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Religious Studies
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Contemporary Religious Quests
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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.
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1022A/B -
Perplexing Issues
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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.
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Introduction to World Religions
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An introduction to the rich and varied religions of the world, past and present, set within their historical and cultural contexts. In the First Term, we delve into Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism (Indian, Chinese, and Japanese), Sikhism, Confucianism, Daoism, and Shinto; in the Second Term, we examine Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
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1025E -
Foundations of the Religious Response
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An examination of the development of the religious phenomenon from primitive man up to the major world religious experiences.
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1026F/G -
Introduction to the Old Testament I: Religious Themes
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Introduction to the legal, prophetic, wisdom and liturgical literature of the Old Testament and to the ideas which each type of material emphasizes.
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1027E -
Introduction to Catholic Christianity
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This course introduces students to fundamental questions about human existence, the world, and God, and the ways in which the Catholic tradition in all its diversity has addressed these questions. Themes include: the nature of God, the destiny of creation and the meaning of Jesus Christ for salvation.
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Religious Studies
1028F/G -
Introduction to the New Testament I: The Gospels
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A general survey of the four canonical gospels which highlights their characteristic literary features and their distinctive theological emphases.
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Religious Studies
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An Introduction to New Testament Greek
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1031E -
Contemporary Religious Quests
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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.
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Religious Studies
1032A/B -
Spirituality for the New Millennium
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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.
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Religious Studies
1033A/B -
The Meaning of Life at the Movies
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An exploration of religious assumptions (including assumptions about how a person can live and die well) in contemporary films.
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Religious Studies
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Introduction to the Hebrew Bible
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An introduction to the Hebrew Bible as a living text and a window into the ancient Israelite and early Jewish worlds. Who were the authors ? What did they believe about God, creation, human history, and the problem of evil? What are contemporary scholars saying about the Hebrew Scriptures?
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Religious Studies
2102A/B -
The New Testament
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An introduction to the context and contents of the New Testament and to contemporary scholarly approaches to its interpretation.
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Religious Studies
2103A/B -
Lost Scriptures
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An introduction to important early Christian texts that were not included in the canon and to the decisive struggles that led to the formation of what we know now as the Christian Bible.
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Religious Studies
2112F/G -
Spirituality Old and New
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2113F/G -
Modernity, Postmodernity and Religion
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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.
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2114A/B -
Introduction to the Dead Sea Scrolls
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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.
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Religious Studies
2122F/G -
Introduction to the Old Testament II: History
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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.
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The former Religious Studies 010E, 021E, 024E.
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2123F/G -
Introduction to the New Testament II: The Letters
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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.
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2124F/G -
Introduction to the New Testament
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An introduction to the history, literature, and thought of primitive Christianity.
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2125F/G -
Religion, Morality and Society
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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.
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2129 -
New Testament Greek
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Grammar; composition; translation from Greek text of selected passages of the New Testament.
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An Introduction to the Living Religions of the World
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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.
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2131E -
Living Religions of the World
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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.
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Contemporary Moral Problems
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An examination of the underlying social, cultural, philosophical and religious contexts that lead people to adopt diverse positions on moral problems such as abortion, sexuality, suicide and assisted suicide and so forth. This course includes a presentation of Christian positions on the moral problems to be discussed.
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The former Religious Studies 2230E.
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Contemporary Theology
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A study of the principles of Christian Theology. A systematic consideration of basics, with special attention to present-day controversial and divisive theological issues.
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2140 -
The Theology of Marriage
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A study of marriage considered from the psychological, moral, social and theological points of view.
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Religious Studies
2147E -
The Theory and Practice of Religion
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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.
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Theology of the Family
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A study of the family from a religious, cultural, moral and social point of view.
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Religious Studies
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Special Topics in Judaeo-Christian Thought
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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.
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Religious Studies
2161A/B -
Jesus: From Nazareth to Hollywood
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How accurate are portrayals of Jesus in films such as The Passion of the Christ or The Last Temptation of Christ? This course will examine critically Jesus figures portrayed in some contemporary films vis-ŕ-vis what contemporary biblical scholarship says about the historical figure of Jesus.
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2162A/B -
Love, Wine and Ecstasy: The Poetry of Rumi
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Rumi, the famous 13th century Muslim mystic, wrote poetry that continues to inspire people across the globe. He has become a spiritual pop-icon and the best selling poet in America. This course will explore the reasons behind Rumi's popular appeal in the past and present, East and the West.
