Open Enrolment Courses

Even if you can't move to Montreal, you can still join us for one of these courses that will help prepare you for Christian ministry in a changing world.

During Fall and Winter semester at Dio, we offer a range of open enrolment courses that equip students for life in a changing church. These courses are aimed at anyone who is interested in deepening their Christian faith and knowledge, and cultivating leadership skills in the church. There is no homework or written assignments. All you need is a desire to learn and a willingness to participate.

Ongoing education and learning is essential for the vitality of the church and its ministry. These courses are for a range of different audiences and cover a wide array of topics. Whatever your background in the church and however you serve in ministry, we hope that you will find in these offerings something that will help you grow as a follower of Jesus Christ.

Nous offrons aussi les cours en français en plus de nos cours en anglais. Les personnes qui parlent couramment français et qui ont minimalement l’équivalent d’un diplôme collégial peuvent s’inscrire aux cours en français.

Learn Together!

For many of our non-workshop based courses, there is an option to register as a group. We encourage you to gather with a friend or group in a parish hall, living room, or over Zoom to participate in and to discuss the class afterwards using the resources we provide. Group leaders will be given a Zoom link which they can distribute to their group members.

Christian Faith in a world of Artificial Intelligence

Tuesday evenings, January 27 to February 10, 7:00–8:30 PM, plus Monday, February 16
(Course meets January 27, February 3, February 10, and Monday, February 16 – 4 sessions in total)

Explore how Christian faith engages with Artificial Intelligence in this 4-week winter course, examining ethics, identity, and ministry in a rapidly changing technological world.

The Christian gospel in works of contemporary culture

Wednesday evenings,  February 25 to March 25,  7:00pm to 8:30pm

Discover how the gospel speaks through the culture around us. This course, now refreshed with new movies, music, and media, explores how modern storytelling echoes—or challenges—the good news of Jesus. Engage with cultural works, reflect on their messages, and see how Scripture, theology, and faith intersect with today’s North American life. Even returning students will encounter fresh insights into how the gospel continues to shape hearts and society.

Introduction à l’Église Unie du Canada – son histoire et sa théologie

 

Les mercredis, de 18h à 21h du 21 janvier au 8 avril 2026 en ligne 

Explorez en ligne l’histoire et la théologie de l’Église Unie du Canada pour approfondir votre compréhension et votre engagement dans sa vie liturgique.

Ce cours est offert dans le cadre du programme Exploration de la foi et du leadership, ainsi qu’en inscription libre.