Students explore the historical progress of the Christian Church in its institutional aspects and self-understanding, the meaning of Church in the...
A study of the nature of prophecy in the Ancient Near East, its development in Israel and its possible relevance for today. Particular attention is...
An examination of the chronology and authenticity of the letters attributed to Paul, the development of Paul146s theology and its later imitators, and...
A study of biblical wisdom literature in its Near Eastern context, the course examines how the perennial questions of life, death, suffering and...
An intensive study of a particular style and type of ancient religious literature. The study of apocalyptic language and imagery creates a bridge...
Students will acquire an understanding of the content, history and community who produced the Dead Sea Scrolls. Attention will be given to biblical...
In this course we will evaluate the historical value of what some have called the Secret Gospels, such as the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Judas...
A study of the earliest New Testament account of the life of Jesus. Emphasis is placed on the controversies surrounding the historicity of Jesus, his...
Examines first, how pagan Celtic religion in Ireland shaped the incoming Christian influence into a unique religious synthesis - Celtic Christianity....
Examines, from a global perspective, the ongoing technological revolution, its impact now and in the future on the individual experience. It explores...
Examines, from a global perspective, the ongoing technological revolution, its impact now and in the future on social institutions. It explores the...
The varieties of expression of religious myth and symbol throughout the development of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Particular reference is made...
A study of Judaism from ancient Palestine to modern Israel. The course looks at the beliefs and practices of Judaism in its historical context,...
This course examines the role of spirituality within different religious traditions in creating a holistic understanding of health and healing....
A study of the origins and development of Hinduism in its major historical forms. Relevant sections of sacred texts as well as writings from selected...
A study of modern interpretations of Hinduism by prominent thinkers such as Mahatma Gandhi, Sri Aurobindo and Radhakrishnan. Special attention is...
Explores the relationship between religion and modern science in Western culture. While some attention is given to the historical impact of scientific...
This course examines the life journey, and the roles of spirituality and rites of passage in critical life transitions such as birth, puberty,...
A major determinant in the relationship between religion and the state is the beliefs and theologies of various religious groups. In Canada, these...