ClayStone

Program Overview

ClayStone is a unique one-year program at Crandall University that combines outdoor adventure, cross-cultural mission experiences, and university courses. It aims to facilitate life-transformation, deepen understanding of Jesus, equip students as disciples, and foster a close community environment for personal growth. The program includes canoeing, hiking, rock climbing, mission work in the Dominican Republic, and university courses in theology, Spanish, and outdoor adventure.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: ClayStone is a unique one-year program combining outdoor adventure, cross-cultural mission experiences, and university courses with a focus on community and discipleship.
• Objectives:
• Facilitate life-transformation for heart, mind, and body.
• Deepen understanding of Jesus and personal relationship with Him.
• Equip students as disciples of Jesus.
• Provide experiential learning opportunities to apply theoretical concepts.
• Foster a close community environment for personal growth.
• Program Description:
• Available as a standalone certificate program or as one year of an undergraduate degree.
• Offered in partnership with Camp Shiktehawk.
• Includes 30 university credits.
• Features outdoor adventure, mission experiences in Canada and the Dominican Republic, and university courses.

Outline:

• Locations:
• Crandall University, Moncton, NB (main campus)
• Camp Shiktehawk, Florenceville/Bristol, NB (outdoor activities base)
• Sosua, Dominican Republic (cross-cultural mission experience)
• Program Content:
• Outdoor adventure activities:
• Canoeing (flat-water and white-water)
• Hiking (Fundy Footpath, mountains, trails)
• Rock and ice climbing, rappelling
• Winter camping, snowshoeing
• Cross-country skiing
• Optional surfing lesson in Dominican Republic
• Mission experiences:
• Cross-cultural learning and service in the Dominican Republic
• Working with local churches in Sosua
• University courses:
• Themes of the Bible (RS1003)
• Theology and Practice of Missional Living (RS2423)
• The Christian Way (RS1403)
• Spiritual Disciplines of Christianity (RS2403)
• Mission Praxis (RS2406 – 6 credit hours)
• Canoeing (HK1601 – 1 credit hour)
• Rock and Ice Climbing (HK1801 – 1 credit hour)
• Hiking and Wilderness Survival (HKTBA – 1 credit hour)
• Two electives

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
• Experiential learning through outdoor adventure, mission experiences, and university courses.
• Emphasis on community living and personal growth.
• Faculty:
• Directors: Dale and Twila Stairs (extensive experience in youth and young adult ministry, teaching, and university)
• Camp Shiktehawk Director: Jon MacDonald (leadership in outdoor adventure)
• Unique Approaches:
• Combining outdoor adventure, mission experiences, and university courses in a single program.
• Focus on discipleship and personal growth within a close community environment.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Various fields related to outdoor adventure, mission work, ministry, education, and social work.
• Opportunities:
• Gain experience in leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, and communication.
• Develop a strong foundation for personal and spiritual growth.
• Outcomes:
• Graduates are well-prepared for further education, diverse career paths, and lifelong discipleship.

Other:

• Cost:
• Program fee added to regular tuition and accommodation costs.
• Includes domestic travel, meals, and accommodations during excursions.
• Additional cost for Dominican Republic Mission Experience (supported by student fundraising).
• Scholarships and Awards: ClayStone students are eligible for Crandall's scholarships, awards, and bursaries.
• Contact Information:
• Email: ClayStone@crandallu.ca
• Phone: (506) 858-8970
• Application:
• New Student Application
• Current Student Application
• Availability of Dominican Republic Mission Experience: Subject to recommendations and restrictions on international travel.