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Educating the Whole Person
St. Ste�hen's
College
Calendar 2020-2021
www.ualberta.ca/st-stephens
GREETINGS FROM THE DEAN 2020-2021
Educating the Whole Person
St. Stephen’s College is committed to Educating the Whole Person. Our
faculty and students participate in learning that engages not just the
mind, but also the body, the spirit, and the social/relational. In doing
this, St. Stephen’s places a particular emphasis on the centrality of
spirituality and healthy spiritual practice within every sector of our lives.
We are a community of learners and spiritual seekers from across faith
traditions and worldviews, welcoming each other to develop and to grow
through the mutual giving of ourselves to each other and to our subject
matter.
By Educating the Whole Person, St. Stephen’s centres itself upon certain
key ideas: academic and spiritual inquiry, openness to one’s self and
one’s neighbour, interpersonal and professional engagement, and the
cultivation of imagination that is expansive and resilient. These are the
foundational components of the College’s life and offerings, and they
inform our educational and communal life together.
Today, more than ever, St. Stephen’s is leaning into its commitment to
inquiry, openness, engagement, and imagination. At the moment of
writing this welcome message (late-May 2020), our world is in the
throes of the COVID-19 public health crisis. While no part of our
embodied, intellectual, and spiritual selves has escaped the impact of
the coronavirus, our social/relational selves have been acutely altered.
Physical-distancing measures are currently in place around the globe,
and our personal and public gatherings are limited by provincial health
directives. This has a direct impact at St. Stephen’s, where all courses
are being delivered online until further notice, and our staff and faculty
are working remotely until it is safe again to gather. Undoubtedly, the
2020–2021 academic year will be unlike any other in the College’s 112-
year history.
To all our students, both new and returning, all of us at the College
extend to you our warmest greetings, our highest hopes, and our full
support through the many twists, turns, and challenges this year will
bring. As you pursue your professional and academic goals, the entire
faculty, staff, program committees, senate, and board of the College are
here to support you, to encourage you, and to ensure healthy structures
are in place to help you succeed.
Now more than ever, the world is in need of the kind of educational
experiences that St. Stephen’s College provides. As a theological
college, St. Stephen’s seeks to shape ministry and therapeutic
practitioners by fostering personal transformation in the midst of
academic excellence and professional training. Our graduates have gone
out from St. Stephen’s and they have made tangible contributions to
fields as diverse as mental health, spiritual care in the public health
system, ministry and religious leadership, education, advocacy, and
public life more broadly.
The tenuousness of our world requires leaders and practitioners who are
well grounded in themselves and their faith tradition/worldview. Our
world requires leaders and practitioners whose bodies, minds, spirits,
and relational selves are fully engaged with the physical, intellectual,
spiritual, and social complexities of our time. Now more than ever, St.
Stephen’s commitment to Educating the Whole Person is contributing to
the transformation and healing of our society and our world.
Frederick S Tappenden, PhD
Principal and Dean
St. Stephen’s College www.ualberta.ca/st-stephens Phone 780-439-7311/1-800-661-4956 iABOUT ST. STEPHEN’S COLLEGE
DEGREE-GRANTING AUTHORITY MINISTRY
St. Stephen’s College is a graduate school founded by St. Stephen's students articulate their vision and
The United Church of Canada and an Affiliated College practice of ministry using the languages, symbols, and
of the University of Alberta in Edmonton. An Act to images of the traditions and worldviews with which they
Incorporate St. Stephen’s College (April 27, 1927; identify. In accordance with this diversity of tradition,
amended 1968) authorizes St. Stephen’s College to St. Stephen’s College has adopted the following
confer degrees in theology. The College also teaches definition of Ministry:
undergraduate and graduate University of Alberta credit
courses, through the Faculty of Arts. St. Stephen's is an St. Stephen’s College understands ministry from a
Associate Member of the Association of Theological broad and inclusive perspective as a lifelong spiritual
Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS), and is exploration in which practitioners are self-reflectively
actively working toward full membership and aware of the nurturing quality of their activities in the
accreditation with ATS. As a divinity school, St. service of the human community and Earth. SSC
Stephen’s College is categorized as a private post- community consists of practitioners from such fields as
secondary institution. The Government of Alberta education, faith/religious community assignments,
Ministry of Advanced Education (Campus Alberta Quality chaplaincy, mediation, management, media services,
Council) does not review or approve degrees in divinity. the arts, health care, counselling, multicultural
relationships, and care of our planet.
GOVERNANCE
The governance of St. Stephen’s College is carried out VISION STATEMENT
under the ‘St. Stephen’s College Act’ of the Province of St. Stephen’s College holds a creative vision of
Alberta by The Board of Governors of St. Stephen’s transformative theological and professional education.
College. The Board of Governors delegates to Academic It is a community of people seeking to explore the
Senate responsibility for academic matters pertaining to spiritual complexities of human life and to meaningfully
the programs of the College including the granting of integrate this learning in society and the world.
degrees, both earned and honorary. The Academic
Senate is accountable to the Board of Governors for the PURPOSE STATEMENT
maintenance of the quality of instruction and the Consistent with the vision statement, St. Stephen’s
assessment thereof. College is an academic institution specializing in the
exploration and understanding of the spiritual
MULTI-FAITH complexities of human life. To this end, we offer for-
St. Stephen’s College–a Multi-faith Learning credit academic and professional degrees, diplomas,
Community and certificate programs, and not-for-credit educational
I live my life in widening circles. Rainer Maria Rilke opportunities for the wider community.
St. Stephen’s College understands that people of all
spiritual traditions and explorations are respected and
treated with dignity, and encourages the members of its
community to experience the sacred by engaging in
enriching dialogue from diverse perspectives.
ii St. Stephen’s College www.ualberta.ca/st-stephens Phone 780-439-7311/1-800-661-4956ABOUT ST. STEPHEN’S COLLEGE
MISSION
To be a multi-faith community that offers sacred spaces
for learning and transformation.
