College of the Humanities
(Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
Religion (RELI) Courses
Language courses RELI 1010 [1.0] Elementary Language Tutorial, RELI 2010 [1.0] Intermediate Language Tutorial and RELI 3010 [1.0] Advanced Language Tutorial are intended for students specializing in a particular religious tradition. They are offered according to the availability of members of the Discipline. Courses taken at the 2000-level or above will be mainly independent study under the supervision of a member of the Discipline. Students interested in taking these courses should consult the Co-ordinator.
RELI 1010 [1.0 credit]
Elementary Language Tutorial
Elementary study of the language required for studying a religious tradition.
Elementary Language Tutorial
Elementary study of the language required for studying a religious tradition.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 1902 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): Major/Minor in Religion or permission of the department.
Tutorial two hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): Major/Minor in Religion or permission of the department.
Tutorial two hours a week.
RELI 1710 [0.5 credit]
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
A survey of the history, beliefs and practices of these major religious traditions.
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
A survey of the history, beliefs and practices of these major religious traditions.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Precludes additional credit for RELI 1000.
Lecture three hours a week.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 1000.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 1712 [0.5 credit]
Religions of South and East Asia
A survey of the history, beliefs, and practices of South and East Asian religious traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Daoism, Confucianism, and Shinto.
Religions of South and East Asia
A survey of the history, beliefs, and practices of South and East Asian religious traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Daoism, Confucianism, and Shinto.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 1715, RELI 1716.
Lecture three hours per week.
Lecture three hours per week.
RELI 1731 [0.5 credit]
Varieties of Religious Experience
The variety of religious experiences and their interpretations: myth, literature, art and religious doctrine. Topics include time, self, the other, journey and wisdom. Examples ranging from shamanistic experience to the abstractions of Buddhist philosophy.
Varieties of Religious Experience
The variety of religious experiences and their interpretations: myth, literature, art and religious doctrine. Topics include time, self, the other, journey and wisdom. Examples ranging from shamanistic experience to the abstractions of Buddhist philosophy.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 1205, RELI 1206, RELI 1402, and RELI 2002.
Prerequisite(s): restricted to students registered in the Bachelor of Humanities & Religion program.
Lecture three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): restricted to students registered in the Bachelor of Humanities & Religion program.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 1741 [0.5 credit]
Global Religions: Identity and Community
An introduction to major issues in the study of religion in global contexts, drawing on historical and contemporary examples.
Global Religions: Identity and Community
An introduction to major issues in the study of religion in global contexts, drawing on historical and contemporary examples.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 2010 [1.0 credit]
Intermediate Language Tutorial
Intermediate study of the language required for studying a religious tradition. Restricted to students registered in a Religion program.
Intermediate Language Tutorial
Intermediate study of the language required for studying a religious tradition. Restricted to students registered in a Religion program.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 2902 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): RELI 1902 or RELI 1010 or permission of the department.
Tutorial two hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): RELI 1902 or RELI 1010 or permission of the department.
Tutorial two hours a week.
RELI 2110 [0.5 credit]
Judaism
The history of Judaism and the Jewish people from the Second Temple until the present day. The organization, basic beliefs, social and ethical practices of the Jews and Judaism.
Judaism
The history of Judaism and the Jewish people from the Second Temple until the present day. The organization, basic beliefs, social and ethical practices of the Jews and Judaism.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 1008 and RELI 2508.
Lecture three hours a week.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 2121 [0.5 credit]
Hebrew Bible
Introduces the Hebrew Bible within historical and religious frameworks. All texts are in English.
Hebrew Bible
Introduces the Hebrew Bible within historical and religious frameworks. All texts are in English.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 3505C taught in 2007-2008.
Prerequisite(s): RELI 1710 or RELI 1000 or RELI 2110 or RELI 2508 or permission of the department.
Lecture three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): RELI 1710 or RELI 1000 or RELI 2110 or RELI 2508 or permission of the department.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 2200 [0.5 credit]
Christianity
An introduction to the history, beliefs, traditions, practices, and diversity of Christianity from its beginnings to the present day.
