Examines the religious beliefs and practices of Judaism, including Rabbinic Judaism, Medieval Judaism, and Contemporary Judaism. Topics will include concepts such as, revelation, free will, Torah, and prophecy, as interpreted in the Hebrew Bible, Mishnah, and Talmud. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102

Offers a comprehensive study of Islam, examining its history, fundamental beliefs and concepts, schools of thought, rituals and practices, and sects and mystical tradition. It surveys the rise and formation of Islam in Late Antiquity, including the Qur’an and the Hadith, the development of theology and legal schools in medieval era, and the modern reforms. It examines its relations with other faiths and cultures, especially Christianity and the West, and deals with contemporary political, social and cultural themes, such as terrorism, secularism, pluralism, liberalism, and feminism. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102

Focuses on new religious movements (traditionally referred to as “cults”) that are connected to existing religious traditions yet are no longer part of the mainstream of those religious traditions. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102

A basic exploration of the relationships between science and the Christian faith that includes both philosophic issues and concrete examples of apparent tensions. An overview of both traditional and contemporary understandings of the scientific method and epistemology provides the framework for examining specific problem areas. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 270 Offered to students in Modular programs only

Examines the history of the Christian theological tradition on human nature and marriage and examines recent work in theological anthropology that attempts to give an adequate account of human sexual differentiation and male-female relations. Some attention will be given to the implications of a theology of marriage for issues such as family planning, contraception, abortion, fertility enhancement technology, genetic engineering, homosexuality, divorce and remarriage. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102

Introduction to Christian theological ethics, including the exegetical bases, the historical development and the application of Christian ethics to personal and social ethical issues. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 270 Open to students in Modular programs only

Considers the realities of human disabilities in contemporary society and their theological implications. Discusses disability in relation to personhood, the Imago Dei, and the Trinity. Moreover, this course will explore the practical theological implications for living and working with disability, as well as caring for those with disabilities. Prerequisite: BSTH 270 Recommended: PSYC 101 or 102 Must be a 3rd or 4th year student Same as PSYC 397

Study of select themes of Old Testament theology, such as: the knowledge of God, God’s name, God’s will and law, God’s agents (Moses, judges, kings, prophets), election, humanity, religious practice (the cult, priests and Levites), the life of obedience (ethics), etc. The history of the discipline and its relation to the New Testament may also be included. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 201, 270

Study of the theology of the New Testament with special emphasis on its unity and diversity. Questions of concern will include “What is the New Testament?” and “Is there one or many theologies of the New Testament?” Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 201, 270

This seminar-style course involves the advanced study of a particular topic or figure in biblical theology that will change from year to year. It can be taken more than once for credit, provided that the topics are different. Students will be expected to contribute to the seminar by doing research and presenting the results to the seminar. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 201 and 270

This independent study option is open to fourth year Biblical Studies and Theology majors who wish to explore a topic not covered in the regular curriculum and in which the professor has an interest and expertise and is willing to direct studies. Prerequisite: 18 credit hours in Biblical Studies and Theology Permission required

This seminar-style course involves the advanced study of a particular topic or figure in historical theology, which will change from year to year. It can be taken more than once for credit, provided that the topics are different. Students will be expected to contribute to the seminar by doing research and presenting the results to the seminar. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 201, 270

This seminar-style course involves the advanced study of a particular topic in systematic theology, which will change from year to year. It can be taken more than once for credit, provided that the topics are different. Students will be expected to contribute to the seminar by doing research and presenting the results to the seminar. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 201, 270

Students complete a major research project in Biblical Studies and Theology that demonstrates the ability to formulate a research question or thesis, use current scholarly methods and theories, critically evaluate primary sources and/or research data and come to responsible conclusions. The honours thesis is a six-credit- hour course. Offered only to students in their final year of an honours program in Biblical Studies and Theology Application required