OUR VALUES
We are deeply committed to the values rooted in our
experience and those that shape our response to
changing rural, urban and global perspectives. These
values help define our life together and are
characterized by:
• High standards and commitment to scholarship and
academic excellence, with academic freedom to
explore theology and spirituality;
• Academic programs and policies that are grounded
in adult learning principles and are learner-
centered;
• Accessibility to theological education through a
multi-faceted program that creates communities of
learners;
• Integration of theory and practice;
We seek to achieve these values through:
• Inclusivity and justice in language and practice for
all persons, regardless of race, creed, gender,
sexual orientation and gender identities or
disabilities;
• Commitment to social justice and ecological
responsibility;
• Honoring and understanding the need to be in care
of one another;
• Resiliency and creativity in the presence of a
constantly changing social climate;
• Consultative ethos, including academic planning and
decision-making processes characterized by open
communication, widespread consultation, and
transparency;
• Mutual respect for and honouring of diverse
cultures, locally and abroad;
• Openness to risk-taking, innovation and flexibility in
offering of programs, in our relationship to the
communities around us, and in supporting faith
communities as they undertake theological
reflection;
• Shaping of our theology by the contexts in which we
live and work and have our being, and solidarity
with those who suffer;
• Financial stability and accountability.
St. Stephen’s College 2020-2021 Calendar www.ualberta.ca/st-stephens Ph 780-439-7311/1-800-661-4956 iiiST. STEPHEN’S COLLEGE FINANCIAL POLICIES
ACADEMIC CALENDAR Course and Program Fees 26
Fees for Special Services 27
2020-2021
Fines and Penalties 27
TABLE OF CONTENTS Financial Assistance 27
Course Withdrawal: Tuition 27
Greetings from the Dean i Program Withdrawal: Tuition 28
ABOUT ST. STEPHEN’S COLLEGE Research Withdrawal: Tuition 28
Degree-Granting Authority, Governance, ii-iii Tuition/Education Tax Credit (T2202) 28
Multi-Faith Statement, Ministry Statement, Full time status at St. Stephen’s College 28
Vision Statement, Purpose Statement,
Mission and Values RESOURCES AND SERVICES
Online Database Service 29
FACULTY Resource Centre/Library 29
Faculty 1-2 Computer Technology 29
Faculty/Associate Teaching Faculty 2020-21 3-8 Online Resources 30
Health Care Resources 30
ACADEMIC POLICIES Access to St. Stephen’s Theses 30
Accessibility-Classroom/Practicum Supports 30
Application to a Program 9
Student Cards 30
Admission 9
Criminal Records Check 10
Reapplication to a Program 10 SUPPORTING ST. STEPHEN’S
Application for Baccalaureate Equivalency Donors 31
or Special Admission 10
English Language Proficiency 10 DISCLAIMER 31
Academic Writing Course Exemption 11
Transfer Credit 11 PROGRAMS
Transferring between Programs 12
Community Learning/Continuing Education 32
Laddering Graduate Certificates and Diplomas
Open Studies 32
into a Master’s Degree 12
Department of Psychotherapy and Spirituality
Advanced Standing 13
Graduate Certificates in:
Leave of Absence 13
• Spiritually-Informed Creative Arts 34
Academic Standing 14
• Spiritually-Informed Psychotherapy 35
Evaluation Standards and Grading System 15
Master of Psychotherapy and Spirituality 36
Code of Student Behaviour 16
MPS Art Therapy Specialization 38
Petitions and Academic Appeals 17
Post-Master’s Art Therapy Diploma 39
Research Ethics Policy 18
Department of Theology
Program Completion Time Limits 19
BA Minor in Christian Theology 41
Program Extensions 19
BTS in Diaconal Ministry 42
Masters/Undergraduate Graduation Deadlines 19
MTS in Diaconal Ministry 43
Doctor of Ministry Graduation Deadlines 20
Graduate Certificates in:
Thesis and Dissertation Binding 20
• Spiritual Care 44
Student Record Archiving 20
• Spiritual Direction 45
Convocation 20
• Theological Studies 46
Master of Theological Studies 48
REGISTRATION POLICIES Master of Theology 50
Course Registration 21 Doctor of Ministry 50
Auditing a Course 21 DMin Supervisory Education Specialization 50
Course Numbering/Credits 21
Class Attendance 21 COURSES
Re-Examinations and Rewriting Assignments 21
Course Formats: Week-long Intensive, 53
Repeating a Course 22
Semester, Online, Independent Study
Course Completion 22
Course Titles by Subject Category 54-55
Course Extensions 22
Applied Practice, Arts and Theology,
Course Withdrawal: Academic 23
Ethics, Methodology, Religious
Course Withdrawal with Cause 23
Diversity, Sacred History, Sacred Text,
Obtaining Final Grade 23
Spirituality, Theology
Transcripts 23
Course Descriptions (alphabetical) 56-66
2020-21 Course Schedule online at
HUMAN RIGHTS www.ualberta.ca/st-stephens
Affirming Statement of Faith 24
Ethical Conduct Policy 24
Student Records/Protection 25
iv St. Stephen’s College 2020-2021 Calendar www.ualberta.ca/st-stephens Ph 780-439-7311/1-800-661-4956Fred Tappenden
Principal and Dean
Professor of Theology
BA, Taylor University College and Seminary
MA in Biblical Studies, Trinity Western University
PhD in Religions and Theology, The University of
Manchester
ST. STEPHEN’S Henriette Kelker
COLLEGE Chair, Department of Theology
Professor of Practical Theology
FACULTY
MSc, Agriculture University, Wageningen
MDiv, St Andrew’s College
PhD, University of Alberta
Augustine Parattukudi
Co-Chair, Department of Psychotherapy and
Spirituality
Faculty Lecturer of Integrative Counselling
Psychotherapy
BA Philosophy, Andhra University, India
ThM Pastoral Counselling, University of Toronto
PhD (Cand), Lakehead University, Ontario
Olga Perju
Co-Chair (Art Therapy), Department of
Psychotherapy and Spirituality
Faculty Lecturer of Art Therapy
BA Honours, University of Guelph
MA Creative Arts Therapies, Concordia University
Micheala Slipp
Clinical Director, Department of Psychotherapy
and Spirituality
Faculty Lecturer in Applied Counselling
Psychotherapy
BFA, Concordia University
BA Psych, University of Ottawa
MA Creative Arts Therapies, Concordia University
EdD (Cand), Athabasca University
St. Stephen’s College 2020-2021 Calendar www.ualberta.ca/st-stephens Phone 780.439.7311/1.800.661.4956 1Darlene Pranke
Alberta Consortium for Supervised Pastoral
Education (AC-SPE) Program Coordinator
BAR, North American Baptist College
MTS, St. Stephen’s College
DMin, St. Andrew’s College
John Carr
Professor Emeritus
ThM, Princeton Theological Seminary
PhD, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
and Northwestern University
DD (HC), Knox College
Mona-Lee Feehan
Professor Emerita
BEd, University of Alberta
MEd, University of Alberta
MTh, St. Stephen’s College
DMin, St. Stephen’s College