Christianity
An introduction to the history, beliefs, traditions, practices, and diversity of Christianity from its beginnings to the present day.
Lecture three hours per week.
RELI 2220 [0.5 credit]
Early Christianity
Introduction to the critical study of the writings of the New Testament with discussion of their Hellenistic and Jewish background, the historical Jesus, Paul and his letters, and historical and sociological explanations for the rise of the early church and interpretation of its writings.
Early Christianity
Introduction to the critical study of the writings of the New Testament with discussion of their Hellenistic and Jewish background, the historical Jesus, Paul and his letters, and historical and sociological explanations for the rise of the early church and interpretation of its writings.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 1003, RELI 1200 and RELI 2207.
Lecture three hours a week.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 2230 [0.5 credit]
Global Christianity
Survey of recent and current Christian movements around the world, both by region and thematically, with emphasis on institutions and networks that connect Christian communities across national boundaries. Special consideration is given to the cultural and political capacities of such Christian communities and networks.
Global Christianity
Survey of recent and current Christian movements around the world, both by region and thematically, with emphasis on institutions and networks that connect Christian communities across national boundaries. Special consideration is given to the cultural and political capacities of such Christian communities and networks.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 2310 [0.5 credit]
Islam
The study of Muslim religious tradition and investigation of its organization, basic beliefs, social and ethical principles and practices.
Islam
The study of Muslim religious tradition and investigation of its organization, basic beliefs, social and ethical principles and practices.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 1009 and RELI 2509.
Lecture three hours a week.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 2330 [0.5 credit]
The Qur'an
An examination of the Qur'an's content, form, style, central themes, canonization, and classical and contemporary interpretive traditions.
The Qur'an
An examination of the Qur'an's content, form, style, central themes, canonization, and classical and contemporary interpretive traditions.
Prerequisite(s): second-year standing.
Lecture three hours a week.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 2350 [0.5 credit]
Classical Islamic Thought
A survey of the development of the central ideas and schools of Islamic theology and philosophy from the eighth century to the end of the seventeenth century CE.
Classical Islamic Thought
A survey of the development of the central ideas and schools of Islamic theology and philosophy from the eighth century to the end of the seventeenth century CE.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 3320 or RELI 3321.
Lecture three hours a week.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 2355 [0.5 credit]
Islamic Ethics
A survey of Muslim ethical writings on the pursuit of virtue and the good life, human nature, individual agency, and moral responsibility.
Islamic Ethics
A survey of Muslim ethical writings on the pursuit of virtue and the good life, human nature, individual agency, and moral responsibility.
Lecture three hours per week.
RELI 2410 [0.5 credit]
Buddhism
Basic beliefs and practices of the Buddhist tradition and a brief survey of its development and transformations in India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, Tibet, China and Japan.
Buddhism
Basic beliefs and practices of the Buddhist tradition and a brief survey of its development and transformations in India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, Tibet, China and Japan.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 1006 and RELI 2106.
Lecture three hours a week.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 2510 [0.5 credit]
Hinduism
Basic beliefs, practices, and social structures of the Hindu tradition as reflected in Hindu scriptures, myths and symbols, and philosophical schools.
Hinduism
Basic beliefs, practices, and social structures of the Hindu tradition as reflected in Hindu scriptures, myths and symbols, and philosophical schools.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 1005 and RELI 2005.
Lecture three hours a week.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 2515 [0.5 credit]
Religion and Aesthetics in India
Myths and symbols of the Indian tradition expressed in Hindu and Buddhist art. Hindu theories of beauty and the interface of the arts with the spiritual traditions of India.
Religion and Aesthetics in India
Myths and symbols of the Indian tradition expressed in Hindu and Buddhist art. Hindu theories of beauty and the interface of the arts with the spiritual traditions of India.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 2005 (if taken before 2007-2008) and RELI 2008.
Prerequisite(s): second-year standing.
Lecture three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): second-year standing.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 2535 [0.5 credit]
Religion and Gender
An exploration of women and religion in historical and contemporary contexts.
