Based on the concepts learned in ACC 200, this course explores the applications of accounting including information in the management context. Topics include: management planning and control, inventory and cost flow analysis, job order costing, standard costs and variance analysis, budgeting, break-even analysis, relevant costs and decision-making.

Prerequisite: ACC 200

Introduces students to the fundamental concepts and principles used by the Canadian auditing profession. It explores the role of the auditor, as well as the legal and ethical environment of auditing. In addition to examining the methods and procedures used in auditing and reporting with respect to financial statements, other topics to be covered include internal control and computerization, risk and materiality, and audit planning.

Prerequisite: ACC 301 and ACC 302

A survey of the origins of The Alliance Canada movement in its social/cultural context. The continuities and changes are then traced historically as The Alliance Canada developed to the present. In this, an evaluation of Alliance “distinctives” will form a central theme.

Prerequisite: CH 501, TH 501 or TH 610. Prerequisite will be waived for students who are in a denominational credentialing process.

Notes: This course is cross-listed as TH 640 and is cross-leveled at the undergraduate level as HI 362/REL 362.  

An introduction to the formal and creative language of drawing with an emphasis on improving technical drawing skills and developing the ability to identify concepts related to visual perception and expression. Note: A lab fee applies to this course.

Drawing I lab

Drawing I lab

This course provides a chronological and historical survey examining painting, sculpture, and architecture of Western cultures beginning with the Renaissance to the present day. This course will focus on significant developments in the visual arts and their connection to and reflection of the political, religious, and social influences of the time. In addition, the course will consider how art can be understood through a Christian worldview.

This course will encompass the structure and function of major biomolecules, such as carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids, as well as energy transduction, enzyme mechanisms and regulation of metabolic pathways. The accompanying laboratory component will introduce some techniques commonly used in the study of biomolecules and enzymology.

Prerequisite: BIO 131, BIO 211 and CHE 251

This course covers the physical and chemical properties of drugs, their biochemical and physiological effects, mechanisms of action, absorption, distribution, metabolism, elimination and adverse effects. With each classification of drugs covered, their mode of action, their clinical effects and side effects will be emphasized.

Prerequisite: BCH 297

Students will explore Indigenous ways of knowing, the characteristics of this knowledge, and how these understandings influence interactions with the world and others. Discussion will consider the sources of Indigenous knowledge, the Indigenous ontology, epistemology and axiology as well as related values and ethics. Comparisons will be made between Indigenous and Western forms of knowledge to consider how these platforms can be used together in helping and teaching fields.

Prerequisite: PS 121 and SO 121

Note: PASS/FAIL – not included in GPA

This course is designed to give students a basic understanding of descriptive and inferential statistics. Emphasis is placed on practical application and students will learn to analyze and interpret basic statistical research. They will also learn to use computer software (jamovi) to analyze data. Lecture and laboratory components.

Prerequisite: BHS 240 or permission of the department

Course Description TBA.

An integrative capstone seminar based on the contributions of both sociology and psychology for understanding human behaviour. The course will integrate the method, academic content, and pragmatic application of those fields of knowledge to the social context of human behaviour and explore the ways this can lead to vocation and service in the world community. A variety of methodological, theoretical, and practical questions will be addressed.

Prerequisite: Restricted to students in the BA: Behavioural Science (Concentration or Major) or Psychology (Major) programs in their final 15 credits of study. Permission of the department required.

An integrative capstone seminar based on the contributions of both sociology and psychology for understanding human behaviour. The course will integrate the method, academic content, and pragmatic application of those fields of knowledge to the social context of human behaviour and explore the ways this can lead to vocation and service in the world community. A variety of methodological, theoretical, and practical questions will be addressed.

Prerequisite: Restricted to students in the BA: Behavioural Science (Concentration or Major) or Psychology (Major) programs in their final 15 credits of study. Permission of the department required.

This course will cover the fundamental principles of cellular biology, including organelle structure and function, metabolism, genetics, cell division, protein synthesis, and molecular biology of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.

Prerequisite: Biology 30 or Chemistry 30

This course will cover the fundamental principles of cellular biology, including organelle structure and function, metabolism, genetics, cell division, protein synthesis, and molecular biology of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. Prerequisite: Biology 30

This course will cover the fundamental principles of cellular biology, including organelle structure and function, metabolism, genetics, cell division, protein synthesis, and molecular biology of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. Prerequisite: Biology 30

This course will cover the fundamental principles of cellular biology, including organelle structure and function, metabolism, genetics, cell division, protein synthesis, and molecular biology of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.

