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You will develop leadership, entrepreneurial and coaching skills while acquiring the knowledge and experience you need to become a Christ-like leader in the sport, recreation, and leisure industries.
As you prepare for sports ministry we believe that it is important to know the living word of God, which is why you will take courses covering the entirety of Scripture as part of the 4 year program and a subset of these courses for the 2-year program.
We believe that your educational journey is best when you have faculty and peers that support you. Prairie is a place where everyone knows your name and cares about your growth as an individual.
Throughout your program you will participate in different practicum opportunities that will allow you to use your athletic abilities and leadership skills within the sports industry.
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All courses are three credits unless shown otherwise.
In this course, students are introduced to the story of Jesus Christ and his earliest disciples as told by the four Gospels and the book of Acts. Students will grow in their understanding of who Jesus is as well as in their ability to interpret the bible by attending to its literary, historical, and theological character.
This course is an introduction to the life and letters of the apostle Paul. Students will gain a basic understanding of the historical, literary, and theological characteristics of each of Paul’s letters, and in the process will further develop their skills in attentive and critical bible reading.
In this course, students are introduced to the book of Hebrews, the Catholic epistles (James, 1, 2 Peter, 1, 2, 3, John, Jude), and the book of Revelation. This course will focus on the ways in which the earliest Christians navigated the eschatological tension between the first and second comings of Jesus. In the process, students will gain further understanding of the historical circumstances of Christians living in the late first-century Roman empire, as well as extend interpretive skills development (esp. literary analysis, canonical integration, history of interpretation, and theological appropriation).
A study of the first five books of the Bible, focusing on the historical, literary and theological features of these books as well as establishing a strong grounding in Torah principles as preparation for interpreting the rest of Scripture.
A study of the books of Joshua, Judges, 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings and Ezra-Nehemiah in their cultural, historical, and literary setting. Brief interaction with Ruth, Esther, and 1-2 Chronicles as they relate to the books associated with them. Focuses on interpretive and contextual issues, historical setting, cultural concerns, and their relevance in developing a strong biblical theology in today’s world.
A study of Psalms, Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs, focusing on historical, literary, and theological features of these books with special emphases on Hebrew poetry and ancient Near Eastern Wisdom literature.
A study of the Latter Prophets (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and the Twelve), with Daniel and Lamentations, focusing on developing sensitivity to the historical, literary, and theological dimensions of these books. Class time will include discussion of the relevance of the prophetic books for contemporary critical issues.
The Christian life is the experience of God drawing us into a relationship that is nothing less than the believer’s participation in the life of God through union with Christ. This is the Good News (i.e. Gospel) that takes root through sola scriptura (Scripture alone), solus Christus (Christ alone), sola fide (faith alone), sola gratia (grace alone), and soli Deo gloria (glory to God alone). The transformative participation in Christ and His purposes gives this present life value, direction and hope. The believer is called to the quest of faithful discipleship in this participation and engagement with Christ.
The course is an exploration of and involvement in that quest. You will be challenged toward intentional participation in the life of God through your faithful discipleship response to His person and work. The content will explore a Christian spiritual theology and practice of participation with Christ. The theological approach to this participation is as a transformational relationship with the triune God in which you have both responsibilities and privileges. The course is designed to stretch beyond a cognitive/intellectual exercise and therefore you will be encouraged to actively engage in whole-hearted participation with God, both inside and outside of the classroom. The desired result is that you will know God more deeply, relate to Him as one intimately known by Him, and desire to make Him known to others.
This course introduces students to the biblical, doctrinal, philosophical and historical “big picture” outlines of the Christian faith. The course aims to equip students with the skills to develop a Christian mind by assisting them in constructing a theological foundation for thinking and dealing with life’s most important issues. This course will also enable students to begin to think theologically and to construct a Christian worldview for the edification of the community of faith and to the glory of the almighty God whom we serve.
A systematic orientation to the center of Christian theology—the life of the Triune God. This course will cover the doctrines of God, Trinity, Christ, the Holy Spirit, and Revelation. It will also consider questions of method, including the sources and norms of theology. The discipline of theology will be approached as a practice of the church, both local and global, carried out for the benefit of the church’s life, its proclamation, and its service to the world.
