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RELS 365	RELS 365 Christian Moral Theology Course Credits: 3 Moral theology reflects upon the goodness and evil of human acts, and of the person who performs them, in the light of Divine Revelation and human reason. This course offers an introduction both to mainstream Catholic and evangelical moral theology and contemporary moral issues, emphasizing their common ground and supplementary insights as well as explaining their continuing points of divergence. The course is taught by a Catholic professor, utilizing both Catholic and protestant texts. Specific moral issues to be discussed include abortion, homosexuality, just war, contraception, divorce, euthanasia, poverty and hunger, and the nature and role of the family. Prerequisite(s): RELS 105 or 110 or instructor's consent (3-0). NB: Course taught at Catholic Pacific College, an approved TWU learning centre.
RELS 366	RELS 366 Theology of the Body Course Credits: 3 This course reviews the roots and evolution of the modern secular approaches to anthropology and human sexuality and contrast them with those of Christ. This course examines recent developments in theological reflection on the body (John Paul II's theology of the body) and provides a general introduction to Christian anthropology, with particular attention to themes such as creation in the imago Dei, fall and redemption, nature and grace, freedom and rationality, gender and vocation. Due note of convergent and divergent doctrinal positions held by various Christian traditions of the themes are reviewed. Prerequisite(s): RELS 105 or 110 (3-0). NB: Course taught at Catholic Pacific College, an approved TWU learning centre
RELS 371	RELS 371 Sociology of Religion Course Credits: 3 An introduction to the theories and concepts utilized by sociologists to interpret religious behaviour and the organization of religion. Cross-listed: SOCI 331
RELS 387	RELS 387 Christian Theology in Ecumenical Dialogue Course Credits: 3 A survey and analysis of the main achievements of the ecumenical theological dialogue process among the Christian churches, and the significant challenges still facing that dialogue today. This course utilizes texts from Catholic, Protestant Evangelical, Eastern Orthodox, and Anglican sources, and guest lecturers from Catholic, Evangelical, and Orthodox traditions. Prerequisite(s): RELS 105 or 110 (3-0). NB: Course taught at Catholic Pacific College, an approved TWU learning centre.
RELS 399	RELS 399 Catholic Spirituality in the Modern World Course Credits: 3 An analysis of the teachings on prayer and the devout life of Catholic spiritual writers whose teachings still enrich the life of the Church today: especially St. Theresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Bernard of Clairvaux, St. Bonaventure, St. Francis De Sales, St. Therese of Lisieux, and the Venerable John Henry Newman. This course includes an overview of controversial topics such as the rise of Centering Prayer, the New Age movement, and an analysis of the teachings of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and reflections on the Catholic Tradition of Spirituality from non-Catholic perspectives. Prerequisite(s): RELS 105 or 110, or equivalent with instructor's permission. (3-0) NB: Course taught at Catholic Pacific College, an approved TWU learning centre.
RELS 465	RELS 465 Influential Thinkers in the Christian Tradition Course Credits: 3 An introduction to some seminal figures in the Western Christian tradition. The course investigates their thought and intellectual contributions within their socio-political context and experience. Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing
RELS 473	RELS 473 The Theology of Thomas Aquinas and John Paul II Course Credits: 3 This course takes an in-depth look at the theological vision of the two most influential Catholic theologians of the second Christian millennium: St. Thomas Aquinas and Pope John Paul II. The main features of St. Thomas's synthesis of Christian thought, especially as found in his great Summa Theologiae, is explored. This is followed by an examination of the personalist Thomism of Pope John Paul II, and his program for the renewal of the Catholic Faith, especially as found in selected encyclicals and apostolic letters. The vision and worldview of St. Thomas Aquinas and John Paul II are presented as significant and enduring achievements of Christian thought. Prerequisite(s): RELS 105 or 110 or equivalent with permission of instructor. (3-0) NB: Course taught at Catholic Pacific College, an approved TWU learning centre.
RELS 476	RELS 476 Theology and Worldview Course Credits: 3 What is Worldview in relation to Theology? How does it influence us and others? Students are invited to investigate some of the salient moments in the history of Christian worldview thinking and its contemporary expressions as they relate to the discipline of theology. We will inquire into implications of this relationship in various spheres of life, including politics, art, science and the environment. Students will consider responses to the various expressions of Christian theology in contemporary pluralist society with a view understanding how it affects relationships in society and the world. Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing

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