Intensive Courses | Spring/Summer 2022

Courses are offered in-person, unless otherwise noted.

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Topics: The Role of Complaint in Peacebuilding [B] | June 6–10, 2022, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

with John Boopalan

BTS/PCTS-3295/BTS/PCD-5080-3 (Dual track, 3.0 credit hours) – Building on the dialogues between the biblical figure of Job and his friends, the course will consider how complaint against injustice, even when legitimate, is often viewed negatively and turns into prejudice. Because peacebuilding efforts address lament against injustice, examining the causes and consequences of prejudice against legitimate complaint is helpful. With insights from psychology, sociology, and theology, the course will enable students to appreciate the positive place of complaint and lament in peacebuilding. Prerequisite: 30 credit hours of university-level studies, including 6 credit hours of Biblical and Theological Studies.

Cross-listed with Peace and Conflict Transformation Studies (PCTS).

 

Theological Perspectives on Trauma and Healing | June 6–10, 2022, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

with Susanne Guenther Loewen

BTS/PCTS-3895-3/BTS-5700-1 (3.0 credit hours) – This course will explore how individual and collective experiences of trauma—the result of direct and systemic forms of violence—are refracted through the beliefs and practices of the Christian faith, especially notions of forgiveness, suffering, redemption, and the cross. Taking cues from recent feminist theologies which are increasingly drawing from trauma theory in their analysis of violence, especially sexual and gender-based violence, we will explore a variety of intersectional and decolonizing voices informed by praxis within and beyond the church. We will look at doing theology in ways that recognize and address trauma while working toward healing.

Cross-listed with Peace and Conflict Transformation Studies (PCTS).

 

The Pentateuch | May 16–20, 2022 Hybrid

with Pierre Gilbert

BTS-4030 [B]/BTS-5110 (Dual track, 3.0 credit hours) – This course will focus on the first five books of the Hebrew Bible also known as the Torah. We will examine a number of introductory issues (such as composition and background) and give some attention to the Pentateuch's major themes (creation, people, Exodus, war, covenant, law, sacrificial system, etc.). The course will also survey all five books in order to assess their theological significance both with respect to ancient Israel and the church today. Prerequisite: 60 credit hours of university-level studies, including 9 credit hours of Biblical and Theological Studies.

Organic Chemistry II - Reactivity and Synthesis | May 2 – June 27, 2022, MWF 9:00 AM–10:20 AM

with Andrew Wenger

CHEM-2020-1 (3.0 credit hours) – An introduction to the concepts of organic reactivity and bonding in organic molecules. Preparation and properties of functionalized organic molecules. A lab fee will be assessed. Prerequisite: CHEM-2010.

Organic Chemistry II - Reactivity and Synthesis Lab | May 4 – June 15, 2022, W 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

with Janis Hayward

CHEM-2020L-1 (0.0 credit hours) – Lab for CHEM-2020 Organic Chemistry II - Reactivity and Synthesis.

Peace Skills - Just Mercy: Healing in Community on the Land | June 6–10, 2022, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

with Adrian Jacobs, Jobb Arnold

PCTS/INDS-2190 (3.0 credit hours) – This course will explore an Indigenous framework for relationship building and nurturing in the context of community well-being on the land. This is a land-based reconciliation course that will include a 3-day field school where CSOP participants will participate in a learning circle at the Sandy Saulteaux Spiritual Centre (SSSC). SSSC's beautiful and peaceful retreat grounds by the Brokenhead River just east of Beausejour, MB is the ideal setting for Indigenous ceremony and perspective on peacebuilding in relative and treaty making efforts. The field school component of this course is grounded in the idea that working toward settler-Indigenous reconciliation requires learning and building face-to-face relationships that honour Indigenous knowledge, including connections to the land. There will be opportunities for dialogue and discussion on topics such as the legacy of colonization and pathways toward enacting forms of land-based reconciliation while collaborating to promote peace and regional resilience. An extra course fee will cover room, board, and transportation. 

Cross-listed with Indigenous Studies (INDS).