Religion and Gender
An exploration of women and religion in historical and contemporary contexts.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 2600 [0.5 credit]
Religions of China
Survey of the origins, development, and diffusion of Chinese religious traditions, including Confucianism, Daoism, Chinese Buddhism and popular religion(s).
Religions of China
Survey of the origins, development, and diffusion of Chinese religious traditions, including Confucianism, Daoism, Chinese Buddhism and popular religion(s).
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Lecture three hours a week.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 2710 [1.0 credit]
Maccabees to Muhammad
The early history, literature and ideas of Judaism, Christianity and Islam from 200 BCE to 750 CE.
Maccabees to Muhammad
The early history, literature and ideas of Judaism, Christianity and Islam from 200 BCE to 750 CE.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 2208.
Prerequisite(s): restricted to students in the Bachelor of Humanities & Religion program.
Lecture three hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): restricted to students in the Bachelor of Humanities & Religion program.
Lecture three hours per week.
RELI 2711 [0.5 credit]
Love and Its Myths
Major devotional movements in Hinduism and Christianity, focusing on the love of the divine and philosophical accounts of these ideas over time.
Love and Its Myths
Major devotional movements in Hinduism and Christianity, focusing on the love of the divine and philosophical accounts of these ideas over time.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 2712 [0.5 credit]
Religious Diversity of Canada
An historical survey emphasizing the interactions of various religious traditions in Canada, including indigenous religions, Christian missionary and colonial traditions, immigrant and global diaspora religions.
Religious Diversity of Canada
An historical survey emphasizing the interactions of various religious traditions in Canada, including indigenous religions, Christian missionary and colonial traditions, immigrant and global diaspora religions.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 2307 Section A (2007-2008).
Lectures three hours a week.
Lectures three hours a week.
RELI 2713 [0.5 credit]
Mystical and Contemplative Traditions
An historical and functional study of mystical experiences in their religious contexts, relying on examples from selected traditions such as the Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish and Muslim.
Mystical and Contemplative Traditions
An historical and functional study of mystical experiences in their religious contexts, relying on examples from selected traditions such as the Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish and Muslim.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 2300.
Lecture three hours a week.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 2720 [0.5 credit]
Indigenous Religions of Canada
Religions of Inuit, First Nations and Métis peoples, past and present. Considerations include concepts of tradition, syncretism and “creative ritual.” Primary sources may include textual, visual and oral materials. Course may include fieldwork, as well as in-class presentations by community elders.
Indigenous Religions of Canada
Religions of Inuit, First Nations and Métis peoples, past and present. Considerations include concepts of tradition, syncretism and “creative ritual.” Primary sources may include textual, visual and oral materials. Course may include fieldwork, as well as in-class presentations by community elders.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 2732 [0.5 credit]
Death and Afterlife
The meaning of death and afterlife in some religious traditions and secular philosophies with emphasis on the Hindu teaching of the immortal soul; the Hebraic idea of collective survival; the Christian doctrine of resurrection of the body; the Buddhist conception of no-soul and nirvana.
Death and Afterlife
The meaning of death and afterlife in some religious traditions and secular philosophies with emphasis on the Hindu teaching of the immortal soul; the Hebraic idea of collective survival; the Christian doctrine of resurrection of the body; the Buddhist conception of no-soul and nirvana.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 2308.
Lecture three hours a week.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 2735 [0.5 credit]
Greek Religion
A study of religion in ancient Greece.
Greek Religion
A study of religion in ancient Greece.
Also listed as CLCV 2103.
Precludes additional credit for CLCV 2102, RELI 2734, RELI 2102.
Lecture three hours a week.
Precludes additional credit for CLCV 2102, RELI 2734, RELI 2102.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 2736 [0.5 credit]
Religion and Society
Cross-cultural survey of religious institutions, focusing on theories and methodologies in the study of religion. Topics may include myth, totemism, cults, ritual, belief systems, altered states of consciousness, new religious and/or new age movements and the relationship of religion with other social institutions and processes.
Religion and Society
Cross-cultural survey of religious institutions, focusing on theories and methodologies in the study of religion. Topics may include myth, totemism, cults, ritual, belief systems, altered states of consciousness, new religious and/or new age movements and the relationship of religion with other social institutions and processes.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Also listed as ANTH 2550.