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Religious Studies
2164F/G -
Historical/Critical Interpretation of the Old Testament: An Introduction
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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.
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Violence and Western Religions
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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.
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2168A/B -
Angels, Demons and Magic: Jewish Folklore
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Did Adam have a wife before Eve? Does the spirit of the prophet Elijah roam the earth? Do Jews believe in angels, demons and magic? This course is an introduction to Jewish legends, tall tales, monster stories and superstitions for their insights into Jewish communities and the Jewish religion.
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2169A/B -
Taming the Passions: Sex and Sexuality in Judaism
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Examines myths and realities of sexuality in Judaism. Is sexuality repudiated? Can we find homoerotic subtexts in traditional Jewish sacred books? How do ideas transmitted from antiquity play out in our modern world? Examination of biblical laws and narratives, rabbinic teachings, and modern dilemmas regarding sex, marriage, and sexuality.
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2175A/B -
Judaism and Islam
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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.
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Religious Studies
2180F/G -
Spiritual Quests and Popular Culture
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Pop-culture is consumed for entertainment value but rarely explored for its spirituality. This course studies the human spiritual quest and how it is expressed in pop-culture through novels, music, and films such as “The Lord of the rings” and “Harry Potter”.
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Religious Studies
2185A/B -
An Unjust God? Job Through the Ages
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The biblical book of Job is a masterpiece of world literature about a good man afflicted with untold suffering. After studying the book itself, we explore how artists and thinkers through the ages in literature, art, and film have re-imagined Job to make sense of their own experiences of injustice.
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The former Religious Studies 2350F/G.
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Religious Studies
2191F/G -
Special Topics
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Religious Studies
2192F/G -
Special Topics
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Religious Studies
2200F/G -
Approaches to the Study of Religion
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Religions, like well-cut jewels, are multifaceted and can be viewed from a number of unique angles. This course examines religion through a variety of scholarly lenses and academic disciplines, including anthropology, sociology, psychology, philosophy, phenomenology, theology and feminism.
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The former Religious Studies 2200E.
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2201F/G -
The Hebrew Bible as Christian Scripture
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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.
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2202F/G -
The New Testament
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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.
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2203F/G -
Introduction to Eastern Religions
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What did the Buddha teach? How does Confucius say we should live our lives? Is there such a thing as ‘oriental’ wisdom? These and many other questions are explored in this introduction to the great religions of India, China and Japan.
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2204F/G -
World Religions: Judaism and Islam
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A study of the history, faith and practices of Judaism and Islam.
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2205F/G -
The Emergence of the Christian Tradition
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An exploration of the how Christian identity, belief and practice took shape from the beginnings of Christianity to the late Middle Ages. Topics include struggles over Christian doctrine; worship; monasticism; attitudes to the body, sexuality and gender; Christian expression in art and architecture.
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2207E -
Catholic Morality
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An examination of the foundations of Roman Catholic moral teachings and its application to various moral questions. This includes a survey of the historical development of the tradition, as well as teachings on questions of sexuality, life and death, and social justice.
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The former Religious Studies 2106A/B, 2206F/G and 2230E.
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1.0 course in Religious Studies, or the permission of the Department.
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2208U -
Catholic Education in Practice (1) - Service Learning Project
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An introduction, through volunteer service and seminar discussions, to the Roman Catholic Education system. Intended primarily for students enrolled in the Honors Specialization and Major modules in Catholic Studies for Teachers.
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Admission to the Honors Specialization or Major modules in Catholic Studies for Teachers or permission of the department.
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Religious Studies
2209 -
Change and Continuity in Roman Catholic Moral Teachings
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An historical study examining whether the Roman Catholic Church can change its official moral teachings on significant issues. What factors impede/facilitate change? Is a change in current teaching a future possibility? Topics considered include: slavery, charging interest, torture,
self-incrimination, capital punishment, divorce, organ transplantation, religious liberty, and nutrition and hydration.
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2210F/G -
Is Jesus God? John’s Answer
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This introduction to the so-called “Johannine Literature” explores John’s portrayal of Jesus, early Christian conflicts as mirrored in the letters of John, the origins of the Christian belief in Jesus’ divinity and the original message of the book of Revelation and how to interpret it today.
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The former Religious Studies 2120F/G.
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2211F/G -
Paul – Follower or Founder?
