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REL-326 New Testament Studies: The Gospels and Acts *
An intensive study of the gospels and Acts in their historical, cultural,
and literary context.
Prerequisite: REL-101
REL-327 New Testament Studies: The Pauline Epistles
An intensive study of the historical, literary, doctrinal and ethical
aspects of the Pauline Epistles.
Prerequisite: REL-101
(F)*
REL-331 Current Issues in Mission *
Previously offered as REL-231. An in-depth study of selected
contemporary issues that the church faces in carrying out her
missionary task in the twenty-first century.
Prerequisite: REL-131
REL-340 Philosophy of Religion (PHL-340) *
REL-341/441 Theology in the Contemporary World (Capstone)
(F)
This course will briefly survey the nature of the task(s) of theology
as well as the traditional and contemporary challenges to its
undertaking. Paradigmatic approaches to each in the history of the
church will be surveyed.
Prerequisite: Year 4 standing. REL-341 is the Capstone Course for the Religion and
Theology Department and is required for all majors in the 4th year. Youth Ministry majors
complete REL-351 in 2012–13.
REL-345 World Religions
(W)
A study of the history, belief-systems, and practice of the major non-
Christian religions. Special consideration will be given to problems
surrounding a missionary encounter and dialogue with these religions.
Prerequisite: REL-101 and 251
REL-351 Spiritual Formation for Ministry
(F)*
This course seeks to probe the following questions: who is the God that
calls us What does his calling tell us about Him How does the call
participate in the Missio Dei How do we hear that call How do my
identity and character participate in my call, and how do I understand
my identity and character more fully How does God’s transforming
work in my life work its way within my call to ministry What spiritual
disciplines shape me so that I am able to minister What kind of person
does ministry need
REL-352 Leadership in Ministry
(W)*
The purpose of this course is to develop an awareness of the leadership
dynamics involved in youth ministry that flow from the intersection
between four realities: the youth pastor, adolescents, the ministering
context and the cultural context. The ministering context will be used
as the “anchoring reality” around which the others will be explored.
REL-353 Foundations of Discipleship *
An examination of the character of discipleship in youth ministry, and an
application of discipleship to many specific youth ministry practices.
REL-354 Teaching Scripture and the Christian Faith *
This course is designed to prepare students to teach the Bible
(and other foci of the Christian faith), especially in youth ministry
contexts. The course will deal with teacher identity, adolescent
faith development, structural frameworks for learning, Reformed
hermeneutics, and pedagogical skills for teaching the Scriptures.
REL-361 Ethics
(W)*
A Biblical-theological study of personal and social moral issues in the
framework of the history and practice of the Judeo-Christian tradition.
Prerequisite: REL-101 and 251
REL-362/462 Religion & Human Sexuality
(F)
An examination of human sexuality in the Christian faith as informed
by biblical, theological, and ethical perspectives.
REL-363/463 Religion & Film
(W)*
This course will examine the religious power and role of film, as
story and as image. We will be introduced to film as mass media and
practice some film criticism while constantly situating our dialogue
in philosophical and theological frameworks. We will consider the
nature and aesthetics of film as art and develop some understanding
of aesthetic judgement. All of this is done with an eye to hearing the
religious questions and answers that contemporary films present and
promote and how films reflect and shape worldviews.
REL-365 Intellectual History of Eastern Orthodoxy (HIS-365)
(W)*
REL-368 The Middle East and Youth Ministry *
This course is centred around a trip to Israel and Palestine designed
especially for youth workers. Pre-trip readings will prepare students
to learn in-depth from the trip guides. Instructors will explore both
the historical context out of which the Scriptures were written and
contemporary issues of social justice and their implications for youth
ministry today.
REL-370 Special Topics: Social Justice *
This course provides a biblical and theological introduction to the
concept of social justice. It begins with close exegetical readings of
biblical passages which provide a theological foundation for justice in
the realms of human culture, economics, politics, ecology and gender
relationships. It then expands its scope to read more broadly in each of
these areas of modern society.
REL-379 Seminars in Mission and Ministry
(F)*
The first half of this course is practical. Students engage in some
sustained form of ministry or mission; normally for a minimum of 40
hours total over the course of no less than 4 weeks. The second half
of the course is comprised of guided reading, related to the first half.
This is contracted with the Mission professor and concludes with a
large paper or series of small papers which reflect on the experience in
relation to the readings.
Prerequisite: Year 3 or 4 standing and admission to the Mission minor or a Religion &
Theology major required. Students who have not been admitted to the Mission minor are
responsible for their own travel and housing expenses. Students who are completing this
course as a final requirement in the Mission minor will have registration fees and 10 weekday
nights of accommodation fees covered. Students must complete an application form
for this course in October with the Religion & Theology Department. For more information
speak with Dr. Mark Bowald.
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