Course Outlines

UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA

Religious Studies

2005-2006

Religion 101 (Lec. C1): Religions of the World

Location and Time: Term I: HC-L1; 9:00-9:50 MWF

Term II: Telus 150; 9:00-9:50 MWF

Instructors: W. Litke

Office Location & Telephone Number: Old Arts 412D, 492-7456

Office Hours: Term I: TR 11-12:20

Term II: M 10-12

Office of Interdisciplinary Studies (Main Office): HC 1-53

E-Mail: wlitke@ualberta.ca

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Course Content

This course is an introduction to the religious life of humankind in which we examine the major religious traditions of the world and attempt to understand the ideas which have been most powerful in guiding and inspiring people's lives and in capturing their imaginations.

The course has two objectives. It is primarily a survey course enabling students to understand the various ideas and practices of the world's religious traditions in the context of their historical development. Secondarily, it is an introduction to some approaches used in the academic study of religion.

Course Requirements

There will be four tests: a first term midterm and a Christmas exam, a second term mid-term and a final exam, each worth 30% each term. These will consist of multiple choice, short essays question on the material covered previous to the exam. The dates for these exams are given under “organization” below.

Each term an essay will be required, 5 – 7 pages, due the last day of classes for each term respectively (Dec. 7, 2005 and April 12, 2006). These are worth 40% each term. By the end of the course, you will need to provide me with one research essay and one field report. It is up to you which you do for each term.

A research paper must have at least three sources used, and contain a clear and precise introduction, stating exactly what you intend to do in the paper. There are many many topics available and this is your opportunity to research something you are interested in, although you should clear your topic with the instructor.

For the field report:

Attend at least two services at a religious community that is not your own, and, if at all possible, interview someone from the community. You will need to provide evidence that this community is not your own: note from a member of the community, certificate of membership in another community, or something like that.

You need to describe the following in your report:

For each service:

What did the building look like inside and out?

What did the congregation look and seem like? (clothes, attitude, etc)

Was there a sermon? What was it about? Did you like it? Did you find it helpful or intriguing?

How did you feel about the service? What did you like and dislike? Did you learn anything about that particular faith?

Then:

You should interview a member of the community re. the beliefs and practices of the community and any issue you find relevant. If you do not have an interview, you will need to do a little research in order to discuss the basic beliefs and practices of the community.

Reflect on your experience, explaining how you felt about it, and any opinions you might have about it.

Policy on Late Papers: Papers submitted after the due date are subject to a penalty of 5% per day at the discretion of the instructor.

The Final Exam is the absolutely last time anything will be accepted.

Appeal of essay grades is possible; however, the initial onus is on the student to provide grounds and arguments for changing grades, and these must be submitted to the instructor in written form, no later than the final exam.

Organization

The course will integrate formal lectures with films, assigned readings, and class discussions and special speakers, if I can find any, in the following outline. The lectures will follow the textbook in a general fashion, although not necessarily in the details presented.

TERM I

1. Understanding Religion Readings: Ch. 1

2. Ancient and Indigenous Religions Readings: Ch. 2

3. Hinduism Readings: Ch. 3

First Term Mid-Term: Oct. 28. 2005

4. Buddhism Readings: Ch 4

5. China and Japan (Japan may have to be moved to Term II) Readings: Ch. 5

Xmas Exam: To be scheduled by the registrar but likely Dec. 16, 2005; 9:00 (2 Hours)

TERM II

8. Intro. To Western Religious Traditions Readings: Ch. 6

9. Judaism Readings: Ch. 7

Second Term Mid-Term: Feb. 17, 2006

10. Christianity Readings: Ch. 8

11. Islam Readings: Ch. 9

12. Whatever we have time for Optional Readings: Chs 10 and 11

Final Exam: To be scheduled by the registrar but likely April 20, 2006; 9:00 (2 Hours)

Textbook

Ellwood and McGraw: Many Peoples, Many Faiths 8th Edition

Also: copies of most of the overheads for the course are to be found on the internet at www.ualberta.ca/~wlitke/litke/

Calculation of Letter Grades: will be done as follows, combining numerical scores and other factors, at the discretion of the instructor and according to faculty guidelines:

University of Alberta: Letter Grades

Grading

In Undergraduate Courses

Descriptor

Letter Grade

Point Value

Excellent

A+

A-

4.0

3.7

Good

B+

B-

3.3

3.0

2.7

Satisfactory

C+

C-

2.3

2.0

1.7

Poor

Minimal Pass

D+

1.3

1.0

Failure

Remarks to Accompany Grades

The following numeric notations for remarks (formerly letter notations) are available to instructors when needed:

· (1) grade includes a mark of ‘0’ for final examination missed, or for term work missed, or both

· (6) failure, grade includes a mark of ‘0’ for final examinations missed, or for term work missed, or both.

