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FALL/WINTER COURSES 2008-2009






 

 



 



*To view course information, click on course name
*To view a course outline, click on instructors name under appropriate course.
2008 / 2009
Fall: September 5 - December 3
Winter: January 5 - April 8
 
ETHICS Top of Page
INTRODUCTION TO CATHOLIC MORAL THOUGHT
An introduction to the major themes in Catholic moral reflection with application to some contemporary issues. The meaning of morality and Christian conversion; the role of experience, the Bible, the Church, moral norms, the development of conscience, and personal responsibility.
A1
Fall Term
MWF
10:00-10:50
SJ 103
 R. Sheard
51218
B1
Winter Term
MWF
10:00-10:50
T B 105
76993
 
HUMAN SEXUALITY AND MARRIAGE: CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVES
Questions of meaning and morality concerning human sexuality and marriage, including love, non-marital sex, divorce, parenthood, and gender roles, considered in light of human experience, Scripture, Christian Tradition, Catholic Church teaching and contemporary theological discussion.
A1
Fall Term
MWF
11:00-11:50
SJ 103
 M-L. Feehan 51223
 
A2
Fall Term
TR
09:30-10:50
ED N1 128
51224
 
B1
Winter Term
MWF
11:00-11:50
V 102
70465
 
B2
Winter Term
TR
11:00-12:20
SJ 102
79424
 
BIOETHICAL ISSUES: CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVES
Reproductive and genetic technologies, abortion, transplantation, resource allocation, research, withdrawing treatment, personal directives, euthanasia, considered in light of human experience, Catholic Church teaching, other Christian perspectives and contemporary ethical discussion.
A1
Fall Term
MWF
10:00-10:50
PE W 1
55871
 
A2
Fall Term
MWF
13:00-13:50
SJ 103
51225
 
B1
Winter Term
MWF
10:00-10:50
SJ 102
 74841
 
NEUROSCIENCE, THE PERSON, AND CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY
Interdisciplinary study of personhood and related topics: animal/human consciousness; body/soul, mind/brain, sexuality/gender, and relationship issues; religious and mystical experiences.
X5
Winter Term
R
17:00-20:00
SJ 103
78651
 
BUSINESS ETHICS: CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVES
A theological study of ethical issues in business settings, dealing with such themes as employer-employee relations, job security, advertising, distribution of wealth, acquisitive individualism, the common good; decisions on ethical issues in light of contemporary Catholic teaching.
B1
Winter Term
MWF
12:00-12:50
SJ 102
78648
 
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVES
A theolgoical study of ethical issues concerning our human relationship to the planet earth; responsible stewardship, non-renewable resources, pollution, and the use of technology.
B1
Winter Term
TR
14:00-15:20
ED 170
78649
 
FIELD PLACEMENT IN CHRISTIAN SERVICE
Supervised work experience in approved Christian social agencies with seminars and a major paper integrating the theological literature with issues raised by social action and placement experiences. Prerequisite: CHRTC 349 or consent of the College.
X5
Winter Term
T
17:00-20:00
SJ 101
72469
Weekly seminar plus field placement.
 
SCRIPTURE AND THEOLOGY Top of Page
THE BIBLE AND THE ORIGINS OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
A study of the basic themes of the Christian bible: creation and covenant; sin and evil; the biblical history of ancient Israel; the prophets and justice; the preaching, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ; redemption; the emergence of the Church.
A1
Fall Term
TR
09:30-10:50
ED N2 137
 51217
B1
Winter Term
MWF
11:00-11:50
SJ 103
72498
 
DIMENSIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH
What is Christianity? An introduction to the major dimensions of Christianity, such as revelation, faith, Scripture, God, Jesus as Lord and Saviour, with reflection on them in light of contemporary human experience.
A1
Fall Term
MWF
12:00-12:50
ED 113
51219
 
A2
Fall Term
MWF
14:00-14:50
SJ 102
59686
 
B1
Winter Term
MWF
14:00-14:50
SJ 102
79479
 
JESUS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT
Exploring the person of Jesus through studying the four Gospels, Paul, and later New Testament writers, with reflection on such recent approaches as libteration theology, feminist exegesis, and the Jesus-seminar.
B1
Winter Term
TR
11:00-12:20
SJ 103
79331
 
