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Course ID	Course
POLS 488	POLS 488 Special Topics in Political Science Course Credits: 3 This course examines special topics or issues in political studies that are not considered in-depth in other courses. Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of Political Studies including POLS 101 or 211 or 234, third-year standing, and instructor's consent NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
POLS 493	POLS 493 Law, Public Policy & Cultural Change Course Credits: 3 This course will provide students with theoretical and practical frameworks in the areas of law and public policy to engage with social and global issues. Students will explore the intersection of law, politics and culture in the setting of Canada's capital. Students will critique culture and identify positive ways Christians engage and shape culture, particularly in public policy and law. They will explore how law and public policy are developed through observing courts and Parliament in action. Students will identify a critical problem in society and suggest ways to resolve this problem through law and public policy that is consistent with core Christian beliefs. Cross-listed: IDIS 493 Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing
POLS 495	POLS 495 Honours Thesis I Course Credits: 3 Under supervision of the departmental faculty, students conduct a careful review of the literature on a topic of their choice as well as an empirical study of some portion of the topic. The final written result is submitted in a 12,000 to 15,000-word thesis. Taken in fourth year by Honours students in Political and International Studies. Prerequisite(s): Application and acceptance into Honours program in political studies or Honours program in international studies. See the department chair or International Studies coordinator.
POLS 496	POLS 496 Honours Thesis II Course Credits: 3 Under supervision of the departmental faculty, students conduct a careful review of the literature on a topic of their choice as well as an empirical study of some portion of the topic. The final written result is submitted in a 12,000 to 15,000-word thesis. Taken in fourth year by Honours students in Political and International Studies. Prerequisite(s): Application and acceptance into Honours program in Political Studies or Honours program in International Studies. See the department chair or International Studies coordinator.
RELS 285	RELS 285 Global Christianity Course Credits: 3 This course introduces basic concepts in missiology. Foundational notions from Old Testament and New Testament theology of missions are explored. As well, this course considers the rise and development of the missionary movement from apostolic times to the present. Issues arising from applied anthropology as it relates to cross-cultural communication are also developed. Special emphasis is given to discussion of important trends and select strategies in contemporary world mission.
RELS 364	RELS 364 Christianity without Borders Course Credits: 3 The growth of Christianity in the non-Western world from the first century to the present. Attention is given to critiquing those factors that hindered or enhanced the development of Christianity during specific eras. Prerequisite(s): RELS 111 or 112 or instructor’s consent
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 460	RELS 460 Issues in World Christianity Course Credits: 3 Current missiological themes are studied such as: Missio Dei, Salvation Today, social justice and mission, meaning of evangelism and evangelization, contextualization, liberation themes, missions as inculturation, missions as an ecumenical expression, mobilizing the laity for missions, missions as a theology, and missions as an eschatological hope. The course also examines shifting missiological paradigms within the Conciliar Movement and Evangelical responses. Prerequisite(s): RELS 111 or 112, or instructor’s consent
SOCI 315	SOCI 315 Globalization Course Credits: 3 The study of culture, social institutions, and systems from a global perspective. Various sociological theories and concepts are examined. Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of Anthropology, Political Studies and/or Sociology

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