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Program Requirements
The Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) degree requires 120 credits. Many students enter the program with advanced standing, and their credit requirement for the degree is adjusted accordingly.
All students must discuss their course selection with their program adviser.
The required and complementary course requirements below describe the program for students who enter in Year 1 (U1) with 30 credits of advanced standing based on a Quebec Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC).
Students admitted directly from high school into U0 must consult their program adviser regarding appropriate courses for their first year of study.
Students admitted on the basis of a bachelor degree will have advanced standing and should consult their program adviser to determine any course equivalencies completed during their first degree and how these affect their program requirements for the Bachelor of Theology. Normally, these students start in Year 2 (U2) and follow the requirements below starting with Year 2.
The normal course load in the degree for full-time students is 15 credits per term, five 3-credit courses.
By permission of the Dean and the Chair of the B.Th. Committee, students may also enrol for courses at any university in the province of Quebec. For further information, see "Quebec Inter-University Transfer Agreement: º£½ÇÉçÇø Students" in the "University Regulations and Resources" section under "Registration."
Professional and vocational courses (e.g., leading to ordination) are available through the In-Ministry Year (Master of Divinity (M.Div.)) upon the completion of the B.Th. degree.
First Year (U0) - Courses (30 credits)
Courses are to be selected in consultation with the student's program adviser for students admitted from high school into U0.
Required Courses (9 credits)
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PHIL 200 Introduction to Philosophy 1 (3 credits) *
Overview
Philosophy : A course treating some of the central problems of philosophy: the mind-body problem, freedom, scepticism and certainty, fate, time, and the existence of God.
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: Blome-Tillmann, Michael (Fall)
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PHIL 201 Introduction to Philosophy 2 (3 credits) *
Overview
Philosophy : An introduction to some of the major problems of philosophy. This course does not duplicate PHIL 200.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Carson, Emily J (Winter)
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RELG 203 Bible and Western Culture (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : To provide students of the humanities with knowledge of the Bible as a tool for interpreting religious references in Western literature, art and music. Biblical stories (e.g. Creation, Exodus), key figures (e.g. David, Job, Mary), and common motifs (e.g. Holy City, Pilgrimage, Bride) are explored, then illustrated by later cultural forms.
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014, Summer 2014
Instructors: Keiser, Jeffrey (Fall) Ross, Sean (Winter) Ricker, Aaron (Summer)
Fall and Winter
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RELG 207 The Study of World Religions 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : An introduction to the study of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Primal Religions.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Sharma, Arvind (Winter)
Winter
* Students may select either PHIL 200 or PHIL 201.
Complementary Courses (21 credits)
3 credits in History and Classical Studies at the 200 or 300 level
3 credits in Catholic Studies, Jewish Studies, or Islamic Studies at the 200 or 300 level
6 credits in languages (ancient or modern), literature (other than biblical), Art History, or Music at the 200 or 300 level
9 credits to be determined in consultation with the B.Th. program adviser
Note: All courses at the 300 level require Faculty approval.
Year 1 (U1) - Required Courses (12 credits)
Students admitted to U1 on the basis of a Quebec Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC) will normally take the following required courses in their first year.
By permission of the B.Th. Committee, students may substitute courses for any of the required courses if they have already taken them or similar courses for credit elsewhere.
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RELG 204 Judaism, Christianity and Islam (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : An introduction to the beliefs, practices, and religious institutions of these three world religions.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Warren, Meredith; Fletcher, Charles Douglas; Kirkpatrick, Patricia (Winter)
Winter
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RELG 210 Jesus of Nazareth (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : A critical study of selected ancient and modern accounts of the aims and person of Jesus. Attention will be given also to the question of the historical sources and to the relationship between faith and history.
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: Henderson, Ian H (Fall)
Fall, Winter and Summer
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RELG 321 Western Intellectual Tradition (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : Introduces essential sources in western philosophy and theology; examines the interdependence of these disciplines in their historical development; exposes students to the means and methods of argumentation that will allow them to compare and contrast these sources, and to develop and defend their own positions with respect to them.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Green, Garth (Winter)
Prerequisite: U0 students must obtain permission from instructor
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RELG 334 Christian Thought and Culture (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : Explores the Christian narrative and theological worldview, in relation to western religion, ethics, philosophy, science, and culture, with reference to both primary and secondary literature.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Farrow, Douglas B (Winter)
Winter and Summer
Prerequisite: One prior course in Christianity, or History of Western Thought or by permission of the instructor.
