Readings in the New Testament, in the Septuagint, Papyri and the Apostolic Fathers. Advanced grammar and syntax arising from the readings. [Note: This...
An intermediate reading course in Koine Greek. The objective is to read Koine texts rapidly and with a minimum of lexical aids. The focus is on...
The life, teachings, and significance of Jesus of Nazareth as experienced and interpreted by his followers, and as recorded by the writers of the New...
The career and thought of a pioneer of Christian religion as seen in his writings, with attention to issues such as spirit, grace and law, freedom and...
This course explores the tension between inclusion and exclusion in the Bible, examining the rationale for and implications of issues such as purity,...
The development of Christianity in its Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Protestant traditions from the time of Christ to the present. [Note: This...
An examination of the role played by the Church in the social, political, and economic life of Canada from 1867 to the present. [Note: This course...
An examination of the Anglican tradition from its beginnings to the present. This course will examine the ecclesial, liturgical, theological, and...
An analysis of the major theological developments in the Christian traditions from the apostolic era to the present. [Note: Formerly RS 231. This...
This course will explore the origins, development, and contemporary challenges to Catholic social thought. The main focus will be on the critical and...
An examination of the Christian responses to regimes of political oppression in the 20th century. Topics include the Nazi Holocaust, Latin American...
A multi-disciplinary examination of the evolution of the relationship between women and the church in the Christian tradition. [Note: Formerly RS 292....
Historical and contemporary Christian approaches to ethical questions about human sexuality and relationships. Topics include marriage, celibacy,...
A multi-disciplinary study of the Christian gospel as a means to liberation in Canadian society; its roles in the theory and practice of liberation...
Current Christian approaches to peacemaking in areas of conflict: war and militarism, crime, poverty, racism, and gender relations. Attention will be...
Specific topics include sin, deification, divinity, human transformation, church structure, and the nature of community. [Note: Formerly RS 239. This...
The divine as understood throughout the ages by the major world religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, Islam, Judaism,...
An exploration of the nature of religion through: 1) the history of the study of religion, 2) exposure to varying methods and ways of approaching...
A critical discussion of basic religious concepts. Among the topics covered will be faith, miracles, religious experience, immortality, arguments for...
An examination of the nature of religious experience, the elements of religious group life, the ways in which religions are a source of social...