Language Learner

By learning how to learn other languages you will develop an essential skill that opens doors to ministry with teams like Wycliffe Bible translators whose goal is to provide the Bible to every language group around the world in this generation. Many short and long-term cross-cultural opportunities do not require a full degree in linguistics. This specialization provides a practical introduction to language and culture learning. Learn to hear and produce sounds of the world's languages and how to communicate in any language. This track is suitable for those planning careers in Teaching English as a Second Language or for those planning to work in a cross-cultural or multi-lingual situation anywhere in the world.

This specialization involves completing the Language Learner track at CanIL (Canadian Institute for Linguistics) at Trinity Western University in Langley, BC during a 9-week session in June, July and August between the two years of the diploma program.

Required Courses:

Biblical & Theological Studies (15 credits)

• 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)
• THO100 Christian Theology (3)

 General Arts (18 credit hours)

• HTH180 Christian Mind (3)
• HTH274 Leadership Principles (3)
• HTH276 World Religions (3)
• SSC193 Principles of Psychology (3)
• One of:
      HTH182 Christian Ethics (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 language learning) (3)
• ICS250 Crosscultural Communication (3)
• ICS252 Theological Foundations for Global Studies (3)
• ICS253 Global Ministry Practices (3)
• ICS259 International Practicum (in language learning) (6)
• Plus:

  Canada Institute for Linguistics (CanIL) Language Learner Certificate (12)

Electives (3 credits)