| Subject | Course | Section | Course Title | Course Description | Instructor | Files | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSYCH | 357 | 001 | Psychology of Good |
What does it mean to "be good"? How does one "do good"? What makes "doing good" easier or harder? This course examines (1) the biological and psychosocial foundations of prosocial behaviour and (2) associated facilitators and obstacles at both interpersonal and organizational levels. Topics may include empathy, social responsibility, volunteerism, community intervention, activism, and heroism.
Offered on campus |
Chris Burris, John Rempel |
 PSYCH 357_C.Burris-J.Rempel_Winter 2023.pdf |
Winter 2023 |
| PSYCH | 455 | 001 | Honours Seminar in Social Psychology - Psychology of Men |
Topics reflect current issues in social psychology. Consult the departmental listings for the upcoming topics. Activities may include oral presentations, class discussions, individual and/or group projects, and written assignments.
Offered on campus |
Chris Burris |
PSYCH 455_C.Burris_Winter 2023.pdf |
Winter 2023 |
| RS | 121 | 001 | Evil |
How do the religions of the world define evil? How do they suggest it can be overcome? Classical and modern writers from Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism, and Hinduism will be considered.
Offered on campus |
David Seljak |
RS 121_D.Seljak_Winter 2023.pdf |
Winter 2023 |
| RS | 241 | 001 | Sex, Politics, and Religion in the U.S. and Canada |
What are the three topics that should not be talked about in polite company? Sex, politics, and religion. Breaking the taboo, this course examines religious practices and conflicts around sexuality and sexual behaviour in the United States and Canada, and how they have manifested in political contests and public policy.
Offered on campus |
Scott Kline |
RS 241_S.Kline_Winter 2023.pdf |
Winter 2023 |
| 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.
Department Consent Required. Reserved for Beyond Borders students - contact Michelle Metzger with questions.
Offered on campus |
Cristina Vanin |
RS 383_C.Vanin_Winter 2023.pdf |
Winter 2023 |
| RS | 499 | 001 | Senior Seminar |
This seminar examines contemporary methods and theories in the study of religion and how they may be used to address specific themes in religious studies.
Department Consent Required
Offered on campus |
David Seljak |
RS 499_D.Seljak_Winter 2023.pdf |
Winter 2023 |
| SMF | 101 | 081 | Introduction to Human Sexuality |
This course provides an overview of couple, marital, and family relationships from a broad, interdisciplinary perspective.
Offered online |
Angela Underhill |
SMF 101_A.Underhill_Winter 2023.pdf |
Winter 2023 |
| SMF | 200 | 001 | Special Topics in Sexualities, Relationships, or Families - Sexual Violence and Citizenship |
This course introduces students to special topics in sexualities, relationships, and/or families.
Held with GSJ 271
Offered on campus |
Stacey Jacobs |
SMF 200-GSJ 271_S.Jacobs_Winter 2023.pdf |
Winter 2023 |
| SMF | 204 | 001 | Introduction to Relationships and Families |
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.
Offered on campus |
Angela Underhill |
SMF 204_A.Underhill_Winter 2023.pdf |
Winter 2023 |
| 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.
Offered on campus |
Denise Whitehead |
SMF 207_D.Whitehead_Winter 2023.pdf |
Winter 2023 |