Credit Value: 3

Instructor: Susan Hastie M.A.

Course Description: Sociology is the study of how the world impacts people and people impact the world. As Christians we are not of the world by we must live in the world. It is therefore essential that the Christian has an understanding of the society in which they live. In this course the student will explore the North American society, its change and progression as depicted in the Bible. The student will explore societal trends and the impact of these on the individual and the Church as a whole. Finally, the student will gain insight into the influential norms on their clients and how this impacts their healing.

Required Textbook: "Canadian Social Trends (3rd Volume)", by Keith Thompson & Craig McKie