RS 505 Grace and the Sacraments
Grace; concepts pertaining to all the sacraments; the meaning of sacramental life to the individual and to society. 3 lectures, (at Resurrection College only)
Religious Studies (RS)
37 courses in the 1969–70 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
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Religious Studies
Faculty listed in 1969–70
J.R. Horne, M.A. (Western), B.Th. {Huron}, Ph.D. (Columbia)
J.W. Fretz, A.B. (Bluffton), B.D. (Chicago Theol. Seminary), M.A., Ph.D. (Chicago) W. Klaassen, B.A. f McMaster), B.D. {McMaster Divinity School) D. Phil. (Oxford) A.M. McLachlin, M.A. (Toronto), B.D. (Emmanuel), Th. D. (Emmanuel) E.B. Gamble (Miss), 8.A. (Victoria), M.A. (Columbia), B.R.E. (Emmanuel) D.M. Lochhead, B.Sc., B.D., S.T.M., Ph.D. (McGill) J.W. Miller, B.A. (Goshen), M.A. (N.¥.U.), B.D. {Princeton}, Th.D. { Basel) J.M. Verkuijlen, S.7.L. (Nijmegen)
Students majoring in Religious Studies must have their programmes approved by the programme adviser. Courses should be selected in accordance with either a philosophic or historical approach to the study of religion, and should therefore be taken in the following pattern: Year | Any 100-level RS course Year 2 Religious Studies 210*-211* One other course in RS Year 3 Religious Studies 336P or 2313 One other course in RS Each programme should also include at least one course which deals with the literary sources of religious traditions, (i.e., Scriptures).
Undergraduate Courses
RS 101J Introduction to the Old Testament
Principles of Exegesis: date of composition, authorship, literary forms, historical and psychological backgrounds. 3 lectures, Fall Term
RS 102J Introduction to the New Testament
This course will be conducted on the same lines as RS 101J*. 3 lectures, Winter Term
RS 103G History and Literature of the Bible 1
A study of the history of Israel with special emphasis on Israel’s view of history and its consequences for ethics.
RS 104G History and Literature of the Bible 2
A study of the life and teaching of Jesus of Nazareth on the basis of the Synoptic Gospels.
RS 105P Introductory Hebrew
An introduction to Hebrew grammar. Translation and exegesis of selected passages from the Old Testament. 3 hours. Not offered in 1969-70.
RS 106P New Testament Greek
This course will consist of two parts: (a) An Introduction to Greek grammar with appropriate grammatical exercises and development of vocabulary; (b) An exegetical study of the Greek Text of the Synoptic Gospels, with Mark as the basis. 3 lectures.
Religious Studies
RS 110R History and Philosophy of the World’s Major Religions
The history and philosophy of the world’s major religions, compared and contrasted with the unique message of Christianity. 3 lectures.
RS 115 Eastern Religious Thought
An introductory study of the history and thought of Hinduism and Buddhism, with particular attention to Zen Buddhism and its effect upon the culture of North America. For students in co-operative programmes. 3 lectures.
RS 116 Western Religious Thought
An introductory study of the history and thought of Judaism and Christianity, with special emphasis upon recent “‘secularizing” movements in Christianity. For students in co-operative programmes. 3 lectures
RS 130P–131P Introduction to Theology Philosophy 135* Fundamentals of the Philosophy of Religion
A survey of the basic elements of Christian Faith, the relationship between revelation and reason, the authority of Scripture, the doctrine of God, of man, of the Church, of God’s activity in history. 3 lectures (Fall & Winter Terms)
Basic ideas common to all religious beliefs will be discussed from a nondenominational viewpoint. What do we mean by revelation, sin, redemption? Can the existence of a supreme being be proved to the satis- ? Both classical and co porary readings will faction of man’s r be used. No prerequisite. 3 hours.
RS 210 World Religions 1
The History and thought of the major religions of India and the Far East. 3 lectures
RS 211 World Religions 2
The History and thought of the major religions of Europe and the Near East. 3 lectures.
RS 220 (History 250) History of Medieval Europe
The political, cultural, economic and ecclesiastical development of Europe from 300 to 1300. 3 hours, lectures and seminars.
RS 222G The Left Wing of the Reformation
The history and philosophy of the sixteenth century sectarians contrasted with the major reformers and evaluation of their place in modern Christianity. 3 lectures.
