RCS 228Big Ideas of the Bible

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Arts
Subject: Religion, Culture, and Spirituality
Cross-listed: JS 228

When it runs

Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

The Bible is the most translated and most read document in human history. This course explores central biblical ideas, from creation to the end of time, violence to redemption, and political intrigue to family ties, and examines their impact on Judaism, Christianity, and Western Culture.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

Not completed any of the following:
- JS131
- RS130

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	7838	0 / 35	TTh 14:30–15:50
LEC 701	8058	30 / 9999	Online or by arrangement

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Love this class! One of my favourites. Derek Suderman is really knowledgeable and caring for his students.

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Check it elsewhere for Fall 2026

Undergraduate Calendar, 2026–27The official entry
Requirements for Fall 2026Waterloo’s requisite checker
Schedule of Classes, Fall 2026Instructors, rooms, live seats
Quest Class SearchWhere you enrol
Course outlinesSyllabi from past terms (UW login)
UW FlowStudent ratings and reviews
WClassesPast sections back to 2004, and who taught them

Calendar versions

Undergraduate Calendar

2025–26
2026–27 requisites changed (shown here)
2019–20 and earlier on ucalendar