This course focuses on a variety of aspects of academic research. The student will critically assess a variety of sources that mostly pertain to the task of apologetics. The primary focus of this course is research and writing, and the secondary focus is apologetics. This means that the student will assess, analyze, summarize, and review source documents that pertain to apologetics. The student will learn how to write academically and how to properly paraphrase source documents in order to enhance their critical thinking skills. Additionally, the student will be familiarized with the library and information literacy. In sum, this course is designed to introduce the student to the task of sound research and proper academic writing.
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 of 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.
In this course students will study the fundamental principles of human behavior and cognitive processes. Students will learn to recognize and interpret various psychological theories and approaches, apply basic psychological principles and strategies to contemporary issues, accomplish a research project involving a major psychological concept and work cooperatively with classmates to begin to formulate an integrative approach to psychology.
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.
This course surveys the historical development of scientific thought, primarily in the western tradition, from its origins in ancient Greece 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.
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.
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 raises and then seeks to answer is: 1) what is modernity? and 2) how has it formed western civilization and then the world beyond the west? Or, to put it another way, ‘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 explore a variety of other cultural events, people and movements which shaped the modern 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. In addition to studying these developments through the writings of academic historians, students will also have an opportunity to practice the craft of producing an historical account of their own.
The purpose of this seminar is to aid students in the process of bringing faith, learning, vocation, and ministry into a coherent way of life. Any understanding of such a life is always worked out in reference to the vital questions and concerns of our cultural moment, as well as the enduring, universal questions faced by each successive generation. Students will study a range of cultural theologies from a variety of vocational perspectives and then present their own theological findings on a topic pertinent to their vocational future.
This course is an introduction to the Sports Management & Leadership degree, exploring how its different components and courses fit together to produce the desired outcomes. The primary focus is on the sports industry, including professional sports entertainment, amateur, for-profit and nonprofit sport participation, sporting goods, and sports services. It offers an overview of the broad spectrum of sport management, introducing principles of management, marketing, financial and economic, legal and ethical, as they are applied to the field. Analysis of its sociological aspects, contemporary issues, industry trends, and best practices are infused in the class discussions.
Developing a greater understanding of human behavior within the sports and exercise setting is an important asset for professionals working in related fields such as fitness instructing, athletic training, sports administration, coaching and recreation planning. This course covers theories of motivation, the impact of stress on performance, the psychological benefits of exercise, strategies for promoting exercise adherence, and the role of mental skills for performance and well-being.
This course will provide students the marketing and management strategies necessary to manage faith and non-faith based events in sport. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills to organize, plan, control sports and entertainment events while maintaining the highest levels of ethics.
Developing a deeper understanding of leadership is an important asset for professionals working in sport management fields. This course covers topics on leadership in sports, reviewing important leadership theories and advancing to further discussions involving mega-events, performance, diversity and inclusion, career and social identity.
Usually taken in the last year of study, the capstone sports portfolio course integrates material from previous courses and requires each student to prepare a final project as well as a comprehensive portfolio to assist the student in a future job search. Students completing the course will demonstrate progress in their written, oral, and communication skills, as well as the ability to think creatively and critically. Those students that complete this course will be prepared to enter and perform in entry-level sports, recreation and camp and positions.
This course provides for practical field experience in the delivery, management, planning and leadership of sport and recreation programs. The practicum experience will be under the direction of college staff and/or competent community authorities. Students will be assigned to practicum opportunities with Pilots Athletics, amateur sport associations or special games committees. Work done will be evaluated by the college staff and the professionals in the field. Work will focus on program planning, program evaluation, marketing, and other areas relevant to recreation and athletics.
This course provides for practical field experience in the delivery, management, planning and leadership of sport and recreation programs. The practicum experience will be under the direction of college staff and/or competent community authorities. Students will be assigned to practicum opportunities with Pilots Athletics, amateur sport associations or special games committees. Work done will be evaluated by the college staff and the professionals in the field. Work will focus on program planning, program evaluation, marketing, and other areas relevant to recreation and athletics.
Supervised professional work and learning experience in an approved sports business-related professional position.
This course is intended to introduce and lay a foundation for all the rest of our business program. The students should therefore develop practical competencies in management in the context of a robust and Scripturally-grounded theology regarding God’s view of work and, in particular, the work of management. Biblical Management involves the skills, knowledge and character needed to lead a business (or any other organization) in ways that glorify God and fulfill His purposes. This class then will prepare students for management through self-examination in the light of what management looks like when Biblical perspectives are taken on topics like roles, motivation, competition, leadership and wealth.
This course covers the fundamentals of financial accounting including its goals, guiding principles, key functions, uses, and limitations grounded in a biblical perspective. Students will experience what it is to build and use an accounting system while learning about the basics of bookkeeping and financial statements.
