Lay Certificate in Theology

Can I Take A Course Without Getting the Certificate?
What is the Lay Certificate?
Upcoming Courses
Cost and How to Register
Our Facilitators

Take one course, or plan to complete the Certificate

Take the following non-university, short-term courses singly, for your own interest, or toward the Lay Certificate in Theology. There are no prerequisites; we are happy to offer lay people this opportunity to take special interest courses in a wide variety of topics. All courses meet at Huron University College.

The Lay Certificate in Theology

If you choose to take the following courses toward the Lay Certificate, you will complete a project successfully at the end of each course to earn a course credit. This year, we are offering both full courses and half-credit courses.

Accumulate 10 full credits, and you will receive the Lay Certificate.

Cost and How to Register

Cost as stated in description.

Click here for Registration Form(pdf file) or contact us for a form. Please register at least 10 days before beginning of course.

Lay Certificate Courses for Winter/Spring 2012

This year's courses will commence in February 2012.

* appropriate for lay people
+ appropriate for clergy/professionals

Is It Lent Already? *+

A Lenten study that will apply methods designed to draw you deeply into the Scriptures. These 5 nights will look at the long arc of the Lenten Lectionary readings for Sundays as they lead us to experience the Easter/Paschal cycle more fully. Valuable to clergy for tuning up weekly sermons, these sessions will also deepen biblical understanding and enjoyment for lay participants. For all, it's a chance to enjoy Bill Cliff's amusing, astonishing, grace-filled readings as they lead to learning and devotion.
Instructor: Canon William Cliff ; Cost $99 (full course)
Dates: Mondays, February 27, March 5, 12, 9, 26, 2012; from 7 - 9 pm. , Classroom W103
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The Church and Its Music * +

Would you like to participate more fully in the music of the church? Bill Lupton will lead us on a whirlwind tour through all things related to church music: the outline of liturgy, the relationships of musical leadership, hymns: why we sing them, seasonal and scriptural song, plainsong and psalms, sung prayers, music with children, Taizé, GIA, prayer books, weddings, funerals– you name it, Bill teaches it! Full of practical information, this course will fill you with music for your congregation and your life.
Instructor: William Lupton Cost $119 (full course)
Dates: Saturdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24; from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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Communicating the Gospel in a Post-Christian World (back by popular demand!)

In a world bombarded with technological gadgets and social media, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to communicate God's truths to a generation apathetic toward the Church and her story of hope. While this reality has many feeling helpless and discouraged, others are learning new and effective ways to communicate the Gospel message. If you are serious about reaching the hearts and minds of the next generation, don’t miss this two-day course, where we will learn how best to tackle some of the most pressing communication challenges facing the Church.

Instructor: Pastor Dom Ruso; cost: $99

Dates/Times: Saturday, April 21,9:00 am-2:30 pm; Monday, April 23, 7-9 pm , Room W17
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POSTPONED Key Characteristics of Effective Leadership * +

This course is postponed until September 15, 2012.
The renowned management consultant Peter Drucker says that “Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.” Join Kevin Dixon for this practical one-day course exploring some proven-effective qualities that help lead a church, organization, business, or household to achieve what is faithful to its mission. For clergy and lay people of all denominations with an interest in developing their leadership skills, this is a session not to be missed!
Instructor: Dean Kevin Dixon; Cost $49 (half course)
Date: Saturday, September 15, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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Our Facilitators

Canon Bill Cliff,

the Chaplain at Huron University College, is well-known through the Canadian Church as one of the acclaimed “Three Cantors.” His passions and expertise include liturgy, music and interpreting scripture in fresh, life-giving ways. Bill has been involved with the national youth program “Ask and Imagine” and has served on the Ontario Human Rights Commission.

The Very Rev. Kevin Dixon

Kevin Dixon is Dean of the Diocese of Huron and Rector of St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. He has 25 years’ experience providing effective and inspired leadership at the parish and community level in southern Ontario and Vancouver, British Columbia.

William Lupton

William Lupton has been Chapel Organist and Director of Music at Huron University College since 1995. He is also Director of Music at St. Martin-in-the-Fields, London and national President of the Royal School of Church Music Canada.

Pastor Domenic (Dom) Ruso

is the “teaching pastor” at North Park Community Church in London, one of the largest congregations in southwestern Ontario. Raised in Montreal, Dom grew up in an eclectic cultural setting and this, along with his passion for music and scripture, has helped prepare him to be a uniquely gifted teacher. Presently working on his Ph.D. (from Wycliffe College), Dom is also an adjunct lecturer in Church History at Huron University College.

CONTACT US

Faculty of Theology
Huron University College
1349 Western Road
London, Ontario N6G 1H3
Phone: 519-438-7224 ext. 289
Fax: 519-438-3938
Email: srice@uwo.ca