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Classics and Religion Courses
Not all of the following courses are offered in a given year. For an up-to-date statement of course offerings for 2001-2002, please consult the Registration Instructions and Class Schedule booklet published in the summer.

Classics Courses

Classical Civilization
First-Year Seminar in Classics 01.116
Issues in Classical Civilization

An investigation of important issues relating to the Greek and Roman world. Themes will be drawn from literature, history, art, religion and social life. All texts are in English. Limited enrolment.
Precludes additional credit for Classical Civilization 13.100, 13.102* and 13.103*.
Prerequisite: Normally restricted to students entering the First year of a B.A. program.
Seminars three hours a week.


Classical Civilization 13.100
Introduction to Classical Civilization

An introduction to the study of Greek and Roman antiquity and to the discipline of Classics and its methodologies. The culture and society will be set in their historical context and studied through readings from representative ancient authors (in English translation) and through the art and architecture of the period.
Precludes additional credit for First-Year Seminar 01.116, Classical Civilization 13.102*, 13.103*, and 13.119.
Lectures two hours a week.


Classical Civilization 13.102*
Introduction to Greek Civilization

An introduction to the study of Greek antiquity and the discipline of Classics and its methodologies. The culture and society will be set in their historical context and studied through readings from representative ancient authors (in English translation) and through the art and architecture of the period.
Precludes additional credit for First-Year Seminar 01.116, Classical Civilization 13.100, and 13.119.
Lectures two hours a week.


Classical Civilization 13.103*
Introduction to Roman Civilization

An introduction to the study of Roman antiquity and the discipline of Classics and its methodologies. The culture and society will be set in their historical context and studied through readings from representative ancient authors (in English translation) and through the art and architecture of the period.
Precludes additional credit for First-Year Seminar 01.116, Classical Civilization 13.100, and 13.119.
Lectures two hours a week.


Classical Civilization 13.200
Classical Mythology

A study of classical mythology, emphasizing its use in Greek and Roman literature and its place in classical art and religion. There is some discussion of classical myths in terms of contemporary interpretations of myth. (All texts used will be in English).
Precludes additional credit for Classical Civilization 13.300.
Prerequisite: Second-year standing or registration in the B.Hum. program or permission of the unit.
Lectures and discussion three hours a week.


Classical Civilization 13.206*
Greek Philosophy: Plato and Aristotle

A study, both historical and critical, of some central issues in the philosophy of Plato and of Aristotle. (Also listed as Philosophy 32.206*).
Precludes additional credit for Philosophy 32.205.
Prerequisite: At least 0.5 credit in Philosophy or Second-year standing.
Lectures three hours a week.


Classical Civilization 13.207*
Hellenistic and Early Medieval Philosophy

The evolution of western philosophy from the fourth through the twelfth century: theories of human nature, knowledge and reality are traced from the Hellenistic philosophers through the early medieval synthesis of reason with Christianity. Several thinkers (e.g. Plotinus, Augustine, and Anselm) are studied in depth. (Also listed as Philosophy 32.207*)
Precludes additional credit for Philosophy 32.225.
Prerequisite: Classical Civilization 13.206* or permission of the Philosophy department.
Lectures three hours a week.


Classical Civilization 13.209
Greek and Roman Literary Genres

A study through English translation of the various genres of Greek and Latin literature, especially those which influenced later European writings: epic, drama, the ode, pastoral poetry, satire. (Also listed as English 18.209)
Prerequisite: Second-year standing or permission of the unit.
Lectures two hours a week.


Classical Civilization 13.230
Methods and Techniques of Archaeology

The interrelation of archaeology and anthropology, history, classics, art history, etc. Techniques of field archaeology such as stratigraphy, air photography, surveying, Carbon 14, typology and seriation, underwater archaeology, laboratory analysis; and the organization and administration of a major excavation.
Precludes additional credit for Classical Civilization 13.231.
Prerequisite: Second-year standing or permission of the unit.
Lectures two hours a week.


Classical Civilization 13.235
Ancient Science and Technology

The development of science and technology in the ancient world and their practical application in such fields as ancient engineering, machinery, metallurgy, transport, building, agriculture and Hippocratic medicine; the position of the craftsman and artisan in society, the attitude of the intellectuals to science and manual labour, and the effect upon technological development of the institution of slavery. This course is suitable for students with no previous knowledge of Greece or Rome. (Also listed as Technology, Society, and Environment 59.235)
Prerequisite: Second-year standing or permission of the unit.
Lectures two hours a week.


Classical Civilization 13.290
History of Ancient Greece

The history of classical Greece to the conquest of Asia by Alexander with special attention to the development of her characteristic institutions. (Also listed as History 24.290.)
Prerequisite: Second-year standing or permission of the unit.
Lectures two hours a week.


Classical Civilization 13.291
History of Ancient Rome

The history of ancient Rome, her organization and expansion especially during the late Republic and early Empire. (Also listed as History 24.291.)
Prerequisite: Second-year standing or permission of the unit.
Lectures two hours a week.


