RS 100A Introduction to Religion-K
An introduction to Religion, religious phenomena, beliefs, ideas, practices and experience through the study of material and examples from the various fields in Religious Studies.
Religious Studies (RS)
72 courses in the 1994–95 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
RS 100A Religions of the EastF,W 3C 0.5
An introduction to the religious traditions of the East: history, religious beliefs and practices of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism and Shinto.
Area t
RS 100B Religions of the West Encounter with Judaism, Christianity andF 3C 0.5
Islam: the characteristics and interaction of the three major religious traditions originating in the Middle East that have shaped the image of the Westem World.
Area 1
RS 100C Religious QuestsF,W 3C 0.5
Profiles, biographies and autobiographies of individuals in search of ultimate meaning. Persons studied are spiritual seekers from alt walks of life: traditional religious figures, artists, novelists, scientists and others.
Area 5
RS 100D Introduction to Christian EthicsF 0.5
An exploration of the foundations of
Christian ethical theory and practice.
biblical roots, historical developments.
contemporary approaches and their
implications for personal and social living. Area 4
RS 100E Biblical Studies 1F,S 3C 0.5
A survey of the literature, history and religious thought of the Old Testament as seen in its cultural setting in the ancient Near East.
Area 3
RS 100F Biblical Studies 2F,W,S 3C 0.5
A survey of the literature, history and religious thought of the New Testament as seen in its cultural setting in the Greco- Roman world.
Area 3
RS 100H Introduction to the Roman Catholic TraditionF,W 3C 0.5
A study of the principal teachings of the Christian Faith affecting Catholics today. Topics will inctude Bible and Tradition; worship and sacraments; authority; changing views conceming laity, women, ministry, and ecumenism.
Area 4
RS 100K Introduction to TheologyF,W,S 3C 0.5
The basics of Christian theology explored systematically and historically: theological language, revelation and truth, God and creation, sin and the fail, Christ and saivation, tradition and church, consummation and the end of history.
Course Descriptions Religious Studies
RS 105A Elementary Biblical HebrewF 30 0.5
An introductory course designed to tender a reading knowledge of Biblical Hebrew: the sounds and forms of the language followed by the reading of selected texts from the Hebrew Bible.
Taught at WLU as RE 140-3C
RS 105B Elementary Biblical HebrewW 3C 0.5
A continuation of the introduction to Biblical Hebrew. Taught at WLU as RE 140-3C
RS 106A New Testament GreekF 3C 0.5
An introduction to Greek grammar with appropriate grammatical exercises and development of vocabulary.
Antireq: GRK 100A
Area 3
RS 106B New Testament GreekW 3C 0.5
A continuation of the study of Greek grammar with an exegetical study of some texts from the Gospel of Mark.
Area 3
RS 200 The Study of ReligionW 3C 0.5
An exploration of the nature of religion through: 1) the history of the study of religion, 2) exposure to varying methods and ways of approaching religious phenomena, and 3) consideration of accounts of religious experience.
RS 201 New Testament GreekF 3C 0.5
A continuation and completion of the study of the Greek Grammar of the New Testament, with appropriate exercises and a number of readings of the Greek New ‘ Testament and the Didache.
Area 3
RS 205 The Hebrew ProphetsF 3C 0.5
A study of the prophetic movement from Amos to Malachi in the historical, social, and religious context of Israel and the ancient Near East.
Area 3
RS 207 Contemporary Christian SpiritualityW 3C 0.5
Contemporary Christian spirituality from Biblical, theological, and psychosocial perspectives. Formation of traditional Christian spiritual disciplines such as prayer and meditation is discussed in relation to the secularization of society and emerging New Age spiritualities.
Area §
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RS 209 Paul: Life and LettersW,S 3C 0.5
The career and thought of a pioneer of Christian religion as seen in his writings, with attention to issues such as spirit, grace and law, freedom and slavery, Christ and church, women and men.
Area 3
RS 214 BuddhismW 3C 0.5
An introduction to the unifying beliefs and philosophical presuppositions of the Buddhist world-view, and an overview of the diverse forms of Buddhism in South and South-East Asia, Tibet, China and Japan.
Area 1
RS 216 IslamF 3C 0.5
An introduction to the Islamic faith and practice, with a review of the development, achievements and impact of the Muslim community from Muhammad the Prophet to the present day.
