2015 – 2016 the United Centre for Theological Studies Calendar
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2015 – 2016 The United Centre for Theological Studies Calendar Offices: 520 Portage Avenue 515 Portage Ave / Winnipeg, Manitoba / R3B 2E9 Telephone: (204) 786-9320 / Toll Free (North America): 1-800-679-8496 Fax: (204) 772-2584 / e-mail: [email protected] website: theology.uwinnipeg.ca 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS DIRECTORY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE IMPORTANT NOTES DATES FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR GLOSSARY I. THE UNITED CENTRE FOR THEOLOGICAL STUDIES • The United Centre for Theological Studies Mission Statement • University of Winnipeg Mission Statement • Guiding Principles • Accreditation and Affiliation II. OVERVIEW OF PROGRAMS III. ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION • Admission Information • Application for Admission| • Admission dates • Admission Status for Students • International Students / Language Requirements and Health Insurance • Transfer Credit • Readmission / Former Students • Registration Information • Procedure for registering at CMU • Academic Advising • Registration Status • Registration per Term / Intensive Courses Directed Study / Directed Project / SPE-CPE • Course Changes • Withdrawals • Definition of Student Status • Letters of Permission • Holds • Course Cancellations • Disclosure of Info / Change Personal Info IV. FEES • Fee Information • Application Fees • Fee Schedule • Fee Payments • Non Refundable Fees • Course Challenge or PLAR • Auditor • Student Association Fees • Tax Receipts V. WITHDRAWALS • Withdrawal Information • Final Dates to Withdraw VI. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE • Information • Listing of Bursaries & Awards VII. CAMPUS LIFE AND CULTURE • Academic Advising • Admission and Registration • Student Central • Grad Study Carrels • Username and Password/ Printing on campus • Helpful Links VIII. ACADEMIC REGULATIONS AND POLICIES • Attendance • Course outlines • Completing Course Work • Format of Submitted Work/ Style • Grading 3 • Transcript of Academic Record • Challenge for Credit / Prior Learning Assessment • Student Discipline • Academic Misconduct • Appeals • University Policies and Codes • Graduation IX. AFFILIATED AND ASSOCIATED PROGRAMS • Booth University College • Canadian Mennonite University • Manitoba Northwestern Ontario Synod – Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada • St John’s College • Sandy- Saulteaux Spiritual Centre • The Centre for Christian Studies • Supervised Pastoral Education • Riverview Health Centre • Selkirk Mental Health Centre • Brandon Regional Health Centre • Victoria General Hospital • Programs in Spiritual Direction • Shekinah • Prairie Jubilee Program X. PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS • Certificate in Theology • Indigenous Spiritual & Pastoral Care Diploma • Bachelor of Theology • Master of Divinity • Master of Arts (Theology) XI. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • Indigenous Diploma • Biblical Studies • Theology and Church History • Spiritual Disciplines and Ministry Practices • Thesis and Writing XII. GENERAL INFORMATION • The History of the University of Winnipeg • Corporate Organization • The Board of Regents • The Senate • UCTS Council • Theology Bursary Committee • Master of Arts (Theology) Bible & Culture Programme Committee • Master of Divinity Programme Committee • Supervised Pastoral Education Committee (SPE) • University of Winnipeg Faculty Listing • University and Theology Administrative Staff • Affiliated Institutions - Instructors Faculty Listing Campus Map 4 DIRECTORY The United Centre for Theological Studies (UCTS), The University of Winnipeg, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E9 Building Legend: MS – Menno Simons College 520 Portage Avenue; C – Centennial Hall; BC – Buhler Center; ROOM TELEPHONE EMAIL FAX Academic Administration Executive Director Terence Hidichuk 2MS06 204-786 - 9247 [email protected] 204-772-2584 Director of Studies Chris Wells 2MS08 204-988-7685 [email protected] 204-772-2584 Faculty James Christie 2MS07 204-988-7683 [email protected] 204-772-2584 Arthur Walker-Jones 2MS09 204-786 - 9450 [email protected] 204-772-2584 Administration Staff Coordinator, Student Records (Graduate Studies) Eric Benson 1C24 204-786 - 9466 [email protected] 204-779-0961 Graduate Studies Enrolment & Budget Officer Dagmawit Habtemariam 1BC10A 204-786 - 9309 [email protected] 204-774-4134 Administrative Officer Sandy Peterson 1MS26 204-786 - 9320 [email protected] 204-772-2584 UCTS Office 1MS03 204-786 - 9320 [email protected] 204-772-2584(toll free / North America) 1 - 800 - 679 - 8496 Knowles-Woodsworth Centre Bill Blaikie 1MS23 204-988-7684 [email protected] 204-772-2584 Other University of Winnipeg Contacts: Alumni Affairs 491 Portage Ave 204-988 - 7125 [email protected] 