Lectures and workshop three hours a week.
Also listed as ANTH 2550.
Lectures and workshop three hours a week.
RELI 2737 [0.5 credit]
Roman Religion
A study of religion in ancient Rome.
Roman Religion
A study of religion in ancient Rome.
Also listed as CLCV 2104.
Precludes additional credit for CLCV 2102 and RELI 2734 and RELI 2102.
Lecture three hours a week.
Precludes additional credit for CLCV 2102 and RELI 2734 and RELI 2102.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 2738 [0.5 credit]
Philosophy of Religion
A study of philosophical issues arising from religion. Topics may include: arguments for and against the existence of God, religious experience, death and the afterlife, miracles, God and evil, the relationship between religion and science, and the relationship between religion and ethics.
Philosophy of Religion
A study of philosophical issues arising from religion. Topics may include: arguments for and against the existence of God, religious experience, death and the afterlife, miracles, God and evil, the relationship between religion and science, and the relationship between religion and ethics.
Also listed as PHIL 2601.
Prerequisite(s): a course in philosophy or second-year standing.
Lecture three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): a course in philosophy or second-year standing.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 2741 [0.5 credit]
Big Questions in Religious Studies
In this Inquiry course, students will be introduced to a specific topic in Religious Studies (e.g., ritual, narrative, space) and develop a research project related to it. Focus on fostering intellectual curiosity and developing practical skills of reading, writing and research fundamentals.
Big Questions in Religious Studies
In this Inquiry course, students will be introduced to a specific topic in Religious Studies (e.g., ritual, narrative, space) and develop a research project related to it. Focus on fostering intellectual curiosity and developing practical skills of reading, writing and research fundamentals.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 2002 (no longer offered), RELI 1205 (no longer offered), RELI 1402 (no longer offered), and RELI 1730 (no longer offered).
Seminar three hours per week.
Seminar three hours per week.
RELI 2750 [0.5 credit]
Sikhism
An examination of the basic beliefs, practices, and social structures of the Sikh tradition as reflected in Sikh scriptures, history and philosophical schools.
Sikhism
An examination of the basic beliefs, practices, and social structures of the Sikh tradition as reflected in Sikh scriptures, history and philosophical schools.
Lecture three hours a week
RELI 2800 [0.5 credit]
Indigenous Traditions
This course illuminates a recent category of “World Religions” by examining cases from all five continents, as well as in diaspora (e.g., Brazilian Candomblé, Roma/Sinti religion). Considerations include the study of minority religions, religion in oral cultures, myth & ritual studies, colonialism, globalization.
Indigenous Traditions
This course illuminates a recent category of “World Religions” by examining cases from all five continents, as well as in diaspora (e.g., Brazilian Candomblé, Roma/Sinti religion). Considerations include the study of minority religions, religion in oral cultures, myth & ritual studies, colonialism, globalization.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 1720 (no longer offered).
Lecture three hours per week.
Lecture three hours per week.
RELI 2810 [0.5 credit]
Special Topics in Religion and Popular Culture
Examination of interactions between religion and popular culture in the form of music, film, video games, literature, and other media. Topic and focus will vary year to year; please check departmental website for information. May be repeated for credit when the topic changes.
Special Topics in Religion and Popular Culture
Examination of interactions between religion and popular culture in the form of music, film, video games, literature, and other media. Topic and focus will vary year to year; please check departmental website for information. May be repeated for credit when the topic changes.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Lecture three hours per week.
Lecture three hours per week.
RELI 2811 [0.5 credit]
Religions and the Environment
Attitudes in the major world religions to nature and the environment and recent responses by religious traditions to ecological degradation and crisis. Includes examination of religious sensibilities expressed in environmentalism.
Religions and the Environment
Attitudes in the major world religions to nature and the environment and recent responses by religious traditions to ecological degradation and crisis. Includes examination of religious sensibilities expressed in environmentalism.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 3710.
Lecture three hours per week.
Lecture three hours per week.
