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Course ID	Course
HUMA 607	HUMA 607 Special Topics in the Humanities Course Credits: 3 Topics may vary. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Masters in Interdisciplinary Humanities program and instructor's consent
IDIS 201	IDIS 201 Indigenous People of Turtle Island Course Credits: 3 This course investigates the origins of Indigenous people of Turtle Island and Canada's relationship with Indigenous peoples. In particular, it evaluates Canada's present relationship with the Stó:lō people. The course explores and analyzes the concepts of sovereignty and socio-cultural worldview and identifies the place and centrality of the Stó:lō people in Canada. The course will survey current Stó:lō people /settler religious encounters, consider important local themes, names, and stories, identify significant issues of interpretation, and reflect on possible future paths for Stó:lō /settler peoples.
IDIS 400	IDIS 400 Developing a Christian Worldview Course Credits: 3 This is an interdisciplinary studies course that addresses a topic of significance and contemporary concern. Faculty from several disciplines participate, as well as others who have expertise in the topic but who are not faculty members at TWU. Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing and completion of at least 70 sem. hrs. of study by end of preceding semester NB: .
IDIS 410	IDIS 410 Influencing the Changing Workplace: An Interdisciplinary Christian Perspective Course Credits: 3 This course motivates students to explore ways in which they can have an impact for God's kingdom in a rapidly changing world economic environment. It gives students the opportunity to integrate disciplines in the liberal arts and religious studies, as well as business administration and economics, so as to provide them with a biblically-based worldview and set of strategies for influencing the workplace in which they are called by God to serve. Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 84 sem. hrs. of study by end of preceding semester. The course is required for Business majors. Non-business students with the minimum prerequisite are welcome.
IDIS 420	IDIS 420 Arts, Media & Culture London Travel Study Course Credits: 3 A three-week interdisciplinary fine arts study trip to London, England, in which students critically engage culture and the fine arts. Visits to galleries, performances, and cultural sites accompany lectures and readings to encourage students to develop and deepen their biblically-informed view of the role of fine arts. While most course activities take place in London proper, several day trips to surrounding locations are included. Prerequisite(s): 70 sem. hrs. of study and instructor's consent NB: Summer travel study course. This course is for students wishing to take this course for credit. It meets both the Fine Arts and IDIS 400 equivalent core requirements (provided students choose this as their double-counted core requirement) although the total credits for the course is 3 sem. hrs. No prior courses in art, theatre, or music are necessary. Another course, often Music 310, is offered on the travel study.
IDIS 430	IDIS 430 Christian Values in a Global Community Course Credits: 3 This course explores the nature and scope of a Christian worldview by means of a three-week interdisciplinary study trip to Geneva and Rome. Specifically, the course explores historical and contemporary religious and international issues—such as ecumenical dialogue, human rights, world hunger and refugees—through the perspective of church and governmental agencies based in these two cities. Prerequisite(s): 70 sem. hrs. of study and instructor's consent NB: Summer travel study course. This is an approved alternative to IDIS 400.
IDIS 440	IDIS 440 Perspectives within the Global Sport Community Course Credits: 3 This course explores the nature and scope of worldview perspectives by means of an interdisciplinary study trip. Specifically, the course explores historical and contemporary sport and international issues such as elite training, sportsmanship, drugs and sport, coaching, etc. The course seeks to establish some of the historical, religious, philosophical, and art ties between the relative culture and sports and to relate these values and practices to our Western culture. By exposing students to theory and practical experience related to major global sporting events, the course attempts to assist students to understand the importance of thinking about an issue from an interdisciplinary viewpoint and integrating knowledge into a comprehensive world view. NB: Summer travel study course. This is an approved alternative to IDIS 400.
IDIS 450	IDIS 450 Transformational Development & Leadership Course Credits: 3 The course provides opportunity for the articulation of transformational leadership (both cultural and personal). Students become wise to effective leadership communication as they examine worldview, history, and economic challenges in various global regions. This course explores underlying cultural and faith-based worldviews by means of an interdisciplinary travel study. Specifically, the course explores social and humanitarian responses to critical social issues. Through readings, lectures (including field practitioners and experts), and field experiences, students are exposed to the complex nature of human problems and societal responses. Students seek to understand critical social issues in light of cultural, environmental, economic, political, and historical frameworks. Of particular interest is the manner in which religious world-view shapes one's response to the disadvantaged, and how the transformational model informs leadership behaviour and the development process. Cross-listed: MCOM 491 Prerequisite(s): Upper-level standing (minimum of 70 sem. hrs.) and instructor's consent NB: This course functions as an alternative to IDIS 400.
IDIS 493	IDIS 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: POLS 493 Prerequisite(s): Admission into Laurentian Leadership Centre

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