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Year Course ID Course
2025-2026 IDIS 420

Arts, Media and Culture London Travel Study

A three-week interdisciplinary fine arts study trip to London, England, in which students critically engage culture and the fine arts. Visits to galleries, performances, and cultural sites accompany lectures and readings to encourage students to develop and deepen their biblically-informed view of the role of fine arts. While most course activities take place in London proper, several day trips to surrounding locations are included.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 70 sem. hrs. of study and permission of the instructor.
NB: Summer travel study course. This course is for students wishing to take this course for credit. It meets both the Fine Arts and IDIS 400 equivalent core requirements (provided students choose this as their double-counted core requirement) although the total credits for the course is 3 sem. hrs. No prior courses in art, theatre, or music are necessary. Another course, often Music 310, is offered on the travel study.
2024-2025 IDIS 430

Christian Values in a Global Community

This course explores the nature and scope of a Christian worldview by means of a three-week interdisciplinary study trip to Geneva and Rome. Specifically, the course explores historical and contemporary religious and international issues—such as ecumenical dialogue, human rights, world hunger and refugees—through the perspective of church and governmental agencies based in these two cities.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 70 sem. hrs. of study and permission of the instructor.
NB: Summer travel study course. This is an approved alternative to IDIS 400.
2025-2026 IDIS 430

Christian Values in a Global Community

This course explores the nature and scope of a Christian worldview by means of a three-week interdisciplinary study trip to Geneva and Rome. Specifically, the course explores historical and contemporary religious and international issues—such as ecumenical dialogue, human rights, world hunger and refugees—through the perspective of church and governmental agencies based in these two cities.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 70 sem. hrs. of study and permission of the instructor.
NB: Summer travel study course. This is an approved alternative to IDIS 400.
2024-2025 IDIS 440

Perspectives within the Global Sport Community

This course explores the nature and scope of worldview perspectives by means of an interdisciplinary study trip. Specifically, the course explores historical and contemporary sport and international issues such as elite training, sportsmanship, drugs and sport, coaching, etc. The course seeks to establish some of the historical, religious, philosophical, and art ties between the relative culture and sports and to relate these values and practices to our Western culture. By exposing students to theory and practical experience related to major global sporting events, the course attempts to assist students to understand the importance of thinking about an issue from an interdisciplinary viewpoint and integrating knowledge into a comprehensive world view.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Summer travel study course. This is an approved alternative to IDIS 400
2025-2026 IDIS 440

Perspectives within the Global Sport Community

This course explores the nature and scope of worldview perspectives by means of an interdisciplinary study trip. Specifically, the course explores historical and contemporary sport and international issues such as elite training, sportsmanship, drugs and sport, coaching, etc. The course seeks to establish some of the historical, religious, philosophical, and art ties between the relative culture and sports and to relate these values and practices to our Western culture. By exposing students to theory and practical experience related to major global sporting events, the course attempts to assist students to understand the importance of thinking about an issue from an interdisciplinary viewpoint and integrating knowledge into a comprehensive world view.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Summer travel study course. This is an approved alternative to IDIS 400
2024-2025 IDIS 450

Transformational Development and Leadership

The course provides opportunity for the articulation of transformational leadership (both cultural and personal). Students become wise to effective leadership communication as they examine worldview, history, and economic challenges in various global regions. This course explores underlying cultural and faithbased worldviews by means of an interdisciplinary travel study. Specifically, the course explores social and humanitarian responses to critical social issues. Through readings, lectures (including field practitioners and experts), and field experiences, students are exposed to the complex nature of human problems and societal responses. Students seek to understand critical social issues in light of cultural, environmental, economic, political, and historical frameworks. Of particular interest is the manner in which religious world view shapes one's response to the disadvantaged, and how the transformational model informs leadership behaviour and the development process.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Upper level standing (minimum of 70 sem. hrs.) and instructor's consent.
NB: This course functions as an alternative to IDIS 400.
Cross-listed: MCOM 491
2025-2026 IDIS 450