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This course will investigate Paul’s life, his letters and what others have said about him and his teachings. It includes an appraisal of whether Paul faithfully interpreted Jesus or whether his innovations make him worthy of the title, “the real founder” of Christianity?
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The former Religious Studies 2121F/G.
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2212F/G -
One Jesus, Many Gospels
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Why did early Christians produce multiple gospels to describe one Jesus? This course attempts both to clarify and explain the grounds for the differences and similarities among the so-called Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke).
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2213F/G -
Prophecy
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Can we predict the future? Are we warned about cataclysmic events? An examination of the role of prophets in the Hebrew Bible—their historical context, social roles, and powerful writings—and the implications for whether prophecy might still be alive today.
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2214F/G -
Special Topics (Hebrew Scriptures)
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2215F/G -
Special Topics (New Testament)
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2216F/G -
Women and the Bible
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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.
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2217F/G -
Education for Religious and Personal Development
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This course builds on contemporary theories of human growth and development with attention to the work of Robert 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.
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2218F/G -
Introduction to Christianity
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Christianity began with the life and message of Jesus of Nazareth and the impact he had on his earliest followers. This course will look at the origins of Christianity, trace its development through history and ask: How has it been faithful or unfaithful to the vision of Jesus?
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2219A/B -
Christianity and Islam in Conversation
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This course introduces the foundational beliefs and practices of two of the monotheistic religions, Christianity and Islam, as a basis for understanding, conversation and dialogue. Small group work, visits to representative religious sites, class presentations and guest speakers.
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The former Religious Studies 191F/G Special Topics Christianity and Islam in Conversation, offered in 2002-03, 2004-05, 2005-06
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Feminist Spirituality Today
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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.
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Theology of Marriage
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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.
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One other Religious Studies course, or third or fourth year standing in the Childhood and Social Institutions program, or permission of the instructor.
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Religion, Society and Morality
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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.
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2226F/G -
Introduction to Themes of the Old Testament
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Introduction to the legal, prophetic, wisdom and liturgical literature of the Old Testament, and to the ideas emphasized.
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2227F/G -
Introduction to the Canonical Gospels of the New Testament
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A survey of the four canonical gospels highlighting their literary features and distinctive theological emphases.
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2228F/G -
Spirituality Old and New
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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.
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2229F/G -
Modernity, Post modernity and Religion
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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.
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2232F/G -
Canadian Catholic Social Teachings
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Following Vatican II, The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops published significant social teachings and documents: about poverty, workers rights, the economy, and the role of women in Canadian society. This course considers Vatican II and subsequent developments in Canadian Catholic teachings. The impact and contemporary relevance of these teachings is examined.
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Christian Social Teaching and Practice I
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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.
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The former Religious Studies 146.
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One other course in Religious Studies or the permission of the instructor.
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Christian Social Teaching and Practice II
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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.
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The former Religious Studies 146.
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Introduction to North American Indigenous Spirituality
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Introduction to the plurality of indigenous spiritual traditions in North America, and their diversity, complexity, and vitality. Included is an understanding of traditional ceremonies, cosmology or world view, creation stories and other narrative forms, cultural values, healers, and medicine. Special attention is given to Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee nations.
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Completion of any Arts and Humanities or Social Science 1.0 course.
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Fundamental Moral Theology
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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.
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The former Religious Studies 232F/G and 233F/G.
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Christian Bioethics
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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.
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The former Religious Studies 236F/G and 237F/G.
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2242E -
Jesus of Nazareth
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What was Jesus really like? Why were some people so unhappy about him that they thought he was a criminal and should be killed? What did he teach about both himself and about how to live? These are some of the questions that this course will try to answer.
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The former Religious Studies 2154E.
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2250E -
History of the Roman Catholic Church
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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.
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The former Religious Studies 2170E.
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Women in the Christian Tradition from the First to the Twelfth Century
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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.
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The former Religious Studies 160E, 162F/G.
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Women in the Christian Tradition from the Twelfth Century to the Present
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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.
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Women in the Christian Tradition and Society
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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.
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Biblical Women in Contemporary Art and Literature
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This course considers biblical women as they are reinterpreted in poetry, novels, short stories and art. When biblical stories are compared with creative interpretations of them, ancient stories are illuminated and contemporary concerns addressed, challenging us to ask new questions of biblical texts and of ourselves as well.
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English 2701F/G.
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2255F/G -
The Biblical Wisdom Literature
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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.