RELI 2840 [0.5 credit]
Topics in Religion
Content of this course may vary from year to year. Please check departmental website for information on the topic.
Topics in Religion
Content of this course may vary from year to year. Please check departmental website for information on the topic.
Precludes additional credit for repeated topics.
Lecture three hours a week.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 3000 [0.5 credit]
Religion and Public Life
This course examines some aspects of the intersection between religion(s) and public life, broadly construed, including social, economic, political, institutional aspects, either in the contemporary world or focused on a particular historical period.
Religion and Public Life
This course examines some aspects of the intersection between religion(s) and public life, broadly construed, including social, economic, political, institutional aspects, either in the contemporary world or focused on a particular historical period.
Seminar three hours per week.
RELI 3010 [1.0 credit]
Advanced Language Tutorial
Advanced study of the language required for studying a religious tradition.
Advanced Language Tutorial
Advanced study of the language required for studying a religious tradition.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 3902 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): RELI 2902 (no longer offered) or RELI 2010 or permission of the department.
Tutorial two hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): RELI 2902 (no longer offered) or RELI 2010 or permission of the department.
Tutorial two hours a week.
RELI 3101 [0.5 credit]
Special Topics in Religions and the Body
Discussion of the embodiment of religious ideas in life, law, and practice, for example in food consumption, gender ideologies, sexuality, adornment, and death rituals. Topic will vary year to year; please check departmental website for information. May be repeated for credit when the topic changes.
Special Topics in Religions and the Body
Discussion of the embodiment of religious ideas in life, law, and practice, for example in food consumption, gender ideologies, sexuality, adornment, and death rituals. Topic will vary year to year; please check departmental website for information. May be repeated for credit when the topic changes.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 3130 (no longer offered), RELI 3131 (no longer offered), RELI 3331 (no longer offered), RELI 3734 (no longer offered).
Lecture three hours a week.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 3140 [0.5 credit]
The Holocaust: Historical and Religious Dimensions
Introduction to the historical and religious dimensions of the Holocaust. The foundations, perpetration and consequences of the Nazi Final Solution through primary sources including survivor testimony will be examined.
The Holocaust: Historical and Religious Dimensions
Introduction to the historical and religious dimensions of the Holocaust. The foundations, perpetration and consequences of the Nazi Final Solution through primary sources including survivor testimony will be examined.
Also listed as HIST 3714.
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing or permission of the department.
Lecture three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing or permission of the department.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 3220 [0.5 credit]
Reformation Europe
A history of the Protestant and Catholic Reformations of the sixteenth century, with emphasis on the theological disputes of the protagonists and the impact of these disputes on the social, political and cultural developments of the era.
Reformation Europe
A history of the Protestant and Catholic Reformations of the sixteenth century, with emphasis on the theological disputes of the protagonists and the impact of these disputes on the social, political and cultural developments of the era.
Also listed as HIST 3708.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 3708 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): 0.5 credit at the 2000-level in HIST or third-year standing.
Lecture three hours a week.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 3708 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): 0.5 credit at the 2000-level in HIST or third-year standing.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 3225 [0.5 credit]
Christianity 300-1500
This course examines the development of Christian practices and teachings from late antiquity to early modernity, with a special emphasis on their historical diversity and the complex dynamics of church formation. Students should expect to read (in English) both primary and secondary sources.
Christianity 300-1500
This course examines the development of Christian practices and teachings from late antiquity to early modernity, with a special emphasis on their historical diversity and the complex dynamics of church formation. Students should expect to read (in English) both primary and secondary sources.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 2210 (no longer offered), RELI 2225 (no longer offered).
Lecture three hours a week.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 3226 [0.5 credit]
Christianity 1500-1900
Developments in Christian practices and teachings over the early modern and modern periods, especially in relation to social changes commonly associated with modernity including: urbanization, state formation, industrialization, colonization, the development of capitalist economies.
Christianity 1500-1900
Developments in Christian practices and teachings over the early modern and modern periods, especially in relation to social changes commonly associated with modernity including: urbanization, state formation, industrialization, colonization, the development of capitalist economies.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 2210 (no longer offered), RELI 2226 (no longer offered).