This course will cover the fundamental principles of cellular biology, including organelle structure and function, metabolism, genetics, cell division, protein synthesis, and molecular biology of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.

Prerequisite: Biology 30 or Chemistry 30

This course examines the principles of heredity, Mendelian laws, as well as basic concepts of gene structure and function, gene regulation and genetic recombination. Principles from prokaryotes, eukaryotes and viruses will be explored. The accompanying laboratory component contains experiments and exercises to illustrate key genetic principles and genetics molecular techniques

The dynamics and maintenance of biological diversity are examined in terms of ecological processes, conservation of species, habitats, and evolutionary principles. Ecological principles and organism interactions at individual, population, community and ecosystem levels will be explored.

Prerequisite: BIO 133

This course examines the principles of cellular structure and function, molecular organization, regulation of cellular functions, as well as the interaction of cells with neighbouring cells and their environment.

Prerequisite: BIO 131 and BIO 211

Microbiology explores the biology of microorganisms, namely viruses, bacteria, unicellular and microscopic multicellular eukaryotes. This course will review fundamental information about the biology of these organisms and will expand this knowledge base with microbial genetics, diversity and ecology. The field of applied microbiology will also be explored in topics regarding health, industry, and the environment. The accompanying lab component will introduce a variety of lab techniques to identify microorganisms.

This course covers the basics of nutrition, the processing of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, vitamins and minerals, as well as discussing energy balance, fasting, and weight control.

This course examines the moral concerns related to a variety of health related sciences, research programs, and medical interventions. Issues to be examined include, but are not limited to, abortion, euthanasia, genetic engineering, stem cell research, reproductive technology, commodification of organs and body tissue, patient consent, and the distribution of scarce medical resources.

Note: Bachelor of Science students may take this course for Science credit. This course is cross-listed as PH 320. Non-BSc students must take the course as PH 320.

An introduction to the neural basis of learning, memory, language, thought, motivation, emotion and behaviour.

Note: This course is cross-listed as PS 330.

This 9-day course will introduce the students to several ecosystems within Costa Rica, including tropical rainforest, cloud forest, marine, and the transition zone in an active volcano zone.  Students will work with researchers at Selve Verde Rain Forest Research Station and with Park Rangers on service projects at Manuel Antonio National Park. 

This course is the first course of a two-semester research project (Fall and Winter). In this course, the students will choose a research project of their choice, perform background research, pilot experiments, and write a research proposal. The research will continue in Course B. This course will rely on independent work, in conjunction with a research supervisor who you will meet with on a regular basis.

This first course in New Testament Greek is designed to give students the knowledge of NT Greek that will enable them to proceed directly to courses in NT exegesis or to courses in NT Greek in which the aim is intensive and extensive reading of texts. The emphasis falls on differences between Greek and English grammar – the system of formal structural devices or “rules” which a language uses to indicate the relationships between words and arrangements of words. The student will study the grammar usually covered in a traditional first two semesters of Greek but without the memorization of vocabulary and forms.  The grammatical structures are taught from “real” NT Greek as much as possible.

This first course in New Testament Greek is designed to give students the knowledge of NT Greek that will enable them to proceed directly to courses in NT exegesis or to courses in NT Greek in which the aim is intensive and extensive reading of texts. The emphasis falls on differences between Greek and English grammar - the system of formal structural devices or "rules" which a language uses to indicate the relationships between words and arrangements of words. The student will study the grammar usually covered in a traditional first two semesters of Greek but without the memorization of vocabulary and forms. The grammatical structures are taught from "real" NT Greek as much as possible.

This first course in New Testament Greek is designed to give students the knowledge of NT Greek that will enable them to proceed directly to courses in NT exegesis or to courses in NT Greek in which the aim is intensive and extensive reading of texts. The emphasis falls on differences between Greek and English grammar – the system of formal structural devices or “rules” which a language uses to indicate the relationships between words and arrangements of words. The student will study the grammar usually covered in a traditional first two semesters of Greek but without the memorization of vocabulary and forms.  The grammatical structures are taught from “real” NT Greek as much as possible.

