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Course Offerings
TH761J - Advanced Qualitative & Quantitative Research
In this advanced research course, students expand their research interests, solidify their study proposal and qualitative and quantitative methodology, and commence an in-depth review of the literature related to their research topic. Students will think ethically, theologically, and spiritually on their research ideas. Throughout the duration of the course, students engage in interviewing, data coding, and thematic analysis exercises.
Instructor: TBA
Hours: 0900-1550
Days: Six Fridays Date (TBA)
Room: MLU201A
TH761K - Theoretical Foundations in Human Relationships Research
This course explores foundational theories in adult education, spiritual care and psychotherapy, pastoral leadership, theology, and philosophy. The goal of this course is to provide an introduction to the philosophical and theoretical foundations necessary to develop their dissertation research area/question.
Students also develop an Individual Learning Plan for the Ph.D. program in this course.
Instructor: TBA
Hours: 0930-14:15
Days: Six Thursdays Dates (TBA)
Room: MLU201A
In this advanced research course, students expand their research interests, solidify their study proposal and qualitative and quantitative methodology, and commence an in-depth review of the literature related to their research topic. Students will think ethically, theologically, and spiritually on their research ideas. Throughout the duration of the course, students engage in interviewing, data coding, and thematic analysis exercises.
Instructor: TBA
Hours: 0900-1550
Days: Six Fridays Date (TBA)
Room: MLU201A
TH761K - Theoretical Foundations in Human Relationships Research
This course explores foundational theories in adult education, spiritual care and psychotherapy, pastoral leadership, theology, and philosophy. The goal of this course is to provide an introduction to the philosophical and theoretical foundations necessary to develop their dissertation research area/question.
Students also develop an Individual Learning Plan for the Ph.D. program in this course.
Instructor: TBA
Hours: 0930-14:15
Days: Six Thursdays Dates (TBA)
Room: MLU201A
TH761I 202401 1 S Qual. & Quantitative Rsch.
Offered in Winter 2024- Ph.D studens– TH761I
“Qualitative Research” (Intensive)
Inst:- Sarah Shafiq
MLU 201B
Friday 0900-1550
Jan 19,
Feb 2, 16
March 1, 15, 29
Offered in Winter 2024- Ph.D studens– TH761I
“Qualitative Research” (Intensive)
Inst:- Sarah Shafiq
MLU 201B
Friday 0900-1550
Jan 19,
Feb 2, 16
March 1, 15, 29
TH741 202309 1 S Foundations in Hermeneutics
Offered in Fall Ph.d- Inst:- Allen Jorgenson
MLU 201A - Monday (1300-1550)
Offered in Fall Ph.d- Inst:- Allen Jorgenson
MLU 201A - Monday (1300-1550)
TH761J - Advanced Qualitative & Quantitative Research
In this advanced research course, students expand their research interests, solidify their study proposal and qualitative and quantitative methodology, and commence an in-depth review of the literature related to their research topic. Students will think ethically, theologically, and spiritually on their research ideas. Throughout the duration of the course, students engage in interviewing, data coding, and thematic analysis exercises.
Instructor: TBA
Hours: 0900-1550
Days: Six Fridays
June 23 July 7, 14, 21, 28 Aug 4
Room: MLU201A
TH761K - Theoretical Foundations in Human Relationships Research
This course explores foundational theories in adult education, spiritual care and psychotherapy, pastoral leadership, theology, and philosophy. The goal of this course is to provide an introduction to the philosophical and theoretical foundations necessary to develop their dissertation research area/question. Students also develop an Individual Learning Plan for the PhD program in this course.
Instructor: TBA
Hours: TBA
Days: Six Thursdays
May 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15
Room: MLU201B
TH761I-Qualitative and Quantitative Research
In this research course, students expand their research interests, solidify their study proposal and qualitative and quantitative methodology, and commence an in-depth review of the literature related to their research topic. Students will think ethically, theologically, and spiritually on their research ideas. Throughout the duration of the course, students engage in interviewing, data coding, and thematic analysis exercises.
This is an intensive program that runs on six Fridays (0900-1550)
Room: MLU201B
Instructor: Sarah Shafiq
Jan 13, 27
Feb 10, 24
March 3, 31
TH761I “Introduction to Qualitative & Quantitative Research”
This course introduces quantitative, qualitative, mixed-method and arts-based research design and methodology. Students design and write a research proposal with the guidance of the instructor which will include a problem statement, research question, purpose statement, research design, sample, and data analysis process.
Instructor: Sarah Shafiq
Six days, 09:00 a.m. to 03:50 p.m.