Other remarks that may appear on a transcript but are not used by instructors:

· (2) grade includes a mark of ‘0’ for final examination missed, or for term work missed, or both and granted deferred final examination.

· (3) credit withheld

· (4) re-examination granted

· (5) failure, grade includes a mark of ‘0’ for final examination missed, or for term work missed, or both. Deferred examination granted.

· (8) indicates a disciplinary action for serious instances of Inappropriate Academic Behavior.

Appeal of grades is possible; however, the initial onus is on the student to provide grounds and arguments for changing grades, and these must be submitted to the instructor in written form, no less than one day after the final exam.

“Policy about course outlines can be found in ' 23.4(2) of the University Calendar.” (GFC 29 SEP 2003).

“The University of Alberta is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity and honesty. Students are expected to be familiar with these standards regarding academic honesty and to uphold the policies of the University in this respect. Students are particularly urged to familiarize themselves with the provisions of the Code of Student Behaviour (online at www.ualberta.ca/secretariat/appeals.htm) and avoid any behaviour which could potentially result in suspicions of cheating, plagiarism, misrepresentation of facts and/or participation in an offence. Academic dishonesty is a serious offence and can result in suspension or expulsion from the University.” (GFC 29 SEP 2003)

NOTICE TO INSTRUCTORS REGARDING PLAGIARISM, CHEATING, MISREPRESENTATION OF FACTS AND PARTICIPATION IN AN OFFENCE

Amendments to the Code of Student Behaviour occur throughout the year. For the most recent version of the Code, visit the University Secretariat website at http://www.ualberta.ca/secretariat/appeals.htm

The U of A considers plagiarism, cheating, misrepresentation of facts and participation in an offence to be serious academic offences. Plagiarism, cheating, misrepresentation of facts and participation in an offence can be avoided if students are told what these offences are and if possible sanctions are made clear at the outset. Instructors should understand that the principles embodied in the Code are essential to our academic purpose. For this reason, instructors will be fully supported by Departments, Faculties and the University in their endeavours to rightfully discover and pursue cases of academic dishonesty in accordance with the Code.

At the beginning of each term, we ask you to review with your students the definitions of plagiarism and cheating. We are now also asking you to review with your students the definition of Misrepresentation of Facts and Participation in an Offence. Your co-operation and assistance in this matter are much appreciated.

30.3.2(1) Plagiarism

No Student shall submit the words, ideas, images or data of another person as the Student’s own in any academic writing, essay, thesis, project, assignment, presentation or poster in a course or program of study.

30.3.2(2) Cheating

30.3.2(2)a No Student shall in the course of an examination or other similar activity, obtain or attempt to obtain information from another Student or other unauthorized source, give or attempt to give information to another Student, or use, attempt to use or possess for the purposes of use any unauthorized material.

30.3.2(2)b No Student shall represent or attempt to represent him or herself as another or have or attempt to have himself or herself represented by another in the taking of an examination, preparation of a paper or other similar activity. See also misrepresentation in 30.3.6(4).

Cheating (Continued)

30.3.2(2)c No Student shall represent another’s substantial editorial or compositional assistance on an assignment as the Student’s own work.

30.3.2(2)d No Student shall submit in any course or program of study, without the written approval of the course Instructor, all or a substantial portion of any academic writing, essay, thesis, research report, project, assignment, presentation or poster for which credit has previously been obtained by the Student or which has been or is being submitted by the Student in another course or program of study in the University or elsewhere.

30.3.2(2)e No Student shall submit in any course or program of study any academic writing, essay, thesis, report, project, assignment, presentation or poster containing a statement of fact known by the Student to be false or a reference to a source the Student knows to contain fabricated claims (unless acknowledged by the Student), or a fabricated reference to a source.

30.3.6(4) Misrepresentation of Facts

No Student shall misrepresent pertinent facts to any member of the University community for the purpose of obtaining academic or other advantage. See also 30.3.2(2) b, c, d and e.