Lecture three hours a week.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 3230 [0.5 credit]
Jesus of Nazareth
A study of the historical records of the life of Jesus, the methods used to interpret them, and the resulting images of Jesus.
Jesus of Nazareth
A study of the historical records of the life of Jesus, the methods used to interpret them, and the resulting images of Jesus.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 2205, RELI 3208 and RELI 3105.
Prerequisite(s): RELI 2207 or RELI 2220 or permission of the department.
Lectures three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): RELI 2207 or RELI 2220 or permission of the department.
Lectures three hours a week.
RELI 3231 [0.5 credit]
Paul of Tarsus
The social, religious, and historical context of Paul, the communities he founded, and the letters he wrote to them.
Paul of Tarsus
The social, religious, and historical context of Paul, the communities he founded, and the letters he wrote to them.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 3300 and RELI 3106.
Prerequisite(s): RELI 2207 or RELI 2220 or permission of the department.
Lecture three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): RELI 2207 or RELI 2220 or permission of the department.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 3232 [0.5 credit]
Christian Discipline
An historical survey of key Christian thought and practices at the individual and collective level. Topics may include self-discipline, body discipline, monastic discipline, church discipline and social discipline.
Christian Discipline
An historical survey of key Christian thought and practices at the individual and collective level. Topics may include self-discipline, body discipline, monastic discipline, church discipline and social discipline.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 3302 Section "A" taught in 2007-2008.
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing or permission of the department.
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing or permission of the department.
RELI 3250 [0.5 credit]
Evangelical Christianity in Social-Historical Perspective
The development of some protestant Christianities in relation to material factors, such as colonialism, industrial or consumer capitalism, imperialism, and in relation to major ideological trends, such as nationalism, economic or political liberalism and atheism.
Evangelical Christianity in Social-Historical Perspective
The development of some protestant Christianities in relation to material factors, such as colonialism, industrial or consumer capitalism, imperialism, and in relation to major ideological trends, such as nationalism, economic or political liberalism and atheism.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 3301 [0.5 credit]
Music and Religion
An examination of the integral role music plays in religion and sacred ritual in different world cultures and religions. Through various case studies, the course broadly considers how sacred soundscapes shape people’s worldviews, identities, and experiences within and outside of their communities.
Music and Religion
An examination of the integral role music plays in religion and sacred ritual in different world cultures and religions. Through various case studies, the course broadly considers how sacred soundscapes shape people’s worldviews, identities, and experiences within and outside of their communities.
RELI 3330 [0.5 credit]
Sufism
An introduction to the main practical and theoretical dimensions of Islam's mystical tradition as seen through the life and work of its key representatives.
Sufism
An introduction to the main practical and theoretical dimensions of Islam's mystical tradition as seen through the life and work of its key representatives.
RELI 3340 [0.5 credit]
The Life and Image of Muhammad
Overview of the life and teaching of the Prophet Muhammad, and the most salient motifs and features of Muslim devotion to him.
The Life and Image of Muhammad
Overview of the life and teaching of the Prophet Muhammad, and the most salient motifs and features of Muslim devotion to him.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 2340.
Prerequisite(s): RELI 1710 or RELI 2310 or permission of the department.
Lecture three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): RELI 1710 or RELI 2310 or permission of the department.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 3360 [0.5 credit]
Special Topics in Islamic Texts & Narratives
A focus on post-Qur'anic Islamic literature and interpretive traditions (e.g. tafsir, hadith); texts and topics will vary from year to year; please check departmental website for information. May be repeated for credit when the topic changes.
Special Topics in Islamic Texts & Narratives
A focus on post-Qur'anic Islamic literature and interpretive traditions (e.g. tafsir, hadith); texts and topics will vary from year to year; please check departmental website for information. May be repeated for credit when the topic changes.
RELI 3420 [0.5 credit]
Early Buddhism
The development of early Buddhist philosophy, psychology and practice with emphasis on the Pali Canon and its commentators.