RS 223G History of the Ancient Church
(A.D. 33-450). A study of the history of the ancient church, special emphasis being placed on the new Testament period and on subsequent developments in form and doctrine and their relation to the culture and thought of the time. 3 lectures.
RS 224G History of the Late Medieval and Reformation Church
(A.D. 1200-1560). Especially emphasized are parish life and belief and the causes of the reformation. The Anabaptist movement is studied as a significant part of the reformation in addition to the traditional concern with Lutheran, Reformed and Anglican Christianity. 3 lectures.
RS 330 231) Traditional Catholic Theology Facing the Modern World
Religious Studies
Doctrinal Considerations: Problem of evil; Nature of Church and Redemption. Some aspects of Nature and Grace relationship. Knowledge of God. Revelation, Scripture and Tradition. Moral considerations: The Natural Law Theory; place of evolution in morality; marriage, with special study of the Encyclical “On Human Life”; principles of Medical Morality.
RS 232J Christology
New insights into the human side of Christ as presented in the Bible and reflected in Church History, especially the human consciousness of Christ and the satisfaction theory.
RS 236 The History of Christian Thought to 1300
A consideration of basic Christian statements of belief, and the argyments advanced for them, from the patristic period to the eighteenth century. 3 lectures
RS 239P Philosophies of Education
A study of religious and secular theories of the nature and purpose of education. The thought of classical Greek and Biblical writers, Reformation and Renaissance thinkers, and selected educators of the present day. 3 hours, one term.
RS 240P Psychology of Religion
A study of theories of the psychological nature of religious experience and the sources of religious belief. Special attention to such questions as faith and doubt, conversion, revivalism, conscience, and religious prejudice. 3 hours, one term.
RS 250 (Fine Arts 218*) Western Religious Art 300G—Seminar in 20th Century Values (full course)
An introductory survey of the visual art and architecture of Judaism and Christianity in the Common Era. The development and subsequent changes of style in places of worship and ceremonial objects and ornaments, and the changing forms of religious expression through visual art, will be studied.
The purpose of this course is to help members of the university struggle with current value questions in various areas of human activity. It will include questions in the areas of genetics, computer science, communications, medicine, and others. Faculty from the University of Waterloo and several other universities will participate. Open to third and fourth year students from any discipline in the University.
RS 310 (Classics 370) Myth, Religion and Art
Deities, myths, and sagas correlated with literature, religion, philosophy and art from the 6th century B.C. to the 4th century A.D. 3 lectures.
RS 315–316 (Philosophy 365*-366*) Oriental Philosophy
Studies of a selected area of non-western Philosophy (¢.g. Indian or Chinese). Parallels will be drawn between modes of Eastern thinking and European conceptions with emphasis on essential differences as well as similarities. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
321* (History 321*) Medieval History 476-1100
A consideration of the main political, social, economic and religious themes of the Medieval period. 3 hours.
RS 322 (History 322*) Rdadiaval Liictaes, 1170 1200
A consideration of the main political, social, economic and religious abe. fut ae .
Religious Studies
323* (History 353*) Medieval Church History from 312 to 1122
3 hours, lectures and seminars.
RS 324 (History 354*) Medieval Church History from 1122-1449
3 hours, lectures and seminars.
RS 330J Contemporary Social Doctrine of the Church
The Church and society; the pronouncements of the Church on civil, domestic, professional and international societies. 3 lectures.
RS 331J Theology of Secular Valves
Historical survey of development in Catholic Theology during the last fifty years. The modern world facing the new Theology.
RS 335 (Philosophy 335*) Philosophy of Religion
A critical examination of the methods and substantive arguments found in selected major works of religious philosophy. The writings chosen for consideration will be announced in advance each year. Prerequisite: One full or two Half Philosophy courses. 3 hours.
RS 336P Contemporary Theology 337) The Ideas of Teilhard de Chardin
The sources of contemporary theology in 19th century thought with particular reference to Schleiermacher, Kierkegaard and Nietzsche. The thought of selected contemporary theologicans, including Barth, Tillich and Bonhoeffer. Special attention to certain problems such as secularization and the ‘death of God’. 3 hours
Man’s place in the Universe: Evolution; Creative Union and Transformation; hominisation; Love and Personalization. Nature and Grace: role of Christ—Omega; scientific knowledge and revelation; human endeavour and grace.