30.3.6(5) Participation in an Offence

No Student shall counsel or encourage or knowingly aid or assist, directly or indirectly, another person in the commission of any offence under this Code.

The Truth In Education (T*I*E) project is a campus wide educational campaign on Academic Honesty. This program was created to let people know the limits and consequences of inappropriate academic behaviour. There are helpful tips for Instructors and Students. Please take the time to visit the website at: http://www.ualberta.ca/tie

Excerpts from the Code of Student Behaviour (Updated November 25, 2004)

For Review with Each Class at the Beginning of Every Term

Procedures for Instructors Regarding

Plagiarism, Cheating,

Misrepresentation of Facts and Participation in an Offence

The following procedures are drawn from the Code of Student Behaviour as approved by GFC and the Board of Governors. The guidelines summarize what instructors must do when they have reason to believe that a student has plagiarized, cheated, misrepresented facts or participated in an offence. If you have questions about these guidelines, or about the policies, please talk with the senior administrator in your Faculty responsible for dealing with student discipline—usually an Associate Dean – or the Appeals Coordinator, University Secretariat (2-2655).

30.5.4 Procedures for Instructors in Cases Respecting Inappropriate Academic Behaviour

30.5.4(1) When an Instructor believes that a Student may have committed an Inappropriate Academic Behaviour Offence [30.3.2] or that there has been Misrepresentation of Facts [30.3.6(4)] or Participation in an Offence [30.3.6(5)] in cases respecting Inappropriate Academic Behaviour in the course that he or she instructs, the Instructor will meet with the Student. Before such a meeting, the Instructor shall inform the Student of the purpose of the meeting. In the event that the Student refuses or fails to meet with the Instructor within a reasonable period of time specified by the Instructor, the Instructor shall, taking into account the available information, decide whether a report to the Dean is warranted. (CLRC 30 MAY 2002) (EXEC 7 APR 2003) (CLRC 27 NOV 2003)

30.5.4(2) If the Instructor believes there has been a violation of the Code, the Instructor shall, as soon as possible after the event occurred, report that violation to the Dean and provide a written statement of the details of the case. The instructor may also include a recommendation for sanction. (CLRC 27 NOV 2003).

Possible Sanctions

The following sanctions given in 30.4.3 (2) and (3) of the Code are commonly

used for plagiarism, cheating and participating in an offence.

1. A mark of 0 on an assignment for reason of Inappropriate Academic

Behaviour

1. Reduction of a grade in a course

1. A grade of F for a course.

1. A remark on a transcript of 8 (or 9 for failing graduate student

grades), indicating Inappropriate Academic Behaviour in

addition to 30.4.3(2)a.i, 30.4.3(2)a.ii, 30.4.3(2)a.iii

1. Expulsion

1. Suspension

The following sanctions may be used in rare cases.

1. Suspension of a Degree already awarded

1. Rescission of a Degree already awarded

30.6.1 Initiation of an Appeal

30.6.1(1) When a Student has been found to have committed an offence under the Code of Student Behaviour or the Code of Applicant Behaviour (Section 11.8 of the GFC Policy Manual), whether or not that Student has been given a sanction, the Student may appeal that decision. In cases where a severe sanction has been recommended to the Discipline Officer, once the student receives the final decision of the Discipline Officer, the student can appeal the decisions of both Dean and the Discipline Officer at the same time. The written appeal must be presented to the Appeals Co-ordinator in the University Secretariat within 15 Working Days of the deemed receipt of the decision by the Student. The finding that an offence has been committed, the sanction imposed or both may form the basis of appeal. The written appeal must also state the full grounds of appeal and be signed by the Appellant. The appeal shall be heard by the UAB. (CLRC 30 MAY 2002) (CLRC 25 SEP 2003)

__________________________________________

Dr Lynn K. Penrod

Chair, GFC Campus Law Review Committee*

________________________________________

Dr Carl G. Amrhein

Provost And Vice-President (Academic)

* The Campus Law Review Committee is a standing committee of General Faculties Council (GFC) responsible for the review of the Code of Student Behaviour and of student disciplinary procedures.