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Allan, Blaine Butler, Marie
Blaine J Allan, BA, MDiv, is a Certified Spiritual Care Marie Butler is a Creative Arts Psychotherapist who
Practitioner at Grey Nuns Hospital, Edmonton. He is also operates her own private practice, The She Shed Studio,
a CASC/ACSS Provisional Spiritual Care Supervisor- in Edmonton, Alberta. Her business motto, ‘where soil
Educator. Blaine studied Philosophy at the University of meets with soul' speaks to Marie’s passion in life and
Alberta, Theology at Newman Theological College in work. Nature’s ever-present offerings connect her to
Edmonton, and Interfaith ministry at All Faiths Seminary both the physical and mystical aspects of Creation,
in New York. Having a special interest in grief and loss, where she finds her most authentic expression. Her
Blaine also completed multiple grief and loss programs passion to co-create with the land, especially the willow
from The Centre of Loss and Life Transition in Fort tree, takes her outside of the studio. For years, she
Collins, Colorado. A lifelong learner, he is currently visited schools as the character of ‘Grandma Willow’
pursuing doctoral studies at St. Stephen’s College. offering story-telling and creative projects with the
willow tree. She also performed at The International
Bell, Brigidda Children's Festival in St. Albert. Recently she began
Brigidda Bell, MA, PhD Cand., University of Toronto, is working for the Northern Counseling and Therapy
an historian of religion and a biblical scholar whose Services. She is a grateful alumni of St. Stephen's where
research focuses on early Christian prophets and she completed her MPS-Art Therapy specialization. She
Graeco-Roman divination under the Roman Empire. Her began her professional career as an Art Therapist at the
current project looks beyond speech to ask what makes Cross Cancer Institute where she supported children
prophets and diviners, people who claim to and their families who were faced with a cancer
communicate with gods, compelling and persuasive to diagnosis as well as facilitating the Arts in Medicine
their audiences. Taking seriously the ways that bodies Program.
communicate information, her research brings the
embodied nature of human experience into a long Carr, John C.
history of biblical textual interpretation. As an award- John C. Carr's PhD (1980 - Pastoral Psychology &
winning teacher, Brigidda has taught and developed a Counseling) is from Garrett-Evangelical Theological
range of religion courses at the University of Toronto Seminary and Northwestern University, Evanston, ILL.
and the University of Calgary. She has been involved in He earned a BD (1962 - Old Testament concentration)
setting up various mentorship and pedagogy initiatives, from Knox College, Toronto and a ThM (1971 - Pastoral
and this extends into her classrooms, where students Theology) from Princeton Theological Seminary in
learn how to learn. Princeton, NJ. In 2017, Knox College honoured him with
a Doctor of Divinity degree, honoris causa. John is a
Bogert O’Brien, Daniel former AAPC Diplomate; former CASC/ACSS Teaching
Daniel Bogert O’Brien, MDiv, PhD, has taught, created Supervisor in CPE and PCE; retired member of AAMFT
courses and done Doctoral and Post-Doctoral research (former Clinical Member and Approved Supervisor) and
with people across faith, culture, and gender divides. As was a Registered Psychologist until he retired that
a cleric, teacher and artist he has worked in isolated credential in 2019. He is retired after five decades of
First Nation Villages as well as large research professional practice as a parish minister, pastoral
universities. He has been influenced in his thinking by psychotherapist, and clinical pastoral educator. John
the wisdom of scholars such as John Cobb, Catherine was a member of St. Stephen's DMin Program
Keller and Ivan Illich, Elders from two West Coast Committee (1975-2018) and MPS/ Psychotherapy &
Peoples, and the insights and penetrating questions of Spirituality Department Program Committee (1999 to
the people he worked with. His research and thinking 2018). He guided DMin and Master's dissertations and
has been an attempt to understand the often hidden theses. He taught therapy theory and practice courses
constructs that shape our worldviews and their in the Master's program and assisted, in various ways,
meanings for the church, human community, eco- with courses for DMin students. John has a longstanding
systems and cultures we live in. interest, and has published extensively, in research
methodology, professional formation, and cross-cultural
Breckenridge, Gillian and pastoral theory/theology and practice. He spent 15
Gillian Breckenridge has a MA from the University of months as Visiting Fellow, Pastoral Counselling &
Edinburgh, an STM from Union Theological Seminary, Education at the Campbell Centre in Christchurch,
and a PhD from the University of Virginia. Her work Aotearoa New Zealand and has taught therapy theory
engages the theology of Karl Barth, contemporary and research methodology at the Mar Thoma Seminary
Christian conceptions of sin, and critical social theory. in Kottayam, Kerala, S. India. John was installed as
Gillian has particular interest in the impact of sin on the Professor Emeritus at St. Stephen's College's Fall 2018
practice of theology; the study of feminist thought in an Convocation.
interfaith context; and in critical theological hospitality.
Gillian is active in the Anglican Church and works in the
graduate school at the University of Lethbridge.
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Carverhill, Phil Dykshoorn, Kristy
Philip Carverhill, PhD, is a Registered Doctoral Kristy L. Dykshoorn is a Registered Provisional
Psychologist and former music therapist in independent Psychologist and a fifth-year doctoral student in the
practice in Saskatoon. He is an invited member of the Counselling Psychology program at the University of
International Workgroup on Death, Dying and Alberta. Previously, she earned her Masters of Arts in
Bereavement and facilitates a number of grief support Counselling Psychology at Trinity Western University.
groups. Phil has taught at St. Stephen's College for over She has over eight years of experience providing
10 years and also teaches in the College of Medicine at individual, couples, family, and group counselling to
the University of Saskatchewan. His counselling and children, adolescents, and adults. Kristy has begun her
assessment practice also focuses on artists, musicians training in Existential Analysis psychotherapy and
and the religious. specializes in working with trauma, mood disorders,
anxiety, and interpersonal relationships.
