Courses

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Students will consider core questions about identity in both academic and professional contexts: "Who am I? What do I believe? and How do I live out what I believe?" They will develop self-understanding by exploring their values and unique strengths. Through this lens, they learn how leadership flourishes through authentic relationships, building a foundation for lifelong growth and positive change.

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

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.