53 courses in the 1971–72 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Religious Studies
J.R. Horne, M.A. (Western), B.Th. (Huron), Ph.D. (Columbia)
W. Klaassen, B.A. (McMaster), B.D. (McMaster Divinity School) D. Phil. (Oxford) A.M. McLachlin, M.A. (Toronto), B.D. (Emmanuel), Th.D. (Emmanuel) J.W. Miller, B.A. (Goshen), M.A. (N.Y.U.), B.D. (Princeton), Th.D. (Basel) M. Bird, B.A., M.A. (Iowa) D. Sahas, B.D. (Athens), S.T.M. (Christian Theological Seminary), Ph.D. (Hartford Seminary Foundation) J.A. Wahl, C.R., B.A. (Western), M.A., Ph.D. (St. Louis). W.H. Hall, B.A. (Loyola), B.Th., S.T-.L. (Montreal) R.D. Legge, B.A. (Transylvania), S.T.B. (Harvard) D.R. Newman, B.A. (Toronto), B.D. (Emmanuel), M.A. (Toronto) L.L. Newmarch, B.A. (Toronto), B.R.E. (Victoria), M.A. (Columbia) J.E. Toews, B.A. (Tabor), M.A. (Wichita)
Purposes of the Programme in Religious Studies: a) to expose the student to the issues and problems involved in, and to the nature of the questions raised by, the study of religious phenomena and ideas; . 8) to enable him to approach, in a methodical way, the study of the major religious traditions living today, for the purpose of encountering and understanding the life and the expression of religion through the various religions of the world; c) to introduce him to the distinctive features of one or more religious traditions and to the methods for their systematic study. 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 1 Any 100-level RS course Year 2 Two RS courses, one of which deals with the literary sources of a religious tradition, (i.e.- its Scriptures) Year 3 Two RS courses, one of which deals with the theological expression of a religious tradition. The honours programme in Religious Studies can be found in Section 2 of this Calendar. . Students at the University of Waterloo and Waterloo Lutheran University may, with the permission of their adviser, take courses in Religious Studies at either university. For details regarding registration procedures, and courses available at Waterloo Lutheran University, consult the undergraduate officer, Religious Studies.
Undergraduate Courses
A study of the history, literature and basic concepts of the religion of ancient Israel in the pre-Christian era, against the background of the
- religions of the ancient Near East.
3 lectures, fall term.
A study of the origins of the Christian community and faith, with special focus on the church’s relation to Jesus and the emergence of
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An introduction to Hebrew grammar. Translation and exegesis of selected passages from the Old Testament. Not offered 1971-72.
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.
An introduction to the religious traditions of the East: history, religious beliefs and practices of Hinduism, Buddhism, Shinto, Zen Buddhism, and Confucianism. 3 lectures, fall and winter terms.
Encounter with Judaism, Christianity and Islam: the history and interaction of the three major religious traditions which have shaped the image of the Western World. 3 lectures, fall and winter terms.
A study of the nature of the Christian Faith with consideration of questions such as these: How do you speak of God in a secular age? What authority do the scriptures and Church doctrines have for faith? What bearing does faith have on morality? What part does the Church play in the life of faith? 3 lectures, fall and winter terms.
A philosophical consideration of problematic aspects of religious belief. Topics to be discussed will include: attempts to prove the existence of God, the problem of evil, faith and reason, religious experience, and religious language. Classical and contemporary reading will be used. 3 lectures.
An exploration of the interrelationships of religion and culture, using representative materials from the Classical Period to the present. An effort to understand the religious dimension of man’s literary and artistic achievement, as well as to comprehend the ultimate questions implied in culture. Historical emphasis. Fall term.
A consideration of religious thought and the quest for meaning in contemporary culture: art, science, cinema, drama, fiction and music. Contemporary emphasis. Winter term.
Principles of Exegesis; date of composition, authorship, literary forms, historical and psychological backgrounds. 3 lectures, fall term
This course will be conducted on the same lines as RS 201J*. 3 lectures, winter term.
A study of the writings of Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, Micah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel in the historical, social, and religious context of the ancient world and af their inflnencre nnan the develanment af Ola Teatament
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The role of the apocalyptic imagination. Interpretations and distortions of the Book of Revelation. Apocalyptic motifs in the literature of radicalism, and secular versions of millenial hopes. The presence of the apocalyptic myth in major works of modern fiction. 3 lectures, fall term.