204- 772 - 4624 Bookstore AnX 204-786 - 9706 [email protected] 204-772 - 5239 Disability Services 1A08 204-786 - 9771 [email protected] 204-774 - 5519 Library Inquiries 4C13 204-786 - 9808 204-786 - 1824 Recreation & Athletic Services 1D53 204-786 - 9349 [email protected] 204- 783 - 7866 Security Enquiries/Safewalk 1C33 204-786 - 9272 24 Hour Emergency Number 204-786 - 6666 [email protected] 204-783 - 1634 5 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE In the fall of 2013 Allen Gregg, the pollster, pundit and former panelist of At Issue on CBC was the annual Knowles-Woodsworth lecturer at the University of Winnipeg. Gregg was speaking on “Faith, Politics and Reason.” Talking about the importance of Theology as a discipline, Gregg was saying whereas some disciplines are concerned with the “how” of things, Theology is concerned with the “why”. Theology asks the why? The search for the why continues at the United Centre for Theological Studies. This addition of the calendar reflects both how things are staying the same and how they are changing. In a decision that was confirmed by Graduate Studies, the Theological Faculty Council decided to stop enrollments in the MA(SDMP) and STM programs. Students enrolled in those programs will be able to finish their degrees. In part that decision was made in order to focus our academic resources on our other academic programs: Certificate in Theology, Diploma in Indigenous Spiritual and Pastoral Care, Bachelor of Theology, and Master of Divinity. We have revised our MA(Theology) to focus on Bible and Culture. The nomenclature for the degree will now be MA(Theology) Bible and Culture. Those of us at the Centre are especially excited about this new revised degree as it draws on scholars in other disciplines with the University thus enhancing the work of our own Faculty and expanding the academic resources available for our program. To our returning students, I offer a warm welcome back. The quest for “why” remains as exciting and as elusive as ever. To the students joining us for the first time welcome on the journey. Terry IMPORTANT NOTES New Student Information System The United Centre for Theological Studies (UCTS) implemented a new Student Information System (SIS) in 2010, and the course numbering system for academic departments, programs, and areas of concentration was changed. Please refer to the various Timetables regarding the new numbering system. Academic Terms The University of Winnipeg, offers courses in three terms. The Fall (Sept-Dec) and Winter (Jan-April) terms each have 12 weeks of classes; The Spring/Summer term runs from (April to August); A full course (6 credit hours) is normally taught over two half terms and a half course (3 credit hours) over one term. However, a course may also be taught in a condensed or expanded time frame. FIPPA and PHIA The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and The Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) both apply to the University of Winnipeg. The Vice- Presidents of the University have responsibility for the implementation and oversight of all matters related to both pieces of legislation. Should any of the university’s policies conflict with FIPPA or PHIA, the provisions of FIPPA or PHIA shall prevail unless otherwise expressly provided for at law. Loss of Service No liability shall be incurred by the University of Winnipeg for loss or damage suffered or incurred by any student or third party as a result of delays in or termination of services, courses or classes by reason of: acts of God, fire, floods, weather, riots, wars, strikes, lock-outs, damage to University property, financial conditions, or other happenings or occurrences beyond the reasonable control of the University. International Visa Student Fee Surcharge A surcharge on tuition will be in effect for International Visa students. National Day of Action and Remembrance of Violence Against Women In recognition of the “National Day of Action and Remembrance of Violence Against Women,” The University of Winnipeg Senate passed a motion that on December 6: there be academic amnesty for assignments, papers, participation marks, and attendance marks for that date; that no tests or exams be held after 3:30 p.m. on that date; and that classes operate on a normal schedule on that date. Religious Observances Students may choose not to attend classes or write examinations on holy days of their religion, but they must notify their instructors at least two weeks in advance. Instructors will then provide opportunity for students to make up work or examinations without penalty. Smoking The University of Winnipeg is a non-smoking environment. Important Notice and Disclaimer Information in the 2015-2016 UCTS Course Calendar, posted on the UCTS website, is considered the final and accurate authority on all academic matters. If there are differences between any published documents and the posted Calendar,