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH TODAY
A study of how the Catholic Church understands itself today, its relationship with other Christians and with non-Christians, and its role in the contemporary world.
B1
Winter Term
MWF
13:30-13:50
SJ 103
78650
SPIRITUALITY FOR TODAY'S CHRISTIAN
Developing an understanding of the role of prayer, leisure and work within a Christian lifestyle in the light of Scripture, Christian tradition, current theological reflection, and personal differences.
A1
Fall Term
TR
11:00-12:20
SJ 102
51220
 
B1
Winter Term
TR
09:30-10:50
ED 177
76860
 
CONTEMPORARY FILM AND CHRISTIAN VALUES
Theological themes arising out of contemporary film. themes may include relationships, family, gender, possessions, work, freedom, violence, suffering, death, happiness, and hope.
X1
Fall Term
R
17:00-20:00
SJ 102
 54482
B1
Winter Term
TR
09:30-10:50
CEB 255
76229
 
SCIENCE & RELIGION: CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVES
An examination of science and religion; their historical relationship, current issues (e.g., the evolution vs creation debate, scientific and religious knowledge, the nature of science and religion, cosmology) and contemporary attempts to address them.
A1
Fall Term
TR
09:30-10:50
SJ 102
51221
 
X1
Fall Term
W
17:00-20:00
SJ 102
51222
 
B1
Winter Term
TR
09:30-10:50
CEB 436
70463
 
CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVES ON IMAGINATIVE LITERATURE
The author’s milieu, context of the work, Christian content, and how the work deals with Christian values, beliefs, spirituality, conscience. 
B1
Winter Term
TR
12:30-13:50
SJ 101
 75091
 
THE GOSPELS OF MATTHEW, MARK, AND LUKE
A comparison of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke to determine their theological and pastoral orientations in proclaiming the Jesus tradition to the developing Christian communities. Not open to students with credit in CHRTC 355 or 356 or 357.
A1
Fall Term
TR
11:00-12:20
SJ 101
57553
 
THE CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH: THEOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES
Scripture, the moral life, systematic theology, social teachings, catechesis, the spiritual life in the New Catechism, and the relationship between an official Catechetical text and Catholic theological development.
B1
Winter Term
MWF
13:00-13:50
SJ 101
76230
 
DIRECTED READINGS IN CATHOLIC THEOLOGY
An intensive directed readings course on a topic selected by the student in consultation with one of the faculty. A major term paper is required. Prerequisite: One course in Christian Theology and permission of the College.
CHRTC 450
A1
Fall Term
 Individual Study
X51228
B1
Winter Term
 Individual Study
X72169
 
MODERN CREATIONISMS
Critical analysis of the creation-evolution debate in light of scientific evidence and modern biblical scholarship.
B1
Winter Term
W
14:00-16:50
SJ 103
72690
 
DIRECTED READINGS IN CATHOLIC THEOLOGY
CHRTC 501
A1
Fall Term
 Individual Study
X55870
B1
Winter Term
 Individual Study
X75064
 
HISTORYTop of Page
HISTORY OF THE EARLY MODERN WORLD
World history from the 15th century through the 18th century.
HIST 111
A3
Fall Term
TR
09:30-10:50
T B 45
59194
 
HISTORY OF THE MODERN WORLD
The world since the beginning of the 19th century. Not open to students with credit in HIST 120.
HIST 112
B1
Winter Term
MWF
09:00-09:50
PE E-120
76657
 
THE CHURCH IN CANADA
An historical study of the Church in Canada from colonization until the present.
B1
Winter Term
TR
11:00-12:20
SJ 101
76227
 
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETYTop of Page
INTRODUCTION TO STUDIES IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY
An examination of the interrelations of science, technology, society, and environment, emphasizing an interdisciplinary humanities and social sciences perspective. Not open to students with credit in INT D 200
STS 200
A1
Fall Term
TR
09:30-10:50
ED 129
59081
 
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Top of Page
THE THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION OF THE CATHOLIC TEACHER
The components that make up the education of the Catholic teacher. Issues include credal statements, the moral and social teachings of the Church, liturgical practices, a general theology and theory of Catholic education.
A1
Fall Term
MWF
10:00-10:50
SJ 102
 53377
  A2 Fall Term MWF 12:00-12:50 SJ 102 J. Kelly 57062
 
A3
Fall Term
TR
09:30-10:50
SJ 103
53796
 
A4
Fall Term
TR
14:00-15:20
SJ 102
53496
 
85
 This section offered by Internet in the Winter Term
80523
 
B1
Winter Term
MWF
10:00-10:50
SJ 103
72674
  B2 Winter Term MWF 12:00-12:50 BUS B 5 S. Pisesky 76232
 
B3
Winter Term
TR
09:30-10:50
SJ 102
72675
 
B4
Winter Term
TR
14:00-15:20
SJ 102
73871
CHRTC 250 (French)
X5
Winter Term
M
17:00-20:00
FSJ
75086
  *Section X5 is to be taught in French at Campus Saint-Jean.
         
