Social Sciences

"Our calling is not only to order our own lives by divine principles but also to engage the world…We are to fulfill both the great commission and the cultural commission. We are commanded both to preach the Good News and to bring all things into submission to God’s order, by defending and living out God’s truth in the unique historical and cultural conditions of our age" (Charles Colson).

We encourage students to actively engage the world in which they live. This engagement must be based on an understanding of current issues and their origins within our Western thought and culture. These courses are designed to continue the process of developing a Christian worldview by confronting students with the challenge of living a Christian lifestyle in a secular society.

Students are challenged to think about issues that have an increasingly global impact, as well as considering shifting worldviews and beliefs, self awareness and interpersonal relationships, religious pluralism in the Canadian context, current social issues and concerns and the role of Christians in a changing world. In the Law course, students have opportunity to integrate their faith with civic duty and responsibility, as well as exploring legal issues that directly affect their lives.