THIS COURSE IS TAUGHT IN CHINESE LANGUAGE

This first course in New Testament Greek is designed to give students the knowledge of NT Greek that will enable them to proceed directly to courses in NT exegesis or to courses in NT Greek in which the aim is intensive and extensive reading of texts. The emphasis falls on differences between Greek and English grammar - the system of formal structural devices or "rules" which a language uses to indicate the relationships between words and arrangements of words. The student will study the grammar usually covered in a traditional first two semesters of Greek but without the memorization of vocabulary and forms. The grammatical structures are taught from "real" NT Greek as much as possible.

An advanced study of Greek grammar for the purpose of gaining insight into the meaning of the New Testament text. This study will enable the student to understand a text in more detail as well as how the grammatical structures of Greek may have lent themselves to different interpretations. May be repeated for credit depending on the biblical books selected for study.

An advanced study of Hebrew grammar for the purpose of gaining insight into the meaning of the Old Testament text. This study will enable the student to understand a text in more detail as well as how the grammatical structures of Hebrew may have lent themselves to different interpretations. May be repeated for credit depending on the biblical books selected for study.

A survey of the history and literature of the Bible in light of its unifying themes and theological trajectories, with particular attention given to the variety of ideas and genres found in the Bible. Consideration will be given to its cultural significance and its impact upon individuals and communities who receive it as sacred and authoritative scripture.

Hybrid Delivery

Suffering is experienced both individually and in communities all over the world. How does Scripture help us to understand the nature of suffering and how to respond to suffering? How is the Christian hope understood in light of suffering? This course will explore how Scripture addresses these questions. Examining the powerful message of the Old and New Testaments will demonstrate the continuing impact of the Bible's picture of suffering an d hope for the Church today, for our spiritual lives, and for the world.

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An orientation to key issues in theological hermeneutics essential for the interpretation of the Bible and the study of theology. The course will describe ancient and contemporary reflection on hermeneutics as well as provide an opportunity for students to develop a hermeneutic appropriate for the study of Bible and theology within a confessional context.

This course provides an overview of business management and the business environment. It offers introduction to key functional areas in a business such as economic trends and business cycles, organization of business, human resources management, finance, and marketing. Emphasis is placed on how various functional areas are integrated to ensure a successful business operation.

This course focuses on communications in a business setting. Students will develop and strengthen their written and oral communication skills in preparation for their ongoing studies and careers. Students will also gain an understanding of the importance of communication skills in a business career. This is an experiential course where students will develop solid skills in writing, listening, problem-solving and presenting individually and within groups, both through digital and traditional media.

Prerequisite: One of the following: BUS 100, BUS 305, DVST 305

A course applying concepts, theories, and moral decision procedures found in moral philosophy to a broad range of issues currently encountered in the business context, including: “whistle-blowing,” advertising, employee treatment, insider trading and accounting practices, product liability, corporate social responsibility and issues in international business.

This course examines the fundamental financial concepts including time value of money, cost of capital and capital structure, capital investment decisions, budgeting and financial planning, sources and forms of financing and business valuation.

Prerequisite: One of the following: MA 110, MA 111, MA 149 and ACC 200

This course introduces students to the theory of organizational behaviour (the study of people at work in organizations). It examines the behaviours of individuals working alone or in teams, and how organizations' characteristics, management practices and other factors influence this behaviour, and ultimately organizational effectiveness. It also examines the process of organizational change.

An introduction to data and business analysis. Students will explore analytical approaches for making business decisions, including basic steps in problem solving and simple modeling. In addition, they will build quantitative skills using application software that will result in more informed and effective business decision making. Communicating and presenting quantitative data and analysis graphically will also be emphasized. Instruction will consist of lecture and tutorials.

Prerequisite: BUS 100, MA 110, STA 210 

This course introduces the fundamental concepts and principles of marketing including topics such as analysis of customer behaviour, market segmentation and trend analysis. The 4 Ps (Product, Price, Promotion and Place) in the marketing mix will be introduced and various marketing strategies catering to different industries will also be examined by means of case studies.

Prerequisite: One of the following: BUS 100, BUS 305, DVST 305

There are an estimated 170,000 nonprofits and charitable organizations in Canada. Nonprofits are an important part of our society, operate in many diverse areas of our economy, and are important for the initiation and implementation of many government programs and services. It has been recognized that one of the biggest issues facing the nonprofit sector today is the quality of management. Nonprofits are faced with a multitude of challenges and the leaders of today’s nonprofits must be prepared to face a complex environment that is rapidly changing on many fronts.