Transformational Development and Leadership

The course provides opportunity for the articulation of transformational leadership (both cultural and personal). Students become wise to effective leadership communication as they examine worldview, history, and economic challenges in various global regions. This course explores underlying cultural and faithbased worldviews by means of an interdisciplinary travel study. Specifically, the course explores social and humanitarian responses to critical social issues. Through readings, lectures (including field practitioners and experts), and field experiences, students are exposed to the complex nature of human problems and societal responses. Students seek to understand critical social issues in light of cultural, environmental, economic, political, and historical frameworks. Of particular interest is the manner in which religious world view shapes one's response to the disadvantaged, and how the transformational model informs leadership behaviour and the development process.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Upper level standing (minimum of 70 sem. hrs.) and instructor's consent.
NB: This course functions as an alternative to IDIS 400.
Cross-listed: MCOM 491
2024-2025 IDIS 493

Law, Public Policy, and Cultural Change

This course will provide students with theoretical and practical frameworks in the areas of law and public policy to engage with social and global issues. Students will explore the intersection of law, politics and culture in the setting of Canada’s capital. Students will critique culture and identify positive ways Christians engage and shape culture, particularly in public policy and law. They will explore how law and public policy are developed through observing courts and Parliament in action. Students will identify a critical problem in society and suggest ways to resolve this problem through law and public policy that is consistent with core Christian beliefs.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Admission into Laurentian Leadership Centre. (3-0 or 3-0)
Cross-listed: POLS 493
2025-2026 IDIS 493

Law, Public Policy, and Cultural Change

This course will provide students with theoretical and practical frameworks in the areas of law and public policy to engage with social and global issues. Students will explore the intersection of law, politics and culture in the setting of Canada’s capital. Students will critique culture and identify positive ways Christians engage and shape culture, particularly in public policy and law. They will explore how law and public policy are developed through observing courts and Parliament in action. Students will identify a critical problem in society and suggest ways to resolve this problem through law and public policy that is consistent with core Christian beliefs.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Admission into Laurentian Leadership Centre. (3-0 or 3-0)
Cross-listed: POLS 493
2024-2025 IDIS 495

Critical Issues in Education and Culture

A consideration and analysis of selected critical concerns in education that link and interact with broad issues in culture and society. The course emphasizes how worldview thinking across various disciplines affects societal approaches to questions such as religion and ethics in the schools, the influence of technology and media on education, and plurality and choice in schooling.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 203; fourth year standing; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. (3-0; 0-0)
NB: Approved alternative to IDIS 400; required for all education students.
Cross-listed: EDUC 495
2025-2026 IDIS 495

Critical Issues in Education and Culture

A consideration and analysis of selected critical concerns in education that link and interact with broad issues in culture and society. The course emphasizes how worldview thinking across various disciplines affects societal approaches to questions such as religion and ethics in the schools, the influence of technology and media on education, and plurality and choice in schooling.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 203; fourth year standing; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. (3-0; 0-0)
NB: Approved alternative to IDIS 400; required for all education students.
Cross-listed: EDUC 495
2024-2025 JAPA 101

Introduction to Japanese

An introduction to modern Japanese language and culture for students with no knowledge of Japanese. Basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are taught, along with cultural components. Includes instruction on using computer software to produce Japanese scripts on an English keyboard.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Native Japanese speakers or students who have studied Japanese at this level may not take this course for credit. Higher levels may be offered by directed study. For more information, contact the instructor.
2025-2026 JAPA 101

Introduction to Japanese

An introduction to modern Japanese language and culture for students with no knowledge of Japanese. Basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are taught, along with cultural components. Includes instruction on using computer software to produce Japanese scripts on an English keyboard.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Native Japanese speakers or students who have studied Japanese at this level may not take this course for credit. Higher levels may be offered by directed study. For more information, contact the instructor.
2024-2025 JAPA 102

Introduction to Japanese

An introduction to modern Japanese language and culture for students with no knowledge of Japanese. Basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are taught, along with cultural components. Includes instruction on using computer software to produce Japanese scripts on an English keyboard.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JAPA 101
NB: Native Japanese speakers or students who have studied Japanese at this level may not take this course for credit. Higher levels may be offered by directed study. For more information, contact the instructor.
2025-2026 JAPA 102

Introduction to Japanese

An introduction to modern Japanese language and culture for students with no knowledge of Japanese. Basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are taught, along with cultural components. Includes instruction on using computer software to produce Japanese scripts on an English keyboard.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JAPA 101
NB: Native Japanese speakers or students who have studied Japanese at this level may not take this course for credit. Higher levels may be offered by directed study. For more information, contact the instructor.
2024-2025 JAPA 201