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Religious and Spiritual Dimensions of Food
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This course examines the role of food in a variety of religious contexts, its symbolic and spiritual significance, and ethical issues such as hunger, food distribution and genetically modified foods. Its wide-ranging scope will expose students to multi-faceted dimensions of food as nourishment for both body and soul.
To be introduced effective September 2013.
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2260F/G -
Topics in Judaism
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2261F/G -
Topics in Hinduism
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2262F/G -
Topics in Islam
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2263F/G -
Topics in Buddhism
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2265E -
Theology of the Family
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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.
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Spiritual But Not Religious?
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An investigation of spirituality and the role that it plays in fostering human flourishing. A special emphasis will be put on understanding how spiritualities change in the different stages of life.
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Why the Church?
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An exploration into Roman Catholic understandings of the church and its mission. Did Jesus found the church? How does the church relate to salvation, human well-being, and social transformation? How might the church address secularism and an intercultural, interreligious world?
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The former Religious Studies 2106A/B, 142E, 241E.
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The Church at Prayer
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An exploration of the sacraments and rituals of the Roman Catholic at their call to personal and communal transformation.
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Christianity and Islam in Conversation
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This course introduces the foundational beliefs and practices of two of the monotheistic religions, Christianity and Islam, as a basis for understanding, conversation and dialogue. Small group work, visits to representative religious sites, class presentations and guest speakers.
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Religious Studies 2219A/B, the former Religious Studies 191F/G Special Topics Christianity and Islam in Conversation, offered in 2002-03, 2004-05, 2005-06.
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Independent Study
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A reading course on a defined topic and with a specified bibliography.
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2281F/G -
Introduction to Buddhism
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An introductory exploration of the Buddhist tradition, from the original teachings of the Buddha up to the current Dalai Lama. First, we will trace the growth of early Buddhism in India and follow its later developments as Buddhism moves into Sri Lanka, China, Japan and Tibet.
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Introduction to Hinduism
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The Hindu tradition has survived for roughly 3500 years in India, from its earliest fire sacrifices to the gods, to its expression in the modern world by such notable figures as Mahatma Gandhi. This introductory course examines the impressive growth of Hindu culture, literature, doctrine, philosophy, devotion and ritual practices.
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Introduction to the Religions of China and Japan
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An introductory exploration of the profound religious teachings of China and Japan, set within their historical and cultural context. Includes an examination of Chinese Folk Religion, Confucianism and Neo-Confucianism, Philosophical and Religious Daoism, Shinto, and Chinese and Japanese Buddhism.
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Introductions to Islam
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A study of Islam, its origin, main beliefs and practices; Islamic law, theology and mystical traditions;
the diversity of modern Islam and its responses to the modern world.
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Introduction to Judaism
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An exploration of the experiential dimension of the Jewish tradition through the lens of ritual studies. By exploring the festivals and observances that comprise a single Jewish year, we will delve into Judaism's conceptions of time, the body, food, suffering and love.
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Religious Perspectives on Marriage and Family
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A study of how sexuality, marriage, and family structures are understood by the major religious traditions of the world and the impact these understandings have upon individuals (women, men, children, orphans, widows and widowers, the aged, sexual orientation) facing the stages and challenges of life in both homogeneous and pluralistic religious contexts.
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2288E -
Spirituality and Leadership
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Spiritual values guide the actions of many individuals who provide leadership that inspires others to work for social change. This course examines the interface between spirituality and leadership in the lives of a wide range of people and movements, and offers students the opportunity to explore their own spiritual paths.
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2290F/G -
Special Topics
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2291F/G -
Special Topics
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Special Topics in Chinese Religions
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2293E -
Special Topics
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2301F/G -
Interpreting Abraham
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This course examines religious texts (in translation) where Abraham is portrayed as the founder of peoples—the Tanakh, the Christian Bible, and the Qu’ran. The classic texts, images, and narrative of Abraham’s story will be studied, as well as the interpretive methodologies employed in the Jewish, Muslim, and Christian traditions.
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Interpreting the Qur'an (in translation)
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This course explores passages in the Qur'an that have shaped classical and contemporary Islam, particularly regarding the tensions between text, context, and community. In addition to textual analysis, the course covers the history of reception and the influence these texts and their interpretations have on social relations and contemporary issues.
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2320F/G -
Interpreting the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh, in translation)
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This course explores the rich and sometimes problematic relationship between text, context, and community in relation to selected passages from the Hebrew Bible. In addition to textual analysis, the course covers the history of reception and the influence these texts and their interpretations have on social relations and contemporary issues.
