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FALL/WINTER COURSES 2009-2010






 

 


 


 

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*To view a course outline, click on instructors name under appropriate course.

 

 
2009 / 2010
Fall: September 2 - December 3
Winter: January 5 - April 12
 
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.
CHRTC 172
A1
Fall Term
MWF
10:00-10:50
SJ 103
 R. Sheard
30702
 
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.
CHRTC 351
A1
Fall Term
MWF
11:00-11:50
SJ 103
 30707
 
A2
Fall Term
TR
11:00-12:20
ED 165

30708
 
X1
Fall Term
W
17:00-20:00
SJ 103
38663
 
B1
Winter Term
MWF
11:00-11:50
SJ 103
P. Flaman
50456
  B2
Winter Term
TR
14:00-15:20
ED 165
R. Keeler
57608

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.
CHRTC 352
A1
Fall Term
MWF
10:00-10:50
PE W 1
34831
 
A2
Fall Term
MWF
13:00-13:50
SJ 103
30709
 
B1
Winter Term
TR
11:00-12:20
SJ 102
P. Flaman
 54356
 
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.
CHRTC 394
X5
Winter Term
T
17:00-20:00
SJ 101
R. McKeon
56960
 
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.
CHRTC 396
B1
Winter Term
TR
14:00-15:20
ED 170
N. Kowalsky
56961
 
ADVANCED BIOETHICS
A theological analysis of selected bioethical issues such as defective newborns, allocation of scarce medical resources, suffering and death. Prerequisite: CHRTC 352 or consent of the College.
CHRTC 432
B1
Winter Term
TR
14:00-15:20
DP 4114
P. Flaman
58627
 
 
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.
CHRTC 100
A1
Fall Term
TR
09:30-10:50
ED N2 135
R. Sheard
 30701
A2
Fall Term
TR
09:30-10:50
MCM 3-66
39543
*Section A2 taught in French at Campus St-Jean
B1
Winter Term
MWF
10:00-10:50
SJ 103
R. Sheard
 52315
 
INTERDISCIPLINARY SEMINAR IN CATHOLIC STUDIES I
Critical examination and discussion of selected themes in Western history, thought and culture as tehy relate to the Catholic Christian intellectual tradition. Note: Restricted to students enrolled in the St. Joseph's College-Faculty of Arts Cohort program.
CHRTC 101
A1
Fall Term
 TR
14:00-15:20
SJ 101
34845
 
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.
CHRTC 264
A1
Fall Term
MWF
12:00-12:50
ED 113
30703
 
B1
Winter Term
MWF
14:00-14:50
SJ 102
R. Sheard
57661
 
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.
CHRTC 266
A1
Fall Term
MWF
13:00-13:50
ED 106
38667
 
THE NEW TESTAMENT LETTERS: AN INTRODUCTION
A theological and scriptural exploration of four central themes of these New Testament writings and their contemporary relevance.
CHRTC 267
A1
Fall Term
MWF
12:00-12:50
ED 106
38757
 
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.
CHRTC 270
B1
Winter Term
MWF
12:00-12:50
DP 4114
R. Keeler
56962
 
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.
CHRTC 292
A1
Fall Term
TR
14:00-15:20
SJ 103
30704
 
B1
Winter Term
TR
11:00-12:20
NRE 1 143
TBA
55760
 
NEW! TOPICS IN THE CHRISTIAN TRADITION
CHRTC 309
 A1
Fall Term
 Reading Course
38683
B1
Winter Term
 Reading Course
58343
  B4
Winter Term
TR
14:00-15:20
HC 2 34
I. Cuplinskas
59088
 
History of Christianity in the Modern Era, 1750 to Present
    
  X5
Winter Term
W
17:00-20:00
SJ 102
D. Kieser
58342
 
The Human Sexual Body: Theological Perspectives
  X6
Winter Term
W
17:00-20:00
SJ 103
D. Bittner
58680
 
Catholic Approach to Scripture
 
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.
CHRTC 341
X1
Fall Term
R
18:00-21:00
SJ 103
 39722
B1
Winter Term
TR
09:30-10:50
CEB 255
D. Norman
 55448
 
CHRISTIANITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE IN CANADA
An examination of particular social justice issues related to the economy, women, native peoples, the environment etc., in light of Catholic social teachings and other Christian perspectives, social action strategies, and education for social justice.
CHRTC 349
X1
Fall Term
T
17:00-20:00
SJ 101
 38682
 
SCIENCE & RELIGION: CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVES

An examination of relationships between science and religion. Topics include: Galileo affair, geology and Noah’s flood, Darwin’s religious beliefs, evolution vs. creation debate, intelligent design, natural evil, interpretations of Genesis 1-11.
No prerequisites required.
CHRTC 350
X1
Fall Term
W
17:00-20:00
SJ 102
30706
 
