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Religious Studies
| Religious Studies 011, Religious Quests in the Twentieth Century | |
| | Description: An introduction to Religious Studies based on autobiographies and/or biographies of twentieth-century persons representing different religious perspectives and walks of life. Lectures, discussions of written materials and films. | | 2 lecture hours / 1 seminar hour, 1.0 course. | | (Brescia) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 022a/b, Perplexing Issues | |
| | Description: An examination of selected thought provoking questions such as "What's after death?"; "Why do bad things happen to good people?"; "Why are religions in conflict, sometimes violently?"; "Do miracles happen?". The aim of this introductory study is to broaden students' awareness of religious ways of understanding the human condition. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 023E, Introduction to World Religion | |
| | Description: A study of belief systems, ethical teachings and worship practice of world religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Confucianism, Daoism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 130. | | 3 hours, 1.0 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 025E, Foundations of the Religious Response | |
| | Description: An examination of the development of the religious phenomenon from primitive man up to the major world religious experiences. | | Antirequisite(s): All 020 level Religious Studies courses except Religious Studies 029. | | 3 hours, 1.0 course. | | (Brescia) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 026F/G, Introduction to the Old Testament I: Religious Themes | |
| | Description: Introduction to the legal, prophetic, wisdom and liturgical literature of the Old Testament and to the ideas which each type of material emphasizes. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Religious Studies 010E and all 020 level Religious Studies courses except Religious Studies 028F/G and Religious Studies 029. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (Brescia) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 027E, Introduction to Catholic Theology | |
| | Description: Introduction to central themes of Catholic theology including revelation, faith, Jesus, Church, sacraments. | | 3 hours, 1.0 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 028F/G, Introduction to the New Testament I: The Gospels | |
| | Description: A general survey of the four canonical gospels which highlights their characteristic literary features and their distinctive theological emphases. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Religious Studies 145 and all 020 level Religious Studies courses except Religious Studies 026F/G and Religious Studies 029. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (Brescia) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 029, An Introduction to New Testament Greek | |
| | Description: | | 3 hours, 1.0 course. | | (Huron) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 031E, Contemporary Religious Quests | |
| | Description: An introduction to Religious Studies which incorporates the autobiographies and/or biographies of contemporary men and women representing different religious perspectives and walks of life. The course introduces students to the theory of religion: its meaning and function in culture and in the lives of individuals. | | 2 lecture hours / 1 seminar hour, 1.0 course. | | (Brescia) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 032a/b, Spirituality for the New Millennium | |
| | Description: This course considers the contemporary interest in spirituality as a means of fulfilment in an age of uncertainty and change. It examines traditional and non-traditional spiritualities and several current trends, including spirituality and ecology, in the workplace, in the healing professions and in movements for social transformation. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (Brescia) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 033a/b, The Meaning of Life at the Movies | |
| | Description: An exploration of religious assumptions (including assumptions about how a person can live and die well) in contemporary films. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King’s) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 101a/b, The Christian Bible I: The Hebrew Scriptures | |
| | Description: An introduction to the history of Israel and to the literature of the First Testament of the Christian Bible using contemporary scholarly approaches. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 164F/G, 201F/G, the former Religious Studies 021E. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 105a/b, Sacraments and the Spiritual Life | |
| | Description: An exploration of the use of symbols in Roman Catholic spirituality and in the celebration of sacraments. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 272F/G; The former Religious Studies 142E, 241E. | | Prerequisite(s): Religious Studies 101a/b, 102a/b, 201F/G, 202F/G or permission of the Department. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King’s) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 110, World Religions and Modern Conflicts | |
| | Description: An examination of world religions, their main teachings and practices. The impact of world religions on political culture and selected modern conflicts. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 130; The former Religious Studies 110E. | | 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 111a/b, Religions of the East | |
| | Description: An introduction to the major religious traditions of India, China and Japan. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 130 and 203F/G. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 112F/G, Spirituality Old and New | |
| | Description: An examination of the heightened interest in spirituality in contemporary culture, and its possible social, ethical, and religious significance. A variety of religious traditions and contemporary perspectives will be explored, including topics such as ecology, vocation, aboriginal spirituality, globalization, and mysticism. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 245F/G. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 113F/G, Modernity, Postmodernity and Religion | |