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2325F/G -
Torah, the Hebrew Bible
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The five books of the Torah (Pentateuch) contain the foundational narratives of the Israelite people and lie at the heart of the Jewish religion. This course takes socio-historical and literary approaches to discover how these books came to be and what ideas and beliefs they hope to impart.
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2326F/G -
The Prophets and the Writings
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The canon of Jewish sacred scripture is known as the TaNaKh: Torah, Nevi?im (Prophets), Ketubim (Writings). This course picks up from 2325F/G: Torah, The Hebrew Bible, analyzing the history, composition and compilation of the latter two thirds of this collection, a diverse assortment of Israelite prophecies, narratives, philosophies and poems.
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2327F/G -
Rabbinic Judaism
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Introduces the major texts of the Jewish cannon: the Midrash, Mishnah and Talmud. We focus on rabbinic midrash, the ancient rabbis? creative interpretation of the Torah, examining how the rabbis shaped a renewed revelation through meticulous attention to the details of the biblical text, discovering new truths in ancient words.
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2330F/G -
Interpreting the Christian Bible (in translation)
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This course explores the rich and sometimes problematic relationship between text, context, and community in relation to selected passages from the Christian Bible. In addition to textual analysis, the course covers the history of reception and the influence these texts and their interpretations have on social relations and contemporary issues.
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2345F/G -
God, Guts and Glory: Biblical Storytelling
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An examination of the heroes, villains, and miracle stories of the Hebrew Bible from their roots in the ancient Near East to their incorporation into early Judaism. Comparisons will be made to the role of these stories in early Christianity.
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2346F/G -
Ancient Wisdom
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What is wisdom, and how do to we attain it? Several books of the Bible are part of an ancient “wisdom tradition” which spanned from ancient Egypt to Babylon to ancient Israel. What advice do these texts have, and what can they tell us about the well-lived life?
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2347F/G -
Living the Bible: Law and Ethics
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Is it really possible to live according to biblical commandments? An exploration of biblical legal texts and early Jewish methods for transforming them into workable systems of law and ethics in the Mishnah and Talmuds. Focuses on questions of what makes legal interpretation valid and differentiating law from morality.
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2400F/G -
Hebrew Bible 1: Pentateuch and Deuteronomistic History
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A critical, historical, and literary survey of the Pentateuch and the books of Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Kings
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2410F/G -
Hebrew Bible 2: Prophets and Writings
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A critical, historical, and literary survey of the major prophets, the twelve minor prophets, and the books of the Hebrew Bible often referred to as the Writings.
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Independent Study
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A reading course on a defined topic and with a specified bibliography.
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1.0 course in Religious Studies at the 2100-level or above, and permission of the instructor.
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2481F/G -
Independent Study
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A reading course on a defined topic and with a specified bibliography.
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1.0 course in Religious Studies at the 2100-level or above, and permission of the instructor.
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2500F/G -
Introduction to the Qur'an
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This course examines the Qur'an's form, content, and major themes to determine what they reveal about its nature, appeal, and significance. The ways in which the Qur'an has functioned as the primary authority and guide in Muslim history and contemporary life will be examined.
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Islam Today
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This course examines the diversity of Muslim experiences in the contemporary world.Using a wide selection of source material (memoirs, art and architecture, religious and literary texts) the varieties of world-views, challenges, limitations, opportunities and methodologies informing Islamic societies worldwide and in Canada will be examined.
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Gender in Islam
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This course explores Islam's social, institutional, doctrinal, and historical expressions through the prism of gender. How gender is textually defined and socially enacted in and through the foundational discourses of Islam, as well as Women's assertion of power through mystical experiences rituals, prayer, and oral/textual transmission of knowledge will be explored.
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Religious Studies 2291F taken in 2009-10.
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Introduction to Islamic Mysticism
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This course focuses on the diverse aspects of mystical teachings in Islam (Sufism) with frequent comparative reference to Christian and Ancient mysticism. A variety of mystical traditions (ecstatic, contemplative, magical, and philosophical) will be discussed and analyzed based on translated primary sources.
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Islam at the Cinema
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This course examines depictions of Islam and Muslims in films produced by both Muslims and non-Muslims. Using cinema as a mediator of religious thoughts, values, assumptions, and struggles, the primary goal of this course is to understand the efficacy of cinema in creating, reflecting, negotiating, resisting, or embracing basic Islamic assumptions.
