TWU Summer Sessions

Langley, BC

Make Trinity Western University your destination this summer! Whether you're at our Langley campus or anywhere else in the world, TWU courses are available to you - even in your own home.

Summer - time to relax and rest . . . and a time to learn and grow. That's what Summer Sessions at Trinity Western University are all about. Through a mix of courses, retreats and travel studies, you can expand your leadership skills, delve into intriguing subjects and enliven your vocation.

Or join others like Debbie Low, a visiting student who transferred her courses back to the institution where she was completing her degree. She writes:

"I chose to study during the summer because of the flexibility of the courses. I was able to complete two semesters of Spanish in six weeks! The retreat courses were also a great option. Best of all, because the courses were not four months long, I had time left throughout the summer to work, relax and prepare for the coming fall semester."

Summer Sessions give you the opportunity to supplement your degree with courses taught from a Christian worldview. Whether you want to take a course for university credit - or just for personal interest - TWU courses are accessible to you.

TWU offers you a variety of learning formats:

Join us at camp, August 31 - September 5. You'll earn university credits before the fall semester begins. Choose one of five courses offered, and enjoy learning by the shores of beautiful Lake Okanagan and building friendships with professors and peers. This camp experience includes skiing, wakeboarding and tubing behind Green Bay's Mastercraft competition boats.

When do you get a chance to go on a missions trip while taking university accredited courses? Participate in a four-week opportunity to live and travel in Guatemala. Study Western World Religions, or the Spanish language. Cost is tuition plus $1,040. Students are responsible for their own airfare.

This summer, Trinity Western University offers online and one- to six-week courses. Here are some highlights:

Langley campus courses include: 'Proverbs,' August 20 - 24 (M-F: 8:30 am - 4 pm) with Bruce Waltke, a renowned scholar who edited parts of the NIV Bible and authored several commentaries; 'Iconography,' August 20 - 24 or August 27 - 31 (M-F: 8:30 am - 4 pm), featuring the tutelage of a Russian artist who began his profession restoring paintings in churches under the Iron Curtain regime; 'Shroud of Turin' May 22 - June 28 (T/Th: 6:30 - 9:30 pm), discussing whether it really was the face of Christ that was seen on the shroud; 'Israelite Religion' May 22 - 26 (T - Sa: 8:30 am - 4 pm), tracing the development of the religious traditions and institutions reflected in the Old Testament, and the theological notions they convey.

Our arts courses: 'Photography,' May 22 - June 28 (TTh: 6:30 - 9:30 pm) or August 31 - Sept. 5 (Fri: 4 pm - Wed: 4 pm); 'Ceramics,' May 7 - 18 or June 4 - 15 (M-F: 9 am - Noon); 'Intro to Digital Music Recording', May 22 - June 28 (TTh: 7 - 10 pm); 'Game Design,' April 30 - May 11 (MTThF: 1 - 4 pm & lab: 4:30 - 6:30 pm); and Film Genre & Criticism, April 30 - May 11 (M-F: 9 am - Noon).

We are also offering several language courses: 'Intro to Japanese', May 22 - June 28 (TTh: 1 - 5 pm); 'Japanese II,' July 31 - Aug 30 (TTh: 1 - 5 pm plus Sa Aug 11 & 18); 'Intro to Spanish,' April 30 - May 18 (M-F: 8:30 am - Noon); Spanish II, May 28 - June 15 (M-F: 8:30 am - Noon); and 'Conversational & Written French,' April 30 - May 18 (M-F: 1 - 4:30 pm).

Study for interest, or take a course for university credit. Call toll-free 1.866.402.1897 for a free course calendar. For those travelling from a distance, on-campus housing is available.