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UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA

Religious Studies

2005-2006

Religion 211 (Lec. A1): Introduction to Early Christian Writings

Location and Time: Tory 2-99; T, R 9:30-10:50

Instructor: W. Litke

Office Location & Telephone Number: Old Arts 412D, 492-7456

Office Hours: T, R 11:00-12:20

Office of Interdisciplinary Studies (Main Office): HC 1-53

E-Mail: wlitke@ualberta.ca

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Course Content

Have you ever wondered about this religion called Christianity? Let’s face it: it’s confusing. There are so many versions of Christianity out there and all of them claim to be the true form of the religion and to base their beliefs on the Bible. Yet they’re all different. So who’s right? Well, I doubt I can tell you that, but maybe some understanding of the issues involved would help. All forms of Christianity, it seems, take the person of Jesus and the New Testament (latter portion of the Christian Bible) as their starting points, so it would seem that the New Testament would be a good place to start in understanding the origins of this multi-faceted religion. This course is a critical introduction to primarily the New Testament and a number of other early Christian writings. The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge of both the contents of the writings and their historical context, as well as noting the possible origins of the texts and approaches that can be taken to understand the texts themselves. While it likely won’t answer all the questions you may have, it will certainly be a beginning of understanding how this religion came to be.

Course Requirements

Evaluation of course assignments will be as follows:

Mid-Term Oct 27, 2005	35%
Major Paper Nov. 29, 2005	30%
Final Exam To be scheduled by registrar: likely: Dec. 15, 2005; 9:00 (2 Hours)	35%
Total	100%

The Mid term exam will cover everything up to the date of the exam; the final will cover everything after that date. The final is not cumulative. Tests will be a combination of short answer and essay questions.

The Major Paper should be about 8-10 pages long, and should cover some point of interest in early Christianity; possible topics will be suggested, but you are free to follow anything that particularly interests you. You should, however, have no less than three sources of reference (not including the textbooks). And have a clear and precise introduction, explaining in detail what you intend to do in your paper.

Policy on Late Papers: Papers submitted after the due date are subject to a penalty of 5% per day at the discretion of the instructor.

The Final Exam is the absolutely last time anything will be accepted.

Organization

A. Introduction: Approaches to the New Testament (Readings: Ch’s 1-3, 29)

B. The Letters of Paul (Readings: Ch’s 18-22)

C. Deutero-Pauline Epistles (Readings: Ch.’s 23-24)

D. Jesus and the Gospels (Readings: Ch’s 4-8, 12-17)

E. The Johannine Gospel and Epistles (Readings: Ch’s 10-11)

F. Revelation and Apocalyptic (Readings: Ch. 28)

G. Other writings, both canonical and extracanonical (Whatever we have time for; Readings [optional]: Ch’s 25-27)

Textbooks

Required:

Bart D. Ehrman, The New Testament: A Historical Introduction to the Early Christian Writings, Third Edition

Optional:

The Access Bible

Kloppenborg, et. Al. Q-Thomas Reader

Also: copies of most of the overheads for the course are to be found on the internet at www.ualberta.ca/~wlitke/litke/

Calculation of Letter Grades: will be done as follows, combining numerical scores and other factors, at the discretion of the instructor and according to faculty guidelines:

University of Alberta: Letter Grades

Grading

In Undergraduate Courses

Descriptor

Letter Grade

Point Value

Excellent

A+

A-

4.0

3.7

Good

B+

B-

3.3

3.0

2.7

Satisfactory

C+

C-

2.3

2.0

1.7

Poor

Minimal Pass

D+

1.3

1.0

Failure

Remarks to Accompany Grades

The following numeric notations for remarks (formerly letter notations) are available to instructors when needed:

· (1) grade includes a mark of ‘0’ for final examination missed, or for term work missed, or both

· (6) failure, grade includes a mark of ‘0’ for final examinations missed, or for term work missed, or both.

Other remarks that may appear on a transcript but are not used by instructors:

· (2) grade includes a mark of ‘0’ for final examination missed, or for term work missed, or both and granted deferred final examination.

· (3) credit withheld

· (4) re-examination granted

· (5) failure, grade includes a mark of ‘0’ for final examination missed, or for term work missed, or both. Deferred examination granted.

· (8) indicates a disciplinary action for serious instances of Inappropriate Academic Behavior.

“Policy about course outlines can be found in ' 23.4(2) of the University Calendar.” (GFC 29 SEP 2003).

30.3.2(1) Plagiarism

30.3.2(2) Cheating

Cheating (Continued)

30.3.2(2)c No Student shall represent another’s substantial editorial or compositional assistance on an assignment as the Student’s own work.

30.3.6(4) Misrepresentation of Facts

No Student shall misrepresent pertinent facts to any member of the University community for the purpose of obtaining academic or other advantage. See also 30.3.2(2) b, c, d and e.