Classical Civilization 13.301*
Early Greek Philosophy

A study of the presocratic Greek philosophers and of the Sophists and Socrates. (Also listed as Philosophy 32.301*).
Precludes additional credit for Philosophy 32.205.
Prerequisite: Classical Civilization 13.206* or permission of the Philosophy department.
Lecture three hours a week.


Classical Civilization 13.302
The Later Roman Empire

The study of major developments - administrative, ecclesiastical, cultural and societal - of the later Roman Empire. (Also listed as History 24.302.)
Prerequisite: A 200-level Classical Civilization course.
Lectures three hours a week.


Classical Civilization 13.321*
Studies in Greek History and Institutions

A study of one of the major periods or themes of ancient Greek history. Topic for 2001-2002: Democracy and Theatre in Fifth Century Athens. (Also listed as History 24.309*)
Prerequisite: Classical Civilization 13.290 or permission of the unit.
Lectures two hours a week.


Classical Civilization 13.322*
Studies in Roman History and Institutions

A study of one of the major periods or themes of the history of ancient Rome. Topic for 2001-2002: The Julio-Claudian dynasty (Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius and Nero). (Also listed as History 24.311*.)
Prerequisite: Classical Civilization 13.291 or permission of the unit.
Lectures two hours a week.


Classical Civilization 13.330
Archaeological Field Work

Students will participate for a minimum of five weeks in the excavation of an archaeological site. In addition they will study stratigraphic analysis and the recording and processing of finds. Written reports on specific aspects of the particular excavation are required.
Prerequisites: Classical Civilization 13.230 (old 13.231) and permission of the School, or permission of the unit.


Classical Civilization 13.334*
Etruscan and Roman Art

This course studies Etruscan art and the development of Roman art and architecture through the Constantinian period. (Also listed as Art History 11.310*.)
Prerequisite: Second-year standing or permission of the unit.
Lectures three hours a week.


Classical Civilization 13.335*
Studies in Greek and Roman Art and Archaeology

A study of a period or theme in the art and archaeology of Ancient Greece and Rome. Topics may vary from year to year. (Also listed as Art History 11.311*.)
Prerequisite: Second-year standing or permission of the unit.
Lectures three hours a week.


Classical Civilization 13.371*
Studies in Greek Literature

A study of an author or topic in Greek literature.
Prerequisite: Second-year standing or permission of the School.
Lectures two hours a week.


Classical Civilization 13.372*
Studies in Roman Literature

A study of an author or topic in Roman literature.
Prerequisite: Second-year standing or permission of the unit.
Lectures two hours a week.


Classical Civilization 13.390*
Directed Studies

Supervised readings and research projects chosen in consultation with the Supervisor of Undergraduate Studies.
Prerequisite: Third-year standing or permission of the unit.


Classical Civilization 13.391*
Directed Studies

Supervised readings and research projects chosen in consultation with the Supervisor of Undergraduate Studies.
Prerequisite: Third-year standing or permission of the unit.


Classical Civilization 13.427
Selected Topics in Classical History and Literature

A seminar on historical and literary aspects of a particular period of antiquity. Intended for Third- and Fourth-year students.
Prerequisites: Classical Civilization 13.209, one of 13.290, 13.291, 13.321*, 13.322*; and permission of the unit.
Seminar two hours a week.


Classical Civilization 13.428
Selected Topics in Greek and Roman Literature

Intended for Third- and Fourth-year students.
Prerequisites: Classical Civilization 13.209 and permission of the unit.
Seminar two hours a week.


Classical Civilization 13.429
Selected Topics in Greek and Roman History

Intended for Honours students in History and Classics who should normally be in the Third- or Fourth-years. (Also listed as History 24.429.)
Prerequisites: Classical Civilization 13.290 or 13.291 or 13.321* or 13.322* and permission of the unit.
Seminar two hours a week.


Classical Civilization 13.430
Archaeological Field Work (Advanced)

Students will participate for a minimum of five weeks in a position of responsibility in the excavation of an archaeological site. They will be responsible for excavating and for the recording, processing and analysis of finds. A specialized report on a particular aspect of the excavation is required.
Prerequisites: Classical Civilization 13.330 and permission of the unit.


Classical Civilization 13.490*
Directed Readings and Research

These courses consist of supervised readings and research projects in a specific area of Classical Civilization to be chosen in consultation with the Honours Supervisor.
Prerequisites: Fourth-year Honours standing and permission of the unit.


Classical Civilization 13.491*
Directed Readings and Research

These courses consist of supervised readings and research projects in a specific area of Classical Civilization to be chosen in consultation with the Honours Supervisor.
Prerequisites: Fourth-year Honours standing and permission of the unit.


Classical Civilization 13.492*
Directed Readings and Research

These courses consist of supervised readings and research projects in a specific area of Classical Civilization to be chosen in consultation with the Honours Supervisor.
Prerequisites: Fourth-year Honours standing and permission of the unit.

Greek

Greek 15.105*
Introduction to Classical Greek I

A course for beginners in ancient Greek, designed to give students a grasp of basic grammatical forms and vocabulary (with reference to English derivatives) through the reading of continuous Greek.
Lectures and practice periods four hours a week.


