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Certificate in Christian Leadership

Horizon Certificate in Christian Leadership

Overview

During this 8-month program students can discern their life direction while exploring and becoming more grounded in the Christian faith. The program includes formation in Christian worldview, biblical awareness, foundations in leadership, and essential life skills (e.g., time and screen management) to set students up for success in life, volunteer ministry, and future study at Horizon, university, or vocational college. The program includes 6 credits that are transferable to many degree programs at the University of Saskatchewan and the program may serve as the first full year of a multi-year program at Horizon.

A year at Horizon equips you with essential life skills to help you succeed in any of your future pursuits, ministry-related or not. Some things you’ll come away with:

Duration: 8 months*

*Month duration is estimated on average full-time completion rates of 10 courses per 8-month period. Actual completion rates vary based on individual student course loads.

  • Better written and oral communication skills
  • Greater personal awareness, supported by industry-standard reports
  • Volunteer experience for your résumé
  • Basic Christian worldview formation
  • Bible interpretation skills and practices to enhance your spiritual life
  • Basic leadership skills
  • The Global Leadership Summit experience
  • A current résumé and personalized online portfolio

Courses

Total Credits Required: 34

Intro to Theology

Theology – T101
3 credits
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Intro to the Old Testament

Bible – B110
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Intro to the New Testament

Bible – B115
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Bible Study Methods

Bible – B119
3 credits | Prerequisites: none
PAOC credential requirement

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Luke – Acts

Bible – B266
3 credits | Prerequisites: B115 or B119

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Personal & Christian Life Management

General – G144
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Worldviews & Contemporary Culture

General – G143
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Foundations of Leadership

General – G149
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Intro to Spiritual Formation

Professional – P146
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Intro to Christian Mission

Professional – P160
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Ministry Formation (Fall, Yr 1)

Professional – P151
1 credit | Prerequisites: none

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Ministry Formation (Winter, Yr 1)

Professional – P152
1 credit | Prerequisites: P151

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Writing for Academic Success I

General – G100
1 credit | Prerequisites: none

Writing for Academic Success II

General – G200
1 credit | Prerequisites: none

*The courses in this program can be scheduled in different ways. Above is an example of what this program could look like.