Course Description:

This course focuses on a critical examination of the many opposing views which will undoubtedly be encountered in the workplace and even in our churches. We are to critically engage with different but relevant viewpoints. Through proper and prayerful argumentation and thorough research, we are able to counter contrary positions using a variety of writing, skills to critically analyze a variety of resources helpful in research, components of a good argument useful in the apologetic task and the mechanics of writing. All assignments will be graded on content, spelling and grammar.

Online Education:
Always Available taught by Dr. Bill Nyman.

Textbook:

Why People Don’t Believe   ISBN 9780801013775

Mere Christianity   ISBN 9780060652920 (available with a Perlego subscription)

A Little Primer on Humble Apologetics   ISBN 9780830833825

Register here or contact online.ed@prairie.edu for more information.

Course Description:

This course provides an accurate measure of your fitness at the beginning of the course. Throughout the course you will be introduced to and participate in various physical activities designed to improve your personal fitness level. The final grade will be based upon completion of a personal workout program, improved fitness based on pre and post fitness testing, and completion of course readings.

Online Education:
Always Available taught by Tim Fodor        

Textbook: Conditioning for Outdoor Fitness   ISBN 9780898867565                                                                                                                                        

Course Description:

This course covers, in survey fashion, the events and themes which make up the early part of the story of the western world. The chronological range extends from the period of the earliest known ancient near eastern civilizations through to the end of the medieval period (mid-15th century) in Europe. While related historical events in other parts of the globe will be used as reference points, the primary geographical stage will be the regions of the Middle East, the Mediterranean basin and the wider European subcontinent. The course focuses on key events, people and ideas which played a formative role in developing this collective entity referred to as Western Civilization.

Prerequisite: HF 111 Thinking and Writing

Online Education:
Available May 1 – Nov. 30 2024, May 1 – June 30 2025 taught by Dr. James Enns        

Textbook: The Western World: A Narrative History   ISBN 9780134956237*

*May take time to ship

Course Description:

This course picks up the narrative of western civilization where HF 231 left off. It covers the period from the late Middle Ages to the late 20th century. Two key questions which the course seeks to answer are: 1) what is modernity? and 2) how has it formed western civilization and then the world beyond the West? Or, ‘How did the West become the West?’ While using political events as the primary reference points in mapping the historical narrative, the course will also examine a variety of other cultural events, people and movements which formed the spirit of the age. These include: religious/philosophical ideas, especially as they are expressed in art, architecture, music and literature; developments in the fields of science and commerce; and key social institutions/practices. Students will also practice the craft of history by producing an historical account of their own.

Prerequisite: HF 111 Thinking and Writing 

Online Education:
Available June 1 – July. 31 2024, January 1 – June 30 2025 taught by Dr. James Enns        

Textbook: The Western World: A Narrative History   ISBN 9780134956237*

*May take time to ship

Course Description:

This course describes and analyzes the range and nature of Christian expression around the world. This will be done in three ways: 1) by briefly describing the four main streams of Christianity evident today; 2) by examining the variety of expressions of indigenous Christianity in the various geographical regions of the globe, and major challenges Christians face in each region; and 3) by getting a brief introduction or how Christianity spread from its Hebrew roots in Palestine to becoming a global faith which is known today as World Christianity (Christianity whose agenda is no longer determined by churches in the nations of the West). The underlying question for Christians living in the West is, ‘What is our place and role in this recently altered global landscape of Christianity?’ This course will offer some possible answers to that question.

Online Education:
Always Available taught by Dr. Emma Karin Emgard         

Textbook: Great Commission Great Compassion: Following Jesus and Loving the World   ISBN 978-083084437-1 (available with a Perlego subscription)
The Justice Calling: Where Passion Meets Perseverance   ISBN 978-1587433993    
On the Way With Jesus: A Passion for Mission   ISBN 0836194152

Course Description:

An introduction to the major psychological perspectives on human behaviour and cognitive processes including sensation, perception, learning, memory, cognition, human development, motivation, emotion, personality, health, disorders and therapy. Psychological principles are discussed in light of a Christian worldview and their contribution to a broader understanding of human behaviour.

