Millar Core Courses and Electives

Course Descriptions

Elective courses are marked with *.

Courses designated with a P (Pambrun), S (Sunnybrae), and/or W (Winnipeg) are offered only at that specific campus.

Bible Courses

  • This course provides an introduction to the 66 books of the Bible with a focus on the major themes, basic content, and contribution of each book to the whole of Scripture.

  • Genesis and Exodus are studied with an emphasis on their foundational role in understanding the themes and hermeneutics of the entire Scriptures and their application to daily life.

  • Leviticus through Deuteronomy are studied with an emphasis on their foundational role in understanding the themes and hermeneutics of the entire Scriptures and their application to daily life.

  • This course covers the synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) with an emphasis on their major events and themes. These historical accounts will be followed as the basis for studying the major events of Jesus Christ’s life, death, and resurrection.

  • This course focuses on the birth, development, and global impact of the Christian church under the ministry of the Holy Spirit.

  • This course studies the physical and historical geography of the land of the Bible for the purpose of understanding the relationship between events recorded in the Bible and its physical environment.

  • The experiences of significant Old Testament characters are studied with a view to understanding their personal character and walk with God.

  • This course surveys the results of excavations in the land of the Bible from the Patriarchal Period until just after the Conquest of the Promised Land under Joshua, with an emphasis on the cultural and historical background of the Old Testament.

  • This course focuses on the first five books of the Old Testament (Genesis to Deuteronomy). It traces Old Testament history and theology from creation to Israel’s preparation to enter the land.

  • Hermeneutics is the science and art of interpretation. This course seeks to help the student understand and interpret the Bible through observation, interpretation, correlation, and application to Christian life.

  • This course builds on the hermeneutical principles introduced in Torah/Hermeneutics I and II. It looks at how biblical authors use and interpret Scripture.

  • Through an examination of the history and theology of both Acts and Galatians, this course focuses on the birth, development, and global impact of the Christian church under the ministry of the Holy Spirit.

  • This course provides an introduction to New Testament Greek, with emphasis on reading and pronunciation. Every word used more than 30 times in the New Testament will be memorized.

  • This course will solidify the student’s understanding of Greek grammar and help establish confidence in reading the Greek New Testament. ¤ Prerequisite: B1154 Biblical Greek I: Grammar.

  • This is an introduction to “Bible study” Greek and Hebrew. The student will learn both alphabets and be introduced to a basic understanding of the noun and verb systems of each language. The course will move from learning basic word study tools to more advanced ones.

  • The Gospel and Letters of John are explored with a focus on the deity of Christ and the signs and discourses that support that key theme, as well as instruction related to the Christian life.

  • This course begins to examine the historical books (Joshua through Esther), with a focus on the growth and decline of the nation of Israel.

  • This course deals with the history of Israel from the time of their entrance into the land through to their restoration from Babylonian captivity. It will cover the books of Joshua through Esther.

  • The book of Isaiah is studied considering its historical setting and theological importance, particularly that which relates to the first and second coming of Christ and the future of the nation of Israel.

  • The major themes in the books of Jeremiah, Lamentations, and Ezekiel are explored, focusing on the hope presented by these Old Testament prophets and the fulfillment of prophecy in the coming of the Messiah.

  • The epistle to the Romans is studied in detail. The student is encouraged to master the teaching of justification and sanctification, the relation of this age to God’s program for Israel, and the practical instruction for daily Christian

    living. B2054 Romans (Greek) will focus on sight-reading

    and interpreting Romans from the Greek New Testament.

    ¤ Prerequisite: B1164 Biblical Greek II: Grammar.

  • These letters of Paul are examined with an emphasis on the great doctrines of the faith and the practical issues of life in the body of Christ. B2064 Corinthian Letters (Greek) will focus on sight-reading and interpreting the Corinthian Letters from the Greek New Testament. ¤ Prerequisite: B2054 Romans (Greek).

  • This course provides an introduction to New Testament Greek with emphasis on learning the alphabet, the grammar of nouns, and an introduction to the Greek verb system. The student will memorize approximately 75% of NT vocabulary and practice translating in the workbook.

  • This course introduces Hebrew grammar using the inductive approach. Emphasis is on pronunciation and reading the Hebrew text. All words used more than 100 times in the Hebrew Bible will be committed to memory.

  • This course will solidify the student’s understanding of Hebrew grammar and help establish confidence in reading biblical Hebrew narrative. ¤ Prerequisite: B2084 Biblical Hebrew I: Grammar.

  • This course is a continuation of Biblical Greek I: Grammar and builds on the student’s understanding of the Greek verb system to help establish confidence in reading the Greek New Testament. ¤ Prerequisite: B2073 Biblical Greek I: Grammar.