Clark, Margaret
Margaret B Clark, DMin, is an Instructor in Practical Feehan, Mona-Lee (Professor Emerita)
Theology at St. Stephen’s College. She is a CASC/ACSS Mona-Lee Feehan, BEd, MEd, MTh, DMin, is a graduate
certified Spiritual Care Practitioner and Spiritual Care of St. Stephen’s College Doctor of Ministry program. She
Supervisor-Educator. Margaret studied Theology at both was made Professor Emerita at the 89th Convocation of
Newman Theological College (MDiv eq) and St. St. Stephen’s College in 2013. In addition to her work
Stephen’s College (DMin) in Edmonton, and has trained with SSC, she also teaches at St. Joseph’s College at the
in spiritual direction through studies at Creighton University of Alberta. Mona-Lee has worked in Christian
University (MChSp) in Omaha, Nebraska. Margaret marriage and relationship ministries for over 25 years
enjoys opportunities to serve others through teaching, and has authored several international programs
CPE mentoring, spiritual care, and spiritual direction. preparing young couples for marriage. She has a
passion for women's stories and is working towards a
Clarkson, Peggy more inclusive understanding for all women in all
Peggy Clarkson holds an MA in Art Therapy, a BA in denominations.
Psychology, and is a registered clinical counsellor,
clinical supervisor, trauma informed therapist and Fekete, David
registered art therapist. Peggy has 20 years of direct David J. Fekete, MTS, PhD, is a member of the St.
experience spanning all aspects of care, including both Stephen’s College Academic Senate and Doctor of
acute and community health contexts. She is currently Ministry Program Committee, and is interested in
an art therapy professor at Adler University, St. systems of meaning that are expressed in literature and
Stephens College, and the Vancouver Art Therapy poetry. His research specialization is in literary and
Institute, and a consultant, specializing in resilience and theological articulations of love and spirituality.
vicarious trauma. Peggy worked in an Indigenous health
leadership capacity for over a decade, and utilized a Gardner, Leslie
variety of trauma-informed clinical care support and art Leslie Gardner, PhD, is on the Doctor of Ministry
therapy paradigms in both urban and rural contexts. In Program Committee at St. Stephen’s College, and
her capacity as clinical supervisor, Peggy has specialized teaches the course ‘Inquiry, Research and Evaluation’.
in training and supporting staff, teams and survivors of She has over 20 years’ experience in program
relational violence, sexual abuse, and critical incidents— evaluation, assisting public sector and voluntary
including those in recovery from addictions and post- organizations in process and outcome evaluation.
traumatic stress disorder. Peggy studied art and art
history and works out of her art studio in North Goa, David J.
Vancouver, BC, where she strives to ensure balance David Goa is a founding Director of the Chester Ronning
through an active painting practice. Centre for the Study of Religion and Public Life. He
studied history, philosophy and the history of religions
Comeau, Thea in Chicago. He counts the eminent philosophical
Thea L. Comeau MEd, PhD (Cand) is a provisional theologian Paul Tillich, the scholar of religion Mircea
psychologist who works in private practice and the not- Eliade, the historian Zenos Hawkinson, the political
for-profit sector in Edmonton. She is currently philosopher Hannah Arendt, and Jaroslav Pelikan,
completing her PhD in Counselling Psychology at McGill Sterling Professor of History, Yale University, among the
University in Montreal. She has taught a variety of scholars who have most influenced his work. David has
courses and invited lectures across Canada and the been involved in various research and documentation
United States. Thea's research focuses on growth and and communications projects in Canada and abroad. He
positive changes in values following victimization built the program for the study of culture through his
through violence. In her clinical work, Thea provides field research work over 30 years at the Royal Alberta
support for couples and individual survivors of trauma. Museum. He lectures widely and is the author of
numerous books and scholarly articles and is a regular
contributor to the media. His work focuses on religious
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tradition and modern culture, culture and civil life, and Canada. She remains deeply curious about the
public institutions in service to cultural communities and engagement of spirit in science and culture.
modern civil society.
Killoran, Sheila
Guenther Trautwein, Sherri Sheila Killoran, BMT, MTA, MA, has a Masters in Creative
Sherri Guenther Trautwein, BTh, MTS, ThD Cand, Arts Therapies from Concordia University, Montreal. An
currently serves as a pastor in the Anabaptist tradition. Accredited Music Therapist, she specializes in palliative
Her academic studies have focused on social memory care, bereavement, and the use of guided imagery and
theory and the challenges of reading the stories of music at end-of-life. Sheila is a Fellow with the
women in ancient texts. Sherri has taught in both Association of Music and Imagery.
academic and congregational contexts, with experience
in Introductory Greek and a wide range of New Krumins, Norbert
Testament literature. She has published in the areas of Norbert Krumins, DMin, is the former Chair of the
feminist biblical criticism and recovering the obscured Department of Theological Studies at St. Stephen’s
voices of women scholars of the 19th century. College. His background includes prison chaplaincy,
social service project management, and journalism.
Hildebrandt, Darlynne Norbert is passionate about the arts and is interested in
Darlynne Hildebrandt, RSW, MSW, RCAT, FOT, is a the relationship between creativity and spirituality. His
Registered Art Therapist and social worker practicing in arts-based doctoral dissertation was in the field of
Edmonton, AB and Vancouver, BC. She has worked contemplative education.
throughout Western Canada in a variety of therapeutic
positions. She has also held many volunteer roles with McAlister, Jenny
the Canadian Art Therapy Association, the St. Stephen's Jenny McAlister is a registered psychologist in Alberta.
Master of Psychotherapy and Spirituality program She provides therapy to individuals, couples and
Committee and other professional and community families in her private practice in Edmonton, AB. Jenny
organizations. Her particular interest and focus is also enjoys the opportunity to provide clinical
supporting and training emerging art therapists. She supervision to Registered provisional psychologists as
has been an adjunct instructor with the St. Stephen's they complete the requirements of registration in
College Master of Psychotherapy and Spirituality, Art Alberta. She is an active member of the mental health
Therapy stream since 2010. community and sits as a public member on the
province’s Mental Health Review Panel and is a past
Imgrund, Nicole member of the Oral Ethics Committee of the College of
Nicole Imgrund, MPS, MDiv, teaches and supervises Alberta Psychologists.
practicum students in the MPS Program. She is the
Founding Director of River's Edge Counselling Centre in Nathoo, Jasmine
St. Albert. In her psychotherapy practice, she works Jasmine Nathoo, MSc, is a fourth year doctoral student
primarily from a psychodynamic perspective with adults in the Counselling Psychology program at the University
and couples. As an ordained minister with the United of Alberta. Her research focuses on integration
Church of Canada, Nicole has worked as a hospital experiences of newcomer youth in Canada, and includes
chaplain and congregational minister. As past-president the use of arts-based participatory research methods.
