Indigenous Studies Program Summer School
July 10th to July 21st, 2023
Early-Bird Registration till May 15th, 2023
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
Christian Education: Teaching the Traditions
Instructor
Deanna Nyce
Week 1: Morning + Tutorial (9am – 12pm PT)
July 10th – 14th, 2023
Link: https://vst.edu/courses/christian-education-teaching-the-traditions/
Music & Dance for Healing
Instructor
Kenneth Wallace
Week 1: Morning + Tutorial (9am – 12pm PT)
July 10th – 14th, 2023
Indigenizing Vestments
Instructor
Arlene Roberts & Kara Mandryk
Week 1: Afternoon (2 – 5pm PT)
July 10th – 14th, 2023
Hebrew Bible: Ecclesiastes on Living and Dying
Instructor
Mari Joerstad
Week 2: Morning + Tutorial (9am – 12pm PT)
July 17th – 21st, 2023
Land-Based Wellness I: Personal Healing and Wellness
Instructor
Lauren Aldred
Week 2: Morning + Tutorial (9am – 12pm PT)
July 17th – 21st, 2023
Link: https://vst.edu/courses/land-based-wellness-i-personal-healing-and-wellness/
Wellness in Practice
Instructor
Lauren Aldred
Week 2: Afternoon (2 – 5pm PT)
July 17th – 21st, 2023
Fees & Tuition
Fees
- $40 CAD Registration Fee (non-refundable)
- $80 per week ISP Hot Lunch (optional)
Audit & Continuing Education Tuition
- Early Bird Registration
till May 15, 2023 - Audit Course: $285
- ISP/ConEd Course: $360
- Regular
- Audit Course: $300
- ISP/ConEd Course: $375
Degree Tuition
- MDiv Course: $290 per credit
Orientations & Events
Non-Indigenous Student Orientation
- Monday, July 10 at 5:30pm
- Monday, July 17 at 5:30pm
Events
- Salmon BBQ Wednesday July 12 at 5:15pm (Epiphany Chapel)
- Folklorama Tuesday July 18 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.