Year 1 (U1) - Complementary Courses (18 credits)
3 credits selected from the following list (or another approved course in ethics):
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PHIL 230 Introduction to Moral Philosophy 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Philosophy : A survey of a number of historically important and influential theories. Philosophers to be discussed may include Aristotle, Hume, Kant, Bentham, Mill, and Moore.
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: Stroud, Sarah (Fall)
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PHIL 240 Political Philosophy 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Philosophy : An introduction to contemporary philosophy of politics by concentrating on a number of contested concepts, such as freedom, justice and equality, in contemporary political philosophy and practice.
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: De Wispelaere, Jürgen (Fall)
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RELG 371 Ethics of Violence/Non-Violence (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : Forms of violence and the reaction of religious groups are assessed both for their effectiveness and for their fidelity to their professed beliefs. Different traditions, ranging from the wholesale adoption of violent methods (e.g., the Crusades) to repudiation (e.g., Gandhi; the Peace Churches).
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Summer
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RELG 376 Religious Ethics (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : A discussion of ethical theory will provide the background for an analysis of the relationship between religious world views and moral reason. Attention will be given to the way in which the dominant religious traditions view the exemplars of religious virtue, and to how the virtues exemplified are related to and justified by the faith tradition in which they operate.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2013-2014 academic year.
3 credits selected from the following list (or 3 credits in Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, or Philosophy and Western Religions):
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RELG 331 Religion and Globalization (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : An exploration of the distinctive ways in which the world's religions are shaping and are shaped by the dynamics of globalization. It examines the multiple intersections of religion and globalization through a variety of themes and case studies in human rights, development, education, ecology, gender, and conflict
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: Aitken, Ellen; Waind, Jonathan (Fall)
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken RELG 319 when topic was "Religion and Globalization"
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RELG 375 Religion, Politics and Society (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : A study of contemporary religious traditions in the light of debates regarding secularization, the relation of religion and politics, and the interaction of religion with major social institutions.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Fall
Restriction: U2 and U3 students
12 credits to be determined in consultation with the B.Th. program adviser
Year 2 (U2) - Required Courses (24 credits)
Students entering the B.Th. as a second degree program would normally take 60 credits and begin with Year 2 (U2) courses. These students should verify with their program adviser regarding course substitutions if they have completed similar courses elsewhere.
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RELG 302 Literature of Ancient Israel 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : An introduction to the literature of Ancient Israel in English translation. Reading and interpreting representative selections.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Kirkpatrick, Patricia (Winter)
Fall
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RELG 303 Literature of Ancient Israel 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : Approaches to historical-critical scholarship and to the historical background of the Old Testament. Part of the course will be an examination of methods of biblical analysis through the use of learning cells.
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: Oegema, Gerbern (Fall)
Winter
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RELG 311 New Testament Studies 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : An introduction to the interpretation of the New Testament.
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: Tappenden, Frederick (Fall)
Fall
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RELG 312 New Testament Studies 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : An introduction to the critical study of the Gospels.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Henderson, Ian H (Winter)
Winter
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RELG 322 The Church in History 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : A survey of major developments in the history of Christianity from the end of the apostolic age to 1500. Selected readings from primary and secondary sources will be used.
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: Milner, Matthew (Fall)
Fall
**Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fourth lecture day.
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RELG 323 The Church in History 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : Significant events and persons in the history of western Christianity from 1500 - 1948 will be studied. Attention is focused on mainline denominations in Britain and continental Europe.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Kirby, W J Torrance (Winter)
Winter
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RELG 333 Principles of Christian Theology 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : An introduction to the central categories of Christian theology. The course will include discussion of the nature of theology, and of all the primary areas of doctrine (Theology, Christology, Pneumatology, Anthropology, Ecclesiology, Eschatology). Throughout, a conscious attempt will be made to reflect on the Christian faith in the light of the contemporary apologetic situation.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Simons, John (Winter)
Winter
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RELG 341 Introduction: Philosophy of Religion (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : Introduction to the subject. Faith and reason, theistic arguments, values and destiny, the problem of evil, religious language.
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: Kanaris, Jim (Fall)
Fall
Year 2 (U2) - Complementary Courses (6 credits)
To be chosen from among the 300- or 400-level courses offered in the B.Th. or B.A. Religious Studies programs (or RELG 280D1/RELG 280D2) in consultation with the B.Th. program adviser.
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RELG 280D1 Elementary New Testament Greek (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : An introduction to the grammar and syntax of New Testament Greek.
