Indigenous Studies Program Summer School
July 6th to July 17th, 2020
Multicultural Orientation Dates:
Monday, July 6th, and Monday, July 10th.
Due to Covid19 all ISP classes will be held online via Zoom and Canvas. Registrations now open!
Registration is now open!
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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
Indigenous Language Translation & Interpretation
Instructor
Ray Aldred
Week 1: Morning + Tutorial (MDiv Only)
July 6th – 10th, 2020
Link: https://vst.edu/courses/indigenous-language-translation-interpretation/
First Contacts in Contexts
Instructor
Rev. Dr. Randy Woodley
Week 1: Morning + Tutorial (MDiv Only)
July 6th – 10th, 2020
Reading the Hebrew Bible through Postcolonial Eyes
Instructor
Ira D. Mangililo
Week 2: Morning + Tutorial (MDiv Only)
July 13th – 17th, 2020
Link: https://vst.edu/courses/reading-the-hebrew-bible-through-postcolonial-eye
Introduction to
Gwiis Maakskw
Instructor
Wal-aks Keane Tait
Week 2: Afternoon
July 13th – 17th, 2020
Link: https://vst.edu/courses/introduction-to-gwiis-maakskw/
Tuition & Fees
Fees
- A $35 CAD non-refundable fee is due with your registration.
- $75 materials fee – Introduction to Gwiis Maakskw, only.
Tuition
- Audit Course: $255.00
- ISP/ConEd Course: $330.00
- MDiv Course: $843.00 ($281.00/credit x 3 credits/course)
Summer School Information
Tutorials
- MDiv tutorials are for students in the ISP-MDiv program only.
Non-Indigenous Student Registrations
- There is a 20% registration cap for non-Indigenous student registrations. Participants will be advised when wait listed.
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.
Financial Aid
To apply for financial aid, please download the ISP Summer School Financial Aid form and send it to isp@vst.edu.