| | Description: An interdisciplinary exploration of interpretations of religion from the Enlightenment to the present day. Topics such as the conflict between science and religious belief, anti-religious thought, pluralism, feminism, and the impact of postmodernist theory will be examined. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 114a/b, Introduction to the Dead Sea Scrolls | |
| | Description: Surveys of the Dead Sea Scrolls in translation, providing introduction to types of literature, archaeological contexts, and history of interpretation of the Scrolls over the past half century. Special attention will be paid to the religious beliefs of the Qumran community within the diverse Judaism of the Second Temple Period. | | 2 hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 120F/G, The Gospel and Letters of John | |
| | Description: An examination of the Johannine writings to explore their unique understanding of Christianity and their relation to other New Testament writings. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 210F/G. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 121F/G, The Letters of Paul | |
| | Description: An investigation of the Pauline letters focusing on Paul's understanding of the Christian life, the development of that understanding, and its impact on the subsequent course of Christianity. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 211F/G. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 122F/G, Introduction to the Old Testament II: History | |
| | Description: Introduction to historical- critical method and to the books (the Pentateuch, the Deuteronomic History, Chronicles, Ezra-Nehemia, and Maccabees) which present the history of Israel. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 021E, the former Religious Studies 010E, 024E. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (Brescia) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 123F/G, Introduction to the New Testament II: The Letters | |
| | Description: An investigation of the way of life embraced by the earliest followers of Jesus of Nazareth and of the problems they encountered as revealed through the Acts of the Apostles and selected New Testament letters. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (Brescia) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 124F/G, Introduction to the New Testament | |
| | Description: An introduction to the history, literature, and thought of primitive Christianity. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 125F/G, Religion, Morality, and Society | |
| | Description: This course will explore the historical-ideological relationships that religious movements have with society and the state. Attention will be paid to Semitic and Hellenistic-Roman forms and models that accompanied the introduction of Christianity from the 3rd century BCE through the Constantinian shift and, finally, to the present global religious situations. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 129, New Testament Greek | |
| | Description: Grammar; composition; translation from Greek text of selected passages of the New Testament. | | Prerequisite(s): Religious Studies 029 or equivalent. | | 3 hours, 1.0 course. | | (Huron) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 130, An Introduction to the Living Religions of the World | |
| | Description: A study of the history, faith, and practices of the major living religions - selected from Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shintoism, Zoroastrianism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. | | 2 hours, 1.0 course. | | (Huron) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 131E, Living Religions of the World | |
| | Description: A study of the history, faith, and practices of the major living religions – selected from Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shintoism, Zoroastrianism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 130 | | 2 lecture hours, 1 seminar hour, 1.0 course | | (Huron) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 132, Contemporary Moral Problems | |
| | Description: A critical examination of the underlying religious and philosophical differences leading Christians to adopt opposing positions on such recent moral concerns as abortion, sexuality, famine relief, tax policy, refusing medical treatment, suicide and assisted suicide. Includes an examination of objectivity in morality, religious liberty, and uses of the Bible. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 230E. | | 2 hours, 1.0 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 133E, Visions, Dreams and Religion | |
| | Description: An examination of the influence of visions, visionaries, dreams, and dreamers on doctrine, mythology, institutions, spirituality, and human experience. This study will treat Judaism, Christianity, and other religions. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 220E. | | 3 hours, 1.0 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 135E, Comparative Christian Religions | |
| | Description: A study of the theological issues at stake in the division of Christendom; approaches to Christian unity; Ecumenism. | | 3 hours, 1.0 course. | | (Brescia) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 137, Contemporary Theology | |
| | Description: A study of the principles of Christian Theology. A systematic consideration of basics, with special attention to present-day controversial and divisive theological issues. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 249E, or the former Religious Studies 137E, 243E. | | 3 hours, 1.0 course. | | (Brescia) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 140, The Theology of Marriage | |
| | Description: A study of marriage considered from the psychological, moral, social and theological points of view. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 223E. | | 2 lecture/seminar hours, 1.0 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 141E, Religious Experience and Celebration | |
| | Description: An examination of the importance of celebration, festival, fantasy and wonder. A study of the relationship of Christianity and other world religions to this dimension of human awareness and activity. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 240E. | | 3 hours, 1.0 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 147E, The Theory and Practice of Religion | |
