RS 228Big Ideas of the Bible
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- Religious Studies
- Cross-listed
- JS 228
Not in the current Undergraduate Calendar. Shown as it appeared in 2024–25.
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. 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.
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No course lists it as a requisite.
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One of my favourite courses I've ever taken. Absolutely take this course if you are at all insterested in the Bible or Christianity because this will give a great foundation on how to look at it all. Derek is the best.
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Calendar versions
Undergraduate Calendar
- 2021–22
- 2024–25 (shown here)
- 2019–20 and earlier on ucalendar