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Course ID
Course
RELS 352
RELS 352
Life and Letters of Paul
Course Credits: 3
A study of the world, life, and mission of Paul, including an analysis of the central message of the Pauline epistles in their historical setting and chronological order.
Prerequisite(s): RELS 112
NB: Not offered every year. See Department chair.
RELS 386
RELS 386
Global Theologies
Course Credits: 3
This course seeks to extend the study of theology to the manner in which non-Western communities of Christians endeavour to shape their world by their faith. Special emphasis is given to examining Christology and Soteriology from a cross-cultural perspective and to the manner by which both Western and non-Western traditions may interact to enrich hermeneutics, missiology, and biblical and systematic theology.
Prerequisite(s): RELS 111 or 112, or instructor’s consent.
RELS 415
RELS 415
Intertestamental Literature
Course Credits: 3
A study of the intertestamental Judaic literature, noting the relationships between this literature and the Old Testament and New Testament and showing how this literature serves as an important background for the study of the New Testament documents.
Prerequisite(s): RELS 111, 112
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
RELS 423
RELS 423
Apocalyptic Literature
Course Credits: 3
A study of the origin, form, and function of apocalyptic literature as well as important motifs and themes.
Prerequisite(s): RELS 111, 112
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
RELS 425
RELS 425
Pauline Theology
Course Credits: 3
A survey of the general contours of Paul's thinking and a closer examination of one particular aspect of his theology, such as the origins of his gospel, the problem of coherence and contingency, his apostleship, his missionary strategy, his Christology, or the theology of one of his letters.
Prerequisite(s): RELS 112
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
RELS 446
RELS 446
Hebrew Prophets
Course Credits: 3
An introduction to the origin, function, and meaning of the Hebrew prophets through a survey of the prophetic writings of the Hebrew Bible, including a discussion of the relationship to the historical periods in which they were composed and their theological significance within Judaism and Christianity.
Prerequisite(s): RELS 111
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
RELS 448
RELS 448
Ancient Near East and the Old Testament
Course Credits: 3
A study of selected ancient Near Eastern texts and their relevance for the exegesis of the Old Testament.
Prerequisite(s): RELS 111, 112
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
RELS 449
RELS 449
Old Testament Seminar
Course Credits: 3
This course is a study of selected topics that are currently under examination in the field of Old Testament studies.
Prerequisite(s): RELS 111 and minimum third-year standing.
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
RELS 453
RELS 453
Synoptic Gospels and Acts
Course Credits: 3
A study of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, focusing on the gospel form and the message of the individual gospels in their historical context. In addition, the Acts of the Apostles is considered with a view to better understanding the Church's birth and expansion.