| | Description: Personal dimensions of religion: conversion, saintliness, mysticism, faith and doubt as examined by contemporary psychologists such as James, Freud, Allport, Fromm, and Frankl. These psychological aspects of religion are also explored in a workshop setting. | | 3 hours, 1.0 course. | | (Brescia) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 150, Theology of the Family | |
| | Description: A study of the family from a religious, cultural, moral and social point of view. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 140 and 223E. | | 2 lecture/seminar hours, 1.0 course. | | (Brescia) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 153E, Modern Roman Catholicism | |
| | Description: A study of significant issues facing the post- Vatican II Church and some important approaches taken towards these by major Catholic thinkers. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Religious Studies 133. | | 3 hours, 1.0 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 154E, Jesus the Christ | |
| | Description: A study of the understanding of Jesus and His work in the thought and practice of the Christian Church from New Testament times to the present day. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 242E. | | 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 157, Canada's Christian Churches | |
| | Description: A survey of the similarities and differences in belief and practice among the many Christian traditions currently represented in Canada. The historical roots of Christianity's disunity will be investigated along with the practical impact upon society which differing Christian perspectives have had and continue to exert. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 247E, Religious Studies 135E. | | 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 159, Special Topics in Judaeo-Christian Thought | |
| | Description: A study of selected topics in Judaeo-Christian thought. Topics vary from year to year; more detailed information concerning content may be obtained from the Department prior to registration each year. | | 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 164F/G, Historical/Critical Interpretation of the Old Testament: An Introduction | |
| | Description: An introduction to the Old Testament and to contemporary critical methods of biblical interpretation. The course will focus on three aspects of such interpretation: 1) the biblical historical context, 2) stylistic and literary factors, and 3) considerations relating to the history of religion. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 165F/G, Law, Morality and Religion | |
| | Description: An examination of Canadian law, particularly Supreme Court "Charter of Rights" decisions, as expressing religious convictions and a "Canadian morality". Juridical reasoning and moral reasoning. The interrelationship of law, morality and religion. Evolution and variations in attitudes toward law in Judaeo-Christian traditions from biblical to contemporary times. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 231E. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 166a/b, Violence and Western Religions | |
| | Description: Western religious beliefs, Judaeo-Christian and Islamic, have been employed in legitimating violence (the just war theory) and even in promoting its use (crusades, jihad). These beliefs have also been a principal source of condemning violence (pacifism, conscientious objection, anti-war declarations and protests). This tension will be examined historically and thematically. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 167F/G, Christian Perspectives on Work | |
| | Description: An examination of the meanings given to work within a Christian view of life. Problems relating to work in modern economies, such as alienation, unemployment, and justice. The application of Christian perspectives and values to problems faced today in professional and business careers. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 224F/G. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 170E, History of the Roman Catholic Church | |
| | Description: A survey course of the history of the Roman Catholic Church from the Apostolic Age to the Second Council of the Vatican (1962-1965). | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 250E. | | 3 hours, 1.0 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 175a/b, Judaism and Islam | |
| | Description: An introduction to the religions of Judaism and Islam. The course also addresses historical points of exchange and influence between Judaism and Islam and explores aspects of mutual concern for both traditions. These include prophethood, revelation, the development of philosophy and mysticism, as well as religious nationalism. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course
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| Religious Studies 191F/G, Special Topics | |
| | Description: Please consult department for current offerings. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (Brescia, King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 192F/G, Special Topics | |
| | Description: Please consult department for current offerings. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (Brescia) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 201F/G, The Christian Bible I: The Hebrew Scriptures | |
| | Description: An introduction to the history of Israel, to the literature of the First Testament of the Christian Bible and to the interpretation strategies employed by its ancient and contemporary readers. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 101a/b, 164F/G. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 202F/G, The Christian Bible II: The New Testament | |
| | Description: An introduction to the distinctive Scriptures of Christianity--the New or Second Testament of the Christian Bible--and to the interpretative methods employed by ancient and contemporary readers of these books. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 124F/G; Religious Studies 102a/b. | | Pre- or Corequisite(s): Religious Studies 101a/b or 201F/G, or permission of the Department. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 203F/G, World Religions: Eastern Traditions | |
| | Description: A study of the religions of India, China and Japan, with emphasis on the beliefs and practices of Hinduism and Buddhism. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 111a/b and Religious Studies 130. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 204F/G, World Religions: Judaism and Islam | |