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Stories and Figures in the Bible and Qur'an
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This course focuses on parallel readings of Biblical and Qur'anic stories. Figures, such as Adam,Noah, Abraham, Moses, Joseph, Elijah and Jesus; and topics, such as creation, salvation, fall and afterlife, will be studied and compared to shed light on the origins of Jewish, Christian, and Islamic scriptural traditions.
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Islamic Thought, Culture and Practices
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A survey of Islamic history, thought, culture and practices, this course considers the development of Islam, key historical events, the Qur’an and its interpretive traditions, Islamic philosophy, devotional and altruistic practices, Muslim identity in a variety of local and global settings, and contemporary issues.
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Sociology and Anthropology of Religion
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This course surveys studies of religion within the disciplines of sociology and anthropology. In the course of covering methodologies, major figures, concepts and categories, particular attention will be given to time, space, structure, ritual, the sacred, practice, identity, and meaning as observed in historical and contemporary religious communities.
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The History of Religion
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This course surveys the diverse ways that religion has been defined and understood throughout history, from late antiquity to the present. In addition to comparing different religious and historical contexts, particular attention will be paid to significant historical writings on phenomena, practices, and populations in the religions of the world.
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Body, Religion and the Sacred
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This course will examine how religious concepts of the body interact with contemporary conceptions of gender, tradition, culture and sexuality. The course will look at art, movement, liturgy and ritual, as well as medicine, science, and philosophy.
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Ritual Studies
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Introduction to the interdisciplinary study of ritual in religious practice. Students will be introduced to the analytic tools provided in ritual studies, drawing on sociological, anthropological, and performance theory. They will apply these principles to a ritual practice in field analysis, group work, and formal writing and presentations.
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Sacred Matter: Religion and Material Culture
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An introduction to contemporary material culture theory and its application to the study of religious practices using critical readings, case studies, group work, and formal academic presentations and writing. Topics include: icons and iconoclasm; sacred books; religious vesture; objects for personal devotion.
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The Early History of God: Origins of Monotheism
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Where does the idea of one true God come from? This class will examine Egyptian, Mesopotamian, and Greek concepts of deities, the invention of
monotheism in Egypt, biblical debates over monotheism, and later developments of this idea, including the problem of Satan, the Logos, and the Trinity.
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Angry God: The Bible and War
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Do Holy Scriptures promote bloodshed? This class will examine biblical conceptions of warfare and violence, as well as the ancient Near Eastern
background for these conceptions. Topics will include holy war, genocide, body mutilation, apocalypticism, and later uses of biblical texts in political discourse.
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Studies in the Gospels
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The composition and distinctive emphases of the four canonical Gospels and their sources, and of other early Christian gospels.
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The Death and Resurrection of Jesus
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A historical, literary, and theological study of the Gospel Passion Narratives and the traditions and narratives about the resurrection of Jesus.
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The former Theological Studies 3301F/G.
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3090F/G -
The Major Letters of Paul
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The composition and theology of Paul’s letters to the Romans, Corinthians, and Galatians, in their historical setting.
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3100F/G -
Studies in the Qur’an, Sunnah and Hadith
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This course examines the Qur’an in the interpretative traditions in the Sunnah (the sayings and practices of Mohammed) and the Hadith (narrations concerning Mohammed, his companions, and his successors), with attention to the role these interpretations play in the branches of Islam, Islamic jurisprudence, and contemporary Muslim life.
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3110F/G -
Classical Islamic Thought
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This course surveys classical theological, philosophical, mystical, and exegetical traditions within Islam and their implications for contemporary thought, life and practice. Particular attention will be paid to the strategies for drawing from religious traditions to construct religious identity and practice in a multicultural context.
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Permission of the instructor.
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3121F/G -
Introduction to Islamic Ethics
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An examination of principled reasoning in classical Islamic jurisprudence, the theological status of reason in Islam, the principles and priorities of traditional ethical reasoning, the arguments for a goal-oriented approach to ethics, the contemporary emphasis on the context of the ethicist and the construction of religious authority, and the importance of individual moral formation.
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3160F/G -
Christianity in Egypt and North Africa
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This course surveys the history of Christianity in Egypt and North Africa with a particular focus on the early Christian communities in Alexandria, Cyrene and Carthage, their influence on African theology, spirituality and worship, and their continued presence and place in contemporary social, cultural, and political life.