This course is designed to provide current and future nonprofit managers and leaders with a range of nonprofit management concerns and practices. The workload is relatively heavy and is targeted toward third and fourth year students. Course projects and discussions introduce/expand students' management skills, analytical tools, and knowledge. Students take the perspectives of nonprofit managers, volunteers, board members, policy makers, donors, and clients. This course is built on the assumption that students learn more if they are actively engaged with the material. Exercises and discussions allow students to test knowledge, formulate ideas and strategies, respond to management dilemmas, and get immediate feedback from classmates and the instructor. urse Description

An introduction to business analytics through the use of data analysis techniques and tools to make data-driven business decisions. Students will think critically about business problems and learn how to build basic predictive models using spreadsheet software. The focus will be on the practical use of analytical tools. Instruction will consist of lecture and tutorials.

This course explores both societal and social marketing. The purpose of societal marketing holds that an organization should make marketing decisions by taking into account the needs of the organization and its consumers, and in particular, the long-term interests of society. The purpose of social marketing is to influence social change such as improving health, protecting the environment, and contributing to community well-being.

This course familiarizes students with the role of human, cultural, and social influences in consumer decision-making. These topics are examined to enable marketers to better understand customers, positively influence their behaviour, and meet their expectations.

Building and effectively maintaining brand equity is among the top priorities of high performing companies and is a fundamental element of competitive strategy. This course provides students with insights into how effective brand strategies can be created and the implications for brand management professionals. The class blends marketing theory and practice to provide perspective on corporate marketing and the brand management function.

This course is a study of the nature and background of entrepreneurship and the process involved from idea to opportunity to new business venture. Students are expected to study the environment in which entrepreneurship flourishes from both the perspective of the entrepreneur and of the economic system. The generation of ideas and opportunities is discussed. Students will transform an opportunity into a formal business plan. The course concludes with an examination of the process of implementation of the business plan and the management of the new business.

A key step in the human resource management (HRM) process within private, public and nonprofit sector that involves the recruitment and selection of human resources. The course provides the methods, processes, and skills to design and implement strategic recruitment and selection initiatives. Topics covered include: job analysis, legal considerations, identifying sources of applicants, screening, assessment, interviewing, and decision making.  

This course is designed to introduce students first to the foundation principles and practice of servant leadership, including concepts and tools that allow the serving leader to empower and equip all stakeholders of the organization. Secondly, the course

This course is designed to introduce students first to the foundation principles and practice of servant leadership, including concepts and tools that allow the serving leader to empower and equip all stakeholders of the organization. 

Introduction to project management is intended to expose students to the theories, methods, tools and techniques of project management. Project management requires practice in order to build confidence. As such, this course will make use of cases and a final project to enable students to apply their learnings.

This is a two-semester entrepreneurship practicum for teams of students starting sustainable, triple bottom line-oriented companies based on business plans previously developed in BUS 392. The practicum is focused on skill development and mentoring in startup formation, resource acquisition, business and revenue model validation, project management, debt and equity financing, and written and oral presentation of startup activities.

An introduction to counselling theory and skills with emphasis on pastoral care and counselling settings and a major focus is on skill development. An integration of secular and Christian approaches will be represented and critiqued with a view to implications for Christian counselling. Application will be made to specific individual and family counselling issues encountered in Christian community as well as exploring appropriate referral processes and resources. Current and traditional therapy approaches and how they can be integrated into pastoral settings will be reviewed. As well, understanding the roles, ethics, cultural differences and counsellor self-care inherent in effective pastoral counselling and care will be emphasized.

Principles of crisis intervention and their application in pastoral counselling are discussed. Topics include counselling those facing issues such as: death, bereavement, divorce, alcoholism, suicidal crisis, and sexual abuse.

Prerequisite: CC 501

THIS COURSE IS TAUGHT IN CHINESE LANGUAGE

A course in Christian counselling on a topic of current interest or specialized study. May be repeated for credit as topics change. 

For practicing educators, an examination of numeracy pedagogy connecting research to present day instructional practices. Students will build personal and common understandings of how children in schools engage with quantitative or spatial information to create meaning in the K-6 classroom. Instruction will build on a model of co-construction which will culminate with the development of a numeracy plan for use in their classrooms. Topics include visible numeracy practices that promote number conservation, problem-solving skills, mathematical relationships, geometrical thinking, and differentiation and assessment.