and longstanding board member of the Canadian In her clinical work, Jasmine provides counselling to
Counselling and Psychotherapy Association's AB/NWT individuals, couples, families, and groups for a range of
Chapter, she has devoted her efforts to promoting the concerns, including depression, anxiety, and
counselling profession in Alberta and supporting interpersonal conflict.
colleagues in practice. She is also an active member of
the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care. Olabimtan, Kehinde
Kehinde Olabimtan, PhD, holds a Master of
Kelker, Henriette Environmental Design degree in Architecture from the
Henriette Kelker, MSc, MDiv, PhD, grew up in the University of Lagos and a Doctor of Philosophy in
Netherlands, where she attended the Agriculture theology from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South
University in Wageningen. After immigrating to Canada, Africa. He spent one-year postdoctoral studies
she completed her PhD in the Faculty of Science at The contributing to the online Dictionary of African Christian
University of Alberta, followed by several years as a Biography (DACB) at the Overseas Ministries Study
fulltime home maker and community volunteer before Centre, New Haven, Connecticut, a project he
re-entering the academic world. The path that followed coordinated in Ghana from 2002 to 2004. He taught at
led through several years in the Museum and Heritage Akrofi-Christaller Institute of Theology, Mission and
world exploring religious and immigrant history, and Culture in Ghana and at Bowen University in Nigeria.
further studies in theology at St. Andrew’s College in Kehinde’s teaching and research works have essentially
Saskatoon. As an ordained minister, she has served been on the interactions between Christianity, Islam
rural and urban congregations of The United Church of and African religion in the 19th century. His doctoral
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thesis Samuel Johnson of Yorubaland: Identity, Change bike, or weaving creative networks with other arts
and the Making of the Mission Agent was published by practitioners.
Peter Lang (Oxford) in 2013 in the Africa in
Development Series. He is currently enrolled in the DMin Pranke, Darlene
program at St. Stephen’s College, exploring theology Darlene Pranke, DMin, is a CASC/ACSS Spiritual Care
and the environment. Practitioner and a Certified Spiritual Care Supervisor-
Educator. Darlene studied Theology at both North
Olfert, Ryan American Baptist College (BAR) and St. Stephen’s
Ryan Olfert is a PhD Cand in the Study of Religion at the College (MTS and DMin) in Edmonton. Her specialization
University of Toronto. His scholarly research primarily in the DMin studies was on Suicide Grief. Darlene
focuses on materiality and ritual in the ancient currently works in the Healthcare sector (for 16 years)
Mediterranean, including Christianity and Judaism. He is in both capacities, as a Spiritual Care Practitioner and in
also interested in the intersections of ancient traditions Supervisory Education. She also has experience in the
and modern culture, political theology, and religion in technical sector of health care as an X-ray Technologist.
the public sphere. He teaches courses in the study of
religion, the history of Christianity, and religion and pop Pritchard, Zinia
culture among others. Zinia Pritchard, DMin, is a Contemplative Practical
Theologian and leads the profession of Spiritual Care at
Parattukudi, Augustine Alberta Health Services as Practice Director, Provincial
Augustine Parattukudi holds a BA in Philosophy, Spiritual Care. She is committed to building capacity for
Master’s level Theological studies from India, and a spiritual health care across health professions. Zinia is a
Masters in Pastoral Counselling (ThM) from the CASC certified spiritual care practitioner, a seasoned
University of Toronto. He is currently pursuing a PhD in palliative practitioner, and a medical educator with a
Education from Lakehead University in Ontario. His prior appointment as a Research Associate within
research focuses on the possibilities of teaching and Medicine. Her specialty area is the spiritual suffering of
learning compassion and understanding the problem of Dark Night within the palliative and end of life
compassion fatigue in caring professions. He has population.
extensive training in psychotherapy and spirituality with
a strong foundation in philosophy, psychology, Radil, Amanda
education, and ethics. He is a registered member of the Amanda Radil holds an MEd and PhD in School and
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario Clinical Child Psychology from the University of Alberta.
(CRPO), a registered member with the B.C. Association Her research focus is on motivation and emotion in
of Clinical Counselors (BCACC), a Certified Psycho- educational environments while her clinical focus is on
Spiritual Therapist with the Canadian Association of using a strengths-based perspective to work with youth.
Spiritual Care (CASC) and an associate member of Additional areas of interest include evaluation, mixed
Canadian Association of Marriage and Family Therapy methodology, neurodevelopmental disorders, and
(CAMFT). Augustine spent several years of his life in positive psychology. Amanda brings over seven years of
contemplative and religious experiences, both in experience in a variety of research and applied settings
Eastern and Western traditions. He is often fascinated to her work at St. Stephen’s College.
at the intersection of spirituality, psychology and
altruistic emotions in his clinical practice and academic Radler, Karola
pursuit. Karola Radler holds a PhD in Systematic Theology from
Stellenbosch University, South Africa where she is
Perju, Olga currently also a Research Associate in Systematic
Olga Perju is a Registered Canadian Art Therapist, Theology and Ecclesiology. She is a graduate of St.
Registered Psychotherapist (Ontario) and Canadian Stephen’s College’s MTS (Honours) Program and holds
Certified Counsellor - Supervisor. She is Co-Chair (Art a Certificate in Adult Education from Mount Royal
Therapy), in the Department of Psychotherapy and University in Calgary. With further law degrees from
Spirituality, and Faculty Lecturer of Art Therapy at St. Goethe University in Frankfurt and the Ministry of
Stephen’s College. Olga knows firsthand that art making Justice in Germany Karola’s academic interests focus
can have meaningful, positive impacts on individuals overall on the interfaces between the theological and
and communities. Since moving to Edmonton, she has jurisprudential paradigms of thought and specifically on
been getting curious about what that looks like in ethical decision-making with a view to interdisciplinary
Alberta and how to best support students, clients and and intercultural cross-overs. Her international and
other clinicians. Recently launching into private practice diverse academic background has provided for work
at Sparrow Creative Counselling Centre, her work with experiences in the legal field and in theology as well as
children, youth and communities is continuing to for opportunities for presenting conference papers in
develop and blossom. When she isn't making art or Sweden, South Africa, Canada and the United States.
teaching, you can find Olga playing outside, riding her Karola enjoys exploring and sharing with others the
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richness that continuous learning adds to life and St. Arnaud, Kevin
assisting Adult Learners in their efforts. Kevin St. Arnaud, MEd, is a registered provisional
psychologist and doctoral candidate in Counselling
Scott-Alexander, Markus Psychology at the University of Alberta. His clinical and
Markus Scott-Alexander, PhD, REAT has been a research interests centre on transpersonal psychology
psychotherapist for 30 years, beginning in New York and and positive adult development. He has taught
currently practicing and teaching in Edmonton, where undergraduate and graduate level courses on
he is the director of World Arts Organization psychology and psychotherapy at the University of
(worldartsorg.com), training students in Expressive Arts Alberta since 2015.