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3165F/G -
Christianity and the Middle East
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This course surveys Christianity in the Middle East with a particular focus on the history of monasticism and its development in Egypt, Syria and Palestine. Selected Greek, Coptic and Syriac
literary sources will be introduced to explore the religious and cultural affinities between different Middle Eastern Christian communities as well as to trace their survival within majority-Muslim contexts.
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3168F/G -
Constructing Jesus
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A survey of “constructions” of the figure of Jesus of Nazareth, both in modern critical historical assessments and in ancient Christian (canonical and non-canonical) and non-Christian
sources. Special attention will be paid to the way construals of Jesus shape (and are shaped by) cultural, religious, and historical
circumstances.
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3170F/G -
An Eye for an Eye: Biblical Foundations of Crime and Punishment
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An examination of ancient, religious structures of crime and punishment including vengeance / blood-feud; the death penalty; trial procedure and rules of evidence; divine retribution; and remedies for miscarriages of justice. What influence does this legacy have on our thinking about crime and punishment today?
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3175F/G -
Kabbalah: Jewish Mysticism from Merkavah to Madonna
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Mysticism is the ancient practice of escaping one’s bodily, material existence and entering spiritual realms. A close look at Jewish mystical texts from the visions of Isaiah and Ezekiel in the Hebrew Bible, to the medieval tracts Sefer Yetizrah and Zohar, to the phenomenon of Kabbalah centres today.
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3180F/G -
Censored Scriptures
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This course explores the fascinating and volatile world of the early Christians with a focus on: groups that were outlawed because of their heretical teachings, the texts that they produced and the decisive struggles that led to the formation of what we now know as the Christian Bible.
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3248A/B -
Religion, Theology and the Educator
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An examination of the relationship between religion and theology in the person of the educator. Of particular relevance to persons interested in teaching religion or educational work in a religious setting. Strongly recommended for students enrolled in the Major in Religious Education. Readings, small group work, seminars, and academic journal.
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The former Religious Studies 2248A/B.
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3249E -
Contemporary Questions in Christian Theology
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An introduction to the principles of Christian Theology through a systematic consideration of basic principles. Special attention to contemporary challenging and difficult theological issues.
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3257F/G -
Contemporary Issues in Christian Ethics
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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.
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Religious Studies 2132, the former Religious Studies 2230E, 2257F/G, 191G (if taken in W04, W07).
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3300F/G -
Basic Issues in Religion
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Can religious belief meet the challenges posed by modern science, the social sciences and contemporary philosophy? Is it just about ‘blind faith’ or can it explain and make sense of itself in the context of evolution, changing moral convictions and new views about humanity and nature?
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Third or fourth year standing in a Religious Studies program.
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3301F/G -
Modern Catholic Thought
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A critical exploration of the development of Catholic thought from the 16th-century Protestant and Catholic Reformations to the present day, with emphasis on theological renewal in the 19th and 20th centuries and the emergence of contemporary global perspectives.
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Religious Studies 2205F/G, and third- or fourth-year standing in an Honors Specialization, Specialization or Major module in Religious Studies or Catholic Studies, or permission of the Department.
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3308U -
Catholic Education in Practice (2) - Service Learning Project
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An exploration, through volunteer service and seminar discussion, of the mission and methodologies of Roman Catholic education systems in Southwestern Ontario. Intended primarily for students enrolled in the Honors Specialization or Major modules in Catholic Studies for Teachers.
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Religious Studies 2208U and good standing an Honors Specialization or Major module in Catholic Studies for Teachers or permission of the department.
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3310F/G -
Special Topics
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Please consult the Department for current offerings.
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Third- or fourth-year standing in a Major, Specialization, or Honors Specialization module in Religious Studies or Catholic Studies, or permission of the instructor.
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3400F/G -
Theology and Religious Pluralism
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A survey of religious pluralism from a theological perspective, with particular attention to major contemporary authors in theology of religions and comparative theology. Although special attention will be paid to Christian writers, sources from diverse religious traditions will be encountered.
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Systematic Theology 5228A/B
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Any 2000-level course in Religious Studies or Theological Studies
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Anti-Religious Thought
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A study of selected anti-religious thinkers from the beginnings of modernity to the present day.
“Dissuaders” such Toland, Hume, Marx, Nietzsche, Sartre and Dawkins will be studied, dealing with themes from Deism to political and personal freedom, Enlightened reason, biological evolution and the problem of natural evil.
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Systematic Theology 5223A/B
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Any 2000-level course in Religious Studies or Theological Studies
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3450F/G -
Judaism and the Holocaust
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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.