Online Education:
Available June 1 – July 31 2024, Jan. 1 – June 30 2025 taught by Kevin Peters          

Textbook: Exploring Psychology in Modules 11th ed. ISBN 1319129676

Course Description:

An introduction to the major psychological perspectives on human behaviour and cognitive processes including sensation, perception, learning, memory, cognition, human development, motivation, emotion, personality, health, disorders and therapy. Psychological principles are discussed in light of a Christian worldview and their contribution to a broader understanding of human behaviour.

Online Education:
Always Available          

Textbook: Sociology 9th (Canadian Edition)   ISBN 9780134308043 – also available to rent  

Course Description:

This introductory course will assist in nurturing leadership character, convictions and competencies. The foundational content will explore a theology and philosophy of leadership, investigate the formation of a Christian leader and survey the primary tasks of leadership. Building on this foundation, you will receive contextualized training for the specific leadership ministry in which you will be serving during the academic year. You will be challenged toward becoming a godly influencer of others.

Online Education:
Always Available taught by Dr. Char Bates         

Textbook: The Leader’s Palette: Seven Primary Colors. 978-1-44497-8392-1                      
The Contrarian’s Guide to Leadership   ISBN 0787955876  

One of: 
How I Changed My Mind About Women in Leadership   ISBN 9780310293156

Or 

Neither Complementarian nor Egalitarian: A Kingdom Corrective to the Evangelical Gender Debate.  9780801039577

This course is an introductory overview of Cultural Anthropology- the study of human beings from a holistic perspective. We will study theory, insights, and methods used to understand people and their relationships in human cultures. We will learn to understand some basic rationale for different ways of life and how to apply general anthropological knowledge and skills to everyday life in Canada or overseas. The topics include the concept of culture, world view, social organization (kinship, economic, social groups, political, and religious/ideological organization), communication, life cycle, expressive culture, and change.

Online Education: 

Always Available taught by Dr. Mike Schmidt 

Textbooks: Kottak, C.P.  Cultural Anthropology. ISBN 978-0077861537  

Register here or contact online.ed@prairie.edu for more information. 

HyFlex: 

Winter 2025 Term 2 (March 10- April 28)

Textbooks: see the Library webpage for current textbook list

To register please contact the Registrar’s office registrar@prairie.edu 

Course Description:

This course surveys the historical development of scientific thought, primarily in the western
tradition, from its classical origins up to the twentieth century. While the course does examine
major figures and their scientific achievements, it does not do so in the context of “science as the
inevitable march from primitivism to progress” i.e. science as the continuous accumulation of
knowledge and mastery of the natural world. Rather these events will be studied in the context of
the prevailing worldview or philosophical paradigm which provided the framework for scientific
inquiry and discovery in various cultural periods. As such particular attention will be given to the
interplay between philosophical–religious and scientific ideas.

Online Education:
Available May 1 – July 30 2024, Jan. 1 – June 30 2025 taught by Dr. James Enns         

Textbooks: The Beginnings of Western Science 2nd Ed.   ISBN 978-0226482057  (available with a Perlego subscription)
Making Modern Science: a Historical Survey   ISBN 978-0226365763 (available with a Perlego subscription)

Course Description:

Beginning with the concepts of human growth and development, this course will present the major theories of human physical, cognitive, psychosocial, moral and faith development. As an integral part of the study of the theoretical concepts regarding human development, the biblical nature of theories will be evaluated. As well, the role of culture and the nature and influence of cultural diversity are included as topics of study.  The implications and applications of the concepts of human development for teaching and ministering form a significant portion of this course. 

Prerequisite: SS 210 Introduction to Psychology

Online Education:
Available May 1 – Nov. 30 2024 taught by Kevin Peters.         

Textbook:
Lifespan Development 7th Canadian Ed. Toronto: Pearson Education, 2021. (eTextbook only)