Explore introductory ideas and practices for designing learning experiences for children (K-6). Students will work extensively from the Alberta Program of Studies to understand its structure the essence of each subject discipline. They will consider the variables that exist in Alberta classrooms while developing lesson plans and simple assessments that use feedback as a learning tool.

Building on the general principles of CDPD 500, students will use backwards design to build units of study across the various disciplines in the Alberta Program of Studies. Students will identify "big ideas" and "essential questions" in curriculum. They will make understanding and skill development visible through formative and summative assessments, create rubrics, design performance assessments, and practice reporting.

Building on the general principles of CDPD 500, students will use backwards design to build units of study across the various disciplines in the Alberta Program of Studies. Students will identify "big ideas" and "essential questions" in curriculum. They will make understanding and skill development visible through formative and summative assessments, create rubrics, design performance assessments, and practice reporting.

This course is an overview of the history of Christianity from the time of the early Church to the present. Considers the development of Christian ideas and institutions within their corresponding social, cultural and political contexts, meets influential Christians, discovers devotional treasures, and encounters the diverse traditions that have shaped and been shaped by the world around them.

A survey of the origins of The Alliance Canada movement in its social/cultural context. The continuities and changes are then traced historically as The Alliance Canada developed to the present. In this, an evaluation of Alliance “distinctives” will form a central theme.

Prerequisite: CH 501, TH 501 or TH 610. Prerequisite will be waived for students who are in a denominational credentialing process.

Notes: This course is cross-listed as TH 640 and is cross-leveled at the undergraduate level as HI 362/REL 362.  

A survey of the origins of The Alliance Canada movement in its social/cultural context. The continuities and changes are then traced historically as The Alliance Canada developed to the present. In this, an evaluation of Alliance “distinctives” will form a central theme.

Prerequisite: CH 501-CL, TH 501-CL or TH 610-CL. Prerequisite will be waived for students who are in a denominational credentialing process.

Notes: This course is cross-listed as TH 640-CL.

A survey of the origins of The Christian and Missionary Alliance in its social, cultural, and theological contexts. The course also examines and evaluates various continuities and changes in C&MA thought and practice.

Focuses on the fundamental principles and concepts necessary for understanding all aspects of chemistry. Topics include atomic and molecular structure, periodicity, bonding, basis of chemical reactions and intermolecular forces.

Prerequisite: Chemistry 30

Focuses on the quantitative aspects of chemistry. Topics include chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, solubility and electrochemistry.

Prerequisite: Chemistry 30

Students apply the basic principles of chemical bonding to organic molecules, and are introduced to the concept of stereochemistry, spectroscopy and reaction mechanisms.

Prerequisite: CHE 101 and CHE 103

This course is a one-semester research project in chemistry. Students will design and implement a chemistry experiment, conduct data analysis, and disseminate this knowledge as a formal scientific report and an oral conference presentation. In this particular project, the student will research the native edible plants in Calgary, conduct an investigation on the metabolites present in these plants, and report on the beneficial components of the plants. The student will follow the methodologies in published literature.

A seminar course exploring the history of Christianity in Canada from early missions to indigenous peoples to the present. Particular attention will be given to lived religious experience and historical-cultural factors relating to Canadian thought, politics, nationalism, Indian Residential Schools, and social action.

This course explores the relationship between religion and culture in Canada from a sociological perspective. This examination will include a look at the past, present, and potential future relationship between religion & culture in Canada.

A course in Christian Studies on a topic of current interest or specialized study. Course may be repeated for credit as topics change.

Course description TBA.

The course will survey the significance and understanding of the dream experience in both eastern and western Christian traditions. Special attention will be given to the role of the dream in the spiritual journeys of prominent Christians, the dream and the death experience, as well as to developing a Christian approach to dream interpretation. Students will gain from the course an historical/theological appreciation for the value of the dream within a Christian worldview as well as a sense of how to integrate dream interpretation with an understanding of one's own spiritual journey. Note: Class limit of 20 students.

An examination of the "desert/wilderness" experience in various traditions of Christian spirituality. An integrated biblical/historical/ theological/formational approach to the subject is used to assist the student in understanding the nature and purpose of the "desert/wilderness" experience in the spiritual life of the church and the individual. A special feature of the course is a one-day guided silent retreat.