Areal
RS 221 Sects, Cults and New Religious MovementsW 3C 0.5
An analysis of minority religions considered deviant by the dominant society such as the Amish, Mormons, and Jehovah's Witnesses with special consideration of the recent new religious movements including Unification (Moonies), Scientology and Krishna consciousness. Cross-listed as SOC 263 Area §
RS 226 Catholic Social ThoughtF 3C 0.5
This course will explore the origins, development and contemporary challenges to Catholic social thought. The main focus will be on the critical and global influences of the past 100 years.
(Formerly RS 331B)
Area 4
RS 227 Perspectives on the PapacyF 3C 0.5
The Papacy is one of the most visible, enduring and yet controverted elements of the Roman Catholic tradition. This course will adopt a critical, historical, cultural and theological analysis of the papacy.
Area2
RS 230 History of ChristianityF,W 3C 0.5
The development of Christianity in its Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Protestant traditions from the time of Christ to the present.
Cross-listed as HIST 235
Area 2
RS 231 History of Christian ThoughtF 3C 0.5
An analysis of the major theological developments in the Christian traditions from the apostolic era to the present.
Area 4
RS 236 Human Sexuality and Christian MoralityF 2C,1D 0.5
An investigation of the morat implications of an evolving sexual consciousness in the Christian tradition. .
Prereq: Second-year standing or consent of instructor
Area 4
RS 266 Film and the Quest for Meaning 1F 2C,1D 0.5
An exploration of spiritual themes and issues in the cinema. An assessment of film's special characteristics as an art form capable of addressing the human quest for a significant existence. Emphasis upon the films of Ingmar Bergman.
Cross-listed as FINE 252
Area 5
RS 267 Film and the Quest for Meaning 2W 2C,1D 0.5
A consideration of selected themes — death, evil, guilt, fate, alienation, courage, love, redemption — in the films of several of today’s leading directors. Emphasis upon a variety of directors from divergent cultural backgrounds.
Cross-listed as FINE 253
Area 5
RS 270 Psychology of ReligionF 3C 0.5
A study of theories of the psychological nature of religious experience, the sources of religious belief and the religious significance of psychological phenomena. Topics include faith, doubt, evangelism, conversion, faith healing, mysticism, drugs and religious experience, tonguesspeaking.
Area 5
RS 271 Personality and ReligionW 3C 0.5
A study of the psychology of personality in its relationship between personality and religious thought, experience and behaviour.
Area 5
Course Descriptions Religious Studies
RS 272 Sacred Places From Mecca to Benares, Stonehenge toW 3C 0.5
Chartres ~ a consideration of sacred cities, shrines, rivers, mountains, worship centres and other places which have inspired the spiritual imagination of individuals and communities within various religious traditions.
Area 5
RS 290C Gospel and LiberationS 3C 0.5
A multi-disciplinary study of the Christian gospel as a means to liberation in Canadian society; its roles in the theory and practice of liberation theologies; and the role of contemplation and action in political and spiritual life.
Area S.
RS 291 A-D Studies in the History of Religion Consult Department for offerings 1994-95.
RS 298 Directed Reading in Special Subjects
RS 300 Feminist Approaches to the BibieF 3C 0.5
An examination of various feminist approaches to the biblical text including consideration of the impact of sexism and patriarchal structures on a biblical text as well as various models feminist scholars have employed in biblical interpretation. Prereq: RS 100E, 100F or permission of instructor Area 4
RS 305A Intermediate New Testament Greek Readings in the New Testament, in the Septuagint, Papyri and the ApostolicF 3C 0.5
Fathers. Advanced grammar and syntax arising from the readings. Prereq: RS 106 or consent of instructor Area 3
RS 305B Intermediate New Testament Greek Readings in the New Testament, in the Septuagint, Papyri and the ApostolicW 3C 0.5
Fathers. Advanced grammar and syntax arising from the readings. Prereg: RS 106 or consent of instructor Area 3
RS 306A Intermediate Biblical HebrewF 3C 0.5
Reading and grammatical analysis of selected prose and poetic portions of the Hebrew Bible.
Taught at WLU as R&C 206
RS 306B Intermediate Biblical HebrewW 300.5
Continuation of RS 306A. Taught at WLU as R&C 256
RS 307A A-D Selected Topics in Biblical Studies Consult Department for offerings 1994-95.