B1
Winter Term
TR
09:30-10:50
CEB 436
50455
 
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. 
CHRTC 353
B1
Winter Term
TR
12:30-13:50
SJ 101
K. Leonhardt
54547
 
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.
CHRTC 354
 A1
Fall Term
TR
11:00-12:20
SJ 101
35981
 
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.
CHRTC 355
 B1
Winter Term
MWF
13:00-13:50
SJ 101
R. Keeler
55449
 
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
30711
B1
Winter Term
 Individual Study
52007
 
DIRECTED READINGS IN CATHOLIC THEOLOGY
CHRTC 501
A1
Fall Term
 Individual Study
34830
B1
Winter Term
 Individual Study
54529
 
NEW! TOPICS IN THE CHRISTIAN TRADITION
CHRTC 609
A1
Fall Term
 Individual Study
38255
B1
Winter Term
 Individual Study
58341
 
 
HISTORYTop of Page
HISTORY OF ART, DESIGN, AND VISUAL CULTURE II
Introduction to Western art, design anIntroduction to Western art, design and visual culture from the 15th century to the present.
ART H 102
 B3
Winter Term
TR
14:00-15:20
SJ 103
K. Hutchinson
58528
 
HISTORY OF THE EARLY MODERN WORLD
World history from the 15th century through the 18th century.
HIST 111
A2
Fall Term
TR
09:30-10:50
TL B 2
37132
B1
Winter Term
MWF
09:00-09:50
LC 201A
M. Polushin
59576
 
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
TL 12
I Cuplinskas
55632
 
THE CHURCH IN CANADA
An historical study of the Church in Canada from colonization until the present.
CHRTC 348
B1
Winter Term
TR
11:00-12:20
SJ 103
I. Cuplinskas
55447
 
 
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
N. Kowalsky
37034
B1
Winter Term
TR
09:30-10:50
BS M 145
N. Kowalsky
55463
 
 
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.
CHRTC 250
A1
Fall Term
MWF
9:00-9:50
SJ 102
 38661
  A2 Fall Term MWF 10:00-10:50 SJ 102 D. McLeod 32699
 
A3
Fall Term
 MWF
12:00-12:50
SJ 102
35769
 
A4
Fall Term
TR
09:30-10:50
SJ 103
33078
 
A5
Fall Term
 TR
14:00-15:20
SJ 102
32800
 
X1
Fall Term
T
17:00-20:00
SJ 103
39113
 
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33304
 
B1
Winter Term
MWF
10:00-10:50
SJ 102
D. McLeod
52470
  B2 Winter Term MWF 12:00-12:50 BUS B 5 M. Hoven 55451
 
B3
Winter Term
TR
09:30-10:50
SJ 102
D. Bittner
52471
  B5
Winter Term
TR
14:00- 15:20
SJ 102
D. Bittner
53528
CHRTC 250 (French)
B4
Winter Term
 TR
9:30-10:50
TBA
S. Saulnier
 54543
  *Section B4 taught in French at Campus Saint-Jean.
 
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.
CHRTC 380
A1
Fall Term
MWF
10:00-10:50
NRE 2-020
 32600
 
A2
Fall Term
TR
09:30-10:50
DP 2023
38664
 
X1
Fall Term
T
17:00-20:00
SJ 102
33181
 
81
Fall Term
M
18:00-21:00
Red Deer
 38665
  B1
Winter Term
MWF
09:00-09:50
SJ 102
G. McLarney
52835
  B2
Winter Term
TR
11:00-12:20
ED 315
R. Rymarz
50457
  X5 Winter Term T 17:00-20:00 SJ 103 D. Sarnecki 52919
85
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J. Kelly
56959
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.
CHRTC 381
A1
Fall Term
MWF
11:00-11:50
SJ 102
 33079
 
A2
Fall Term
TR
09:30-10:50
SJ 102
M. Hoven
39527
  A3
Fall Term
TR
11:00-12:20
SJ 102
M. Hoven
38666
  X1 Fall Term T 17:00-20:00 SJ 102 D. Sarnecki 30710
 
B1
Winter Term
MWF
09:00-09:50
SJ 103
R. Rymarz
58622
  B2
Winter Term
MWF
11:00-11:50
SJ 102
D. McLeod
50458
  B3
Winter Term
TR
09:30-10:50
SJ 103
M. Hoven
53723
  X5
Winter Term
T
17:00-20:00
SJ 102
D. Sarnecki
52836
85
This section offered by Internet in the Winter Term
J. Kelly
58624
  86
Winter Term
M
18:00-21:00
Red Deer
B. Borle
58623
 
