English as a Second Language

All over the world people want to learn English as a second language. This desire provides great opportunity to get involved with people's lives and help them develop skills that will give them more opportunities. It also provides an avenue to open dialog about and demonstrate your faith.

This specialization requires students to complete the requirements of TESL Canada Level 1. This can be accomplished during May or June from Alberta Bible College or during January or April from the Continuing Education Faculty at Mount Royal University. This must be done before entering the 2nd year of the Diploma program.

Required Courses: 

Biblical & Theological Studies (15 credit hours)

• BBL100 Introduction to the Bible (3)
• One of:       BBL211 Synoptic Gospels (3),
        BBL220 Pentateuch (3), or
        BBL224 Psalms and Wisdom Literature (3)
   
• BBL250 Applied Hermeneutics in the Book of Romans (3)
• CSP130 Introduction to Christian Spirituality (3)
• IDS100 Christian Faith & Practice I (3)

General Arts (18 credit hours)

• HTH180 Christian Mind (3)
• HTH274 Leadership Principles (3)
• HTH276 World Religions (3)
• LNG185 Basics of Grammar and Syntax (3)
• One of:       IDS101 Christian Faith & Practice II (3),
        HTH283 Principles of Philosophy (3),
        HTH287 History of Christianity I (3),
         HTH288 History of Christianity II (3), or
         HTH272 Intro to World Civilizations (3)
   
• One of:       SSC194 Principles of Sociology (3) or
        SSC195 Intro to Cultural Anthropology (3)
   

 Professional Studies (36 credit hours)

• ICS150 Global Christian Citizenship (3)
• ICS151 Foundations of Global Studies (3)
• ICS200 Calgary-based Intercultural Field Experience (in ESL) (3)
• ICS250 Crosscultural Communication (3)
• ICS252 Theological Foundations for Global Studies (3)
• ICS253 Global Ministry Practices (3)
• ICS259 International Practicum (in ESL) (6)
• TESL Canada Level I course requirements transferred from an institution such as Alberta Bible College (12)

Electives (3 credit hours)