30.3.6(5) Participation in an Offence

No Student shall counsel or encourage or knowingly aid or assist, directly or indirectly, another person in the commission of any offence under this Code.

NOTICE TO INSTRUCTORS REGARDING PLAGIARISM, CHEATING, MISREPRESENTATION OF FACTS AND PARTICIPATION IN AN OFFENCE

Excerpts from the Code of Student Behaviour (Updated November 25, 2004)

For Review with Each Class at the Beginning of Every Term

Procedures for Instructors Regarding

Plagiarism, Cheating,

Misrepresentation of Facts and Participation in an Offence

The following procedures are drawn from the Code of Student Behaviour as approved by GFC and the Board of Governors. The guidelines summarize what instructors must do when they have reason to believe that a student has plagiarized, cheated, misrepresented facts or participated in an offence. If you have questions about these guidelines, or about the policies, please talk with the senior administrator in your Faculty responsible for dealing with student discipline—usually an Associate Dean – or the Appeals Coordinator, University Secretariat (2-2655).

30.5.4 Procedures for Instructors in Cases Respecting Inappropriate Academic Behaviour

Possible Sanctions

The following sanctions given in 30.4.3 (2) and (3) of the Code are commonly

used for plagiarism, cheating and participating in an offence.

2. A mark of 0 on an assignment for reason of Inappropriate Academic

Behaviour

2. Reduction of a grade in a course

2. A grade of F for a course.

2. A remark on a transcript of 8 (or 9 for failing graduate student

grades), indicating Inappropriate Academic Behaviour in

addition to 30.4.3(2)a.i, 30.4.3(2)a.ii, 30.4.3(2)a.iii

2. Expulsion

2. Suspension

The following sanctions may be used in rare cases.

2. Suspension of a Degree already awarded

2. Rescission of a Degree already awarded

30.6.1 Initiation of an Appeal

__________________________________________

Dr Lynn K. Penrod

Chair, GFC Campus Law Review Committee*

________________________________________

Dr Carl G. Amrhein

Provost And Vice-President (Academic)

* The Campus Law Review Committee is a standing committee of General Faculties Council (GFC) responsible for the review of the Code of Student Behaviour and of student disciplinary procedures.

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UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA

Religious Studies

2005-2006

Religion 314 (Lec. A1): Jesus

Location and Time: V 106, Term I, T,R 12:30-13:50

Instructor: W. Litke

Office Location & Telephone Number: Old Arts 412D, 492-7456

Office Hours: T,R 11:00-12:20

Office of Interdisciplinary Studies (Main Office): HC 1-53

E-Mail: wlitke@ualberta.ca

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Course Content

The other day, for some reason I have yet to fathom, I was browsing through a gift store in a shopping mall in Winnipeg, of all places, when I came across a “Jesus Action Figure.” Well, I thought this was kind of weird, so I took a look at it. On the back it gave a blurb about the person of Jesus and quoted extensively from the New Testament and the Gospel of Thomas. What it said was particularly appropriate. Think about it: has there been another figure in history that has captured the imagination of so many, as the person of Jesus Christ? Jesus, who apparently taught that all should love one another, has the dubious distinction of having had more blood shed in his name than any other. Theological debates and even outright wars have occurred throughout the last two thousand years over who this guy was. He is the central figure in one of the greatest religions on the face of the planet (Christianity), and a very important figure in another (Islam), while a third (Judaism) has been irrevocably affected by his life and death. Western culture as we know it is inextricably tied to this one solitary life. Whatever one might think of this person and his legacy, one cannot deny that he was and is important.

But who was he? Was he some insane rebel rabbi? The Son of God? An ingenious spiritual teacher? Well, we probably won’t be able to answer that definitively. But one place to start would be to look at the earliest records of Jesus and see how those nearest to him saw him. This course is an attempt to do just that. We will examine the earliest records of Jesus (primarily the four canonical Gospels and the Gospel of Thomas), to see how he was portrayed by those who followed immediately after him. As we do, we will learn just what is involved in the historical critical study of an ancient figure.

Course Requirements

Evaluation of course assignments will be as follows:

Mid-Term Oct. 27, 2005	35%
Major Paper Due: Nov. 24, 2004	30%
Final Exam Scheduled by Registrar but likely: Dec. 20, 2005; 14:00 (2 Hours)	35%
Total	100%

The Mid term exam will cover everything up to the date of the exam; the final will cover everything after that date. The final is not cumulative. Tests will be a combination of multiple choice, short answer and essay questions.