This class examines the creation, communication and delivery of value. The course approaches marketing as an organizational philosophy that should be integrated into every aspect of the business. The class will cover the traditional and fundamental frameworks and theories of marketing but will also discuss, in depth, the implications of Scriptural principles on the discipline of marketing. The class will explore how to create, communicate and deliver real value for those that the Kingdom-minded business seeks to serve.
The goal of this course is to help students develop a biblically informed understanding of foundational financial concepts like the time value of money. This understanding will then be applied to some typical financial decisions required of individuals and managers of organizations. Students will learn to use tools and frameworks that support the decision-making process.
This class explores the dynamics and principles that affect the nature and health of an organization and how that affects its performance. Students will study organizations and the human beings that form and sustain them, including how stakeholders perpetuate the moral and personality traits of the organizations. They will also investigate how the organization in turn, affects people, especially its employees. The course will encourage students to develop a biblically moral basis for creating, leading and sustaining healthy and high-performing organizations where people can flourish.
This course is intended to provide students with a foundational grasp of law and organizational governance. The course will introduce students to some of the fundamental elements of business law and help them develop a healthy awareness of the legal implications of operating a business in the context of the Canadian legal system. The class will also present different perspectives on corporate governance along with their practical implications.
BU 362 Business Skills in Ministry (1.5 credits)
This one-and-a-half credit class is designed to introduce students to the world of Project Management. Key project management concepts, skills and tools will be learned and applied to several theoretical cases and at least one actual project. Students will learn to plan, execute, and then evaluate their success in project management.
BU 444 Missional Business and Strategy (1.5 credits)
All courses are three credits unless shown otherwise.
In this course, students are introduced to the story of Jesus Christ and his earliest disciples as told by the four Gospels and the book of Acts. Students will grow in their understanding of who Jesus is as well as in their ability to interpret the bible by attending to its literary, historical, and theological character.
This course is an introduction to the life and letters of the apostle Paul. Students will gain a basic understanding of the historical, literary, and theological characteristics of each of Paul’s letters, and in the process will further develop their skills in attentive and critical bible reading.
A study of the first five books of the Bible, focusing on the historical, literary and theological features of these books as well as establishing a strong grounding in Torah principles as preparation for interpreting the rest of Scripture.
A study of the books of Joshua, Judges, 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings and Ezra-Nehemiah in their cultural, historical, and literary setting. Brief interaction with Ruth, Esther, and 1-2 Chronicles as they relate to the books associated with them. Focuses on interpretive and contextual issues, historical setting, cultural concerns, and their relevance in developing a strong biblical theology in today’s world.
(NT 351) In this course, students are introduced to the book of Hebrews, the Catholic epistles (James, 1, 2 Peter, 1, 2, 3, John, Jude), and the book of Revelation. This course will focus on the ways in which the earliest Christians navigated the eschatological tension between the first and second comings of Jesus. In the process, students will gain further understanding of the historical circumstances of Christians living in the late first-century Roman empire, as well as extend interpretive skills development (esp. literary analysis, canonical integration, history of interpretation, and theological appropriation).
(OT 343) A study of Psalms, Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs, focusing on historical, literary, and theological features of these books with special emphases on Hebrew poetry and ancient Near Eastern Wisdom literature.
The Christian life is the experience of God drawing us into a relationship that is nothing less than the believer’s participation in the life of God through union with Christ. This is the Good News (i.e. Gospel) that takes root through sola scriptura (Scripture alone), solus Christus (Christ alone), sola fide (faith alone), sola gratia (grace alone), and soli Deo gloria (glory to God alone). The transformative participation in Christ and His purposes gives this present life value, direction and hope. The believer is called to the quest of faithful discipleship in this participation and engagement with Christ.
The course is an exploration of and involvement in that quest. You will be challenged toward intentional participation in the life of God through your faithful discipleship response to His person and work. The content will explore a Christian spiritual theology and practice of participation with Christ. The theological approach to this participation is as a transformational relationship with the triune God in which you have both responsibilities and privileges. The course is designed to stretch beyond a cognitive/intellectual exercise and therefore you will be encouraged to actively engage in whole-hearted participation with God, both inside and outside of the classroom. The desired result is that you will know God more deeply, relate to Him as one intimately known by Him, and desire to make Him known to others.