- Friday Jan. 14
- Friday Jan. 28
- Friday Feb. 11
- Friday Feb. 25
- Thursday March 10th
- Friday March 25
TH761E - Reflection in Pastoral Care
This course explores theological reflection in the context of the pastoral care and counselling. A variety of models and methods of theological reflection are presented including classical, modern and post modern. The similarities and differences between systematic and practical theology on theological reflection is also explored. The role of theological reflection in the praxis of ministry and in pastoral identity is addressed.
Instructor: Thomas O'Connor
This course is running on Six Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.
- Sept. 14
- Sept. 28
- October 26
- Nov. 9
- Nov. 23
- Dec. 7
TH760 "Clinical or Ministry Work"
Continue to register for this course each term until the clinical/ministry hours requirement of your program is complete. Once you have completed these hours, contact Kristine Lund to apply a successful grade for your record.
PhD students in either field will register in this course for each term until the requirement of 500 clinical/ministry hours have been completed. These hours may also be completed in 4 SPE units.
TH761J "Advanced Qualitative & Quantitative Research"
In this advanced research course, students expand their research interests, solidify their study proposal and qualitative and quantitative methodology, and commence an in-depth review of the literature related to their research topic. Students will think ethically, theologically, and spiritually on their research ideas. Throughout the duration of the course, students engage in interviewing, data coding, and thematic analysis exercises. Instructor: Sara Shafiq
Hours: 0900-1550
Days: Five Fridays and one Thursday
May 28, June 11, 25, July 16, 30, August 5
TH765A "Pastoral Leadership Seminar I"
All first-year doctoral students in the Pastoral Leadership field should register for this course.
This course addresses various aspects of pastoral leadership including but not limited to church context, community context, theological ethics, preaching, and Biblical hermeneutics as they relate to student research interests. Within the pastoral leadership seminars students integrate theoretical learning by presenting case studies related to their emerging research interest in pastoral leadership. It will run Online. Instructor: Mark Harris
Days: Six Mondays
May 3, May 10, May 31, June 7, June 14, and June 21
TH780A "Human Relationships Dissertation Proposal"
Students who have completed the coursework component of the doctoral program will be assigned a dissertation advisor. Register for TH780A each term until your proposal has been successfully defended.
This course will focus on the research, writing and defence of the dissertation proposal.
TH780B "Human Relationships Dissertation Proposal"
Once you have defended their dissertation proposal, please continue to register in TH780B each term until your dissertation has been successfully defended.
This course will focus on the research, writing and defence of the dissertation.
TH761I “Introduction to Qualitative & Quantitative Research”
This course introduces quantitative, qualitative, mixed-method and arts-based research design and methodology. Students design and write a research proposal with the guidance of the instructor which will include a problem statement, research question, purpose statement, research design, sample, and data analysis process.
Instructor: Sarah Shafiq
Six Fridays, 09:00 a.m. to 03:50 p.m.
- January 22
- February 5
- March 5
- March 19
- April 9
- April 16
TH664H “Professional Studies & Ethics”
An introduction to the concept of professionalism and related issues including supervision theory, codes of professional ethics, legal issues related to child welfare and family violence, values and attitudes in counselling, referral counselling, and standards for ongoing professional and personal development. Attention will be given to religious concerns.
Instructor: Marc Blainey
- September 18
- October 2
- October 30
- November 13
- November 27
- December 4
TH761K “Adult Education and Supervision”
This course explores various theories of adult education with particular attention to the implications for adult learning and supervision of adults in the parish or clinical setting. Various aspects of human development including faith/spiritual development is also considered. Students develop an Individual Learning Plan for the PhD program in this course.
Instructor: Daniel Rzondzinski
Six Fridays, 09:00 a.m. to 03:50 p.m.
- September 11
- September 25
- October 9
- October 23
- November 6
- November 20
TH761E “Reflection in Pastoral Care”
This course explores theological reflection in the context of the pastoral care and counselling. A variety of models and methods of theological reflection are presented including classical, modern and post modern. The similarities and differences between systematic and practical theology on theological reflection is also explored. The role of theological reflection in the praxis of ministry and in pastoral identity is addressed.
Instructor: Thomas O'Connor
Six Tuesdays, 09:00 a.m. to 03:50 p.m. MLU201ATH761K
- September 15
- September 29
- October 20
- November 3
- November 17
- December 1
TH760 Clinical or Ministry Work
Continue to register for this course each term until the clinical/ministry hours requirement of your program is complete. Once you have completed these hours, contact Kristine Lund to apply a successful grade for your record.
PhD students in either field will register in this course for each term until the requirement of 500 clinical/ministry hours have been completed. These hours may also be completed in 4 SPE units.