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Completion of first-year requirements including 1.0 course from Category A or 1.0 course in History.
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3451F/G -
Religion and Conflict Resolution
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This course introduces a variety of theoretical and practical perspectives on the role religion plays in international conflict resolution and peace building. Cases involving representatives of major religious traditions will provide a basis for comparing theories and practices of resolving conflict.
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Third or fourth year standing in Catholic Studies, Jewish Studies, Social Justice and
Peace Studies, or World Religions, or permission of the Department.
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3480F/G -
Independent Study
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An advanced reading course on a defined topic and with a specified bibliography.
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Third- or fourth-year standing and registration in an Honors or Honors Double Major in Catholic Studies, Catholic Studies for Teachers, Jewish Studies, or World Religions, or permission of the instructor.
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3481F/G -
Independent Study
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n advanced reading course on a defined topic and with a specified bibliography.
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Third- or fourth-year standing and registration in an Honors or Honors Double Major in Catholic Studies, Catholic Studies for Teachers, Jewish Studies, or World Religions, or permission of the instructor.
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3482F/G -
Independent Study
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An advanced reading course on a defined topic and with a specified bibliography.
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Third or fourth year enrollment in a Major in Religious Studies, Religious Education, or permission of the instructor.
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4040F/G -
Prophetic Literature
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Studies focused on one or more of the major or minor prophets.
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4220E -
Independent Study
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Guided research and writing in religious studies, theology, or one of its cognate fields.
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Standing in the Honors Specialization in Religious Studies, Theology and Culture, or permission of the instructor.
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4400F/G -
Comparing Religions: Making Sense of Religious Pluralism
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An advanced seminar in world religions that aims to provide a synthesis of the comparative thematic material presented in earlier years and to deal explicitly with questions posed by differences among religious traditions.
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Third- or fourth-year standing in an Honors Specialization, Specialization, or Major module in World Religions, Religious Studies or Catholic Studies, Catholic Studies for Teachers, or permission of the Department.
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4408Y -
Catholic Education in Practice
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An investigation, through volunteer service and seminar discussions, of various philosophies of education with particular reference to those employed in Catholic secondary schools. Intended
primarily for students enrolled in the Honors Specialization or Major modules in Catholic Studies for Teachers.
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Religious Studies 2208U, 3308U, and good standing in an Honors Specialization or
Major module in Catholic Studies for Teachers or permission of the department.
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4410F/G -
Seminar in Sacred Scripture
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Third- or fourth-year standing in an Honors Specialization, Specialization, or Major module in Religious Studies or Catholic Studies, or permission of the Department.
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4415F/G -
Biblical Interpretation Today
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Building on the basic historical-critical method of biblical study learned in earlier biblical studies courses, this advance seminar will introduce students to new and exciting ways to read and interpret the Bible. Among the methods to be studied and practiced are: narrative, feminist, reader-response and postcolonial methods.
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Third- or fourth-year standing in an Honors Specialization, Specialization, or Major module in Religious Studies or Catholic Studies, or permission of the Department.
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4420F/G -
Seminar in Religion and Culture
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Third- or fourth-year standing in an Honors Specialization, Specialization, or Major module in World Religions, Religious Studies or Catholic Studies, or permission of the Department.
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Seminar in Religious Ethics
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Third- or fourth-year standing in an Honors Specialization, Specialization, or Major module in Religious Studies or Catholic Studies, or permission of the Department.
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4440F/G -
Seminar in Systematic Theology
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Third- or fourth-year standing in an Honors Specialization, Specialization, or Major module in Religious Studies or Catholic Studies, or permission of the Department.
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4460F/G -
Seminar in World Religions
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Third- or fourth-year standing in an Honors Specialization, Specialization, or Major module in World Religions, Religious Studies or Catholic Studies, or permission of the Department.
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4480F/G -
Independent Study
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An advanced reading course on a defined topic and with a specified bibliography.
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Third- or fourth-year standing and registration in an Honors or Honors Double Major in Catholic Studies, Catholic Studies for Teachers, Jewish Studies, or World Religions, or permission of the instructor.
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4481F/G -
Independent Study
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An advanced reading course on a defined topic and with a specified bibliography.
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Third- or fourth-year standing and registration in an Honors or Honors Double Major in Catholic Studies, Catholic Studies for Teachers, Jewish Studies, or World Religions, or permission of the instructor.
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