| | Description: A study of the history, faith and practices of Judaism and Islam. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 130. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 205F/G, The Emergence of the Christian Tradition | |
| | Description: An investigation of the beliefs and practices of the Christian Church in its formative period through a study of selected early theological and liturgical texts. | | Pre- or Corequisite(s): Religious Studies 101a/b and 102a/b; 201F/G and 202F/G; 026F/G and 028F/G; 122F/G and 124F/G, or the former Religious Studies 021E, or the permission of the instructor. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 206F/G, Catholic Morality | |
| | Description: An investigation of issues that arise in the articulation of morality within the Roman Catholic Tradition, such as, the interplay of faith and reason, authority and dissent, continuity and development, basic principles of Social, Sexual and Bioethics, and the communication of this Tradition in the classroom. | | Pre- or Corequisite(s): Religious Studies 132 or Religious Studies 230E or permission of the Department. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 210F/G, The Johannine Writings | |
| | Description: An introduction to the Gospel and Letters of John and to contemporary methods of biblical interpretation. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 120F/G. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 211F/G, The Letters of Paul | |
| | Description: An investigation of the Pauline Letters focusing on Paul's understanding of the Christian life, the development of that understanding, and its impact on the subsequent course of Christianity. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 121F/G. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 212F/G, The Synoptic Gospels | |
| | Description: Students of the New Testament have been struck both by the similarities and dissimilarities between the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. This course attempts both to clarify, and explain the grounds for, the differences and similarities. The religious perspective of each of the evangelists will be delineated. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 213F/G, Prophecy in Israel | |
| | Description: An examination of the roles of the prophets in Israel as these are presented in the various books of the Hebrew Scriptures. Attention will be paid to the historical context in which the major prophetic books were written and to the main points emphasized. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 214F/G, Special Topics (Hebrew Scriptures) | |
| | Description: Please consult department for current offerings. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 215F/G, Special Topics (New Testament) | |
| | Description: Please consult department for current offerings. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 216F/G, Women and the Bible | |
| | Description: This course addresses "Women and the Bible" in a threefold manner: it examines the portrayal of women and female imagery in the Hebrew and Christian scriptures; considers some of the ways that the Bible has been used historically to define and often confine women, and surveys contemporary reinterpretations of biblical stories by theologians, artists and authors. | | Prerequisite(s): A 020 level Religious Studies Course, or Womens Studies 020E, or permission of the Department. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (Bresica) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 217F/G, Education for Religious & Spiritual Development | |
| Description: This course builds on contemporary theories of human growth and development with attention to the work of Robert Selman (rather than Robert Coles -- delete Coles and replace with Selman), James Fowler, Jean Piaget, Lawrence Kohlberg, Carol Gilligan and Erik Erikson.
Through study and practical examples students will examine how we make sense of the world and find meaning in life. | | Antirequisite(s): The former RS 217a/b. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (Brescia) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 218a/b, The Development of the Christian Tradition | |
| | Description: An overview of the history of Christian thought and practice. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 220E, Visions, Dreams and Religion | |
| | Description: An examination of the significance of visions and dreams in the Hebrew and Christian scriptures as well as their relationship to other religions, cultures, spirituality and human experience. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 133E. | | 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 1.0 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 221F/G, The Media and Religion | |
| | Description: The power of the mass-media to influence our understanding, attitudes and behavior is indisputable. This course will attempt to assess this power with regard to contemporary religiosity by analyzing specific works, i.e., feature films, TV programs, music, advertising and talk shows. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 222F/G, Feminist Spirituality Today | |
| | Description: An exploration of current expressions of feminist consciousness which are shaping spirituality. Sources will be the experience of women - in particular, that expressed in writings and film. Connections will be made to the religious traditions which are sources of many of the current trends. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 192F/G if taken in 1991-92 and the former Religious Studies 161F/G. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (Brescia) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 223E, Theology of Marriage | |
| | Description: A study of the understanding of marriage in scripture, history, and in current thought. The focus will be on the underlying value systems that either sustain or diminish a covenantal concept of marriage. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 140. | | Prerequisite(s): One other Religious Studies course, or third or fourth year standing in the Childhood and Family Relations program, or permission of the instructor. | | 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 1.0 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 224F/G, Christian Perspectives on Work | |