The Major Paper should be about 8-10 pages long, and should cover some point of interest regarding the historical person of Jesus, or, with approval, the Christ of Faith; possible topics will be suggested, but you are free to follow anything that particularly interests you. You should, however, have no less than three sources of reference (not including the textbooks). And have a clear and precise introduction, explaining in detail what you intend to do in your paper.

Policy on Late Papers: Papers submitted after the due date are subject to a penalty of 5% per day at the discretion of the instructor.

The Final Exam is the absolutely last time anything will be accepted.

Organization

H. Introductory Issues (Readings: Kee ch. 1)

I. The Christ of Faith (Readings: Kee ch. 8)

J. The Jesus of History (Readings: Kee chs. 2, 9)

K. Jesus Trajectories

a. “Q” (Readings: Kee ch. 3; Optional: Q in the Q Tomas Reader )

b. Thomas (Readings: Optional: Thomas in the Q Tomas Reader)

c. Mark (Readings: Kee ch. 4; Mark)

d. Matthew (Readings: Kee ch. 5; Matthew)

e. Luke (Readings: Kee ch. 6; Luke)

f. John (Readings: Kee ch. 7; John)

L. Other Trajectories

Textbooks

Required:

Howard Clark Kee, Jesus in History, Third Edition

You will also be required to read the four canonical Gospels

Recommended:

The Access Bible

John S. Kloppenborg, et al., ed., The Q Thomas Reader

John Dominic Crossan, Jesus:: A Revolutionary Biography

Bart D. Ehrman, Jesus: Apocalyptic Prophet of the New Millennium

Also: copies of most of the overheads for the course will eventually be found on the internet at www.ualberta.ca/~wlitke/litke.html

Calculation of Letter Grades: will be done as follows, combining numerical scores and other factors, at the discretion of the instructor and according to faculty guidelines:

University of Alberta: Letter Grades

Grading

In Undergraduate Courses

Descriptor

Letter Grade

Point Value

Excellent

A+

A-

4.0

3.7

Good

B+

B-

3.3

3.0

2.7

Satisfactory

C+

C-

2.3

2.0

1.7

Poor

Minimal Pass

D+

1.3

1.0

Failure

Remarks to Accompany Grades

The following numeric notations for remarks (formerly letter notations) are available to instructors when needed:

· (1) grade includes a mark of ‘0’ for final examination missed, or for term work missed, or both

· (6) failure, grade includes a mark of ‘0’ for final examinations missed, or for term work missed, or both.

Other remarks that may appear on a transcript but are not used by instructors:

· (2) grade includes a mark of ‘0’ for final examination missed, or for term work missed, or both and granted deferred final examination.

· (3) credit withheld

· (4) re-examination granted

· (5) failure, grade includes a mark of ‘0’ for final examination missed, or for term work missed, or both. Deferred examination granted.

· (8) indicates a disciplinary action for serious instances of Inappropriate Academic Behavior.

“Policy about course outlines can be found in ' 23.4(2) of the University Calendar.” (GFC 29 SEP 2003).

30.3.2(1) Plagiarism

30.3.2(2) Cheating

Cheating (Continued)

30.3.2(2)c No Student shall represent another’s substantial editorial or compositional assistance on an assignment as the Student’s own work.

30.3.6(4) Misrepresentation of Facts

No Student shall misrepresent pertinent facts to any member of the University community for the purpose of obtaining academic or other advantage. See also 30.3.2(2) b, c, d and e.

30.3.6(5) Participation in an Offence

No Student shall counsel or encourage or knowingly aid or assist, directly or indirectly, another person in the commission of any offence under this Code.

NOTICE TO INSTRUCTORS REGARDING PLAGIARISM, CHEATING, MISREPRESENTATION OF FACTS AND PARTICIPATION IN AN OFFENCE

Excerpts from the Code of Student Behaviour (Updated November 25, 2004)

For Review with Each Class at the Beginning of Every Term

Procedures for Instructors Regarding

Plagiarism, Cheating,

Misrepresentation of Facts and Participation in an Offence

The following procedures are drawn from the Code of Student Behaviour as approved by GFC and the Board of Governors. The guidelines summarize what instructors must do when they have reason to believe that a student has plagiarized, cheated, misrepresented facts or participated in an offence. If you have questions about these guidelines, or about the policies, please talk with the senior administrator in your Faculty responsible for dealing with student discipline—usually an Associate Dean – or the Appeals Coordinator, University Secretariat (2-2655).