CHRTC 309
86
 CHRTC 250 "The Theological Education of the
Catholic Teacher"
This section offered by Internet in the Winter Term
J. Kelly
80496
 
ISSUES IN THE PHILOSOPHY OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
A philosophical study of the principles and aims of Christian education. Topics will include educating the whole person, religious beliefs and values, religious pluralism, tolerance, the Christian and Catholic educational tradition, and seperate schools.
A1
Fall Term
MWF
09:00-09:50
GSB 511
R. Rymarz
57063
 
TOPICS IN THE CHRISTIAN TRADITION
CHRTC 309 B1
Winter Term
Reading Course
80202  
 
THEOLOGIES OF CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Pluralism, multiculturalism, and ecumenism in relation to Christian religious education including tradition, Scripture, the Church, the person, the mission of the Church in the world, as well as the influence of the wider culture upon the development of theologies of education.
B1
Winter Term
TR
09:30-10:50
SJ 101
 76231
 
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND THE CHILD
Key themes relevant to the faith life of children, such as: the presence of God, a sense of belonging, the need for community. Examination of selected Alberta school curriculum topics.
A1
Fall Term
MWF
09:00-09:50
SJ 102
 53264
 
X1
Fall Term
T
17:00-20:00
SJ 103
53923
 
B1
Winter Term
MWF
09:00-09:50
SJ 102
73079
 
B2
Winter Term
TR
12:30-13:50
SJ 102
70467
 
X5
Winter Term
T
17:00-20:00
SJ 103
73180
85
This section offered by Internet in the Winter Term
78647
 
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND THE ADOLESCENT/YOUNG ADULT
Key themes relevant to the faith search of adolescents/young adults, such as: the life and teachings of Jesus, the challenge of the Gospel in our culture, and the meaning of belonging and commitment to Church. Examination of selected Alberta school curriculum topics.
A1
Fall Term
MWF
11:00-11:50
SJ 102
53797
 
X1
Fall Term
T
17:00-20:00
SJ 102
D. Sarnecki
51227
 
B1
Winter Term
MWF
11:00-11:50
SJ 102
70468
  B2 Winter Term TR 11:00-12:20 ED 380 G. McLarney 74118
 
X5
Winter Term
T
17:00-20:00
SJ 102
73080
CHRTC 309 85
Winter Term
M
18:00-21:00
Red Deer District Office
B. Borle
80201
 
TOPICS IN CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Prerequisite: CHRTC 380 or 381 or consent of the College.
CHRTC 407
Critiques of Technology in the Modern World
A1
Fall Term
 M 09:00-11:50 SJ 101
58888
 
Catholic Education and the Young Adult
 
A2
Fall Term
T
09-11:50
ED N2 121
R. Rymarz
54479
 
First Nations Spiritual Tradition and Christianity
 
A3
Fall Term
R
09:00-11:50
ED N2 121
D. Winkler
58887
 
Catholic Approach to Scripture
 
X1
Fall Term
W
18:00-20:50
SJ 101
59557
 
B1
Winter Term
Reading Course
70469
 
TOPICS IN CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
CHRTC 609
Critiques of Technology in the Modern World
Both Terms
Reading Course
 
 
PHILOSOPHY Top of Page
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY: VALUES AND SOCIETY
An introduction to the classical problems of philosophy through study and critical discussion of selected philosophical classics and contemporary work. Emphasis will be placed on questions of moral and other values and on the nature of society and justice.
A3
Fall Term
MWF
13:00-13:50
SJ 102
52279
 
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY: KNOWLEDGE AND REALITY
An introduction to the classical problems of philosophy through study and critical discussion of selected philosophical classics and contemporary works. Emphasis will be placed on questions of the nature and extent of human knowledge and classical problems about the nature of reality and our place in it.
B3
Winter Term
MWF
13:00-13:50
SJ 102
S. Hillier
71507
 
THE HUMAN PERSON: A CHRISTIAN CONTEXT
Personal identity, interpersonal relationships, sex and gender, freedom and immortality in historical and contemporary contexts.
A1
Fall Term
MWF
10:00-10:50
CEB 231
54825
 