| | Description: An examination of the experience of work in light of Christian convictions regarding the potential and meaning of human life. Topics include: Biblical attitudes toward work, "Callings" and the work ethic, moral agency in capitalist economies, self-interest and love of neighbour, the internal logic of professionalism, unions and human service strikes. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 167F/G. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 225F/G, Religion Society and Morality | |
| | Description: This course will explore the historical-ideological relationships that religious movements have with society and the state. Attention will be paid to Hellenistic-Roman forms and models that accompanied the introduction of Christianity from the 3rd Century BCE through the Constantinian shift, and finally, top the present global religious situation. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 125F/G | | 3 hours, 0.5 course | | (Huron) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 228F/G, Spirituality Old and New | |
| | Description: An examination of the heightened interest in spirituality in contemporary culture, and its possible social, ethical, and religious significance. A variety of religious traditions and contemporary perspectives will be explored, including topics such and ecology, vocation, aboriginal spirituality, globalization and mysticism. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 112F/G, 245F/G. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 229F/G, Modernity, Post modernity and Religion | |
| | Description: An interdisciplinary exploration of interpretations of religion from the Enlightenment to the present day. Topics such as the conflict between science and religious belief, anti-religious thought, pluralism, feminism, and the impact of postmodernist theory will be examined. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 113F/G. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course | | (Huron) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 230E, Controversies within Christian Ethics | |
| | Description: Moral disagreements among Christians. Topics include: differing religious views of reality and the nature of ethical reasoning; contemporary controversies regarding the authority of various "sources"; approaches to deciding value conflicts; and controversies among Christians regarding such issues as life/death decisions, social justice, human sexuality. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 132. | | Prerequisite(s): One other course in Religious Studies. | | 3 hours, 1.0 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 231E, Law, Morality, and Religion | |
| | Description: An examination of the interrelationships of law, morality and religion. Topics include: the Western legal tradition as an expression of the Judeo-Christian religious and moral traditions; juridical reasoning and moral reasoning; Canadian Charter of Rights judgments as moral arguments; criminality and immorality; and the evolution of the natural law tradition. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 165F/G | | 3 hours, 1.0 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 234F/G, Christian Social Teaching and Practice I | |
| | Description: A study of the rise of modern Christian social movements, emphasizing Social Catholicism. The theology which gradually evolved to support Christian social action. The principles contained in Catholic social doctrine. Applications of this teaching in the areas of property and poverty in Canada and the world. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Religious Studies 146. | | Prerequisite(s): One other course in Religious Studies or the permission of the instructor. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 235F/G, Christian Social Teaching and Practice II | |
| | Description: A study of Church documents related to social doctrine and the spirituality underpinning social practice. Contemporary applications of Christian social principles: immigration, work and leisure, labour/management relations, women and justice, the market economy, agriculture, transnational corporations, ecology, social change. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Religious Studies 146. | | Prerequisite(s): Religious Studies 234F/G. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 238F/G, Fundamental Moral Theology | |
| | Description: An exploration of the fundamental concepts of the Catholic moral tradition in light of the Second Vatican Council: scriptural foundations, conversion and discipleship, the role of the Magisterium, natural law and the law of Christ, conscience, the moral act, sin and virtue. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Religious Studies 232F/G and 233F/G. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 239F/G, Christian Bioethics | |
| | Description: A specialized course concerning Catholic moral principles with clinical/ pastoral applications for a pluralistic world. Topics: reproduction issues, abortion, organ transplants, genetics, death and dying, resource allocation, and global ethics. Expert guest speakers included. Many applications to health care institutions. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Religious Studies 236F/G and 237F/G. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 240E, Religious Experience and Celebration | |
| | Description: An examination of the role of experience and its expression in symbol and myth as well as in community celebrations. A study of the relationship of Christianity and other world religions to this dimension of human awareness and activity. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 141E. | | 3 hours, 1.0 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 242E, Jesus of Nazareth | |
| | Description: An inquiry into the life of Jesus of Nazareth and into beliefs about him including his humanity and divinity, miracles, resurrection, ethical teaching and redemptive significance. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 154E. | | 3 hours, 1.0 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 243F/G, Liberation Theologies | |