RS 309 Unity and Diversity in the New TestamentF 3C 0.5
A study of both distinctive and shared ways authors of the New Testament view Jesus, law, ministry, authority, worship, and Jewish and Gentile traditions. Prereq: RS 100F or consent of instructor Area 3
RS 321 The History and Culture of the Orthodox ChurchF 3C 0.5
The purpose of the course is to introduce the student to the religious tradition of Eastem Christianity. Topics will include the origins of the Christian Church, the Byzantine Empire, Orthodoxy behind the tron Curtain, the liturgy, the icon, the celebration of lite and the place of Orthodoxy in the world today.
Prereq: RS 100B or 230
Area 2
RS 322 Radical ReformationF 3C 0.5
A study of Anabaptism and its place in the history of the Christian Church and of the Reformation period.
Prereq: Second-year standing
Area 2
Cross-listed as HIST 348
RS 329 Mothers of the ChurchW 3C 0.5
This course will examine the writings of women Christians from Perpetua to Mary Jo Leddy, their historical and cultural setting and will attempt to gauge their contemporary significance for women. Prereq: RS 292A or B, or consent of instructor Area 2
RS 331 Vatican Il. Assessments and PerspectivesW 3C 0.5
An analysis of the context and rich documentary tradition of the second Vatican Council, the course will expiore, in particular, the global dynamics of these teachings.
Prereq: RS 100H
(Formerly RS 331A)
Area 2
RS 353 The Bible and PeaceW 3C 0.5
An examination of the unity and diversity of biblical views of peace with attention to their relevance for the various dimensions of the contemporary quest for peace. Prereq: RS 100E or 100F or consent of instructor Area 4
RS 369A Study-Travel Seminar in Religion Consult Department for offerings 1994-95-F
RS 369F Religion and Culture in the Middle EastS 1.0
A travel seminar to Israel and Jordan to study religious dimensions expressed in the culture, community and social life in these countries with a main emphasis on the Muslim and the variety of Christian traditions.
Prereq: A minimum second-year standing or consent of instructor
Areal
Students should file an application form with the Professor before registering for this course.
RS 370 Dreams in Religious ExperienceF 3C 0.5
The course examines the place of dreams in religious experience from ancient to modem times. Present day advances in understanding dream symbols wil! be explored, as well as the possibility of incorporating the use of dreams in one’s personal religious growth and development. Prereq: RS 271 or consent of instructor Area §
RS 382 Theology of MarriageW 3C 0.5
A study of the development of the theology of marriage in the Christian tradition.
Prereq: RS 236/256 or 281/282 or consent of instructor
Area 4
RS 390A Studies in Religion-D 0.5
See Department for offerings 1994-95.
RS 398A Directed Reading in Special Subjects-D F,W,S 0.5
RS 400A Special Topics In Religious Studies-H
Special topics will be offered in 1994-95. Consult Department.
Course Descriptions Religious Studies — Science
RS 490A Honours SeminarF,W 0.5
A course of study and research designed to provide the student with guidance and supervision towards completing an Honours research assignment.
Prereq: Fourth-year standing and consent of Undergraduate Officer
RS 490B Honours SeminarF,W 0.5
A continuation of the above.
Every student in the Honours RS Program is required to take RS 490A and 4908.
RS 206 Life and Legacy
Not offered in 1994–95.
RS 217 Judaism
Not offered in 1994–95.
RS 256 Current Ethical Issues
Not offered in 1994–95.
RS 261 Women and the Great Religions
Not offered in 1994–95.
RS 269 The Religious Art of india
Not offered in 1994–95.
RS 281 Theology of Worship, Sacrament and Spirituality
Not offered in 1994–95.
RS 292 Women and the Church
Not offered in 1994–95.
RS 293A Religious Experience of the Young
Not offered in 1994–95.
RS 294 Religion in the Canadian Context
Not offered in 1994–95.
RS 304 Modern Study of Jesus
Not offered in 1994–95.
RS 308 Old Testament Themes
Not offered in 1994–95.
RS 313 Tradition and Change in Modern india
Not offered in 1994–95.
RS 325 Medieval Church History
Not offered in 1994–95.
RS 327 Evangelical and Anabaptist Christianity
Not offered in 1994–95.
RS 328 Christian Feminist Thought
Not offered in 1994–95.
RS 334 Islamic Theology, Philosophy and Mysticism
Not offered in 1994–95.
RS 351 Religious Perspectives on the Environmental Crisis
Not offered in 1994–95.
RS 371 Religion and Suicidal Behaviour
Not offered in 1994–95.
RS 384 Christian Hymnody
Not offered in 1994–95.