Program Summary:
Based on the premise that ministry involves
both a revealed content for ministry and a human context of
ministry, The Journey seeks to equip Christian leaders like
you in ...
#1 Acquiring a structured grasp of the biblical and
theological resources, balanced with an understanding of
how this revealed material has been understood by
thoughtful people of God throughout the theological
tradition.
#2 Developing leadership and ministry skills, along with
cultural sensitivity and the capacity to equip others with
such skills ensuring that the church remains a spiritually
responsive, unified community able to fulfill her God-
given mission on earth.
Reflecting these two purposes, The Journey offers a
selection of courses in four major areas – Biblical
Studies, Theology , Ministry Leadership, and Applied
Theology . Each course is derived from an equivalent
offered at ACTS, with some adaptations to the Edmonton
site.
What about accreditation? Since The
Journey functions as an extension of the participating
ACTS-member seminaries, it is not in itself, an accredited
institution. However, all courses are reviewed by the
seminaries and approved for transfer, thus assuring they
meet ATS standards. Admission to a program and graduation
requirements are the same as those used by ACTS. However,
The Journey offers a ready way whereby you may “try out”
seminary, and, if successful, may then apply for further
courses or a full program.
What if I don’t meet the regular admission
requirements? If you have at least some
post-secondary educational background, and believe that you
are able to do graduate level study, you are welcome to
apply and take whatever individual courses you choose. This
is a great way to “try out” and see whether a full seminary
program is for you. After completing courses at The
Journey, you may well choose to apply for a program leading
to a degree, whether at ACTS or another school. One very
flexible program offered at ACTS is the MACS degree (48
credit hours)
Course cycle chart
** All courses offered are subject to change
