| Subject | Course | Section | Course Title | Course Description | Instructor | Files | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMF | 307 | 001 | Conflict, Crisis, and Dissolution in Close Relationships |
Families and close relationships are among the most important and valued human experiences, but they can also be the source of much conflict and pain. This course will examine the dark side of close relationships, with a focus on topics such as conflict and conflict resolution, family violence, poverty, separation and divorce, illness, and death and bereavement. |
Denise Whitehead |
 SMF 307_D.Whitehead_Winter 2019.pdf |
Winter 2019 |
| SMF | 211 | 001 | Dynamics of Dating |
This course examines the dynamics of intimate relationships in the context of the modern, Western construct of dating. Topics explored may include long-distance relationships, polyamorous relationships, online dating, hook-up culture, shifting romantic and family formation dynamics, modern communications and technology, and the role of pop culture in dating trends. |
Toni Serafini |
SMF 211_T.Serafini_Winter 2019.pdf |
Winter 2019 |
| SMF | 207 | 001 | Parents, Children, and Family Relations |
This course examines caregiver/parent-child relationships from a broad interdisciplinary perspective over the lifespan. Topics may include: the transition to parenthood, parenting practices and their intersection with child/adult development, social and cultural influences on families with children, same-sex parenting, gender variance/fluidity and family relationships, family relations after parental separation, and care of aging parents. |
Denise Whitehead |
SMF 207_D.Whitehead_Winter 2019.pdf |
Winter 2019 |
| SMF | 204 | 001 | Introduction to Human Sexuality |
This course provides a broad interdisciplinary overview of theories and research on human sexuality. Topics may include: human anatomy, sexual health, sexual response cycle, sexual orientation, gender, sex work, sexual practices, fetishes and paraphilias, and attraction/intimacy/love. |
Stacey Jacobs |
SMF 204_S.Jacobs_Winter 2019.pdf |
Winter 2019 |
| SMF | 101 | 001 | Introduction to Relationships and Families |
This course provides an overview of couple, marital, and family relationships from a broad, interdisciplinary perspective. |
Denise Whitehead |
SMF 101_D.Whitehead_Winter 2019.pdf |
Winter 2019 |
| RS | 383 | 001 | Justice, Peace, and Development |
An examination of communities, movements, and theologies which express a Christian hope for justice, peace, and development in the encounter with injustice, oppression, and poverty. |
RS 383_K.Gain_Winter 2019.pdf |
Winter 2019 | |
| RS | 285 | 001 | The Sacred Earth: Religion and Ecology |
An examination of the past and present effects of Christianity and other world religions on human treatment of the natural world. Historical background, recent debates, and contemporary approaches to the ethical issues will be investigated. (Cross-listed with ERS 294) |
RS 285-ERS 294_M.White_Winter 2019.pdf |
Winter 2019 | |
| RS | 240 | 001 | History of Christianity |
The development of Christianity in its Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Protestant traditions from the time of Christ to the present. (Cross-listed with HIST 235) |
David Perrin |
RS 240-HIST 235_D.Perrin_Winter 2019.pdf |
Winter 2019 |
| RS | 100 | 001 | Religions of Asia |
An introduction to religious traditions of Asia, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and East Asian traditions. Further topics may include Sikhism, Jainism, and Shinto. |
RS 100_P.Campbell_Winter 2019.pdf |
Winter 2019 | |
| PSYCH | 354 | 001 | Interpersonal Relationships |
A psychological analysis of social interaction and the dynamics of close relationships. |
John Rempel |
PSYCH 354_J.Rempel_Winter 2019.pdf |
Winter 2019 |