Counseling CP5105L Integration of Psychology and Theology IN5201L The Art of Spiritual Direction:Theory and Practice IN6201 Spiritual Pilgrimage Counsellor-Education Teaching Fellowship A teaching fellowship is available to graduates of either the M.A. in Counselling Psychology, M.A. Counselling, or M.Div. with Counselling emphasis. Counsellor-Education Teaching Assistants work with faculty in delivering instruction and supervision within the counselling programs and counselling services to the community through the Providence Counselling Centre. The Counsellor-Education Teaching Fellowship represents 1000 hours of clinical work. 64

5 Diploma in Biblical Counselling The Seminary Counselling Department partners with the Rankin Counselling Programme in presenting a Counselling Diploma. This program is designed to train men and women as (non-vocational) counsellors for ministry in the Northern Territories. This program gives the theoretical foundation and the basic skills to promote Christian growth through offering spiritual encouragement and help. It is presented in Rankin Inlet, and Providence Theological Seminary confers the diploma. This training is currently offered at Inuvik and Fort Smith, Northwest Territories; Rankin Inlet and Iqaluit, Nunavut; Dryden, Ontario; and Sisimiut, Greenland. For more information please contact: The Rankin Counselling Programme Box 128 Rankin Inlet, Nunavut X0C 0G0 Telephone Note: none of the courses for this program are transferable into any other program at Providence Theological Seminary. 65