  • This course surveys the results of excavations in the land of the Bible from the Persian Period to the destruction of the Second Temple (70 AD), with an emphasis on the cultural and historical background of the New Testament.

  • Students participate in a 10-day tour and a three-week archaeological excavation in Israel. This trip is scheduled to happen every second year. ¤ Prerequisite: one of B1052 Historical Geography of the Bible, B1072 Biblical Archaeology – Old Testament I, B2112 Biblical Archaeology – New Testament, B2172 Biblical Archaeology – Old Testament II.

  • This course surveys the results of excavations in the land of the Bible from the formation of the Kingdom of Israel (c. 1050 BC) until after the destruction of the First Temple (post 587 BC), with an emphasis on the cultural and historical background of the Old Testament.

  • This course offers an in-depth study of 16 psalms that are divided into three units: The Royal Psalms (God is King), Psalms of Personal Reflections, and The Messianic Psalms.

  • Detailed consideration is given to the books of Daniel and Revelation, emphasizing the major themes, divisions, methods of interpretation, and theological implications of these books.

  • Detailed consideration is given to the books of Daniel, Revelation, and Thessalonians, emphasizing the major themes, divisions, methods of interpretation, and theological implications of these books.

  • A study of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon, 1 & 2 Timothy, and Titus is undertaken in light of each book’s historical setting, theological foundations, and instruction in practical Christian living. B3014 Prison and Pastoral Letters (Greek) will focus on sight-reading and interpreting these letters from the Greek New Testament. ¤ Prerequisite: B2064 Corinthian Letters (Greek).

  • This course continues the examination of the historical books (Joshua through Esther), with a focus on the captivity of the nation of Israel and Israel’s return to the land.

  • Hosea through Malachi are studied with a focus on the historical setting, key theological themes, and spiritual message of each book. B3034 Minor Prophets (Hebrew) will focus on sight-reading and interpreting the Minor Prophets from the Hebrew Bible. ¤ Prerequisite: B2094 Biblical Hebrew II: Grammar.

  • Hebrews, James, 1 & 2 Peter, and Jude are studied in detail, examining their teachings and practical implications for believers. B3044 General Epistles (Greek) will focus on sight-reading and interpreting the General Epistles from the Greek New Testament. ¤ Prerequisite: B3014 Prison and Pastoral Letters (Greek).

  • This course concerns itself with an analysis of the background, content, and theological considerations of the Old Testament books of Job through Song of Solomon. B3054 Old Testament Poetry and Wisdom Literature (Hebrew) will focus on sight-reading and interpreting the Old Testament Poetry and Wisdom Literature from the Hebrew Bible. ¤ Prerequisite: B3034 Minor Prophets (Hebrew).

  • A course may be created by an instructor for an individual student on a specific topic (based on interest or to meet a specific need in the student’s program). All such courses must be approved by the Academic Dean and supervised by a faculty member.

  • This course is an expositional study of Mark, with particular attention given to the literary and theological uniqueness of its message in the context of the Synoptic Gospels.

THEOLOGY COURSES

  • This course introduces the subject of theology and examines theism, worldviews, bibliology, theology proper, angelology, anthropology, and hamartiology.

  • This course introduces the subject of theology and examines the biblical teaching of cosmogony and the authority, nature, inspiration, and canonicity of Scripture as well as a special focus on the highest point of revelation: the gospel of Jesus Christ.

  • This course studies the theological subjects of soteriology, Christology, pneumatology, ecclesiology, and eschatology.

  • This course examines the biblical teaching on the doctrines of God (theology proper), Christ (Christology), and the Holy Spirit (pneumatology).

  • The biblical doctrine of creation is introduced and its importance to other foundational Christian doctrines is explored. The positive case for taking the Genesis account of creation as straightforward, historical narrative is set forth. Alternate views are examined and thorough refutations from the Bible, philosophy, history, and science are discussed.

  • This course discusses issues in bioethics from a Christian perspective, comparing the biblical perspective with that of other ethical systems.

  • This course surveys scriptural and theological themes of worship, giving a foundational perspective for service and leadership in the local church.

  • This course examines secularism and its trends in historic and contemporary contexts, how secularism itself is changing in a post-modern society, and subsequent challenges to Christianity.

  • The history, theology, and characteristics of the major cults are studied with a view to developing a biblical evaluation and response to their teaching and influence.

  • This course examines the nature of religion as well as the theological and cultural distinctives of the major religions of the world.

  • This course equips students to understand and evaluate cultural influences on the church and the individual. Students are equipped to develop a biblical worldview and to engage the world while remaining separate from it.