An analysis of the myths, epics, legends, rituals, incantations, prayers and festival texts of ancient and near Eastern peoples with special emphasis on the religions of Egypt, Babylonia and Phoenicia-Canaan. Not offered 1971-72.
A study of the development of religious thought in India from the Vedic Period to the present. The course will combine a historical survey with a study of representative texts from the religious, philosophical, social, and political thought of the Hindus. 3 hours.
This course will consist of a historical survey of the essential doctrines and practices of Buddhism in India, China and Japan, along with a study of representative texts from the various schools of thought. 3 hours.
A historical survey of the various expressions of Chinese spirituality from the classical period to the present. Special attention will be given to the dynamics between the indigenous traditions (e.g., Taoism) and those imported into China (e.g., Buddhism). 3 hours.
The religion of the Muslims through fourteen centuries of its existence. An introduction to the life and the personality of Muhammad the Prophet, the Qur’an, the Muslim Tradition, the development of the Muslim Theology and Philosophy, Sufism, Muslim expansion and civilization, Muslim life and piety, and present condition of the religion in the Muslim world. 3 hours
The religion of Israel through its 4000-year of existence. An introduction to the history, Scriptures, intellectual life, practice and modern situation of the religion. 3 hours.
The political, cultural, economic and ecclesiastical development of Europe from 300 to 1300. 3 hours, lectures and seminars.
The history and philosophy of the sixteenth century sectarians contrasted with the major reformers and evaluation of their place in modern Christianity.
(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. Not offered 1971-72.
(A.D. 1200-1560). Expecially emphasized are parish life and belief and
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with Lutheran, Reformed and Anglican Christianity. Not offered 1971-72.
A study of the conflict within the early church over the nature of the Christian message and community, with special consideration of the writings of Paul, one of the leading missionaries and theologians of the church. Fall term.
An analysis of the relations between the Jewish and Christian communities from the first century to the present. Special attention will be given to the problem of anti-Semitism. Winter term.
An examination of recent approaches to the study of Jesus of Nazareth to determine his significance for the beginnings of the Christian church and for modern man. Fall term.
An examination of the meaning of revelation and its significance for the study of religion. An investigation of the move in the early Church from Kerygma to dogma and the need for theology. A survey of the development of the fundamental truths of the Christian Faith: The meaning of God; The Mystery of the Incarnation; The role of the Spirit; The Church and the Sacraments; The development of Mariology; The problem of Evil. Prerequisite: 2nd Year Standing 3 lectures.
An investigation of the development of Trinitarian doctrine and its significance for our time. The revolution in contemporary consciousness and its meaning for our understanding of Jesus. The Christ of Faith and the Jesus of History. The presence of the Risen Christ in time. Prerequisite: 2nd Year Standing 2 hours.
An examination of the sources of Atheism in western culture, the question of God in philosophy, the denial of theism and of the God of Christian faith, the hollow universe. Questions contemporary atheists ask of the Christian faith, and the response of faith. The thought of representative atheists: Nietzsche, Feuerbach, Marx, Freud, Russell, Sartre, Ayer. Experimental restatements of theism. 3 lectures, fali and winter terms.
A critical examination of mystical writings, with regard to the nature of the experience reported, their typology, and their implications for epistemology, ethics, and philosophy of religion. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor 2 hours.
An introduction to the life and thought of men of religious wisdom in the religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Those studied will be figures selected from the Hebrew patriarchs, the Prophets, the Scholastics and the Mystics; the Apostles, the Apologists, and the Fathers; the Mutazilites, the Sufis and the Muslim intellectuals. 3 hours, fall term.
39P* Philosophies of Education
Religious Studies
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. Not offered 1971-72
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, winter term.
A review and analysis of the dialogue between theistic religion in the west and the personality sciences since Freud: their respective views of God, man, sin, sickness and the therapeutic process. Clinicians and theorists in psychotherapy and religion from the surrounding community will contribute to the exploration. Winter term.
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.
A discussion of fundamental presuppositions concerning the relationship of religion and literature in general. Subsequently, an investigation of religion as a factor in literary vision, drawing from a wide selection of writings, including novels, essays, poetry and short stories from Eastern and Western cultures. Fall term
A thematic consideration of religious questions in contemporary literature. Reading selections will include in addition to selected theological writings a variety of representative materials from contemporary authors. . Winter term.