Therapy. This program is in cooperation with the
European Graduate School, Saas Fee, Switzerland, St. Arnault, David
where he is senior faculty. His arts-based, cross-cultural David St. Arnault, PhD, teaches Systems Psychotherapy
approach to the teaching of psychotherapy has recently Skills, in the MPS Program. He holds a PhD in
taken him to Norway, Peru, Hong Kong, China, Ireland Counselling Psychology from the University of Alberta,
and Malta. an MEd in Counselling Psychology from the University of
Western Ontario, BEd (secondary) and BA degrees from
Slipp, Micheala the University of Alberta, and works as a Registered
Micheala Slipp holds a BA in Psychology, a BFA in Fine Psychologist in private practice. Dr. St. Arnault
Arts, a Master’s Degree in Creative Arts Therapies and maintains a diverse clinical practice, providing
is an EdD (candidate). She is a registered Counsellor psychotherapy and formal assessment to various
and Clinical Supervisor with the Canada Counselling & populations with a specialized focus on the healing and
Psychotherapy Association and also holds registration as growing with trauma and working systemically: with
an Art Therapist with the American Art Therapy couples, families and groups. He has also been a
Credentials Board. Micheala is a candidate for the Doctor teaching assistant and sessional instructor for several
of Education in Distance Education at Athabasca undergraduate and graduate courses at the University
University with mixed methods dissertation focus in the of Alberta. Dr. St. Arnault enjoys sharing his passion for
role of video-conferencing clinical supervision for social justice and his appreciation of human
counsellors working in northern, rural and remote development and resilience through his teaching.
communities to mitigate compassion fatigue risk.
Micheala’s clinical specializations include wellness and Tappenden, Frederick
healing across cultures, technology in counselling and Frederick S. Tappenden is Principal and Dean, and
clinical education, complex trauma and the integration Professor of Theology, at St. Stephen’s College. His
of Somatic Experiencing Trauma therapy with creative scholarly work focuses on issues of embodiment,
arts therapy modalities. She brings a strong passion for cognition, social memory, and metaphor in religion, with
the development of counsellor wellness through a particular emphasis on ancient Christianity and
effective clinical supervision practice. Micheala has ancient Judaism. Dr. Tappenden has published and
taught graduate-level course work in child and taught widely in the fields of Biblical and Religious
adolescent development for counsellors, diversity and Studies. His 2016 book, Resurrection in Paul: Cognition,
ethnicity in Art Therapy and ethics and law for school Metaphor, and Transformation (SBL Press), was
counsellors. She is Clinical Director, Department of awarded a 2017 Lautenschläger Award from the
Psychotherapy and Spirituality at St. Stephen’s College. University of Heidelberg. Prior to coming to St.
Stephen’s he was a Faculty Lecturer at McGill University.
Sobon, Sonia He has also taught and/or researched at the University
Sonia Sobon, PhD, RPsych holds a Doctorate Degree in of British Columbia, The King’s University, and
Educational Psychology and a BSc in Human Ecology Concordia University of Edmonton.
(Textiles, Clothing, and Culture). In 2006, she
completed Certified Play Therapy Training. Sonia has Thiessen, Roger
taught at St. Stephen’s College since 2009 and at Roger Thiessen, MPS, MDiv, teaches the Introduction to
the University of Alberta since 2002. She is a Registered Psychotherapy and Spirituality course for University of
Psychologist in private practice, and weaves together Alberta undergraduates. He is a co-director of
her careers as a Psychologist, Adult Educator, Community Counselling Centre, a trauma-informed and
Researcher, and Fibre Artist. She developed the spiritually-integrated practice in downtown Edmonton.
course Being Through Fibre © in 1997 to utilize the In his psychotherapy practice, he works primarily from
medium of fibre therapeutically to facilitate personal client-centred and mindfulness-based perspectives with
exploration, healing, and growth. Sonia is a life-long adults and couples. As a former pastor, Roger
learner, and enjoys sharing her experiences and appreciates the integration of psychotherapy and
expertise with other Adult Learners to assist them in spirituality. He loves exploring the rich histories of
their personal and professional development. contemplative traditions, including Christianity,
Buddhism, Hinduism, Sufism and First Nations
spirituality.