| | Description: The most significant theological development in this century is the emergence of genuinely indigenous theologies: the theologies of Liberation. This course will examine both the reasons for this phenomenon and a number of instances of these theologies, focusing on both their methods and their central concerns. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Religious Studies 248E. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 244F/G, The Question of God | |
| | Description: Humanity has long reflected about whether there is a God and, if so, what that God might be like. This course will inquire into the ways in which the existence and nature of God have been explored from ancient times until the present. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 245F/G, Contemporary Spirituality | |
| | Description: An examination of recent directions in understanding authentic ways of life, the visions of reality they contain, and the means to express and sustain them. Focus will be upon personal growth, interpersonal compassion, and social justice. Works of authors such as Thomas Merton, Matthew Fox, and Gustavo Gutierrez will be examined. | | Prerequisite(s): One 020 level Religious Studies course or permission of the instructor. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 246E, Catholicism and Modernity | |
| | Description: An inquiry into the roots of contemporary conflict within Roman Catholicism--the technological, intellectual and social developments stemming from the Enlightenment--and into current attempts to resolve such conflicts. The biographies of significant Catholic figures will be employed to illustrate the concrete implications of various developments and theological responses. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 153E. | | Prerequisite(s): One Religious Studies course or permission of instructor. | | 3 hours, 1.0 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 247E, Christian Diversity: Origins and Reunion Prospects | |
| | Description: An investigation of the historical origins of the divisions which characterize contemporary Christianity followed by an exploration of the attempts currently being made to restore the visible unity of the Christian Church. | | Prerequisite(s): One Religious Studies course or permission of the Instructor. | | 3 hours, 1.0 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 249E, Contemporary Questions in Christian Theology | |
| | Description: An introduction to the principles of Christian Theology through a systematic consideration of basic principles. Special attention to contemporary challenging and difficult theological issues. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 137 or the former Religious Studies 243E. | | 3 hours. | | (Brescia) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 250E, History of the Roman Catholic Church | |
| | Description: The historical character of the Church. Chronological survey of the main developments of the Apostolic Age to the Vatican Council I. Recreation of the contexts of major developments and their interpretation according to the principle of "historicity," i.e., the Church's potential in its human dimension for change and development. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 170E. | | 3 hours, 1.0 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 251F/G, Women in the Christian Tradition from the First to the Twelfth Century | |
| | Description: This survey will focus upon the activities of women within the Church from the first to the twelfth century. Attention will be given to recreating the historical contexts and cultural mind-sets about "woman" and "man" which strongly conditioned the degree to which these activities were valued. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 191F/G if taken in 1992-93, and the former Religious Studies 160E, 162F/G. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (Brescia) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 252F/G, Women in the Christian Tradition from the Twelfth Century to the Present | |
| | Description: This survey will focus upon the activities of women within the Christian tradition from the twelfth century onward. Reasons for the interruption in their earlier gains in ministry, ecclesiastical government and cultural excellence will be given. Attention will be focused on the re-emergence of women into the public life of the Church since the 1840's. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 192F/G if taken in 1992-93, and the former Religious Studies 160E, 163F/G. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (Brescia) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 253F/G, Women in the Christian Tradition and Society | |
| | Description: An examination of Christian traditions from the perspective of women's experience, including how they have reinforced society's oppression of women and how women have created alternative structures within ecclesial communities. Contemporary women's writings, with scripture and other sources of the tradition, are the major sources. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (Brescia) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 255F/G, The Biblical Wisdom Literature | |
| | Description: An exploration of wisdom literature in the Bible (including the books of Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes, Ben Sira, and Wisdom of Solomon), paying attention to the literary and historical context of these books, as well as to their possible significance for the contemporary world. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course
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| Religious Studies 257F/G, Contemporary Issues in Christian Ethics | |
| | Description: How do I go about making an ethical decision? This course examines the roots and contemporary understandings of Christian ethics, both Catholic and Protestant. Issues such as human sexuality, the ecological crisis, euthanasia, war and genetic manipulation are considered. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 132, 191G (if taken in W04, W07), 230E. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course | | (Brescia) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 259F/G, Judaism and the Holocaust | |
