Beulah Training Institute
Introducing the Beulah Training Institute
Beulah has always been on the pioneering end of ministry innovation, and has shown commitment to the Ephesians 4:12 model of ministry and robust theological education. These reasons are why Ambrose University is excited to partner in this new endeavour with Beulah. The Beulah Training Institute will help individuals know Jesus deeply and be known by Him fully by providing an adequate balance of knowledge, coaching, and experience.
History
Back in 1915, before Beulah was a local church, the Beulah Mission Training School (which was later renamed as The Edmonton Bible Institute) existed. It was a place where people could grow in their understanding of the Bible and theology, while deepening their spiritual life and faith. It was a place where people would be equipped for the work of ministry to build up the Body of Christ, as we read about in Ephesians 4. And it was a place where disciples were trained and raised up, as we read about in Matthew 9 because the harvest is plentiful, and the workers are few.


Today
Now, over 100 years later, we’re basically re-starting what already was. We’ve partnered with Ambrose University to create an Edmonton-based part-time, holistic, affordable, and accredited three-year program where you can:
- Grow in your understanding of the Bible and theology, while deepening your spiritual life and faith.
- Develop strong leadership competencies that you can use in ministry and the workplace.
- Engage in an exciting ministry environment to practically apply the knowledge you’ve acquired, and
- Be equipped to live out your faith and share what you believe in everyday life. All of this will take place right here at Beulah in Greater Edmonton.
Registration
Our hope and prayer is that the Beulah Training Institute reflects who we are as a church: That it would be multi-generational, multi-ethnic, and multi-campus. If you would like to explore more about the Beulah Training Institute, please read through the course details and prayerfully consider registering.
We are so excited about your interest in this program and look forward to seeing God’s work accomplished in, through, and with His people. To apply for this program, complete and submit the application form. Your application will be received and reviewed by our faculty. A BTI representative will contact you for an admission interview.
Registration is now open until September 29, 2023.
FIRST YEAR CLASSES
Self Leadership
Students will be reminded of and inspired by who God says that you are in Christ (being a Disciple and Making Disciples) while they learn core competencies at the Leading-self level. As disciples of Jesus, our life is found in our identity. Why? Because God is expressed in what He has done, and what He has done determines who we are, through faith in Him, and who we are precedes what we do. According to Jesus, BEING precedes DOING, even while how we choose to live can shape our identity more and more. Often, discipleship (identity and character) and leadership competencies are studied and applied apart from each other with minimum integration.
Intro to Bible
This course is an introduction to the Bible, and an overview of the ways in which the Bible functions as Christian Scripture for the church today. We will consider the ways in which history, cultural context, literary features, and canonical setting factor into the way that we read and teach the Bible.
Collaborative Leadership
Students will learn essential practices found in Jesus’ ministry to be able to lead others. Students will also be equipped with practical steps and guidance to effectively model such practices to others while developing an apprenticeship system by activating their own personal leader’s gifts.
Intro to Christian History
Details to come
SECOND YEAR CLASSES
Spiritual Leadership
Details to come
Intro to Missions
Theological, strategic and personal issues related to the contemporary expression of Christian missions are surveyed and examined in this course. It seeks to foster an understanding of the biblical basis and Christian motivation for mission, examine critical insights into forms and functions of various mission strategies, while introducing key issues facing the Christian missionary enterprise. Participants will be encouraged to examine their potential role in the mission of the church.
Team Leadership
Details to come
Intercultural Competency
Introduces participants to the necessary intercultural and theological insights needed to increasingly communicate and act in ways that are effective and appropriate with people from distinct ethnic or cultural perspectives.
Intro to Theology
An introduction to Christian doctrine expressed in the Apostles Creed, with a focus on Christology. A student will be come familiar with and conversant in key themes in Christian doctrine at an introductory level. They will also develop critical awareness of theological and personal premise which give shape to life and thought. Additionally, students will develop care and attentiveness in communication about matters and theological conviction.
THIRD YEAR CLASSES
Leadership and Leadership Formation
An exploration, analysis, and application of the field of leadership and personal leadership formation as it relates to ministry and marketplace environments. The goal is the shaping of skills in adaptive leadership placed around the core issue of character development.
Students will be assigned a faculty advisor who can help with 3 class selections based on the individual’s callings, gifting, and interests.
COMMON QUESTIONS
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