30.5.4 Procedures for Instructors in Cases Respecting Inappropriate Academic Behaviour

Possible Sanctions

The following sanctions given in 30.4.3 (2) and (3) of the Code are commonly

used for plagiarism, cheating and participating in an offence.

3. A mark of 0 on an assignment for reason of Inappropriate Academic

Behaviour

3. Reduction of a grade in a course

3. A grade of F for a course.

3. A remark on a transcript of 8 (or 9 for failing graduate student

grades), indicating Inappropriate Academic Behaviour in

addition to 30.4.3(2)a.i, 30.4.3(2)a.ii, 30.4.3(2)a.iii

3. Expulsion

3. Suspension

The following sanctions may be used in rare cases.

3. Suspension of a Degree already awarded

3. Rescission of a Degree already awarded

30.6.1 Initiation of an Appeal

__________________________________________

Dr Lynn K. Penrod

Chair, GFC Campus Law Review Committee*

________________________________________

Dr Carl G. Amrhein

Provost And Vice-President (Academic)

* The Campus Law Review Committee is a standing committee of General Faculties Council (GFC) responsible for the review of the Code of Student Behaviour and of student disciplinary procedures.

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Sample Old Exams

Relig: 101

REL 101 INTRO TO WORLD RELIGIONS

Test #1

Both sections must be answered. Total 10% of final grade.

Section I - In two or three sentences define or give the significance of five of the following (5 marks).

Rite of Passage	Animism	Fundamentalist
Myth	Liturgy	Priest
Numinous	Focal Symbol	Epic
Carl Jung	Mana	Intensive Emergent Religion
Functionalism	Shaman	Great Tradition
Reductionism	Emic approach	Phenomenalism
Monism	Epiphenominalism	Cosmogonic Myth

Section II - In a more extended essay answer one of the following (5 marks).

1. Discuss the concepts of sacred time and sacred space, making reference to the events of 70 CE and the Jewish Sabbath.

2. Discuss the question of religion and identity as it relates to Jim Jones and the People's Temple.

3. Choose one of the African religions discussed in the textbook, and discuss it according to the categories of Worldview; Nature of Reality; Creation; Problem; Salvation, Nature of Human Beings.

4. Discuss the creation accounts of Genesis as cosmogonic myth.

5. Discuss the main themes of Native North American religion.

6. Discuss the question of truth in religion, making reference to doctrinal function, ways of believing, and ways of deterining truth in religion.

REL 101 INTRO TO WORLD RELIGIONS

Test #4

Both sections must be answered. Total 10% of final grade.

Section I - In two or three sentences define or give the significance of five of the following; be sure to identify which religion the term comes from, or if it is simply western tradition, say “western” (5 marks).

Shu-kyo	Butsudan	Reform
Exodus	Hasidism	Creation ex nihilo
Pentateuch	Zionism	Sefirot
Hatsumode	Agonshu	Maimonides
O-mamori	Tanakh	Kami-no-michi
Tetragammaton	Kamidana	“Putting a fence around Torah”
Kami	Talmud	Heilsgeschichte

Course Outlines

30.3.6(5) Participation in an Offence

No Student shall counsel or encourage or knowingly aid or assist, directly or indirectly, another person in the commission of any offence under this Code.

For Review with Each Class at the Beginning of Every Term

Procedures for Instructors Regarding

Plagiarism, Cheating,

Misrepresentation of Facts and Participation in an Offence

Possible Sanctions

Organization

30.3.6(5) Participation in an Offence

No Student shall counsel or encourage or knowingly aid or assist, directly or indirectly, another person in the commission of any offence under this Code.

For Review with Each Class at the Beginning of Every Term

Procedures for Instructors Regarding

Plagiarism, Cheating,

Misrepresentation of Facts and Participation in an Offence

Possible Sanctions

Organization

30.3.6(5) Participation in an Offence

No Student shall counsel or encourage or knowingly aid or assist, directly or indirectly, another person in the commission of any offence under this Code.

For Review with Each Class at the Beginning of Every Term

Procedures for Instructors Regarding

Plagiarism, Cheating,

Misrepresentation of Facts and Participation in an Offence

Possible Sanctions

Sample Old Exams

Mar. 29, 2001