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Religion and Theology<br />

Honours Major: (16 courses)<br />

• REL-131; 201; 245; 251; 361; 441;<br />

• One of REL-234, 315, 316;<br />

• One of REL-331 or 345;<br />

• Three of REL-320, 324, 325, 326, 327, GRE-301, GRE-302;<br />

• Two REL-200- or 300-level electives (can <strong>in</strong>clude GRE-201 or 202);<br />

• Three REL-400-level electives<br />

• Any elective may be taken at ano<strong>the</strong>r <strong>in</strong>stitution by Letter of Permission. At<br />

least six courses must be taken at <strong>the</strong> 300-level. Completion of REL-101 and<br />

a 200-level course with a 7.00 (B-) average is required for admission to <strong>the</strong><br />

honours major.<br />

General Major: (10 courses)<br />

• REL-131; 201; 251; 341;<br />

• One of REL-234, 315, 316;<br />

• One of REL-232, 245, 331, 345, 361;<br />

• One of REL-320, 324, 325, 326, 327;<br />

• Three REL-200- or 300-level electives (may <strong>in</strong>clude Greek courses)<br />

• One elective may be taken at ano<strong>the</strong>r <strong>in</strong>stitution by Letter of Permission. At<br />

least four courses must be taken at <strong>the</strong> 300-level. Completion of REL-101 and<br />

a 200-level course with a 5.00 (C) average is required for admission to <strong>the</strong><br />

major.<br />

General Major: Youth M<strong>in</strong>istry (14 courses)<br />

• REL-131; 251; 345; 351; 352; 353; 354; 363; 380; 381;<br />

• One of REL-245 or 362;<br />

• One of REL-234, 315, 316;<br />

• One of REL-324 or 325;<br />

• One of REL-326 or 327<br />

Cognate Requirements:<br />

• COM-215;<br />

• MUS-322 or 325 or 370 or a departmentally approved substitution;<br />

• PSY-225<br />

M<strong>in</strong>or: (6 courses)<br />

• REL-101; 131; 251;<br />

• One of REL-234, 315, 316;<br />

• One of REL-232, 245, 331, 345, 361, 362;<br />

• One of REL-201, 320, 324, 325, 326, 327<br />

Note: At least two courses must be at <strong>the</strong> 300-level.<br />

M<strong>in</strong>or: Mission & M<strong>in</strong>istry (7 courses)<br />

• REL-131; 379;<br />

• Two of REL-232, 234, 331, 345;<br />

• Three of REL-245, 326, 327, 351, 352, 353, 354, 362, 363<br />

REL-101 Biblical Theology<br />

(F/W)<br />

A survey of <strong>the</strong> progressive unfold<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>the</strong> Biblical history of<br />

redemption which reaches its fulfillment <strong>in</strong> Jesus Christ. Special<br />

attention will be given to <strong>the</strong> unity of Scripture <strong>in</strong> terms of <strong>the</strong> com<strong>in</strong>g<br />

of <strong>the</strong> k<strong>in</strong>gdom.<br />

Required <strong>in</strong> Year 1<br />

REL-131 Foundations of Mission<br />

(F)<br />

An <strong>in</strong>troductory study of <strong>the</strong> Biblical and <strong>the</strong>ological foundations and<br />

<strong>the</strong> historical development of mission. Selected current issues and<br />

problems will be exam<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> this light.<br />

REL-201 Theological Interpretation of <strong>the</strong> Bible<br />

(F/W)<br />

An <strong>in</strong>troduction to <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>ological read<strong>in</strong>g and <strong>in</strong>terpret<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>the</strong><br />

Bible. This course <strong>in</strong>volves a survey of <strong>the</strong> history of biblical<br />

<strong>in</strong>terpretation and <strong>the</strong> variety of methodologies that have been used to<br />

study <strong>the</strong> Christian Scriptures.<br />

Prerequisite: REL-101<br />

REL-232 Theology of Mission *<br />

An <strong>in</strong>-depth study of selected issues <strong>in</strong> Biblical and <strong>the</strong>ological<br />

foundations for mission.<br />

Prerequisite: REL-131<br />

REL-234 History of Mission<br />

(W)*<br />

A study of <strong>the</strong> historical development of mission <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> church with<br />

a view to understand<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> complexity and crisis of mission <strong>in</strong> our<br />

times. Consideration will be given to historical paradigms <strong>the</strong> church<br />

has employed <strong>in</strong> its mission. Emphasis will be placed on <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>ology<br />

and practice of mission <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> twenty-first century.<br />

Prerequisite: REL-131<br />

REL-243 Sociology of Religion (SOC-243) *<br />

REL-245 The Contemporary Religious Situation<br />

(W)<br />

A survey of important current trends, movements and issues <strong>in</strong><br />

Western religious experience. Among <strong>the</strong> topics considered are<br />

<strong>the</strong> problem of modernity and postmodernity <strong>in</strong> Western culture,<br />

accommodationist trends with<strong>in</strong> modern <strong>the</strong>ology and responses<br />

to <strong>the</strong>m, fem<strong>in</strong>ist movement and <strong>the</strong>ology, church growth and<br />

emerg<strong>in</strong>g church developments, and <strong>the</strong> rise of <strong>the</strong> Pentecostal and<br />

charismatic movements.<br />

Prerequisite: REL-101<br />

REL-251 Reformation Theology<br />

(F/W)<br />

A study of Christian doctr<strong>in</strong>e as formulated by <strong>the</strong> Reformed branch of<br />

<strong>the</strong> Christian church. Comparisons are drawn between Reformed <strong>the</strong>ology<br />

and that of o<strong>the</strong>r branches of Christendom. Reference is made to Calv<strong>in</strong>’s<br />

Institutes of <strong>the</strong> Christian Religion.<br />

Prerequisite: REL-101<br />

Not open to Year 1 students<br />

REL-315 Church History I (HIS-315) *<br />

REL-316 Church History II (HIS-316)<br />

(W)*<br />

REL-320 Biblical Hermeneutics<br />

(F)*<br />

An <strong>in</strong>tensive study of <strong>the</strong> basic pr<strong>in</strong>ciples and methods of Biblical<br />

hermeneutics <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> light of current scholarly reflection.<br />

Prerequisite: REL-101<br />

REL-324 Old Testament Studies: The Pentateuch<br />

(W)*<br />

An <strong>in</strong>tensive study of <strong>the</strong> Pentateuch, pay<strong>in</strong>g special attention to<br />

historical context, critical methodologies, literary structures, and<br />

<strong>the</strong>ological <strong>the</strong>mes.<br />

Prerequisite: REL-101<br />

REL-325 Old Testament Studies: The Writ<strong>in</strong>gs *<br />

An <strong>in</strong>tensive study of literary and <strong>the</strong>ological aspects of <strong>the</strong> poetic and<br />

wisdom literature of <strong>the</strong> Old Testament.<br />

Prerequisite: REL-101<br />

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