All My Relations: Seeking Justice through an Anti-racist, Decolonial, and Trauma Informed Lens | June 13–17, 2022, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

with Shadell Permanend, Christy Anderson

PCTS/INDS-3950-1/PCD-5790-1 (3.0 credit hours) – Kah'kina Dinahway Mahkanuk (Saulteaux) or "All my relations" is a philosophy of many Indigenous groups which serves as a reminder that we are all connected and accountable to one another as we walk our sacred path on Mother Earth. In this course we explore practical ways individuals and groups identifying as Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) can seek racial justice and reconciliation while building authentic relationships based on Indigenous principles of respect, relevance, reciprocity, and responsibility. We will examine concepts of diversity, equity and inclusion, implicit bias, social identity, cultural fluency, colonization, systemic racism, historical trauma, restorative justice, reconciliation, and allyship. Through thoughtful reflection on Indigenous worldviews and contemplative examination of BIPOC people's experiences of oppression, we will discover what "all my relations" means in terms of individual and collective responsibility for seeking justice.

Cross-listed with Indigenous Studies (INDS).

Reparative Justice and Womanist Ethics | June 13–17, 2022, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

with Johonna McCants-Turner

POLS/PCTS/PHIL-3950/PCD-5790-2 (3.0 credit hours) – This course brings restorative and transformative justice into dialogue with womanist ethics, a body of thought that amplifies the moral wisdom and agency of Black women, in particular. As a site of liberative ethics, womanist ethics poses alternative responses to ethical and moral dilemmas related to violence, safety, justice, and freedom. Building on this insight, course participants will examine how womanist ethics can guide identification, reflection and deliberation on the ethical dilemmas and critical questions posed by intersectional anti-violence movements—from anti-racist, feminist movements against sexual and domestic violence to the global Black Lives Matter movement.

Cross-listed with Peace and Conflict Transformation Studies (PCTS) and Philosophy (PHIL).

Perception and Attention | May 2 – June 8, 2022, MW 6:00–9:00 PM | Online

with Ryan Langridge

PSYC-2950 [PP] (3.0 credit hours) – This lecture course will provide you with a basic introduction to the characteristics and processes of human perception. A scientific approach will be used with specific emphasis on exploring the relation between experimental evidence and theory. Topics to be covered include transmission of information through the human sensory systems, with an emphasis on the visual and auditory systems, and the importance of attention in forming our perceptions and guiding our behaviour. Prerequisite: PSYC-1020 or permission of the instructor.

The Gospel of John in 1st Century and Middle Eastern Perspective | April 25–29, 2022 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Steinbach Bible College | Hybrid

with Arley Loewen

BTS-5080S (3.0 credit hours) – Jesus lived in a pre-industrial, communal world, very different from our 21st century society, where individual expression is a supreme goal. With an understanding of the social and religious milieu of 1st century Judaism and traditional Middle Eastern culture—much of which resonates with the ancient Jewish world—the student will gain a deeper understanding of Jesus' identity, His life and teaching. As we study the Gospel of John in its cultural and religious context, we will walk alongside the early 'community of John' as they grow to understand Jesus' unique identity as the Sent One from the Father to give life to all who believe. This course will help us bridge the ancient and modern contexts so we can more faithfully follow Jesus in the 21st century and join the community of 'sent ones' into the world.

Human Capital Development | April 13 – May 18, 2022 | Hybrid

with Jeremy Kauffman

BUSI-5230-1 (3.0 credit hours) – Developing human capital means creating and nurturing organizational environments in which human beings can develop and apply new ideas, competencies, skills, attitudes, and behaviors. This course will enhance your knowledge and understanding of the value created by an engaged workforce. The course will focus on supporting employees developing skills and abilities in an intrinsically engaging environment. In addition, we will study ways individuals and organizations benefit from well-managed conflict while limiting destructive conflicts that sap organizational creativity and energy.

Sustainable Organizations and Global Citizenship | May 25 – July 31, 2022 | Hybrid

with Jim Leaman

BUSI-6800-2 (3.0 credit hours) – This course integrates the three pillars of the Collaborative MBA Program; management, leadership and stewardship for organizational effectiveness and serving the common good. The keystone of the course is an eight-day international residency designed to engage students as reflective practitioners and invite them to develop an openness to new ways of experiencing and thinking about the world through interactions and learning in a different country. One core value of the Collaborative MBA is global citizenship, recognizing that organizations are interdependent and mutually accountable to local, national, and global communities. This suggests that a global perspective is important for today's business and organizational leaders, and it is a significant purpose of the international residency.

Restricted to students admitted to the MBA program.

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