A study of the images of the elderly found in the religious traditions of the world, including the North American Native people. Special attention is...
Explores issues for the elderly such as the adequacy of healthcare, financial security and protection from various forms of abuse. Focuses on justice...
This course will examine a selection of sports narratives so as to develop an understanding of sport as spiritual practice. Three key concepts will be...
This course will examine the relationship between religion, development, conflict and peace. It will explore in particular North-South relations and...
A study of the modern Western debate between belief and unbelief, from 18th-century enlightenment to the present. The central themes of this debate...
A study of various significant moments in the encounter between religions. The course examines the contributions of religious figures such as Francis...
Examines the question of loyalty to one's own religion and also the question of openness to other religions. The course examines a number of...
Studies the psychological dimension of religion by introducing students to major 20th-century figures in the psychology of religion. The course also...
Outlines various theories and world views of mass communications and examines selected issues with particular reference to questions of access,...
Examines various methods of interpretation of the Bible, from literal and allegorical interpretations, through the historical-critical method to more...
A particular biblical book or theme is studied, by the application of specific critical interpretive methods to the biblical text. PREREQ: RLST 4116...
Focuses on a limited number of thinkers or issues within the Judaeo-Christian tradition. (H) PREREQ: RLST 2446/2447. (lec 3) cr 6
A study of selected themes in the religions of the world. Includes a consideration of the human predicament, the nature of the universe, and the quest...
Attempts to understand the relationship between religion and modern culture through the study of selected religious thinkers. (T) (lec 3) cr 6
Concentrates exclusively on the methodological questions (exegetical, hermeneutical and phenomenological) raised by the study of religion in an...