Early Buddhism
The development of early Buddhist philosophy, psychology and practice with emphasis on the Pali Canon and its commentators.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 3215.
Prerequisite(s): RELI 2106 or RELI 2410 or permission of the department.
Lecture three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): RELI 2106 or RELI 2410 or permission of the department.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 3422 [0.5 credit]
Buddhism Beyond India
The rise of the Mahayana and the dissemination and development of Buddhist thought and practice outside of India.
Buddhism Beyond India
The rise of the Mahayana and the dissemination and development of Buddhist thought and practice outside of India.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 3217.
Prerequisite(s): RELI 2106 or RELI 2410 or permission of the department.
Lecture three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): RELI 2106 or RELI 2410 or permission of the department.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 3520 [0.5 credit]
Early Hinduism
A historical survey of Hinduism from the Vedic era to the development of devotional Hinduism. Vedic religion and developments in early Hindu Philosophy and sectarian Hinduism.
Early Hinduism
A historical survey of Hinduism from the Vedic era to the development of devotional Hinduism. Vedic religion and developments in early Hindu Philosophy and sectarian Hinduism.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 3015.
Lecture three hours a week.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 3522 [0.5 credit]
Modern Hinduism
A survey of major developments in Hinduism since the period of colonial British rule. The development of “reform” Hinduism in the 18th and 19th centuries, and the emergence of Hindu nationalist movements in the 20th century.
Modern Hinduism
A survey of major developments in Hinduism since the period of colonial British rule. The development of “reform” Hinduism in the 18th and 19th centuries, and the emergence of Hindu nationalist movements in the 20th century.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 3007.
Lecture three hours a week.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 3722 [0.5 credit]
Religion and Violence
A thematic course that examines putative cases of “religion and violence” from a range of world traditions, but also interrogates aspects of the “religion and violence” rubric itself.
Religion and Violence
A thematic course that examines putative cases of “religion and violence” from a range of world traditions, but also interrogates aspects of the “religion and violence” rubric itself.
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing or permission of the department.
Lecture three hours a week.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 3732 [0.5 credit]
Studies in Greek Art
A study of period or theme in the art and archaeology of Ancient Greece. Topics may vary from year to year.
Studies in Greek Art
A study of period or theme in the art and archaeology of Ancient Greece. Topics may vary from year to year.
Also listed as ARTH 3102, CLCV 3306.
Prerequisite(s): second-year standing or permission of the unit. Permission of the unit required to repeat.
Lecture three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): second-year standing or permission of the unit. Permission of the unit required to repeat.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 3733 [0.5 credit]
Studies in Roman Art
A study of a period or theme in the art and archaeology of the ancient Romans. Topics may vary from year to year.
Studies in Roman Art
A study of a period or theme in the art and archaeology of the ancient Romans. Topics may vary from year to year.
Also listed as ARTH 3105, CLCV 3307.
Prerequisite(s): second-year standing or permission of the unit. Permission of the unit required to repeat.
Lecture three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): second-year standing or permission of the unit. Permission of the unit required to repeat.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 3741 [0.5 credit]
Classical Approaches to Religion
Examination of reflection on the nature and origin of religion from the ancient world up to key figures and founders of the discipline of the systematic, critical, and scientific study of religion in the nineteenth and early twentieth century.
Classical Approaches to Religion
Examination of reflection on the nature and origin of religion from the ancient world up to key figures and founders of the discipline of the systematic, critical, and scientific study of religion in the nineteenth and early twentieth century.
Prerequisite(s): second-year standing.
Lecture three hours per week.
Lecture three hours per week.
RELI 3840 [0.5 credit]
Topics in Religion
Content of this course may vary from year to year. Please check departmental website for information on the topic.
Topics in Religion
Content of this course may vary from year to year. Please check departmental website for information on the topic.
Precludes additional credit for repeated topics.
Lecture three hours a week.
Lecture three hours a week.
RELI 3850 [0.5 credit]
Topics in the Study of Religion Abroad
This travel course explores religion in its historical and/or contemporary contexts in a particular geographic locale. Travel destinations, religious traditions studied, course content, and themes vary from year to year.
