Subject | Course | Section | Course Title | Course Description | Instructor | Files | Term |
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SMF | 306 | 001 | The Formation and Maintenance of Close Relationships |
The interpersonal dynamics involved in the formation and maintenance of close relationships will be examined. Topics such as attraction, commitment, love, trust, and communication will be examined from various theoretical and empirical perspectives. |
Denise Whitehead | SMF 306_D.Whitehead_Fall 2017.pdf | Fall 2017 |
SMF | 301 | 001 | Communication and Counselling Skills |
This course is an examination and analysis of the theories and methods of communication as applied within the processes of individual, relational, and family consultation and counselling. |
Toni Serafini | SMF 301_T.Serafini_Fall 2017.pdf | Fall 2017 |
SMF | 220 | 001 | Research Methods |
This course introduces students to the philosophy and methods of social science and humanities research, including an examination of issues and approaches to conducting research in the areas of sexuality, couples, and families. |
Denise Whitehead | SMF 220_D.Whitehead_Fall 2017.pdf | Fall 2017 |
SMF | 213 | 001 | Sexual Health and Well-Being |
This course offers a theoretical and empirical examination of sexuality from a health perspective. Approaches to counselling, prevention, and treatment will be discussed. Topics may include STI and pregnancy prevention, pregnancy and post-partum health, healthy romantic and sexual relationships, chronic and long-term illnesses, and sexual cancers. |
SMF 213_T.Calvert_Fall 2017.pdf | Fall 2017 | |
SMF | 208 | 001 | Introduction to Systemic Therapies and Anti-Oppressive Practices |
This course provides an overview of various theoretical and therapeutic practices in relational and sex therapy, and serves as an introduction to social justice, anti-oppressive, and inclusionary therapeutic practices. In doing so, the intersections of social locations such as class, culture, dis/ability, gender, and race within various social contexts are critically analyzed. |
Carm De Santis | SMF 208_C.De Santis_Fall 2017.pdf | Fall 2017 |
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. |
BJ Rye | SMF 204_BJ.Rye_Fall 2017.pdf | Fall 2017 |
SMF | 101 | 001 | Introduction to Relationships and Families |
This course provides an overview of couple, marital, and family relationships from a broad, interdisciplinary perspective. |
Jane Nicholas | Fall 2017 | |
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 |
David Seljak | RS 499_D.Seljak_Fall 2017.pdf | Fall 2017 |
RS | 291 | 001 | Special Topics - The Sacramental Imagination |
Consult Department for current offerings. |
Chad Wriglesworth, Norm Klassen | RS 291_C.Wriglesworth-N.Klassen_Fall 2017.pdf | Fall 2017 |
RS | 180 | 081 | Love and Friendship |
A study of the significance of love and friendship in classical and contemporary religious writers. We will consider questions such as, 'Why are friendship and love important for human living?' and 'Is friendship with God a possibility?' |
Carolyn Whitney-Brown | Fall 2017 |