An advanced course which studies the historical theology and practice of Christian prayer as it pertains to understanding the role of prayer within the spiritual life. The course is taught from an ecumenical perspective and includes a prayer practicum in the lectio divina (praying with scripture).

An advanced course which studies the historical theology and practice of Christian prayer as it pertains to understanding the role of prayer within the spiritual life. The course is taught from a broadly Christian perspective and includes practical opportunities to try different forms of prayer.

Note: This course is cross-leveled at the undergraduate level as REL 364.

This course includes both an academic and travel component and will provide an in-depth experience of the destination and its place in Christian Studies. Course may be repeated for credit as destinations change. 

The course will not be meeting on campus, but the synchronous times/days of this course will continue. Please contact Shelly Sylvester for further information ssylvester@ambrose.edu

This course will focus on basic skills and practice when working with individuals who are vulnerable and/or experiencing homelessness. It will explore the challenges faced by individuals who are vulnerable and homeless, such as lack of education and job skills, poor mental and physical health, and addictions. It will also address the importance of case management, its components, and effectiveness. The course is meant to prepare at-risk persons in this population to provide competent and client-centered help.

Note - this class is also cross-listed as PS 306.

This course will critically examine and contextualize the prevalent global crime of human trafficking and consider effective modes of prevention and response.  It will examine the history, roots, and development of various forms of human trafficking internationally and domestically using several frameworks. In addition, it considers a variety of responses such as addressing related social and development issues, legal responses and system reform.

This course will examine the major components of aquatic communities, and explore how these interact to influence ecosystem function.  Topics including production, nutrient flow, trophic interactions, and diversity will be discussed as they relate to conservation and management.

Mandatory Lab included as well.

This course uses group and experiential learning to provide participants with growing confidence in their identity as communicators in diverse teaching situations, aware of the diversities in learners and instructional methodologies relevant to Christian educational ministry.

This course uses group and experiential learning to provide participants with growing confidence in their identity as communicators in diverse teaching situations, aware of the diversities in learners and instructional methodologies relevant to Christian educational ministry. 

This course uses group and experiential learning to provide participants with growing confidence in their identity as communicators in diverse teaching situations, aware of the diversities in learners and instructional methodologies relevant to Christian educational ministry.

Practical leadership strategies for leading and implementing ministries to children and families in a church context.

Note: This course is cross-leveled at the undergraduate level as PST 322.

THIS COURSE IS TAUGHT IN CHINESE LANGUAGE. A course in education, discipleship or leadership on a topic of current interest or specialized study. May be repeated for credit as topics change.

Begin to develop your personal vision of leadership through guided inquiry, case studies and journaling. Reflect and question your personal beliefs about leadership through a focus on research and best practices about transformative leadership, interwoven with personal reflection and narrative. The course focusses on scaffolding research and best practices interwoven with personal reflection and narrative moving from foundational to application of the competencies.

Consolidate theory, your personal beliefs and contextual knowledge by focusing on instructional leadership, managing school operations, vision building and fostering effective relationships for a flourishing school culture. You will curate a personal leadership portfolio that showcases your ongoing grown as a leader.

For more information and to register please contact registrar@ambrose.edu

Consolidate theory, your personal beliefs and contextual knowledge by focusing on instructional leadership, managing school operations, vision building and fostering effective relationships for a flourishing school culture. You will curate a personal leadership portfolio that showcases your ongoing grown as a leader.

Consolidate theory, your personal beliefs and contextual knowledge by focusing on instructional leadership, managing school operations, vision building and fostering effective relationships for a flourishing school culture. You will curate a personal leadership portfolio that showcases your ongoing grown as a leader.

Fully online with optional opportunities to connect synchronously, via Zoom.

Students who have already taken ELQS 001 and want to register for ELQS 002, please email: Registrar@ambrose.edu  You cannot register using the registration portal.

This course introduces students to post-secondary studies in English by exploring developments in langauge, literature, and culture in and over time. Students will have the opportunities to study particular themes and compare different genre.

An introduction to university English studies through the exploration of poetry, fiction, drama, and the literary essay. Students will learn strategies for the close reading and analysis of texts and for writing about literature.

Note: Students can only earn credit for one of the following: EN 115 or 130.

A foundational course in literary studies, this class provides an introduction to a wide range of literary works in English from the eighth century to the late eighteenth century. The course introduces students to the breadth of genres that comprise the English literary tradition. Significant attention will be given to critical reading skills and further development of writing skills.