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: Warren, Meredith (Fall)
Students must register for both RELG 280D1 and RELG 280D2.
No credit will be given for this course unless both RELG 280D1 and RELG 280D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
RELG 280D1 and RELG 280D2 together are equivalent to RELG 280
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RELG 280D2 Elementary New Testament Greek (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : See RELG 280D1 for course description.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Warren, Meredith (Winter)
Prerequisite: RELG 280D1
No credit will be given for this course unless both RELG 280D1 and RELG 280D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
RELG 280D1 and RELG 280D2 together are equivalent to RELG 280
Year 3 (U3) - Required Courses (12 credits)
* Note: RELG 420 may be replaced with another course if recommended by the program adviser.
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RELG 420 Canadian Church History (3 credits) *
Overview
Religious Studies : A survey of the major Christian traditions in Canada from the settlement of New France to the present. Lectures and seminars with use, where possible, of primary source materials.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Marr, Lucille (Winter)
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RELG 434 Principles of Christian Theology 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : This course is a continuation of RELG 333.
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: Simons, John (Fall)
Fall
Prerequisite: RELG 333
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RELG 470 Theological Ethics (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : Examines ancient and modern sources of Christian moral thought against a backdrop of contemporary alternatives.
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: Farrow, Douglas B (Fall)
Fall
Prerequisites: One course in theology or Christian thought and one course in philosophy or ethics.
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RELG 479 Christianity in Global Perspective (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : Examines varied expressions of Christianity as a global religion with a particular focus on Asia, Africa and Latin America from the 18th century to the present.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Kirkpatrick, Patricia (Winter)
Winter
Prerequisite: A 300 level course in Christianity or permission of the Instructor.
Year 3 (U3) - Complementary Courses (18 credits)
18 credits selected as follows:
One 3-credit course in a religious tradition other than Christianity, such as the courses listed below.
Students who have previously completed a university-level course in world religions may replace this with another complementary course.
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ISLA 380 Islamic Philosophy and Theology (3 credits)
Overview
Islamic Studies : A survey of the most important philosophers and theologians in Islamic intellectual history, with a focus on the theories they articulated and the movements they engendered. The impact of European thought on 19th and 20th century Islamic intellectual history is also examined.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Prerequisite: ISLA 200 or permission of instructor.
Note: Reading and discussion in English.
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RELG 252 Hinduism and Buddhism (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : The interaction of Hinduism and Buddhism in India with special reference to the law of Karma, caste, women, ritual, death, yoga, and liberation. Determination of interpretative principles for understanding the religious psychology of Hindus and Buddhists.
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: Braitstein, Lara E; Pinkney, Andrea Marion (Fall)
Fall
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RELG 253 Religions of East Asia (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : Harmony with nature, society, and cosmos to be explored through the religions of the Far East (Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism and Shinto).
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Byrne, Christopher (Winter)
Winter
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RELG 352 Japanese Religions (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : A study of early Shinto mythology, Shinto-Buddhist syncretism, Neo-Confucianism and its influence upon the resurgence of Shinto during the Tokugawa period, folk religion and the New Religions.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Fall
Prerequisite: RELG 253 or permission of instructor
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RELG 354 Chinese Religions (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : This course studies the Confucian classics, philosophical and religious Taoism, and Neo-Confucianism and also examines the syncresis between the Chinese religions and Indian Buddhism.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Byrne, Christopher (Winter)
Fall
9 credits, one 3-credit course in each of the following areas:
Old Testament
3 credits from:
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RELG 407 The Writings (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : A study of Job with some attention to Proverbs and Ecclesiastes (in English translation).
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2013-2014 academic year.
- RELG 408 The Prophets (3 credits)
New Testament
3 credits from:
Christian Theology
3 credits from:
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RELG 330 Reformed Theology (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : Selected topics illustrating the Reformers' theological agenda, with special reference to Luther, Zwingli and Calvin.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Winter
- RELG 336 Contemporary Theological Issues (3 credits)
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RELG 399 Christian Spirituality (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : Seminar exploring the phenomena of internal religious experience in their relation to received formularies of Christian thought and practice.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Summer
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RELG 423 Reformation Thought (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : An examination of issues and persons in Europe and the British Isles that contributed to ecclesiastical and social change during the 16th and early 17th centuries.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2013-2014 academic year.
6 credits, to be chosen from among the 300- or 400-level courses offered in the B.Th. or B.A. Religious Studies programs (or RELG 280D1/RELG 280D2) in consultation with the B.Th. program adviser.