TH761J - Advanced Qualitative & Quantitative Research
In this advanced research course, students expand their research interests, solidify their study proposal and qualitative and quantitative methodology, and commence an in-depth review of the literature related to their research topic. Students will think ethically, theologically, and spiritually on their research ideas. Throughout the duration of the course, students engage in interviewing, data coding, and thematic analysis exercises. Instructor: Sara Shafiq
Hours: 0900-1550
Days: six Fridays
June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 17, 24
TH765B - Pastoral Leadership Seminar II
This course addresses various aspects of pastoral leadership including but not limited to church context, community context, theological ethics, preaching, and Biblical hermeneutics as they relate to student research interests. Within the pastoral leadership seminars students integrate theoretical learning by presenting case studies related to their emerging research interest in pastoral leadership. Instructor: Mark Harris
Hours: 0900-1730
Days: Monday to Friday (July 6 to July 10)
TH780A Human Relationships Dissertation Proposal
Students who have completed the coursework component of the doctoral program will be assigned a dissertation advisor. Register for TH780A each term until your proposal has been successfully defended. Contact Kristine Lund for more information.
This course will focus on the research, writing and defence of the dissertation proposal.
TH780B Human Relationships Dissertation Proposal
Once you have defended their dissertation proposal, please continue to register in TH780B each term until your dissertation has been successfully defended.
This course will focus on the research, writing and defence of the dissertation.
TH760 Clinical or Ministry Work
Continue to register for this course each term until the clinical/ministry hours requirement of your program is complete. Once you have completed these hours, contact Kristine Lund to apply a successful grade for your record.
PhD students in either field will register in this course for each term until the requirement of 500 clinical/ministry hours have been completed. These hours may also be completed in 4 SPE units.
TH761J Advanced Qualitative and Quantitative Research
All second-year doctoral students should register for this course.
In this advanced research course, students expand their research interests, solidify their study proposal and qualitative and quantitative methodology, and commence an in-depth review of the literature related to their research topic. Students will think ethically, theologically, and spiritually on their research ideas. Throughout the duration of the course, students engage in interviewing, data coding, and thematic analysis exercises.
This is an intensive format course. Intensive format courses run from 9 a.m. - 3:50 p.m. on five days throughout the term. Pre-lecture readings may be assigned, and assignments may be due after lectures have ended. This course is scheduled for the following dates:
Instructor: Sara ShafiqMay 7, 14, 21, 28 and June 4
TH765A Pastoral Leadership Seminar I
All first-year doctoral students in the Pastoral Leadership field should register for this course.
This course addresses various aspects of pastoral leadership including but not limited to church context, community context, theological ethics, preaching, and Biblical hermeneutics as they relate to student research interests. Within the pastoral leadership seminars students integrate theoretical learning by presenting case studies related to their emerging research interest in pastoral leadership.
This is an intensive format course. Intensive format courses run from 9 a.m. - 3:50 p.m. on six days throughout the term. Pre-lecture readings may be assigned, and assignments may be due after lectures have ended. Instructor: Rebecca Larson. Classes will be held July 17, 18, 19 and July 22, 23, 24.
TH765B Pastoral Leadership Seminar II
All second-year doctoral students in the Pastoral Leadership field should register for this course.
This course is a continuation of TH765A - Pastoral Leadership Seminar I
This is an intensive format course. Intensive format courses run from 9 a.m. - 3:50 p.m. on six days throughout the term. Pre-lecture readings may be assigned, and assignments may be due after lectures have ended. Instructor: Rebecca Larson. Classes will be held July 17, 18, 19 and July 22, 23, 24.
TH780A Human Relationships Dissertation Proposal
Students who have completed the coursework component of the doctoral program will be assigned a dissertation advisor. Register for TH780A each term until your proposal has been successfully defended. Contact Kristine Lund for more information.
This course will focus on the research, writing and defence of the dissertation proposal.
TH780B Human Relationships Dissertation Proposal
Once you have defended their dissertation proposal, please continue to register in TH780B each term until your dissertation has been successfully defended.
This course will focus on the research, writing and defence of the dissertation.
TH664H Professional Studies and Ethics
All first-year doctoral students should register for this course. Students who have previously completed this or a similar course during their Masters degree may request to be exempt through the appeals process. This course is offered in an online format. There will be two scheduled webinars during this course. All other course details can be found on LORIS.
TH760 Clinical or Ministry Work
Continue to register for this course each term until the clinical/ministry hours requirement of your program is complete. Once you have completed these hours, contact Kristine Lund to apply a successful grade for your record.
TH664I/TH761I Qualitative and Quantitative Research
All first-year doctoral students should register for this course. This is an intensive format course. An introduction to qualitative and quantitative research design, methodology and research in family therapy and ministry. Students will prepare a research project, under supervision, which will include an application of an appropriate methodology. Instructor: Sarah ShafiqFridays 0900-1550
Jan 4
Jan 18
Feb 1
March 1
March 15
March 29
TH780A Human Relationships Dissertation Proposal
Students who have completed the coursework component of the doctoral program will be assigned a dissertation advisor. Register for TH780A each term until your proposal has been successfully defended. Contact Kristine Lund for more information.