RS 345 (Sociology 355*) Sociology of Religion
The analysis of religion as a social institution; its relationship to culture, personality and social change with consideration given to theories of religious behaviour and contemporary research findings. 3 lectures.
RS 420 (History 476) Senior Tutorial in History of Renaissance and Reformation.
Prerequisite: History 260 or Religious Studies 223G*-224G* 2 hours
RS 435–436 (Philosophy 435*-436") Studies in Philosophy of Religion
A study of a particular philosopher or problem. The topic will be announced in advance each year. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 3 hours.
RS 332 Science
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RS 400 The History of Science The development of scientific concepts from the Renaissance to the
early 20th century. Copernicus and Galileo. Sir Isaac Newton. The physical and biological sciences during the I8th century. Lavoisier. 19th century developments in physics, chemistry, geology, biology and technology. Evolution and the rise of modern genetics. The 20th century revolution. Emphasis will be given to the reading of the works of historically important scientists. Prerequisites: The first year Science programme (p. 94, 95} or equivalent. 2 lectures.
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Department of Sociology and Anthropology 333
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
G.L. De Gré, B.S.S. (City College N.Y.} M.A., Ph.D. (Columbia) Cated. Hon. {San Marcos, Lima}
H.J. Fallding, B.A.. B.Sc., M.A. (Sydney) Ph. D. (Australian) O. Friedman, Jur. Dr. (Prague), M.Sc. {Econ.) {London}
Helen Abell (Miss), A4.S. (Cornell), Ph.D. (Cornell)
J.W. Fretz, A.B. (Bluffton), B.D. (Chicago Theol.
Seminary), M.A., Ph.D. (Chicago)
N.H. High, B.S.A. {Toronto}, M.S., Ph.D. (Cornell) (On leave) H.D. Kirk, B.S. (City College, New York), M.A., Ph.D. (Cornell) F.A. Fasick, B.A. (Pennsylvania State), M.A., Ph.D. (Columbia) D. Kubat, M.A. (Kansas) Ph.D. (L. Maximilian, Munich}
Wm. B. Roosa, B.A. (Texas Christian), M.A. (New Mexico) Ph.D. (Michigan)
W.L. Sauer, B.A. (Wayne State), M.A., Ph. D. (Michigan State} W.G. Scott, B.A. (Western) M.A. {Toronto}
E.W. Vaz, B.A., M.A. (McGill), Ph.D. (Indiana}
T.S. Abler, B.A. (North Western), M.S. (Wisconsin-Milwaukee} M.A. Beauchamp, B.A., M.A. (Buffalo)
Dorothy E. Counts (Mrs.), B.S. (S.W. Texas State College), M.A. (Kentucky), Ph.D. (Southern Illinois)
R.D. Lambert, B.A., M.A. (McMaster},.Ph.D. (Michigan)
Jean Rogers (Mrs.), B.A. (Radcliffe), M.A. (New Mexico)
Sally M. Weaver (Mrs.), B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Toronto)
Audrey Wipper (Miss), B.A., M.A. (McGill)
M. Johanna Orr (Mrs.), B.A. (McMaster), M.A. (Waterloo)
Undergraduate Courses
Students electing an Honours programme or a major in Sociology should register in Sociology 101-102. Students electing to major in Anthropology should register in Anthropology 101 and 102, but Anthropology 101 and 102 cannot be substituted for Sociology 100 towards further work in Sociology.
General students who major in Sociology must elect the following courses: Sociology 100, Anthropology 102, Sociology 212, 320, 325, and one other full or two half courses in Sociology Courses listed under Anthropology are accepted as credit in Sociology.
General students who major in Anthropology must elect the following courses: Anthropology 101 and 102, 222 or 223, 225 or 226, Anthropology 350, and at least one other full course in Anthropology at the 300 level. Under certain conditions the following Sociology courses will be accepted for credit in Anthropology: Sociology 230, 251, 260, 270, 300, 301, 320, 331, and 335. Anthropology major must have their full pro-* gramme approved for the second and third years by an anthropologist in the department.
Students who pursue an Honours Programme in Sociology must take the following courses in their 4th year: Sociology 450, 470, 499 and two electives. Courses at the 400 level are normally open to Honours students only, but may be open to General students with the permission of the instructor.
The number of hours or lectures shown after the course description is an attempt to indicate the “‘normal’’; each instructor determines how
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