Instructor: Adrian Jacobs. This course will explore an Indigenous framework for relationship building and nurturing in the context of community well-being on the land. This is a land-based reconciliation course offered by CMU Canadian School of Peacebuilding over 5-days, with CSOP participants attending on-site at SSSC. We welcome guest learners to join our students in …
View course details “CE3 Land Based Relationality: Community and Reconciliation Learning Circle & Continuing Education Opportunity”
Trauma research clearly outlines the impact of colonialism on First Nations peoples of North America. This course will examine the neurobiology of trauma and the spiritual aspect of colonialism as a curse. The unity of ancestral law and the teachings of Christ are a solid resource for healing, wholeness and wellness.
This course explores the “why” behind Indigenous leadership, framed by global Indigenous perspectives related to self-determination, cultural identity, community well-being and the recognition of Indigenous rights. It examines the intersection of these themes with Indigenous Christian leadership, using Māori contexts in Aotearoa New Zealand as a comparative illustration. Learners will engage with Western leadership theories such …
View course details “Exploring Indigenous Perspectives in Church Leadership: A Māori Lens”
Our expressions of worship come with the richness of faith communities seeking to articulate their relationships with God. At the same time, the same faith-filled liturgies are embedded with the language and expressions of empire; these biases continue to exclude voices from the margins. How can our churches create liturgies that make space for these …
View course details “Stones Cry Out: Praying with the Land: Anglican Lutheran National Worship Conference”
The medicine wheel is a symbol of the universe and teaches us about reality and how all things are connected. It guides us through a wholistic understanding of our connectedness; for the gifts humanity has been given which are rooted in our ancient world cultures. There is a resurgence and need for Medicine Wheel teachings …
View course details “The Sacred Circle Part 2: Studies in the Medicine Wheel”
a spiritual gathering for land based learning Gather with Indigenous and settler allies to reclaim the homegrown, the homespoken, the homebred, and the homemade: Learn drum songs. Make jam, soap, sausage and more. Bead a medicine pouch. Meet old friends, make new friends. And more! Our week together will include hands-on learning about growing, harvesting …
View course details “Mamawe Ota Askihk – Sharing Life Together Here on Earth”
September 14, 2020 – September 14, 2022 Offered by Vancouver School Of Theology https://vst.edu/programs/thm-iis/ VST is called to educate and form thoughtful, engaged and generous Christian leaders for the church and the world in the 21st century. The purpose of this specialization within the ThM post-graduate degree is to provide students with the opportunity to engage …
View course details “Master of Theology in Indigenous and Inter-Religious Studies – VST”
September 14, 2020 – September 14, 2022 Offered by Vancouver School Of Theology https://vst.edu/programs/ma-iis/ VST is called to educate and form thoughtful, engaged and generous Christian leaders for the church and the world in the 21st century. Vancouver School of Theology continues its long-standing partnership with First Nations communities and its partnerships with inter-religious communities …
View course details “Master of Arts in Indigenous and Inter-Religious Studies – VST”
September 14, 2020 – September 14, 2021 Offered by Vancouver School Of Theology https://vst.edu/programs/diis/ VST is called to educate and form thoughtful, engaged and generous Christian leaders for the church and the world in the 21st century. Increasingly, North American spiritual, pastoral and public leaders are called to work with diverse publics. Through the Inter-religious Studies …
View course details “Diploma in Indigenous and Inter-Religious Studies – VST”
September 14, 2020 – September 14, 2025 Offered by Vancouver School Of Theology https://vst.edu/programs/isp-mdiv/ VST is called to educate and form thoughtful, engaged and generous Christian leaders for the church and the world in the 21st century. The Indigenous Studies Program MDiv by Extension (ISP – MDiv) is the only degree program for persons engaged in …
View course details “Master of Divinity by Extension (ISP) – VST”