Prerequisite: 3 credits in English (Co-requisite for English major students)

Note: Students can only earn credit for one of the following: EN 221 or EN 220a.

This course is both an introduction to some of the short stories of the world as well as an occasion to write (about) a short story. Emphasis will be placed on the appreciation of the genre in all its multicultural contexts. Equally, for those who want to go beyond the critical understanding, an opportunity will be offered to write their own story.

An introductory survey of the various kinds of poetry written in English, with examples from the fourteenth to the twentieth centuries, this course develops the basic principles of formal poetic analysis through the close readings of poems.

Prerequisite: 3 credits in English

Note: Students can only earn credit for one of the following: EN 232 or EN 330.

A study of the major literary works, themes, and ideas of C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and their friends, the group known as the Inklings. It examines themes such as the use of myth to explore problems of modernity, the relationship between Christian faith and art, as well as the debates over literary versus popular fiction.

An introduction through their own writings to the spiritual pilgrimages of several significant figures in the history of the church, this course also examines many of the key problems, such as the role of memory and the relation of fact to fiction, in the autobiographical genre. Representative works include Augustine's Confessions, Bunyan's Grace Abounding, as well as writings by anonymous saints of the Orthodox tradition and a variety of contemporary autobiographies. 

Students in this course will develop their academic writing strengths. A variety of writing pedagogies will be used, but special emphasis will be given to peer and professor editing, and students will be given ample opportunity to revise their work. Exposition and argumentation are the chief forms of essay writing in this course.

This course studies thoroughly Shakespeare's drama: the tragedy, romance, comedy, historical play, and problem play. Shakespeare's works are placed in the context of the history and culture of the Elizabethan era. Note: This course can fulfill a Fine Arts elective in all programs.

Wordsworth's and Coleridge's Lyrical Ballads (1798) began the Romantic period in English literature, a period that witnessed changes to the perception of the role of the artist and art, the effects of which are still experienced today. The Romantic phenomenon continued for the next four decades; the works of the above two poets, those of Byron, P.B. Shelley, Keats, and several less well-known writers will be studied in the context of the diverse historical, social, intellectual, and artistic climate of the period.

This course introduces and examines the various theories of literary interpretation. We will begin the course by studying the history of modern literary theory and criticism. By examining major theoretical movements such as Deconstruction, Reader-Response, and Feminism the course aims to equip students with the tools of critical analysis.

Prerequisite: 6 credits in English or three credits in English and HUM 201

This course considers the diverse literary forms of the Middle Ages, both in Britain and Europe. Works considered will range from the close of antiquity through to the dawn of the Renaissance. Authors may include Boethius, Dante, and Chaucer, along with texts like Beowulf, The Song of Roland, Roman de la Rose, and various Arthur narratives

Although the theories of feminism are now well rehearsed, in literary studies a good many women authors are simply not yet read by students because sourcing primary texts is often a difficult task. The most recent decades of scholarly activity, however, are now coming to fruition in that numerous overlooked and heretofore inaccessible or unavailable texts by women are now more readily obtainable. This course endeavors to survey both major and minor female authors from the late Middle Ages through to the end of the twentieth century.

Clarification and integration of a personal philosophy of ministry upon completion of internship, including consideration of calling, giftedness, personal health, social trends and current practices in the contemporary church. Taught each winter semester during Reading Week, as a week-long module. Note: This course cannot be taken for an Arts and Science degree. 2018 - modified module/hybrid course.

Intended for pre-service teachers to deepen and broaden their understanding of the lives of students, teachers and principals in Alberta public schools through school visits, dialogue and novice action research. The developmental focus of the seminar will be on the interconnectedness of schools and classrooms with learners, teachers, curriculum and society. Students will visit several school sites in the Calgary area as case studies for this course.

Intended to deepen and broaden pre-service teachers' understanding of teaching practices in Alberta public schools. Through seminar dialogue, case study development, and novice action research rooted in their field experience, pre-service teachers will unpack instructional strategies that foster relationships with students and help identify and meet student needs in inclusive classroom environments.

Intended to deepen and broaden pre-service teachers' understanding of teaching practices in Alberta public schools. Through seminar dialogue, case study development, and novice action research rooted in their field experience, pre-service teachers will unpack instructional strategies that foster relationships with students and help identify and meet student needs in inclusive classroom environments.