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    For course descriptions, consult the Academic Calendar.

    Biblical Studies

    RSC112 – From Mythology to History: Biblical Israel and its World
    RSC114 – Biblical Hebrew I
    RSC115 – Biblical Hebrew II
    RSC135 – Jesus and His World
    RSC214 – Israelite Mythology and Cultic Practice
    RSC215 – Fake News? History vs. Legend in the Narrative of Early Biblical Israel
    RSC247 – Study Tour of Biblical Israel (6 credits)
    RSC311 – Advanced Study in Biblical Texts
    RSC328 – Christian Origins

    World Religions

    RSC100 – Middle Eastern Matrix: Religions of the West 
    RSC101 – Asian Origins: Religions of the East
    RSC120 – Ancient Greek Mythology
    RSC124 – Hinduism: The Many Faces of the Divine
    RSC125 – Buddhism: The Middle Way
    RSC126 – Judaism: A Covenant with God
    RSC127 – Islam: Submission to Allah
    RSC205 – Indigenous Religious Traditions
    RSC238 – Greece: Land of the Gods (6 credits)
    RSC280 – Roman Religion

    Approaches, Perspectives and Expressions

    RSC148 – Psychology of Religion
    RSC149 – Sociology of Religion
    RSC200 – Politics and Religion
    RSC203 – Early Christian Art and Architecture
    RSC204 – Women in Religion
    RSC206 – Apocalypse
    RSC207 – Sex and Religion
    RSC208 – The Divine and Ultimate Concern
    RSC209 – Sports and Religion
    RSC232 – Philosophy of Religion
    RSC234 – Introduction to Middle Eastern Politics
    RSC236 – Death and Dying in the Ancient World
    RSC237 – Religion at the Movies
    RSC248 – Death and Dying in the Modern World
    RSC302 – Of Latter-day Saints and Modern-day Prophets: New Religious Movements
    RSC303 – On the Road Again: Pilgrimage in Theory and Practice
    RSC310 – Christian Nationalism in America
    RSC332 – Magic and Divination in the Ancient Near East
    RSC335 – Sacred Space in the Ancient World
    RSC350 – The Goddess: History, Cult and Myth

    Independent Studies and Honours Thesis

    RSC300 – Independent Studies I
    RSC301 – Independent Studies II
    RSC402 – Honours Thesis (6 credits)

    Cognate Courses

    CLA110 – The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Egypt
    CLA113 – Classical Mythology: The Greek Influence on Rome
    DRA211 – Ritual and Theatre
    EDU313 – Teaching Ethics and Religious Culture (Elementary & Secondary)
    HIS253 – A History of Medieval Europe
    HIS279 – The Middle East in the Twentieth Century
    HIS291 – Women in the Islamic World
    HIS393 – Inquisitions, Law and Society
    LIB384 – Dante’s Divine Comedy
    Some courses offered in the College of Liberal Arts
    Some courses offered in the Philosophy Department
    PSY298 – Zen and the Brain

    This is not an exhaustive list. Religion, Society and Culture students should consult the chair of the Department regarding any other courses offered by other departments or programs that they wish to take for Religion, Society and Culture credit.