Indigenous Studies Program Summer School
July 8th to July 19th, 2024
Indigenous Studies Program Summer School (ISP) is offered annually during two weeks in July. This is an opportunity for students who are often isolated from one another to gather, learn, and worship together.
Summer school is also an opportunity for intensive course work for students in the Indigenous Studies Program MDiv by Extension. ISP Summer School serves people from a wide variety of educational backgrounds, with an international and largely Indigenous faculty.
Indigenous Studies Program Summer School is holistic and interdisciplinary. Courses examine sacred scripture, theology, and philosophy through the lens of Indigenous thought. Courses achieve this by examining social data, literary-oral tradition and the artistic cultural aspects of Indigenous spirituality.
Our array of courses offers a wide range of topics for a critical mind and a curious spirit. Be ready to embark on a journey of learning, healing, and growth!
21st Century Theology: Modern, Post-Modern, and Indigenous
Instructor
Rev. Dr. Ray Aldred
Week 1: Morning + Tutorial (9am – 12pm, 2 – 5pm PT)
July 8th – 12th, 2024
Indigenous Christian Urban Faith Communities
Instructor
Rev. Robert Two Bulls
Week 1: Morning + Tutorial (9am – 12pm, 2 – 5pm PT)
July 8th – 12th, 2024
Trauma and Colonialism: Transformational Teachings
Instructor
Patricia Vickers
Week 1: Morning (9am – 12pm)
July 8th – 12th, 2024
My Cup Overflows: Practical Wellness Strategies for Ministry
Instructor
Lauren Aldred
Week 1: Afternoon (2 – 5pm PT)
July 8th – 12th, 2024
Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of John
Instructor
Rev. Dr. Danny Zacharias
Week 2: Morning + Tutorial (9am – 12pm, 2 – 5pm PT)
July 15th – 19th, 2024
Exploring Indigenous Perspectives in Church Leadership: A Māori Lens
Instructor
Ven. Katene Eruera
Week 2: Morning + Tutorial (9am – 12pm, 2 – 5pm PT)
July 15th – 19th, 2024
Story and Storytelling: Healing Medicine for Mind, Body, and Spirit
Instructor
Rev. Isaiah “Shaneequa” Brokenleg
Week 2: Afternoon (2 – 5pm PT)
July 15th – 19th, 2024
Fees & Tuition
Fees
- $50 CAD Registration Fee (non-refundable)
- $90 per week ISP Hot Lunch (optional)
Audit & Continuing Education Tuition
- Audit Course: $300 (early bird $285 until May 15, 2024)
- ISP/ConEd Course: $375 (early bird $360 until May 15, 2024)
Degree Tuition
- MDiv Course: $290 per credit
Orientations & Events
Non-Indigenous Student Orientation
- Tuesday, July 2 at 2pm (online via Zoom)
Events
- Salmon BBQ Wednesday July 10 at 5:30pm (lower Epiphany Chapel)
- Folklorama Tuesday July 16 at 5:30pm (upper Epiphany Chapel)
- ISP Daily Worship Monday–Friday, 12pm–12:45pm (Epiphany Chapel)
- ISP Silent Auction July 8–10 (lower Epiphany Chapel)
- Research Skills Workshop Mondays at 3pm (M.Div & Con.Ed required)
Summer School Information
Tutorials
MDiv tutorials are for students in the ISP-MDiv program only.
Course Credit
Courses can be taken for MDiv credit (3), ConEd credit (1.5) or Certificate credit (1.5), and Audit.
Daily attendance and a final project are the requirements for M.Div. credit. In order to receive ISP credit, students must attend 15 hours of class and submit daily journals. Audit students should attend a minimum of 60% of lecture hours.
Indigenous Studies Program Summer School courses may be taken for transfer credit. Please contact the Indigenous Studies Program office (isp@vst.edu) to inquire about transferable degree credit.
Please note that you can use your ISP Credits towards the Indigenous Studies Program Certificate.
Course Cancellation
In the event of low registrations, some courses may be cancelled. Information on course cancellation will be available on our website in early June.
Non-Indigenous Student Registrations
There is a 20% registration cap for non-Indigenous student registrations. Participants will be advised when wait listed.
Financial Aid
To apply for financial aid, please download the ISP Summer School Financial Aid form and send it to isp@vst.edu