  • This course covers church history from the first century through the Medieval period and into the early beginnings of the Reformation period.

  • This course examines the truth claims of the gospel with the goal of responding to contemporary ethical issues and secular questions of faith, truth, and absolutism.

  • This course covers the Reformation period through the Enlightenment to the present day with a focus on significant leaders, philosophers, theologians, and theological ideas.

  • A course may be created by an instructor for an individual student on a specific topic (based on interest or to meet a specific need in the student’s program). All such courses must be approved by the Academic Dean and supervised by a faculty member.

  • This course builds on the apologetic principles established in Apologetics and Christian Ethics by exploring answers to difficult questions about God, the Bible, and Christian faith with the goals of building individual faith and gaining tools for evangelism. ¤ Prerequisite: T2053 Apologetics and Christian Ethics.

  • This course examines the biblical teaching regarding anthropology (the origin and nature of humanity), hamartiology (the biblical instruction on sin), soteriology (God’s plan for redeeming fallen humanity), and angels and demons.

  • This course deals with the biblical doctrines of ecclesiology (church) and eschatology (end times).

MINISTRY COURSES

  • This course focuses on spiritual growth and developing habits that mark the changed life of a follower of Jesus. It addresses topics such as the believer’s prayer life, devotional life, confession, evangelism, finances, entertainment, vocation, and living out faith.

  • This course focuses on written and oral communication skills. Instruction and practice are provided, equipping the student to research and write a theology paper. A variety of oral communication skills are taught for the purpose of best representing Christ.

  • This course discusses the needs and characteristics of children with an emphasis on the preparation and presentation of effective biblical messages for the purpose of instruction and evangelism.

  • This course examines the common but critical issues facing missions and missionaries. These issues may include the affluence of the western church, short-term missions teams, and the challenges of contemporary cross-cultural evangelism.

  • Designed to give the student a basic understanding of contemporary youth ministry, this study will seek to nurture a passion for involvement in youth culture and examine effective methods of evangelism, fellowship, and discipleship for this age group.

  • In this practical study, attention is given to developing a philosophy of ministry for evangelism and learning skills for programming, staffing, and directing a camp ministry.

  • This course focuses on the foundations of church planting while giving practical and methodological strategies for fruitful church planting endeavours in an urban setting.

  • This course focuses on the necessity and responsibility Christians have to missions worldwide by exploring how to be effective in cross-cultural missions and experiencing ministry in a cross-cultural setting.

  • This course introduces the cultural, spiritual, and contextual dynamics of the city through teaching, guidance from a variety of ministry leaders, and hands-on exposure.

  • An extension of Urban Edge I – Foundations, this course gives students the opportunity to participate in a variety of urban ministries and grow in their God-given passions and giftings.

  • This practical course covers the nature and requirements of pastoral leadership and pastoral duties such as conducting weddings, funerals, and baptismal services.

  • This course investigates the essentials of Christian leadership. Areas of focus include the character, motivation, art, and competencies for leadership.

  • This course focuses on the biblical foundation for women and ministry, with practical examples of how to apply it to everyday life.

  • God’s design for single, married, and family life is studied with practical principles to guide the individual through the various stages of relational life.

  • This course explores a personal approach to sharing the gospel with those who have not received the gospel and emphasizes putting these methods into practice.

  • This course helps students understand that leadership can be learned and is a skill intended for every follower of Jesus. The class will present a biblical philosophy of Christian leadership and will include many practical tools to help students satisfy their God-given responsibility to shape the world they live in.

  • This course is designed to familiarize the student with a basic understanding of First Nations culture, traditionalism, and spirituality for the purpose of ministering to First Nations people in both urban and rural contexts.

  • This course is for upperclassmen who have been chosen to be a part of the Student Leadership Team. Students will receive practical teaching that builds them up in their current roles and prepares them for leadership roles they may step into after their time at Millar.

  • This course allows upperclassmen to engage in one ministry on a weekly basis. Students receive supervision as well as practical and biblical training from the ministry’s staff and are challenged to deepen their understanding of urban ministry through assignments.

  • The fundamental elements of Christian education are presented with specific attention given to principles required for effective teaching.

  • This course provides principles for and practice in the preparation, structuring, and delivery of expository sermons.

  • This course prepares the student to understand and embrace the ministry and mission of the local church.

WORSHIP ARTS COURSES

  • This course provides guidance, instruction, and practical experience to help students effectively lead the church in worship. ¤ Corequisite: F1122 Practical Worship Team Skills.

