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.

For the Soul of a Nation: An Introduction to the Church in Canada

Thursday evenings,  23 & 30 October, 6, 13, 20 November, 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Explore how the Christian church has shaped—and been shaped by—Canada’s history, from pre-colonial times to the present. This online open enrollment course traces key movements, figures, and moments at the intersection of faith, politics, and society, including the church’s role in colonialism, Confederation, and Canada’s evolving multicultural identity.

Les habilités du leadership : Ministère de présence

 

Les mercredis de 18h à 21h le 18 et 24 septembre et le 1er et 8 octobre 2025 .

À partir de recherches empiriques et d’une articulation théologique développée en séminaire, ce cours propose un regard critique sur la volonté pastorale de transformer les communautés, et suggère que le rôle du ministère est peut-être d’accompagner les croyants dans leur propre approfondissement de la foi.

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

Les célébrations liturgiques de l’Église Unie du Canada – les vivre et les animer

 

Les mercredis, de 18h à 21h, du 5 au 25 novembre 2025

Découvrez la richesse et l’innovation liturgique de l’Église Unie du Canada, avec un accent sur le contexte protestant francophone. Ce cours initie aux pratiques liturgiques et prépare à une participation active au culte.

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