Expedition Certificate

Co-ordinator: Janet Collins

Description

Expedition – Journey with a purpose – is an adventure of a lifetime.  This 4-month intense discipleship and training program concentrates on skill, team, and character development while exploring practical ministry opportunities.  It focuses on service ministry at home and abroad.  A key element is the overseas training and cultural experience.  Students will have the opportunity to earn 6 academic course credits as well as 2 units of field education.  This experience will help students discover the direction God has for their lives.  Students have the option of taking Expedition Plus, a full semester of academic work preceding the Expedition program.

Expedition Team: 2007-2008

Objectives

Upon graduation, students from this program will demonstrate:

1.    Personal integrity and a renewed commitment to Christ
2.    An expanded understanding of Scripture and culture
3.    A greater awareness of gifting and calling as it pertains to ministry
4.    A knowledge of, experience, and skill in various spiritual disciplines
5.    The ability to express a sense of solidarity or empathy with our hurting world
6.    Readiness to serve when the need arises
7.    An appreciation of themselves, of their world and of how God has created them to serve Him and others.

Career Path


Students completing this program will have experience in a variety of ministries.  This will help them determine the next step to which God is calling them.  This may include further study at Emmanuel or other colleges and universities.  The credits earned can be used toward a degree or diploma at EBC.

Notes

Admission to and continuance in this program is at the discretion of the program co-ordinator and the college admissions committee. Supporting documents, including a completed program questionnaire and additional references, may be required.

 
Download the Expedition Application Package
 
Expedition Plus (Semester One) Requirements

Course Requirements

HRS

Old Testament I

3

New Testament I

3

3 from Fall Semester Offerings

9
Optional: Field Education
1

TOTAL

16

Expedition (Semester Two) Requirements

Division

Course Requirements

Hours

Professional Studies Electives Seminars as arranged by Program Coordinator
6
Field Education

Field Education (x2)

2

 

TOTAL

8

 

The Expedition program is now eligible for government funding (as of July 2009).

Students have the option to register for only the second semester (travelling portion) of the program.  This portion of the program will be running from September - December for 2010.

Dec 16/09