  • The college choir is a larger vocal ensemble open to all students. The purpose of the college choir is to provide all students the opportunity to minister in a choral setting. A variety of sacred choral music will be learned.

  • Instruction is available in voice, piano, and guitar. Other instruments may be offered depending on instructor availability.

  • Instrumental Ensemble provides opportunity for study and performance of traditional and/or contemporary ministry-oriented music. Admission is based on audition.

  • This course explores the integration of drama into various forms of ministry. Students study the seven fundamentals of drama and participate in a drama performance.

  • Descendent is a travelling ministry team focused on using drama as a tool to share the gospel and serve the body of believers. Descendent visits various churches and community venues throughout the year. Admission is based on audition. Descendent may be involved in a spring tour (usually two weeks).

  • Replica is a travelling ministry team focused on contemporary worship music as well as developing musicianship and practical leadership skills. Replica visits various churches and community venues throughout the year. The team includes vocalists, piano/synth, guitar, bass, drums, and technical support positions. Admission is based on audition. Replica may be involved in a spring tour (usually two weeks).

  • This course provides an overview of the skills required for serving with a contemporary worship team, including musical, technical, and leadership development. These are required classes for students on Replica or a chapel worship team for the first time.

  • This class develops creative and technological skills in writing songs, beginning at inspiration through to final product. Topics covered include writing words, writing music, editing and rewriting, co-writing, and how to share a finished song.

  • This course is a general leadership class on how to structure worship in the local church. Classes cover various approaches to service design, planning events and celebrating special seasons, and understanding the place of music and the arts in contemporary worship.

  • Technology often has a prominent place in contemporary worship services. This class gives a foundation for a Christian response to the use of technology and gives practical skills in working with current audio and media technologies.

  • This course surveys the rich history of worship in the Christian church covering apostolic to contemporary periods. Students explore how the church has engaged in biblical actions of worship and how these have influenced how the church worships today.

  • This course explores and defines the goal behind worship, as well as the many results and effects the worship of God has in churches and in one’s personal life. This class is appropriate for all believers; no musical experience is necessary.

  • Through practical applications, students will use skills learned from F1082 Drama Fundamentals to equip them for ministry. The class includes studies on script writing, directing and managing a production, improvisation, digital theatre, and leading workshops. ¤ Prerequisite: F1082 Drama Fundamentals.

  • Students gain experience as they lead a chapel worship team on a regular rotation. This course includes instruction and accountability in leading a worship team.

  • As students lead on chapel teams, they will continue to be mentored in worship leadership and aided in developing a personal philosophy of worship ministry.

ATHLETICS COURSES

  • Students participating on Pambrun’s sports teams are required to take this course, which focuses on character development and evangelism as they relate to athletic participation.

  • This course demonstrates how the Bible and the outdoors interact with each other through classroom participation and skill development. It seeks to provide a theology of environmental stewardship as well as provide practical training in various outdoor pursuits, such as mountain biking, rock climbing, camping, hiking, and canoeing.

  • Outdoor Edge B is an extension of Outdoor Edge A. It focuses on outdoor survival as well as involvement in winter sports such as snowboarding, downhill skiing, and snowshoeing.

  • Various tools for evangelism are taught with an emphasis on using gifts and abilities to reach the lost. Using a platform of skiing/snowboarding, the student will spend two days on the hill putting into practice the skills that were taught in class.

  • This course will address a variety of topics including cardiovascular, head and spine, and breathing emergencies. The CPR C component will cover the skills needed to respond to choking adults and children.

  • Sports Ministry practicum is for students on an Edge Athletics team. Edge teams emphasize skill development, outreach, and evangelism. Placement on teams is based on ability and effort. Sports offered are basketball, futsal, hockey, soccer, and volleyball.

  • This course takes a practical look at integrating coaching with Christian faith, focusing on using coaching opportunities to be a light for God. Classes cover basketball and volleyball in alternating years and provide students with an opportunity to work towards their National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP).

  • Upperclassmen participating on Pambrun’s sports teams are required to take this course. It focuses on leadership as an integral part of the success of any team, group, or organization and gives athletes tools to be effective leaders in their sport.

  • This course focuses on teaching event planning and organization using a multi-day hike as the event. At the end of the course, the students see their hard work come to fruition as they have an opportunity to participate in a multi-day hike in the beautiful mountains of British Columbia.

  • This course will equip students to lead adventure trips. Special attention is given to the importance of a servant’s heart. Hands-on experience is received through a multi-day camping and hiking trip with a group of students.

  • This course takes students on a 9 -10 day hiking and camping trip with emphasis on visiting national parks in the USA. The trip emphasizes developing healthy physical habits, good hiking practices, and boldness in evangelism.