Topics in the Study of Religion Abroad
This travel course explores religion in its historical and/or contemporary contexts in a particular geographic locale. Travel destinations, religious traditions studied, course content, and themes vary from year to year.
Prerequisite(s): third year standing and 1.0 credit of study in the area related to the year's topic religion, and permission of the department. Permission of the department is required to repeat this course.
Hours to be arranged. Costs associated with the course are borne by the student.
Hours to be arranged. Costs associated with the course are borne by the student.
RELI 4602 [0.5 credit]
Is Religious Freedom a Human Right?
Legal, theoretical, and theological interconnections between religion and human rights. Evaluation of concepts including religious freedom, secularism, public sphere, accommodation and neutrality. Examination of religion and culture, interdependence of legal and religious perspectives, boundaries of religion and state, and religious compulsion. Use of case studie.
Is Religious Freedom a Human Right?
Legal, theoretical, and theological interconnections between religion and human rights. Evaluation of concepts including religious freedom, secularism, public sphere, accommodation and neutrality. Examination of religion and culture, interdependence of legal and religious perspectives, boundaries of religion and state, and religious compulsion. Use of case studie.
Also listed as HUMR 4602, RELI 4602.
Prerequisite(s): LAWS 2908, LAWS 3602, and fourth-year Honours standing.
Seminar
Prerequisite(s): LAWS 2908, LAWS 3602, and fourth-year Honours standing.
Seminar
RELI 4741 [0.5 credit]
Contemporary Issues in the Study of Religion
This course engages with the real world implications of late twentieth and twenty-first century scholarship on religion with a focus on applied learning and developing employable skills that facilitate transition from academia to a career.
Contemporary Issues in the Study of Religion
This course engages with the real world implications of late twentieth and twenty-first century scholarship on religion with a focus on applied learning and developing employable skills that facilitate transition from academia to a career.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Precludes additional credit for RELI 3301, RELI 4301, RELI 4740 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year standing in the Honours B.A. Religion program, or permission of the department.
Seminar three hours per week.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 3301, RELI 4301, RELI 4740 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year standing in the Honours B.A. Religion program, or permission of the department.
Seminar three hours per week.
RELI 4840 [0.5 credit]
Tutorial
A tutorial on a topic in religious studies. Contents of the tutorial to be arranged with the supervising faculty member.
Tutorial
A tutorial on a topic in religious studies. Contents of the tutorial to be arranged with the supervising faculty member.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year standing in the Honours B.A. Religion program, or permission of the department.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year standing in the Honours B.A. Religion program, or permission of the department.
RELI 4850 [0.5 credit]
Seminar in the Study of Religion
Content of this course may vary from year to year. Please consult the departmental website for information on the topic.
Seminar in the Study of Religion
Content of this course may vary from year to year. Please consult the departmental website for information on the topic.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year standing in the Honours B.A. Religion program, or permission of the department.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as RELI 5850, for which additional credit is precluded.
Seminar three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year standing in the Honours B.A. Religion program, or permission of the department.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as RELI 5850, for which additional credit is precluded.
Seminar three hours a week.
RELI 4990 [1.0 credit]
Honours Research Essay
Honours research paper (approx. 40 pages) is due on the last day of winter term classes. Written proposal due to the Proposal Board on the first day of fall term classes. Please consult department document for full requirements and information.
Honours Research Essay
Honours research paper (approx. 40 pages) is due on the last day of winter term classes. Written proposal due to the Proposal Board on the first day of fall term classes. Please consult department document for full requirements and information.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Precludes additional credit for RELI 4908 and RELI 4909.
Prerequisite(s): 10.0 CGPA and fourth-year standing in the Honours B.A. Religion program, or permission of the department.
Precludes additional credit for RELI 4908 and RELI 4909.
Prerequisite(s): 10.0 CGPA and fourth-year standing in the Honours B.A. Religion program, or permission of the department.
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Summer session: some of the courses listed in this Calendar are offered during the summer. Hours and scheduling for summer session courses will differ significantly from those reported in the fall/winter Calendar. To determine the scheduling and hours for summer session classes, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca