UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2019-2020 2019-2020 Undergraduate Academic Calendar Table of Contents Important Information 1 A Message from the President 2 Academic Schedule 3 General Information 4 Admissions 7 Financial Information 13 Student Life 17 Academic Succes 19 Academic Information and Policies 21 The Purose of an Ambrose Education 35 Arts and Science Programs of Study 37 Minors and Streams 38 Acting 40 Behavioural Science 41 Biology 45 Business Administration 49 Christian Studies 53 Education 57 English Literature 60 General Studies 63 History 64 Music 67 Psychology 71 University Studies 74 Ministry Programs of Study 75 Associate in Ministry 76 Children and Family Ministry 76 Church Ministry 78 Intercultural Ministry 79 Youth Ministry 81 The Internship Program 83 Minors 85 Course Descriptions 94 Faculty List 168 2019-2020 Undergraduate Academic Calendar Important Information The Academic Calendar is a guide to Ambrose Ambrose University reserves the right to exercise its sole, University’s programs, courses, admission procedures, absolute and unfettered discretion in admitting individuals academic requirements, and other information. 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In this regard, revisions may be made to the online Academic Calendar to reflect changes or amendments. This Academic Calendar is considered accurate at the time of publication. If there is any inconsistency between the academic regulations and policies published in the Academic Calendar and such regulations and policies established by either the Faculty or President’s Cabinet, the version of such material as passed by the Faculty or President’s Cabinet will prevail. 1 2019-2020 Undergraduate Academic Calendar A Message from the President At Ambrose we are committed to the education and formation of men and women for service. But what does this mean? It means that whatever your chosen path, be it business, biology, or biblical studies, you will be taught by faculty who integrate faith with learning. It means that you will be challenged to develop not only academically, but spiritually. Personal development goes hand-in-hand with professional competence, and a life of service to Christ is highlighted through each discipline of study and through each vocational opportunity. The Ambrose community is one of shared vision and experience. The classroom is essential, of course, but you will also share together in worship, conversation, athletics, meals together, and music and the arts. And whether you live on- or off -campus, programs for residence and commuter students will contribute to your formation while at Ambrose. So, welcome here. Your classes will be stimulating, the conversation invigorating, and the experience, if you take advantage of all that Ambrose has to off er, life-changing. Dr. Gordon T. Smith, PhD President, Ambrose University 2 2019-2020 Undergraduate Academic Calendar 2019-2020 Academic Schedule Fall Semester Winter Semester Fees due August 30 Residence opens January 5 Residence opens September 1 Orientation January 6 Orientation September 1-3 Fees due January 7 Labour Day September 2 Classes begin January 7 Classes begin September 4 Last day to add/drop with tuition refund January 19 Last day to add/drop with tuition refund September 15 Last day to change to audit January 19 Last day to change to audit September 15 Program Day (no daytime classes) January 30 Spiritual Emphasis Days September 25 – 26 Continuing Student Scholarship and January 31 (no daytime classes) Bursary applications available Thanksgiving (no classes) October 14 Faith, Life and Learning February 12 – 14 Downey Lectureship (classes held) October 16 – 17 Family Day (no classes) February 17 Graduation application deadline October 18 Reading Week/ Winter module classes February 18 – 22 Academic Advising Week October 28 – Continuing Student Scholarship and February 28 November 1 Bursary applications deadline Last day to request revised time November 1 Last day to request revised time March 9 for a final exam for a final exam Reading Week/Fall module classes November 12 – 16 Legacy Youth Conference March 13 – 15 Last day to withdraw from courses November 18 Last day to withdraw from courses March 20 without academic penalty without academic penalty Last day to apply for extension November 25 Registration opens for next year March 23 for course work Ambrose Research Conference March 25 Last day of classes December 11 (no daytime classes) Final Exams (including Saturday) December 13 – 20 Last day to apply for extension March 30 Residence closes December 21 for course work Last day to appeal academic standing January 17 Academic Advising Weeks March 23 – April 3 Last day of classes April 9 Good Friday (no classes or exams) April 10 Easter Monday (no classes or exams) April 13 The dates for Education students differ. Final Exams (includes Saturday) April 14 – 18 Please refer to class schedules for dates and times. Residence closes (except for grads) April 19 Graduation – Convocation Ceremony April 25 Last day to appeal academic standing May 29 Spring Semester Classes April 27 – June 26 Victoria Day – no classes May 18 3 2019-2020 Undergraduate Academic Calendar General Information Contact Information Facilities Main Reception: 403.410.2000 The Ambrose University campus sits on a ridge in southwest Calgary and offers Ambrose University is open: unobstructed views west to the Rocky • Monday through Thursday (excluding holidays) Mountains. The heart of the campus is from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (MST) the Academic Centre, with its central • Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (MST) gathering place. The building features two biology labs, student lounges, classrooms, faculty and administrative Enrolment Office offices, a cafeteria and designated areas for group and Phone: 1.800.461.1222 or 403.410.2900 silent study. Fax: 403.571.2556 Email: [email protected] The Ambrose Athletic/Performing Arts Centre is a full-size Website: www.ambrose.edu gymnasium with a sound system, and it accommodates up to 1000 people. Banquet facilities, locker rooms and a fitness Address: centre round out the building. Ambrose University’s Music Ambrose University Department enjoys a dedicated choir room, practice rooms 150 Ambrose Circle SW and a music lab space. Calgary, AB T3H 0L5 Library Location The Ambrose Library serves Ambrose Calgary, a city of over one million University and Ambrose Seminary. With people, is located in the rolling more than 120,000 volumes it has the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, largest print collection of any private just a few hours from the U.S. border. university library in the Prairies. It also The Calgary International Airport is has subscriptions to 150,000 e-books and 55,000 electronic Canada’s third busiest airport. Calgary journals. Particular strengths include theology, history, is known for its blue skies, and Alberta music, psychology and Islamics. has more hours of sunshine in a year The library enhances its on-site offerings through an than any other province in Canada. online catalogue; by subscribing to full-text online A unique phenomenon called a Chinook wind can raise periodical databases in theology and biblical studies, temperatures more than 20 degrees in one day, turning business, psychology and the humanities;