TOPICS IN CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Prerequisite: CHRTC 380 or 381 or consent of the College.
CHRTC 407
A1
Fall Term
 Reading Course
38941
B1
Winter Term
 Reading Course
50459
 
 
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.
PHIL 101
A3
Fall Term
MWF
13:00-13:50
SJ 102
31696
A5
Fall Term
MWF
12:00-12:50
SJ 103
M. Morin
37509
 
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.
PHIL 102
B3
Winter Term
MWF
13:00-13:50
SJ 102
N. Kowalsky
51400
 
B5
Winter Term
MWF
12:00-12:50
SJ 103
C. McTavish
57615
 
THE HUMAN PERSON: A CHRISTIAN CONTEXT
Personal identity, interpersonal relationships, sex and gender, freedom and immortality in historical and contemporary contexts.
PHIL 209
B1
Winter Term
TR
12:30-13:50
SJ 102
TBA
58834
 
GREEK PHILOSOPHY AND THE CHRISTIAN TRADITION
Issues concerning human beings, knowledge, ethics, and society among Greek thinkers and their impact on Christian thought. Note: Not available for credit with PHIL 139.
PHIL 239
 A1
Fall Term
MWF
10:00-10:50
TEL 236/8
38759
 
MEDIEVAL PHILOSOPHY AND THE CHRISTIAN TRADITION
Issues concerning human beings, faith and reason, free will and determinism, immortality and God among medieval thinkers and their significance for Christian thought. Note: Not available for credit with Phil 139.
PHIL 249
 B1
Winter Term
TR
12:30-13:50
SJ 103
M. Kostelecky
58649
 
MORAL ISSUES IN A CHRISTIAN CONTEXT
Critical philosophical reflection on contemporary social and moral issues.
PHIL 269
 A1
Fall Term
TR
12:30-13:50
SJ 103
38684
 
THOMAS AQUINAS
Philosophical issues in Aquinas: 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 449.
PHIL 319
 B1
Winter Term
MWF
12:00-12:50
SJ 102
M. Kostelecky
58650
 
CONTEMPORARY WORLDVIEWS AND CHRISTIANITY
Critical study of Christianity in dialogue with such worldviews as atheism, agnosticism, naturalism, materialism, existentialism, femminism, liberalism, and postmodernism.
PHIL 339 X1 Fall Term M 17:00-20:00 SJ 103 J. Buijs website 38686
 
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.
PHIL 357
A1
Fall Term
TR
12:30-13:50
ETCL E1 018
31703
 
NEW! TOPICS IN THE CHRISTIAN PHILOSOPHY
PHIL 359
A1
Fall Term
 Individual Study
39537
B1
Winter Term
 Individual Study
58941
 
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.
PHIL 379
 A1
Fall Term
MWF
13:00-13:50
SJ 101
D. Kieser
38565
*Class taught September 2 - October 16, restricted to BScN Students.
A2
Fall Term
MWF
13:00-13:50
ED 158
B. Leier
38566
*Class taught October 26 - 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.
PHIL 389
B1
Winter Term
MWF
13:00-13:50
SJ 103
D. Kieser
56031
*Class taught January 5 - February 12, restricted to BScN Students.
B2
Winter Term
MWF
13:00-13:50
SJ 103
 D. Kieser
56032
*Class taught March 1 - April 12, restricted to BScN Students.
 
CHRISTIAN EXISTENTIALISM
The philosophical foundations of contemporary Christian thought as seen in such authors as Kierkegaard, Marcel and Mounier. Prerequisite: At least *3 in PHIL or consent of the College. Formerly PHIL 306.
PHIL 399
 B1
Winter Term
MWF
14:00-14:50
SJ 103
J. Buijs
58652
 
NEW! ADVANCED TOPICS IN THE CHRISTIAN PHILOSOPHY
PHIL 459
A1
Fall Term
 Individual Study
38961
B1
Winter Term
 Individual Study
58940
 
 
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.
A1
Fall Term
TR
14:00-15:20
SJ 101
I. Cuplinskas
34845
 
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
A5
Fall Term
MWF
12:00-12:50
SJ 103
M. Morin
37509
PHIL 102
B5
Winter Term
MWF
12:00-12:50
SJ 103
C. McTavish
57615
 
HISTORY OF ART, DESIGN, AND VISUAL CULTURE II
Introduction to Western art, design anIntroduction to Western art, design and visual culture from the 15th century to the present.
ART H 102
B3
Winter Term
TR
14:00-15:20
SJ 103
K. Hutchinson
58528
 
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
33772
 
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
LC 201A
M. Polushin
59576

 


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