St. Stephen’s College 2020-2021 Calendar www.ualberta.ca/st-stephens Phone 780.439.7311/1.800.661.4956 7FACULTY AND ASSOCIATE TEACHING FACULTY 2020-2021 Toll, Haley Haley Toll, MA, CCC, RCAT, RP (inactive) is the Co- Convener of the Arts & Health Research Exchange Group for the NLCAHR and a PhD student in the Faculty of Education at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. As a Registered Canadian Art Therapist, Certified Canadian Counselor, and Registered Psychotherapist in the Province of Ontario (currently inactive) she has worked with children and adults internationally and across Canada in primarily trauma- care related to cancer diagnosis, sexual abuse, and other psychological and emotional challenges. Haley has also trained mental health practitioners in Botswana, Thailand, and Mongolia in arts-informed and crisis intervention practices. Her primary research focus intermixes multicultural and international art therapy and arts-based research. Haley Toll is also the President and Board Chair of the Canadian Art Therapy Association but is on leave due to becoming the Acting Editor in Chief of the Canadian Art Therapy Association Journal. Waring, Dawn Dawn Waring has a PhD in Hebrew Bible and has taught in both graduate and undergraduate settings for over 30 years. She has also led numerous travel study tours to the Middle East, and lived in occupied Palestine for three terms of three months each as an Ecumenical Accompanier with the World Council of Churches. Dawn is an active member of Southminster-Steinhauer United Church where she co-chairs adult education, participates in the music program, and is part of the Earth Charter Team. Wilfong-Pritchard, Geoffrey Geoffrey Wilfong-Pritchard, DMin, teaches courses in Christian Scriptures and Narrative Theology. He has a special interest in the use of story in organizational change, and is the minister of St. Andrew's United Church in Edmonton. Wong, Philiana Philiana Wong is a graduate of the MA in Drama Therapy program at Concordia University in Montreal. She is also a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) and is part of the executive committee in the Creative Arts in Counselling chapter of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. As a program manager at an agency, she assists individuals transitioning out of homelessness to maintain housing. She also works with cancer patients at the Cross-Cancer Institute, using mask work to explore the impact of illness with the self. She has experience doing performance storytelling with seniors and GeriActors exploring creative aging through theatre. 8 St. Stephen’s College 2020-2021 Calendar www.ualberta.ca/st-stephens Phone 780.439.7311/1.800.661.4956
ACADEMIC POLICIES
APPLICATION TO A PROGRAM for which it is submitted. Incomplete applications are
Inquiries about programs from prospective students kept on file for one year; if applicant re-applies,
should be addressed to the Registrar's Office documentation and transcripts from the previous year
(st.stephens@ualberta.ca). Completed applications to will be accepted. Qualified applicants, if accepted, are
degree, diploma or certificate programs, together with offered admission to the program. Admission decisions
applicable fees in Canadian funds, should be submitted are valid for one year. Applicants who are admitted
to the Office of the Registrar for processing. Payment is normally begin work in their program immediately;
acceptable by cheque, cash, Interac, Visa, Mastercard however, upon request, successful applicants may have
and Amex. Students must comply with deadlines for their admission deferred for one academic year.
application to programs. Incomplete applications to Students accepting the offer of admission are required
degree, diploma, or certificate programs, where the to pay a non-refundable deposit of $565 upon
process is not completed (documents not all received, admittance; this will be applied against the first program
or application fee not received) will be kept on file for fee invoice payable July 31.
one year only.
Students seeking admission to Graduate and Doctoral
Prospective program students must arrange to have Programs at St. Stephen’s College must have obtained
official transcripts of their education at other institutions a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree or its
sent to the Registrar; they must arrive at the College by academic equivalent from a recognized academic
the application deadline for the application to be institution. Degree programs can vary greatly from
considered complete. Fax, e-file or copies are not institution to institution. Consequently, the College is
acceptable. Applicants whose transcripts are in a obliged to examine in detail the content of courses
language other than English must submit certified completed elsewhere by students seeking to enroll in a
translations of all transcripts being submitted as part of graduate program in order to establish equivalencies
the application. between these courses and those offered at St.
Stephen’s College. This examination has as its goal the
International applicants should begin the application establishment of curricular equivalencies, and can
process for degree programs well in advance, as it entail, among other things, a comparative assessment
normally takes a few months to make arrangements to of syllabuses, consultation with departments, and
enter Canada. The application deadline for international discussions with other institutions. St. Stephen’s College
applicants is November 1, with intake interviews (where strives to optimize the opportunity for students to
applicable) and acceptance decisions completed succeed academically, while maintaining a high
by February 1. Admitted students are invited to the standard in its graduate programs.
Orientation Day the following year, normally in early
June. St. Stephen’s College will enroll only those Minimum academic requirements from Canada and the
international students who have study permits issued by USA: The grade point average (GPA) obtained during
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) for the last 60 credits of course weight of undergraduate or
Designated Learning Programs. St. Stephen’s College graduate study must be at least 72%, a B, or a 3 on
Designated Learning Institution number is most 4-point grading systems, or an equivalent
O19391057115. International students are strongly standing from another recognized institution. When it is
encouraged to obtain appropriate health care coverage not possible to evaluate a grade point average or
and should refer to the International Students Guide on equivalent, the evaluation will be based on the overall
the College website. coursework completed for the degree(s). Failing marks
and re-examination marks are included in the GPA
calculation.
ADMISSION
Admissions policies are regulated by St. Stephen’s Minimum academic requirements from other countries:
College Academic Senate. Applicants may be admitted St. Stephen’s College follows, as a general guideline, the
provided they satisfy the requirements for admission minimum requirements as listed in the publication
and the application procedures of the program for which “Online Guide to Educational Systems Around the
they are registering. The decision of the Program World”, published by the National Association for
Committee in an admissions matter is final. There is no Foreign Student Affairs (www.nafsa.org). Transcripts
formal appeal from this Committee to any other body or and mark sheets may provide additional information on
person within St. Stephen’s College. Applicants who grading systems.
wish to improve their qualifications for admission in a
subsequent year may seek advice from the Department
Chair.
The application form and fee for admission to a degree
or certificate program is valid only for the intake year
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CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK (POLICE APPLICATION FOR BACCALAUREATE
INFORMATION CHECK) EQUIVALENCY OR SPECIAL ADMISSION
Students will be required to satisfy a Criminal Records Applications to Master’s degrees and graduate
Check and Vulnerable Sector Check at entrance into the certificates from persons who do not possess a
MPS and Post-Master’s Art Therapy Diploma programs Baccalaureate Degree will be considered if the applicant
in order to meet practicum requirements; an original possesses satisfactory alternate educational and/or life
document must be submitted to the College upon experience. In such cases, the Dean will require
acceptance to the program. Under the Protection for evidence of readiness to proceed; the Dean's decision
Persons in Care Act, subsequent Criminal Records whether or not to accept an application is final.
Checks may be required by any site providing clinical Applicants must submit all documentation listed under
practice. The clinical practice site will determine the the admission requirements for the program they are
criteria for acceptance/denial of a placement. The applying for, together with additional assessments,
clinical instructors will notify students if a Criminal transcripts, and certificates earned.
Records Check is required for their specific clinical Baccalaureate Equivalency status shall be
placement, and students are then responsible for having determined by an evaluation of the applicant’s formal
the check completed prior to commencement of clinical postsecondary education consisting of general and
practice, and presenting it to the clinical agency. specialized studies comparable to a three-year 90-credit
Criminal Records Checks are considered valid for 90 baccalaureate degree. Baccalaureate equivalency status
days, so additional checks may need to be acquired may be granted for applicants to any of the Master’s or
throughout the program. Criminal Records Checks can Graduate Certificate programs.
be obtained through the Edmonton or Calgary Police Special Admission status may be granted to persons
Service, a community police station, or any RCMP with education and/or life experience that has prepared
detachment. Students must familiarize themselves with them for theological study at the graduate level. The
the requirements and process before going in for their process and criteria for evaluating academic ability will
Criminal Records Check (fees, identification to bring, be rigorous, and educationally appropriate for a
processing times, etc.). Depending on various factors, Master’s-level program. The granting of Special
processing time for routine checks can be up to 12 Admission status is restricted as follows:
weeks. Program Possibility of Special Admission
MPS and MPS- Special Admission status may be
REAPPLICATION TO A PROGRAM AT granted.