A historical overview of several religious traditions in terms of their stance with respect to selected socio-political issues. A consideration of the problems and possibilities presented by religious factors in the choice of ethical responses to political problems. Fall term.
A consideration of varied religious responses to 20th century political realities. An examination of theological and/or ethical reflections within various religious standpoints on the static ideologies of nationalism, statism, racism, fascism, the revolutionary movements of Marxism and Utopianism, and the problems of war and revolution, force and nonviolence. Winter term.
298*-299* §
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01* Readings in World Religions
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Waterloo and several other universities will participate. Open to third and fourth year students from any discipline in the University. Winter term.
Readings from the Holy Scriptures and the Sacred Tradition of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, “The People of the Book” (Ahl-al-kitab): Torah and Talmud, Bible and Church Tradition, Qur’an and Hadith Literature. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor 3 hours.
Greek myth and religion
311* (Classical Civilization 372*) 15*-316* (Philosophy 365*-366*) Oriental Philosophy
Early Christianity and the Roman Empire.
Studies of a selected area of non-western Philosophy (e.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 the instructor
323* (History 353*) Medieval yhurch History from 312 to 1122
A study of the evolution of the dogmatic approach. Topics will include dogmatic, moral and political questions which have affected the teaching of the Church. 3 hours, lectures and seminars. Not offered in 1971-72
A study of the evolution of the dogmatic approach. Topics will include dogmatic, moral and political questions which have affected the teaching of the Church. 3 hours, lectures and seminars. Not offered in 1971-72.
The Church and society; the pronouncements of the Church on civil, domestic, professional and international societies. Not offered in 1971-72.
An attempt to elaborate a Christian life-style for the contemporary situation by analysing the Christian qualities of Freedom, Hope and Joy. An investigation of the task of the Christian as he faces fundamental issues of our time: War and Non-Violence; Politics and Revolution; Racism and Poverty; Sexuality and Marriage; The Individual and Technology. Special use will be made of Church documents on these questions. Prerequisite: 2nd year standing 2 hours
The figures, which the religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam put at their center, viewed as historical persons and through the eyes of the faithful; a study of the sources and of the common piety. Their life and their teachings as they have been followed and/or transformed by the respective religious communities. 3 hours, fall term.
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Prerequisite: One full or two half Philosophy courses. 3 hours.
The sources of contemporary theology in 18th and 19th century thought with particular reference to Kant, Schleiermacher and Kierkegaard. Selected 20th century theologians including Barth, Bultmann, Tillich and Bonhoeffer. Special attention to current themes, such as secularization, the ‘death of God’, and hope. 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. Not offered in 1971-72.
An investigation of the renewal in Catholic Theology through a study of contemporary theologians with special reference to this nineteenth century English Churchman. His specific contribution will be evaluated by an analysis of his concerns and methods. Prerequisite: 2nd Year Standing. 2 hours, fail term.
An investigation of the renewal in Catholic Theology through a study of contemporary theologians with special reference to this twentieth century Canadian Jesuit. His specific contribution will be evaluated by an analysis of his concerns and methods. Prerequisite: 2nd Year Standing. 2 hours, winter term.
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.
An examination of the origin and history of the modern ecumenical movement through a study of its important leaders and events. Documents of the different Christian Churches will be examined and major doctrines in the Christian understanding of the Church will be analysed: Word, Authority, and Sacrament. Prerequisite: 2nd Year Standing 3 hours.
A study of the Eastern branch of Christianity, which claims to preserve intact the purest continuation of Christian doctrine and tradition; its history, theology, mysticism, culture, art and its modern situation in Greece, Russia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, as well as in the West. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor 3 lectures, fail term.
An analysis of some of the theories that have been given to explain the influence of the Judaeo-Christian religious tradition on the rise of the modern technological world-view. 3 hours.
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Renaissance and Reformation 421
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35*.439* (Philosophy 435*-439*) tudies in Philosophy of Religion
Religious Studies 455
Studies in the Jewish Scriptures.Tt
Studies in the Christian Scriptures.T
Tutorial in the History of the Muslim-Christian Encounter.t Studies in Comparative Religion.t
Prerequisite: History 260 or Religious Studies 223G*-224G*.
2 hours.
Tutorial in the History and Methodology of the History of Religions.t Studies in Church History.t
Studies in Historical Theology.t
Studies in Contemporary Religious Thought.t
Studies in Selected Theological Problems.t
A study of a particular philosopher or problem. The topic will be announced in advance each year.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
3 hours.
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