| | Description: The impact of the Holocaust (1938-45) on Judaism in terms of its philosophy-theology, subsequent placement in Western society, and on Western and Global society. Students will examine the historical-social context of anti-Semitism/National Socialism as well as investigating Jewish responses in theology, philosophy and socio-political identity after the Holocaust. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 280F/G if taken in 2005-06. | | Prerequisite(s): Completion of first year requirements including 1.0 course from Category A (Arts and Humanities courses), or 1.0 History course. | | 2.0 hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 260F/G, Topics in Judaism | |
| | Description: Please consult the Department for current offerings. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 261F/G, Topics in Hinduism | |
| | Description: Please consult Department for current offerings. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 262F/G, Topics in Islam | |
| | Description: Please consult Department for current offerings. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 263F/G, Topics in Buddhism | |
| | Description: Please consult Department for current offerings. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 265E, Theology of the Family | |
| | Description: A study of the religious family drawing on cultural anthropology, sacred scriptures and theology with the goal of fostering an understanding the dynamics of religio-cultural family living in a multicultural, pluralistic and secular society. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 140 and 223E; Religious Studies 150. | | 3 lecture/seminar hours, 1.0 course. | | (Brescia) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 271F/G, The Church in an Ecumenical Age | |
| | Description: An inquiry into Roman Catholic understandings of the purpose and organization of the church as these have emerged, developed and continue to evolve in response to historical circumstances and theological controversies. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 106a/b; The former Religious Studies 142E, 241E. | | Prerequisite(s): Religious Studies 101a/b, 102a/b, 201F/G, 202F/G or permission of the Department. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 272F/G, Catholic Symbols of Spiritual Transformation | |
| | Description: An investigation of the human importance of symbols and gestures with a particular focus upon how they function in contemporary Christian spiritualities and in the Roman Catholic sacramental tradition. | | Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 105a/b; The former Religious Studies 142E, 241E. | | Prerequisite(s): Religious Studies 101a/b, 102a/b, 201F/G, 202F/G or permission of the Department. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 280F/G, Independent Study | |
| | Description: A reading course on a defined topic and with a specified bibliography. | | Prerequisite(s): 1.0 course in Religious Studies at the 100-level or above, and permission of the instructor. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (Huron) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 290F/G, Special Topics | |
| | Description: Please consult Department for current offerings. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (Brescia) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 291F/G, Special Topics | |
| | Description: Please consult Department for current offerings. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (Brescia, King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 300F/G, Basic Issues in Religion | |
| | Description: An examination of modern critical interpretations of religion, and of the ways in which reason, revelation and tradition are invoked on behalf of particular religious claims. | | Prerequisite(s): Third or fourth year standing in a Religious Studies program. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 301F/G, Interpreting the Catholic Tradition | |
| | Description: A critical introduction to the challenges and methods of contemporary Roman Catholic theology and to the men and women who do theological work today in a Roman Catholic context. | | Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing in an Honors Specialization, Specialization or Major module in Religious Studies or Catholic Studies, or permission of the Department. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 310F/G, Special Topics | |
| | Description: Please consult the Department for current offerings. | | Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing in a Major, Specialization, or Honors Specialization module in Religious Studies or Catholic Studies, or permission of the instructor. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 410F/G, Seminar in Sacred Scripture | |
| | Description: | | Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing in an Honors Specialization, Specialization, or Major module in Religious Studies or Catholic Studies, or permission of the Department.
| | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 420F/G, Seminar in Religion and Culture | |
| | Description: | | Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing in an Honors Specialization, Specialization, or Major module in Religious Studies or Catholic Studies, or permission of the Department. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 430F/G, Seminar in Religious Ethics | |
| | Description: | | Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing in an Honors Specialization, Specialization, or Major module in Religious Studies or Catholic Studies, or permission of the Department. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 440F/G, Seminar in Systematic Theology | |
| | Description: | | Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing in an Honors Specialization, Specialization, or Major module in Religious Studies or Catholic Studies, or permission of the Department. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 460F/G, Seminar in World Religions | |
| | Description: | | Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing in an Honors Specialization, Specialization, or Major module in Religious Studies or Catholic Studies, or permission of the Department. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
| Religious Studies 480F/G, Independent Study | |
| | Description: An advanced reading course on a defined topic and with a specified bibliography. | | Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing in an Honors Specialization module in Religious Studies or Catholic Studies, or permission of the instructor. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | (King's) | | back to top |
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