Contact Us 730 1st Street SE Box 579 Eston, SK S0L 1A0 Eston 2014 Eston - PH 306.962.3621 Toll Free 1.888.440.3424 FX 306.962-3810 www.estoncollege.ca 2013 CCoolllleeggee [email protected] Educating disciples in Word, Spirit, Wisdom and Walk OUR MISSION: Eston College is an Evangelical, Pentecostal community whose mission is to develop disciples of Christ – faithful men and women educated in the wisdom of the Bible who walk in obedience to the Holy Spirit and who extend God’s grace by serving as His ambassadors in the home, church, and marketplace. ` TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information ...................................................... 3 Student Life & Services ................................................. 15 Finances .......................................................................... 22 Admissions ...................................................................... 29 Application Form: Admissions ..................................... 33 Application Form: Unclassified Student ...................... 49 Academic Information ................................................... 53 Academic Programs ....................................................... 63 GoDiscipleship Program ....................................................... 73 Gideon’s Call .................................................................. 74 Martyr’s Life .................................................................. 75 English as a Second Language ..................................... 76 Course Descriptions ....................................................... 77 Personnel ........................................................................ 91 This catalogue is not intended to be and should not be regarded as a contract between the College and any student or other person. It is intended for the guidance of persons applying or considering application for admission to Eston College and for the guidance of college students and faculty. Students are responsible for informing themselves of the College’s procedures and policies and specific program requirements. Not all courses listed in the catalogue are available each year. Students are advised to check the timetable, which is available from the Registrar or on our website. The Catalogue sets forth in general the manner in which the College intends to proceed with respect to the matters set forth herein, but the Administrative Cabinet of Eston College reserves the right to make changes in courses, programs and regulations described in the Catalogue, in either its printed or electronic form, at any time without prior notice. The College reserves the right to exercise its absolute and unfettered discretion in admitting individuals to courses or programs. The College shall not be liable for loss or damage suffered or incurred if circumstances beyond its control result in restrictions in the number and range of course or program choices available to students, or the cancellation of classes during the academic year. Circumstances beyond the College’s control include, without limitation, budget shortfalls, fire, explosion, natural disaster, power failure, and rules or requirements of any government or legal body having jurisdiction. In such circumstances, the College undertakes to the best of its ability to enable students registered in affected programs to complete their degree requirements. In the case of a discrepancy between the printed (downloaded) calendar and the version available on our website, the calendar on our website will be considered to be accurate. In the interpretation of academic regulations, the Administrative Cabinet is the final authority. 2 INFORMATION Mission Statement ......................4 Calendar......................................7 Student Learning Location ......................................8 Outcomes ....................................4 About Eston ................................9 Statement of Faith & College Map………...………….10 Historical Distinctives ................5 Campus Resources……....... 11-12 Philosophy of Education ....................................5 Associations & Affiliations .......................... 13-14 History of Eston College ............6 GENERAL 3 ESTON COLLEGE’S MISSION Eston College is an Evangelical, Pentecostal community whose mission is to develop disciples of Christ – faithful men and women educated in the wisdom of the Bible who walk in obedience to the Holy Spirit and who extend God’s grace by serving as HisEston ambassadors College provides in the balancedhome, church, Bible andeducation marketplace. emphasizing the integration of: WORD SPIRIT WISDOM WALK presenting to everyone the providing an environment developing our thinking taking the things we learn Word of God in its of spiritual formation that skills through knowledge from and about God and fullness (Col.1:25); enables growth through and understanding of God’s putting them into practice growing in our awareness insight and understanding wisdom; forming Christ-like both individually and in of the will and character of that comes by character through community; exercising godly Jesus Christ as made encountering the Spirit of relationships that enable us practices and Christian known through the Bible God (Col. 1:9); being to grow in wisdom and service in the home, so that we can become empowered to develop and favour with God and people workplace, church and our more mature—able to serve in our spiritual gifts (Lk. 2:52). world (Phil. 4:8-9); resolving discern between right and and abilities given by the to live a life marked by good wrong (Heb. 5:13,14). Holy Spirit (1 Col. 12:11). discipline and stability of faith in Christ (Col. 3:23). STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Students will: Cultivate a God-centred, God-dependent, and God-honouring walk that exhibits Christ-like character through submission to the Holy Spirit Develop a Christian worldview that is founded on God’s revealed truth in Scripture, is informed by college level learning, and is demonstrated by wisdom and integrity when interacting with the world. Nurture effective communication skills and identify ministry skills and spiritual gifting to serve God’s purposes. Foster a passion and commitment to be disciples who participate in the call of the Church to impact the world for the glory of God. 4 STATEMENT OF FAITH & PHILOSOPHY OF HISTORICAL DISTINCTIVES EDUCATION Eston College is a Christian College that divine righteousness. Our primary aim is to strengthen our fosters a biblical view of life as understood 5. That forgiveness of sin and eternal life students as disciples of Jesus Christ in the Pentecostal and Evangelical is freely offered to all by our Lord and encourage them to remain true traditions. Therefore we believe: Jesus Christ. Salvation of sinners is to the faith (Acts 14:22). Our by grace through faith alone, in the I. That the Apostles’ Creed priorities in this context are perfect, all-sufficient work of Christ, contains the central tenets of the instructional and relational as we who died for our sins, was buried and Christian faith and that it is the basis train students to be ambassadors of rose again the third day for our for Christian Fellowship. Jesus Christ (2 Cor. 5:20) and justification. www.creeds.net workers for the harvest (Matt. 9:37- 6. In water baptism of believers by II. The Evangelical Fellowship of immersion in the name of our Lord 38). Canada has articulated the tenets Jesus Christ. We provide an environment where of faith that distinguish the 7. In the baptism with the Holy Spirit as students can encounter the Sprit of Evangelical community in an experience subsequent to salvation God who imparts wisdom and Canada. with the scriptural evidence; namely, www.evangelicalfellowship.ca speaking in tongues. understanding (Col.1:9). We work with students according to their III. Within the Pentecostal tradition there 8. In the gifts of the Holy Spirit as current level of growth and learning are several historical distinctives that enumerated in the book of Acts and as our efforts serve to further the distinguish the Pentecostal expression of the Epistles. the Christian Faith. Some of these 9. In the Lord’s table as a memorial for renewing of the image of God within historical distinctives are also specific to believers. students (cf. Col. 3:10; Eph. 4:20- the expression of faith within the Apostolic 10. In divine healing as practiced 24). Church of Pentecost of Canada. These throughout the New Testament. Overall, the learning outcomes of distinctives profoundly influence the 11. In the eternal life of the believer and expression of Christian Faith within the the eternal punishment of the our Bible college environment serve college and the content of our teaching in unbeliever. two main purposes: to equip the related courses. We recognize and respect 12. In the Spirit-filled life. The Holy student and to transform the student. these distinctives: Spirit is the catalyst for sanctification 1. That the Bible is the inspired, and seeks to produce His fruit in the Our staff and faculty journey infallible, authoritative written Word believer’s life as their minds are alongside and genuinely care for of God. renewed and they are conformed to students as we provide opportunity 2. In the eternal existence of one true the image of Christ. for learning to occur. We are also God who is Father, Son, and Holy 13. In the personal return of the Lord professionals who provide a quality Spirit. Jesus Christ for His Church. educational experience shaped by 3. In the Savior of men,