Students, who have previously been in a degree, MTS Special Admission applications are
diploma or certificate program at St. Stephen’s College not accepted.
may apply for re-admission. Such applicants will be GCSIP Special Admission status may be
required to: GCSICA granted. Special Admission
1. Submit a new application for admission; paying students may ladder to the MPS.
the application fee currently in effect. Application GCTS Special Admission status may be
materials from the first application may be used in GCSC granted; however, Special
subsequent application(s) if documents are less than GCSD Admission students are unable to
one year old. ladder to the MTS.
2. Participate in a readmission interview; Students who are applying for Baccalaureate
attendance at Orientation Day is encouraged. Equivalency or Special Admission must send complete
applications and all documents to the College and pay
Students reapplying to programs who hold previously the equivalency fee ($225). If Baccalaureate
earned credits may be able to use them; courses should Equivalency or Special Admission status is granted,
be no older than three years in the area of specialization applicants will then be required to pay the normal
or five years outside the area of specialization. application fee.
Acceptance of individual courses will be at the discretion
of the Department Chair. Refer to program completion ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
time limits policy. Upon readmission to the program the English is the primary language of instruction and
student will receive a financial credit, in the amount of communication and all applicants must be proficient in
program fees already paid, toward current total English prior to admission. Proficiency is demonstrated
program fees. If any program fees were outstanding at by:
the time of withdrawal from the degree program, those 1. Possession of a degree or its academic
fees must be paid in full before reapplying. equivalent from an institution recognized by St.
Stephen’s College where the language of instruction is
English. Proof that the instruction for the degree was in
English will be required; or
2. Demonstration of sufficient English language
coursework at the secondary school level from select
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countries (eg. Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, depend on how applicable the previous course work is
Iceland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, to the particular program applied for, and in no case is
Switzerland); or a student permitted to transfer more than half of the
3. A satisfactory score on one of the following total course or other credits required for their program
approved English language examinations: from another institution. Courses approved for transfer
a) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT): must have a minimum grade of 66%, and must not have
minimum score 600 (paper-based), or a total score of been used as part of the basis for admission to the
88 with no less than 21 on each of the individual skill program. Transferred courses must not have been taken
areas (internet-based) [SSC TOEFL Code: B640] as part of any previously awarded degree, with the
b) International English Language Testing System exception of co-requisite requirements. Courses used
(IELTS): minimum overall band score of 6.5, with at for transfer credit should be no older than three years
least 5 on each band in the area of specialization or five years outside the
c) Canadian Academic English Language Assessment area of specialization; however, acceptance of individual
(CAEL): overall minimum score of 70, with at least 60 transfer credit will be at the discretion of the
on each subtest Department Chair. Students taking courses at other
d) Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE post-secondary institutions for transfer credit may be
Academic): overall minimum score of 59 eligible for classification as Visiting Students at these
e) Michigan English Language Assessment Battery other institutions. Letters of Permission will be provided
(MELAB): minimum score of 85 by the Registrar's Office upon request. Transfer credits
If you need to complete one of these English language from other institutions are not normally accepted into
examinations, you should do so as soon as possible and St. Stephen’s College Graduate Certificate programs.
arrange for the results to be sent to the Registrar’s
Office at St. Stephen’s College. Scores more than two Masters students may not transfer for credit any
years old cannot be verified; therefore the applicant undergraduate courses in their field of study and/or area
normally would be required to re-take the test. of specialization to satisfy the core program
requirements; however, in some instances, a senior
ACADEMIC WRITING COURSE undergraduate course (300-400 level) may be
EXEMPTION transferred in to satisfy one elective requirement, with
the permission of the Department Chair. Doctoral
A non-credit graduate course – either ‘Academic Writing
students may not transfer for credit any 500-level
SS071V’ or ‘Academic Skills: Writing, Research and
courses in their area of specialization; however, in some
Presenting SS074V’ is a requirement for some degree
instances, a 500-level course may be transferred in to
programs at St. Stephen’s College. In order to receive
satisfy program requirements, with the permission of
an exemption for this course, a scholarly paper of at
the Department Chair.
least 20 pages is required for review. The paper should
clearly convey the student’s ability to both critically
Applicants to programs should submit the transfer credit
review and synthesize literature in a specific area, and
request after formal application to the degree, diploma
to develop the student's own thinking in that area. The
or certificate program has been made, and arrange for
paper should also demonstrate a clear grasp of the
official transcripts to be sent directly to the College.
formatting and referencing style appropriate to their
Evaluation of transcripts and other application
program (i.e. APA or Turabian). This writing sample
documents will be conducted prior to the admission
should be accompanied by an application for exemption
interview, and a list of courses approved for transfer
letter to the Department Chair outlining the basis on
credit will be provided to the applicant.
which the exemption is being requested. The submission
will be examined by the Department Chair and decisions
Students currently enrolled in a St. Stephen’s College
will be conveyed to the student and Registrar’s Office
program who wish to transfer credit to their program for
within 30 days.
course work at another institution should submit a
transfer request and receive approval prior to enrolling
TRANSFER CREDIT in the course in question. In order to receive credit,
Transfer credit refers to the formal transfer of credit for upon completion of the course an official transcript must
a course(s) that has been earned outside of the College. be forwarded from the institution directly to St.
Transfer credit may be granted to applicants who have Stephen’s Registrar’s Office.
completed courses at a recognized degree-granting
institution. Students applying for approval of transfer A number of other theological colleges throughout
credit must complete a Transfer Credit Request form Canada accept transfer credits from St. Stephen’s
and submit it to the Registrar’s Office along with a non- College; however, public universities will most likely not
refundable evaluation fee of $110; each application can accept transfer credits from a divinity school. Students
include a maximum of 3 courses for transfer. If the planning to transfer to other institutions should be
transfer credits are approved by the Department Chair, aware of the specific program requirements at the
a transfer credit statement will appear on the student's institution to which they plan to transfer.
transcript. The amount of transfer credit granted will
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