Courses
Courses will be offered at two levels of engagement, both of which take place within the same classroom:
Audit
Attendance, reading of assigned materials and participation in class is expected and reflected in an “AUD” grade. A transcript of audited courses can be issued. Any combination of courses in the three core areas may be taken, as determined by the student or as recommended by the student’s denomination.
Certificate
The Certificate in Theological Studies is for all who are interested in deepening their understanding of contemporary theological thought through active engagement with the topics and theological disciplines explored in VST courses. An undergraduate degree is not required. The Certificate is granted at VST’s Convocation ceremony to students who successfully complete their program of study.
For the Certificate in Children, Youth, and Family Ministries, 15 credits in Certificate level courses must be earned in the following core areas:
- 3 credits in the Theological Core
- 3 credits in the Denominational Core
- 9 credits in the Children, Youth, & Family Ministries Core
The Certificate program must be undertaken part-time to gain the full coverage of core areas. More credits in each area may be taken as the student desires or as the denomination suggests.
Practicum Units
Depending on the denomination, these course-based credits will be supplemented by field practicum units, accomplished under the auspices and supervision of the student’s denominational structures. The practicum units will be in addition to the VST program and not reflected in the 15 Certificate credits. In addition to standard VST Admission requirements to the Certificate Studies, a (Level 2) Police Information Check – PIC including a Vulnerable Sectors Check is required prior to commencing the practicum.
Questions?
Feel free to contact Samuel Andri, Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator
sandri@vst.edu or 604-822-6502.
A note on course codes
Certificate level courses are indicated two ways. It can either be given a 100-level course code (this means there is no corresponding degree-level course) or a C is attached to a 500 or 600-level course code (the course is offered in conjunction with a degree-level course).