AUGUSTINE
Philosophical issues in Augustine: their historical context, significance and influence. Prerequisite: At least *3 in PHIL or consent of the College. Note: Not open to students with credit in PHIL 439.
A1
Fall Term
TR
14:00-15:20
SJ 103
57064
 
WORLDVIEWS AND CHRISTIANITY
Critical study of Christianity in dialogue with such worldviews as atheism, agnosticism, naturalism, materialism, existentialism, femminism, liberalism, and postmodernism.
PHIL 339 B1 Winter Term MWF 10:00-10:50 DP 1030 J. Buijs website 78652
 
PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
General topics in the Philosophy of Religion, which may include the concept of "religion," the existence of God, meaning and intelligibility in religious language, religion and morality, implications of the social scientific study of religion.
A1
Fall Term
TR
12:30-13:50
BUS 1 9
52287
  B1 Winter Term TR 12:30-13:50 DP 2099 S. Penna 74108
 
PHILOSOPHY AND NURSING I: CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVES
Examining traditional applications of moral philosophy to issues in health care from a Christian perspective. Topics may include professionalism, confidentiality, nurse-patient relationships, and principled approaches to bioethics. Note: Open only to students registered in the BScN-Collaborative program. Not available for credit to students who have completed PHIL 388.
A1
Fall Term
MWF
13:00-13:50
ED 377
B. Leier
57875
*Class taught September 5 - October 17, restricted to BScN Students.
A2
Fall Term
MWF
13:00-13:50
ED 158
B. Leier
57876
*Class taught October 27 - December 3, restricted to BScN Students.
 
PHILOSOPHY AND NURSING II: CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVES
Ethical, cultural and religious concepts and issues central to knowledge and practice in nursing. NOTE: Open only to students registered in the BScN-Collaborative program and who have completed PHIL 388. Not available for credit to students who have completed PHIL 398 or CHRTC 352.
B1
Winter Term
MWF
13:00-13:50
DP 6069
77220
*Class taught January 5 - February 13, restricted to BScN Students.
B2
Winter Term
MWF
13:00-13:50
DP 6069
 D. Kieser
77221
*Class taught March 2 - April 8, restricted to BScN Students.
 
B.A. MINOR IN CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY Top of Page

The Faculty of Arts offers an interdisciplinary Minor in Christian Theology through a combination of designated courses offered by St. Joseph's College, St. Stephen's College, Religious Studies, and the Department of History and Classics.

Requirements: This Minor requires a minimum of *18 to a maximum of *42 credit weights in designated senior level courses, including at least *12 credit weights in CHRTC and/or CHRTP and *9 credit weights in the 300 or 400 level. It is recommended that students include RELIG 101, CHRTC 100, and two of CLASS 110, HIST 110, or HIST 111 in their program.

Contact the College for a current list of designated courses.

 
ACADEMIA Top of Page
 
INTERDISCIPLINARY SEMINAR IN CATHOLIC STUDIES
Critical examination and discussion of selected themes in Western history, thought and culture as they relate to the Catholic Christian intellectual tradition. Note: Restricted to students enrolled in the St. Joseph's College- Faculty of Arts ACADEMIA program.
A2
Fall Term
TR
14:00-15:20
SJ 101
55896
B2
Winter Term
TR
14:00-15:20
SJ 101
75087
 
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
An introduction to the classical problems of philosophy through study and critical discussion of selected philosophical classics and contemporary work. Emphasis will be placed on questions of moral and other values and on the nature of society and justice in the first term, and on questions of the nature and extent of human knowledge and classical problems about the nature of reality and our place in it in the second term.
PHIL 101
A1
Fall Term
MWF
12:00-12:50
SJ 103
T.B.A.
59657
PHIL 102
B5
Winter Term
MWF
12:00-12:50
SJ 103
S. Mousavian
79432
 
HISTORY OF THE ANCIENT MODERN WORLD
Covers world history from the beginning of written records down to the sixth century AD. The course covers the ancient history of the Mediterranean world, with particular emphasis on Egypt, Greece, and Rome and compares development in civilizations in these areas with those in Persia, India, China, and Japan.
CLASS 110
A1
Fall Term
MWF
09:00-09:50
SJ 103
F. Pownall
54579
 
HISTORY OF THE EARLY MODERN WORLD
World history from the 15th century through the 18th century.
HIST 111
B1
Winter Term
MWF
09:00-09:50
T 1 107
M. Neufield
79553

 


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