Subject Course Section Course Title Course Description Instructor Files Term
PSYCH 232 041 Psychology of Evil

Psychological perspectives concerning definitions, causes, and consequences of institutional and personal evil, as well as symbols and interpretations of evil in both religious and secular contexts, will be considered.

 Chris Burris PDF icon PSYCH 232_C.Burris_Fall 2020.pdf Fall 2020
PSYCH 315 041 Psychology of Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood

A study of the psychological processes in the second and third decades of human development. Consideration is given to such areas as identity formation and intellectual, emotional, and social growth. Current concepts, issues, and research are stressed.

 Maureen Drysdale PDF icon PSYCH 315_M.Drysdale_Fall 2020.pdf Fall 2020
PSYCH 318 041 Psychosexual Organization

A detailed examination of concepts related to the formation of gender identity and psychosexual orientation. The nature-nurture debate will be explored as well as gay and lesbian identity and consciousness throughout the life cycle.

 BJ Rye PDF icon PSYCH 318_BJ.Rye_Fall 2020.pdf Fall 2020
PSYCH 354 041 Interpersonal Relations

A psychological analysis of social interaction and the dynamics of close relationships.

 John Rempel PDF icon PSYCH 354_J.Rempel_Fall 2020.pdf Fall 2020
PSYCH 357 041 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.

 Chris Burris, John Rempel PDF icon PSYCH 357_C.Burris and J.Rempel_Fall 2020.pdf Fall 2020
RS 121 081 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.

 David Seljak PDF icon RS 121-081_D.Seljak_Fall 2020.pdf Fall 2020
RS 180 041 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?"

 David Perrin PDF icon RS 180_D.Perrin_Fall 2020.pdf Fall 2020
RS 254 041 Christian Sexual Ethics

Historical and contemporary Christian approaches to ethical questions about human sexuality and relationships. Topics include marriage, celibacy, single life, homosexuality, HIV/AIDS, sexual violence, gender roles, abortion, reproductive technologies, and sexuality and spirituality.

 David Perrin PDF icon RS 254_D.Perrin_Fall 2020.pdf Fall 2020
RS 291 041 Special Topics: Encounter KW

Consult Department for current offerings.

 

Course outline available upon request to the Scheduling Specialist

 Sylvia Terzian Fall 2020
SMF 101 041 Introduction to Relationships and Families

This course provides an overview of couple, marital, and family relationships from a broad, interdisciplinary perspective.

 Denise Whitehead PDF icon SMF 101_D.Whitehead_Fall 2020.pdf Fall 2020