TH780B Human Relationships Dissertation Proposal
Once you have defended their dissertation proposal, please continue to register in TH780B each term until your dissertation has been successfully defended.
TH761K Adult Education
All first-year doctoral students should register for this course. This is an intensive format course running from 9 a.m. - 3:50 p.m. on the following dates. All other course details can be found on LORIS.
- Tuesday, September 11
- Tuesday, September 25
- Tuesday, October 9
- Tuesday, October 30
- Tuesday, November 13
- Tuesday, November 27
TH761E Doctoral Pastoral Counselling Studies: Theological Reflection in Pastoral Care and Counselling
All second-year doctoral students should register for this course. This is an intensive format course running from 9 a.m. - 3:50 p.m. on the following dates. All other course details can be found on LORIS.
- Tuesday, September 18
- Tuesday, October 2
- Tuesday, October 23
- Tuesday, November 6
- Tuesday, November 20
- Tuesday, December 4
TH648Z Special Topic in Systematic Theology: PhD Year 3 Elective
All third-year doctoral students should register for this course. This is a regularly scheduled course running weekly. Course details can be found on LORIS.
TH760 Clinical or Ministry Work
Continue to register for this course each term until the clinical/ministry hours requirement of your program is complete. Once you have completed these hours, contact Kristine Lund to apply a successful grade for your record.
TH780A Human Relationships Dissertation Proposal
Students who have completed the coursework component of the doctoral program will be assigned a dissertation advisor. Register for TH780A each term until your proposal has been successfully defended. Contact Kristine Lund for more information.
TH780B Human Relationships Dissertation Proposal
Once you have defended their dissertation proposal, please continue to register in TH780B each term until your dissertation has been successfully defended.
TH760 Clinical or Ministry Work
Continue to register for this course each term until the clinical/ministry hours requirement of your program is complete. Once you have completed these hours, contact Kristine Lund to apply a successful grade for your record.
PhD students in either field will register in this course for each term until the requirement of 500 clinical/ministry hours have been completed. These hours may also be completed in 4 SPE units.
TH761J Advanced Qualitative and Quantitative Research
All second-year doctoral students should register for this course.
In this advanced research course, students expand their research interests, solidify their study proposal and qualitative and quantitative methodology, and commence an in-depth review of the literature related to their research topic. Students will think ethically, theologically, and spiritually on their research ideas. Throughout the duration of the course, students engage in interviewing, data coding, and thematic analysis exercises.
Location: DAWB 3-103
This is an intensive format course. Intensive format courses run from 9 a.m. - 3:50 p.m. on six days throughout the term. Pre-lecture readings may be assigned, and assignments may be due after lectures have ended. This course is scheduled for the following dates:
- Wednesday, May 2
- Wednesday, May 9
- Wednesday, May 16
- Wednesday, May 23
- Wednesday, May 30
- Wednesday, June 6
TH765A Pastoral Leadership Seminar I
All first-year doctoral students in the Pastoral Leadership field should register for this course.
This course addresses various aspects of pastoral leadership including but not limited to church context, community context, theological ethics, preaching, and Biblical hermeneutics as they relate to student research interests. Within the pastoral leadership seminars students integrate theoretical learning by presenting case studies related to their emerging research interest in pastoral leadership.
Location: DAWB 3-103
This is an intensive format course. Intensive format courses run from 9 a.m. - 3:50 p.m. on six days throughout the term. Pre-lecture readings may be assigned, and assignments may be due after lectures have ended. This course is scheduled for the following dates:
- Tuesday, May 1
- Tuesday, May 8
- Tuesday, May 15
- Tuesday, May 22
- Tuesday, May 29
- Tuesday, June 5
TH765B Pastoral Leadership Seminar II
All second-year doctoral students in the Pastoral Leadership field should register for this course.
This course is a continuation of TH765A - Pastoral Leadership Seminar I
Location: DAWB 3-103
This is an intensive format course. Intensive format courses run from 9 a.m. - 3:50 p.m. on six days throughout the term. Pre-lecture readings may be assigned, and assignments may be due after lectures have ended. This course is scheduled for the following dates:
- Tuesday, May 1
- Tuesday, May 8
- Tuesday, May 15
- Tuesday, May 22
- Tuesday, May 29
- Tuesday, June 5
TH780A Human Relationships Dissertation Proposal
Students who have completed the coursework component of the doctoral program will be assigned a dissertation advisor. Register for TH780A each term until your proposal has been successfully defended. Contact Kristine Lund for more information.
This course will focus on the research, writing and defence of the dissertation proposal.
TH780B Human Relationships Dissertation Proposal
Once you have defended their dissertation proposal, please continue to register in TH780B each term until your dissertation has been successfully defended.
This course will focus on the research, writing and defence of the dissertation.