Intermediate Japanese

In this course, students study modern Japanese, both oral and written, at the intermediate level. They continue to learn basic grammar principles through the study of increasingly complex sentence patterns and memorize Chinese characters, called 'Kanji' in Japanese. Classes include reading, conversational activities, and listening practice in the lab. Cultural components are also included.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JAPA 102 or instructor's permission.
NB: Presently offered as a Directed Study.
2025-2026 JAPA 201

Intermediate Japanese

In this course, students study modern Japanese, both oral and written, at the intermediate level. They continue to learn basic grammar principles through the study of increasingly complex sentence patterns and memorize Chinese characters, called 'Kanji' in Japanese. Classes include reading, conversational activities, and listening practice in the lab. Cultural components are also included.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JAPA 102 or instructor's permission.
NB: Presently offered as a Directed Study.
2024-2025 JAPA 202

Intermediate Japanese II

In this course, students study modern Japanese, both oral and written, at the intermediate level. They continue to learn basic grammar principles through the study of increasingly complex sentence patterns and memorize Chinese characters, called 'Kanji' in Japanese. Classes include reading, conversational activities, and listening practice in the lab. Cultural components are also included.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JAPA 201
NB: Presently offered as a Directed Study.
2025-2026 JAPA 202

Intermediate Japanese II

In this course, students study modern Japanese, both oral and written, at the intermediate level. They continue to learn basic grammar principles through the study of increasingly complex sentence patterns and memorize Chinese characters, called 'Kanji' in Japanese. Classes include reading, conversational activities, and listening practice in the lab. Cultural components are also included.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JAPA 201
NB: Presently offered as a Directed Study.
2024-2025 JAPA 301

Intermediate Japanese III

in this course, students study modern Japanese, both oral and written, at the high intermediate level. They continue to learn essential grammar principles through the study of increasingly complex sentence patterns and memorize Chinese characters, called 'Kanji' in Japanese. Classes include reading, conversational activities, and listening practice in the lab. Cultural components are included.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JAPA 202
NB: Presently offered as a Directed Study.
2025-2026 JAPA 301

Intermediate Japanese III

in this course, students study modern Japanese, both oral and written, at the high intermediate level. They continue to learn essential grammar principles through the study of increasingly complex sentence patterns and memorize Chinese characters, called 'Kanji' in Japanese. Classes include reading, conversational activities, and listening practice in the lab. Cultural components are included.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JAPA 202
NB: Presently offered as a Directed Study.
2024-2025 JAPA 302

Intermediate Japanese IV

In this course, students study modern Japanese, both oral and written, at the high intermediate level. They continue to learn essential grammar principles through the study of increasingly complex sentence patterns and memorize Chinese characters, called 'Kanji' in Japanese. Classes include reading, conversational activities, and listening practice in the lab. Cultural components are included.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JAPA 301
NB: Presently offered as a Directed Study.
2025-2026 JAPA 302

Intermediate Japanese IV

In this course, students study modern Japanese, both oral and written, at the high intermediate level. They continue to learn essential grammar principles through the study of increasingly complex sentence patterns and memorize Chinese characters, called 'Kanji' in Japanese. Classes include reading, conversational activities, and listening practice in the lab. Cultural components are included.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JAPA 301
NB: Presently offered as a Directed Study.
JAPA 399

Japanese Religion and Spirituality

Investigates the complex and fascinating world of Japanese religions through experiential cultural and historical inquiry. Students are encouraged to analyze and reflect on the development of Japanese religious traditions up to the beginning of the twenty-first century, investigating the formation of a typically Japanese belief system which is based on Shinto Buddhism, and evaluating the development of doctrines and practices which have been most influential in Japanese history, including the relations between religious institutions and centres of political power, particularly during the Second World War.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): None.
2024-2025 JAPA 399

Japanese Religion and Spirituality

Investigates the complex and fascinating world of Japanese religions through experiential cultural and historical inquiry. Students are encouraged to analyze and reflect on the development of Japanese religious traditions up to the beginning of the twenty-first century, investigating the formation of a typically Japanese belief system which is based on Shinto Buddhism, and evaluating the development of doctrines and practices which have been most influential in Japanese history, including the relations between religious institutions and centres of political power, particularly during the Second World War.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 JAPA 399

Japanese Religion and Spirituality

Investigates the complex and fascinating world of Japanese religions through experiential cultural and historical inquiry. Students are encouraged to analyze and reflect on the development of Japanese religious traditions up to the beginning of the twenty-first century, investigating the formation of a typically Japanese belief system which is based on Shinto Buddhism, and evaluating the development of doctrines and practices which have been most influential in Japanese history, including the relations between religious institutions and centres of political power, particularly during the Second World War.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 LATN 211

Latin I

An introduction to the Latin language. As Latin is the official language of the Roman Catholic Church, students will learn the religious, philosophical, and theological influences of Latin through texts, prayers, and hymns. Students will also acquire an understanding of the mechanics of Latin, learning Latin phonetics, morphology, and syntax.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Taught at Catholic Pacific College, an approved TWU learning centre.
2025-2026 LATN 211

Latin I

An introduction to the Latin language. As Latin is the official language of the Roman Catholic Church, students will learn the religious, philosophical, and theological influences of Latin through texts, prayers, and hymns. Students will also acquire an understanding of the mechanics of Latin, learning Latin phonetics, morphology, and syntax.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Taught at Catholic Pacific College, an approved TWU learning centre.
2024-2025 LATN 212

Medieval Ecclesiastical Latin

An introduction to Latin grammar and the basic vocabulary of medieval ecclesiastical Latin. The one-or two-semester program of study is designed to prepare the student for independent reading in Jerome's Latin Vulgate, the Summa Theologiae of Thomas Aquinas, and other medieval texts of moderate difficulty.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): None, but completion of 211 normally required. (3-0; 3-0)
NB: Taught at Catholic Pacific College, an approved TWU learning centre.
2025-2026 LATN 212

Medieval Ecclesiastical Latin

An introduction to Latin grammar and the basic vocabulary of medieval ecclesiastical Latin. The one-or two-semester program of study is designed to prepare the student for independent reading in Jerome's Latin Vulgate, the Summa Theologiae of Thomas Aquinas, and other medieval texts of moderate difficulty.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): None, but completion of 211 normally required. (3-0; 3-0)
NB: Taught at Catholic Pacific College, an approved TWU learning centre.
2024-2025 LATN 311

Advanced Readings in Latin

This course illustrates advanced topics in Latin grammar by allowing the student to study and translate advanced Latin texts. Some of the texts are chosen by the student in consultation with the instructor in order to become familiar with specialized study in a Latin author of choice.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): LATN 211 and 212
NB: Taught at Catholic Pacific College, an approved TWU learning centre.
2025-2026 LATN 311

Advanced Readings in Latin

This course illustrates advanced topics in Latin grammar by allowing the student to study and translate advanced Latin texts. Some of the texts are chosen by the student in consultation with the instructor in order to become familiar with specialized study in a Latin author of choice.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): LATN 211 and 212
NB: Taught at Catholic Pacific College, an approved TWU learning centre.
2024-2025 LATN 312

Advanced Readings in Latin

This course illustrates advanced topics in Latin grammar by allowing the student to study and translate advanced Latin texts. Some of the texts are chosen by the student in consultation with the instructor in order to become familiar with specialized study in a Latin author of choice.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): LATN 311
NB: Taught at Catholic Pacific College, an approved TWU learning centre.
2025-2026 LATN 312

Advanced Readings in Latin

This course illustrates advanced topics in Latin grammar by allowing the student to study and translate advanced Latin texts. Some of the texts are chosen by the student in consultation with the instructor in order to become familiar with specialized study in a Latin author of choice.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): LATN 311
NB: Taught at Catholic Pacific College, an approved TWU learning centre.
2025-2026 LDRS 101

Learning with Technology

Introduces theories and competencies related to learning and thriving in a digital world. Explores how learners are situated in 'the digital' throughout their lives and how they can use digital technologies to enhance and enrich their experience of learning, working, and playing. Learners will begin to build a curated digital footprint, initiate and develop personal and professional learning networks; develop competencies to allow them to evaluate and choose digital platforms and tools that are safe and ethical; and explore how to use digital technologies to discover, curate, connect, and share knowledge with their communities.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 LDRS 110

Christian Leadership Foundations

An introduction to historical, biblical and contemporary concepts and practices of leadership, and how they are understood and applied within Christian organizations.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in Certificate in Leadership for Christian Organizations.
2025-2026 LDRS 110

Christian Leadership Foundations

An introduction to historical, biblical and contemporary concepts and practices of leadership, and how they are understood and applied within Christian organizations.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in Certificate in Leadership for Christian Organizations.
2024-2025 LDRS 205

Leading Spiritual Growth

An exploration of major historical movements of Christian spirituality, the different ways people relate to God, and the leadership principles and practices of encouraging people to grow in spiritual maturity.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): LDRS 110 or permission of instructor and must be enrolled in Certificate in Leadership for Christian Organizations.
2025-2026 LDRS 205

Leading Spiritual Growth

An exploration of major historical movements of Christian spirituality, the different ways people relate to God, and the leadership principles and practices of encouraging people to grow in spiritual maturity.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): LDRS 110 or permission of instructor and must be enrolled in Certificate in Leadership for Christian Organizations.
2024-2025 LDRS 210

Growing Healthy Organizations

An exploration of the developmental aspects of leading organizational growth, including theories of organization and change, principles of governance, and approaches to organizing work.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): LDRS 110 or permission of instructor and must be enrolled in Certificate in Leadership for Christian Organizations.
2025-2026 LDRS 210

Growing Healthy Organizations

An exploration of the developmental aspects of leading organizational growth, including theories of organization and change, principles of governance, and approaches to organizing work.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): LDRS 110 or permission of instructor and must be enrolled in Certificate in Leadership for Christian Organizations.
2024-2025 LDRS 220

Leading with Numbers

Students develop confidence in using quantitative inquiry within organizational leadership contexts to understand how and when numbers are used to support positions people make.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 LDRS 220

Leading with Numbers

Students develop confidence in using quantitative inquiry within organizational leadership contexts to understand how and when numbers are used to support positions people make.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 LDRS 230

Leading Teams and Groups

A practical study of how leaders guide, influence, and respond to group dynamics and the best practices utilized in leading and developing teams and groups in organizations.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): LDRS 110 or permission of instructor and must be enrolled in Certificate in Leadership for Christian Organizations.
2025-2026 LDRS 230

Leading Teams and Groups

A practical study of how leaders guide, influence, and respond to group dynamics and the best practices utilized in leading and developing teams and groups in organizations.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): LDRS 110 or permission of instructor and must be enrolled in Certificate in Leadership for Christian Organizations.
2024-2025 LDRS 255

Leading and Coaching

An exploration of whole person development in the practice of coaching and mentoring individuals toward self-understanding, strong character, high performance, and well-being within organizational contexts.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): LDRS 110 or permission of instructor and must be enrolled in Certificate in Leadership for Christian Organizations
2025-2026 LDRS 255

Leading and Coaching

An exploration of whole person development in the practice of coaching and mentoring individuals toward self-understanding, strong character, high performance, and well-being within organizational contexts.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): LDRS 110 or permission of instructor and must be enrolled in Certificate in Leadership for Christian Organizations
2024-2025 LDRS 300

Leadership as Service

This course is designed for students who wish to advance their understanding of leadership and enhance their personal leadership skills, attitudes, and behaviours in keeping with the mission of TWU. It introduces students to the literature of leadership, helps them design tools for assessing their own leadership abilities, and enables them to develop a Christian servant leadership model within the context of a Christian worldview. Team building and self-assessment exercises, leadership presentations, case studies, and field research are included.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Second year standing or above.
2025-2026 LDRS 300

Leadership as Service

This course is designed for students who wish to advance their understanding of leadership and enhance their personal leadership skills, attitudes, and behaviours in keeping with the mission of TWU. It introduces students to the literature of leadership, helps them design tools for assessing their own leadership abilities, and enables them to develop a Christian servant leadership model within the context of a Christian worldview. Team building and self-assessment exercises, leadership presentations, case studies, and field research are included.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Second year standing or above.
2024-2025 LDRS 301

Lifelong Learning Strategies in Leadership

An introduction to learning in the contexts of academic studies and personal growth for a lifetime of success as a leadership student and practicing leader. Emphasis is given to exploring three themes: (a) understanding the self as leader, (b) understanding the role of learning in leading, and (c) understanding leadership studies.

Course Credits: 3