undergraduate

introduced to contemporary methodologies for studying
these Gospels.
Prerequisite: REL 105
This course has an existing transfer credit agreement
through Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer. Visit
www.transferalberta.ca for details.
REL 250 Paul’s Pastoral Epistles (3) O
An exegetical study of 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus with
attention given to historical and social context, literary
form, critical issues, and theological significance.
Prerequisite: REL 105
REL 260 Theology I: God and Word (3) A
This course consists of an overview of the historic teaching
of the Christian church regarding proper theological
method, the doctrines of revelation, theology proper,
creation, sin, anthropology, and the person of Jesus
Christ.
Students can only earn credit for two of the following: REL
161, REL 260, REL 261
This course has an existing transfer credit agreement
through Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer. Visit
www.transferalberta.ca for details.
REL 261 Theology II: Spirit and Church (3) A
This course consists of an overview of the historic teaching
of the Christian church regarding the work of Jesus Christ,
the atonement, the person and work of the Holy Spirit,
soteriology, the Church, the sacraments, and the
consummation of history.
Students can only earn credit for two of the following: REL
161, REL 260, REL 261
This course has an existing transfer credit agreement
through Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer. Visit
www.transferalberta.ca for details.
REL 281 Muslim Faith and Practice (3) A
A survey of basic Muslim practice and belief paying special
attention to the place of Muhammad in Muslim history
and tradition, the Quran and the hadith (traditions).
This course has an existing transfer credit agreement
through Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer. Visit
www.transferalberta.ca for details.
REL 301 Apologetics (3) O
This course is a survey and examination of the history of
and rationale for Christian apologetics. This includes an
introduction to and exploration of the key questions and
arguments that have arisen in both the tradition and in the
contemporary context. The course also focuses on the
relation between faith and reason, revelation and
knowledge, belief and unbelief, and church and culture –
all with the intent of more deeply learning what it means
to be a faithful and thoughtful Christian witness.
Prerequisite: One of the following: REL 161, REL 260, REL
261
REL 303 God and Evil (3) O
An examination of the ways in which evil is interpreted in
major religious traditions with a special focus on the
Judaeo/Christian tradition. Note: This course can fulfill a
senior theology elective for ministry students.
Prerequisite: One of the following: REL 161, REL 260, REL
261
This course has an existing transfer credit agreement
through Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer. Visit
www.transferalberta.ca for details.
REL 305 Christianity and Culture (3) B
An interdisciplinary exploration of the interpenetration of
Christianity and the cultures in which it finds
expression. Note: This course can fulfill a senior theology
elective for ministry students.
Prerequisite: One of the following: REL 161, REL 260, REL
261
REL 315 Hermeneutics (3) A
In this course students are exposed to the steps and tools
for interpreting the Bible. Students will also be introduced
to contemporary methods of studying the Bible.
Prerequisite: REL 105
This course has an existing transfer credit agreement
through Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer. Visit
www.transferalberta.ca for details.
REL 325 Topics in the Old Testament (3) O
Special exegetical studies in the Old Testament, as
announced.
Prerequisite: REL 105
REL 331 Job (3) O
An exegetical study of the Book of Job with attention given
to historical and social context, literary form, critical
issues, and theological significance.
Prerequisite: REL 105
REL 332 Psalms (3) B
An exegetical study of the Psalms with attention given to
historical and social context, literary form, critical issues,
and theological significance.
Prerequisite: REL 105
REL 333 Proverbs (3) O
An exegetical study of the Book of Proverbs with attention
given to historical and social context, literary form, critical
issues, and theological significance.
Prerequisite: REL 105
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