A study of Psalms, Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs, focusing on historical, literary, and theological features of these books with special emphases on Hebrew poetry and ancient Near Eastern Wisdom literature.
This course focuses on a variety of aspects of academic research. The student will critically assess a variety of sources that mostly pertain to the task of apologetics. The primary focus of this course is research and writing, and the secondary focus is apologetics. This means that the student will assess, analyze, summarize, and review source documents that pertain to apologetics. The student will learn how to write academically and how to properly paraphrase source documents in order to enhance their critical thinking skills. Additionally, the student will be familiarized with the library and information literacy. In sum, this course is designed to introduce the student to the task of sound research and proper academic writing.
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 of 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.
In this course students will study the fundamental principles of human behavior and cognitive processes. Students will learn to recognize and interpret various psychological theories and approaches, apply basic psychological principles and strategies to contemporary issues, accomplish a research project involving a major psychological concept and work cooperatively with classmates to begin to formulate an integrative approach to psychology.
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.
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.
This course is intended to introduce and lay a foundation for all the rest of our business program. The students should therefore develop practical competencies in management in the context of a robust and Scripturally-grounded theology regarding God’s view of work and, in particular, the work of management. Biblical Management involves the skills, knowledge and character needed to lead a business (or any other organization) in ways that glorify God and fulfill His purposes. This class then will prepare students for management through self-examination in the light of what management looks like when Biblical perspectives are taken on topics like roles, motivation, competition, leadership and wealth.
This course covers the fundamentals of financial accounting including its goals, guiding principles, key functions, uses, and limitations grounded in a biblical perspective. Students will experience what it is to build and use an accounting system while learning about the basics of bookkeeping and financial statements.
This course is an introduction to the Sports Management & Leadership degree, exploring how its different components and courses fit together to produce the desired outcomes. The primary focus is on the sports industry, including professional sports entertainment, amateur, for-profit and nonprofit sport participation, sporting goods, and sports services. It offers an overview of the broad spectrum of sport management, introducing principles of management, marketing, financial and economic, legal and ethical, as they are applied to the field. Analysis of its sociological aspects, contemporary issues, industry trends, and best practices are infused in the class discussions.
Sport not only plays a significant role in many people’s lives but have developed into large industries that exert a large influence within culture. Christians wishing to engage in sport at any level should do so thoughtfully, aware of both the positive and negative potential results. While often seen as a positive avenue for personal improvement and evangelism sport as an activity and its wider cultural impact often goes unexamined by Christians. In this course students will strive to examine this relationship and acknowledge the pitfalls that result from an uncritical embrace of sport by Christians. Students will learn the power or sport and its role in our culture, how Christians have engaged with it, and how they can engage in sport in a meaningful and theologically informed way. This will include an examination of how sports is and can be used as an evangelistic tool.
Developing a greater understanding of human behavior within the sports and exercise setting is an important asset for professionals working in related fields such as fitness instructing, athletic training, sports administration, coaching and recreation planning. This course covers theories of motivation, the impact of stress on performance, the psychological benefits of exercise, strategies for promoting exercise adherence, and the role of mental skills for performance and well-being.
This course will provide students the marketing and management strategies necessary to manage faith and non-faith based events in sport. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills to organize, plan, control sports and entertainment events while maintaining the highest levels of ethics.
The opportunities for graduates are wide-ranging and incredibly diverse. Students wishing to continue in Sports Ministry may step into Chaplaincy roles within teams or organizations like Athletes in Action (amongst others). Our redesigned program will also include entrepreneurial skills that will allow our graduates to start a business within the leisure industry should that be where their heart is. Moreover, there is an ever-expanding range of leisure and recreation jobs with local government, NGOs, international development agencies, and others. Graduates of our program will be well-positioned to take advantage of these opportunities.
Academic Admissions Requirement:
For Homeschool students and applicants outside of Alberta please visit our Steps to Apply page.
Christian Life & Testimony:
Prairie College requires that students demonstrate a Christian life and testimony in order to effectively participate in our Christ-centered community. Applicants show evidence of meeting this requirement in the following application items:
English Language Proficiency:
Applicants whose first language is not English must show proof of English Proficiency. See International Admissions Procedures for more information.
For our Tuition & Fee rates as well as Room and Board please see Fees & Financial Aid
Program Specific Costs:
Sports Management students are charged a $510 program fee. ($260 charged in the fall & $250 charged in the winter semester)
Winter 2025 (January start), Fall 2025 (September start) and Online Education (start anytime) applications are open.
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