Indigenous Studies Program Summer School
July 11th to July 22nd, 2022
ISP Summer School 2022 has now concluded, and registration is closed.
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!
Courses
The Prophet Amos
Instructor
Ira. D. Mangililo
Course Cancelled
Early Christian Studies
Instructor
Ray Aldred
Week 1: Morning + Tutorial
July 11th – 15th, 2022
Music & Dance for Healing
Instructor
Kenneth Wallace
Week 1: Afternoon
July 11th – 15th, 2022
Preaching
Instructor
Adrian Jacobs
Week 2: Morning + Tutorial
July 18th – 22nd, 2022
21st Century Theology
Instructor
Randall Furushima
Week 2: Morning + Tutorial
July 18th – 22nd, 2022
Link: https://vst.edu/courses/21st-century-theology-modern-post-modern-and-indigenous/
Intro to Gwiis Maakskw (Weaving)
Instructor
Keane Tait
Week 2: Afternoon
July 18th – 22nd, 2022
Fees & Tuition
Fees
- $35 CAD Registration Fee (non-refundable)
Regular Audit & Continuing Education Tuition
- Audit Course: $270 CAD
- ISP/ConEd Course: $345 CAD
DegreeTuition
- MDiv Course: $843 CAD ($281.00/credit x 3 credits/course)
Orientations & Events
Non-Indigenous Student Orientation
- Monday July 11 at 5:30pm
- Monday July 18 at 5:30pm
Events
- Salmon BBQ Wednesday July 13 at 5:15pm (Epiphany Chapel)
- Silent Auction July 12-13 (Winners announced at Salmon BBQ)
- Folklorama Tuesday July 19 at 5:30pm (Epiphany Chapel)
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.