Greek 15.106*
Introduction to Classical Greek II

A course for students with some previous knowledge of the language: study of grammatical forms and constructions; acquisition of reading skills.
Prerequisite: Greek 15.105* or equivalent.
Lectures and practice periods four hours a week.


Greek 15.220*
Intermediate Classical Greek I

Further study of the language; introduction to the reading of ancient Greek authors.
Precludes additional credit for Greek 15.201
Prerequisite: Greek 15.106* or equivalent. .
Tutorials three hours a week.


Greek 15.221*
Intermediate Classical Greek II

Continued study of the language; reading of selected prose and poetry by ancient Greek authors; development of translation skills.
Precludes additional credit for Greek 15.201.
Prerequisite: Greek 15.220* or equivalent.
Tutorials three hours a week.


Greek 15.390*
Studies in Greek Poetry

Reading and critical discussion of selections from ancient Greek poetry.
Prerequisite: Greek 15.221* or equivalent.
Tutorials three hours a week.


Greek 15.391*
Studies in Greek Prose

Reading and critical discussion of selections from ancient Greek prose.
Prerequisite: Greek 15.221* or equivalent.
Tutorials three hours a week.


Greek 15.490*
Directed Study (Poetry)


Greek 15.491*
Directed Study (Prose)


Latin


Latin 16.105*
Introduction to Latin I

A course for beginners in Latin, designed to give students a grasp of basic grammatical forms and vocabulary (with reference to English derivatives) through the reading of continuous Latin.
Lectures and practice periods four hours a week.


Latin 16.106*
Introduction to Latin II

A course for students with some previous knowledge of the language: study of grammatical forms and constructions; acquisition of reading skills.
Prerequisite: Latin 16.105* or equivalent.
Lectures and practice periods four hours a week.


Latin 16.115
Beginning Latin


Latin 16.201
Intermediate Latin

Further study of the language; reading of selected prose and poetry by Latin authors.
Prerequisite: Latin 16.106* or equivalent.
Lectures three hours a week.


Latin 16.220*
Intermediate Latin I

Further study of the language; introduction to the reading of Latin authors.
Prerequisite: Latin 16.106* or equivalent.
Precludes additional credit for Latin 16.201.
Tutorials three hours a week.


Latin 16.221*
Intermediate Latin II

Continued study of the language; reading of selected prose and poetry by Latin authors; development of translation skills.
Precludes additional credit for Latin 16.201.
Prerequisite: Latin 16.220* or equivalent.
Tutorials three hours a week.


Latin 16.250*
Translation I

A course designed to improve the students' proficiency in sight translation from Latin and to give practice in translation from English into Latin (prose composition).
Prerequisite: Latin 16.201 or permission of the unit.
Tutorials three hours a week.


Latin 16.390*
Studies in Latin Poetry

Reading and critical discussion of selections from Latin poetry.
Prerequisite: Latin 16.221* or equivalent.
Tutorials three hours a week.


Latin 16.391*
Studies in Latin Prose

Reading and critical discussion of selections from Latin prose.
Prerequisite: Latin 16.221* or equivalent.
Tutorials three hours a week.


Latin 16.490*
Directed Study (Poetry)


Latin 16.491*
Directed Study (Pros
e)


Religion Courses


First-Year Seminar in Religion
01.151
Interpretations of Religion

Modern enquiries into the nature of religion from various perspectives such as anthropology, history, psychology, sociology and theology. Different myths, symbols, scriptures, doctrines, codes and rituals of religious traditions are examined. Limited enrolment.
Precludes additional credit for Religion 34.125, 34.125* or 34.202.
Prerequisite: Normally restricted to students entering the First year of a B.A. program.
Seminar three hours a week.


Religion 34.100*
Introduction to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

A survey of the basic beliefs and practices of these major religious traditions from their beginnings to the present.
Lecture three hours a week.


Religion 34.101*
Introduction to Hinduism, Buddhism, and the Religions of China and Japan

A survey of the basic beliefs and practices of these major religious traditions from their beginnings to the present.
Lecture three hours a week.


Religion 34.125*
Interpretations of Religion

Modern enquiries into the nature of religion from various perspectives such as anthropology, history, psychology, sociology and theology. Different myths, symbols, scriptures, doctrines, codes and rituals of religious traditions.
Precludes additional credit for Religion 34.125 or 34.202.
Lecture three hours a week.


Religion 34.126
The Interpretations of Religious Experience

The variety of religious experiences and their interpretations: myth, literature, art and religious doctrine. Topics include time, self, the Other, journey and wisdom. Examples ranging from shamanistic experience to the abstractions of Buddhist philosophy.
Lectures three hours a week.


Religion 34.203*
Women in the Christian Tradition

An examination of the status of women in Christianity, including such themes as images of women and gender roles in churches, recent feminist theologies, practical questions such as inclusive language and the ordination of women, and alternative approaches to Christian spirituality.
Lecture three hours a week.


Religion 34.205*
Introduction to the Hindu Tradition

An introduction to the basic beliefs, myths and symbols, methods of meditation and ethical principles developed in the main branches of the Hindu tradition. The study includes a survey of movements stemming from the Hindu tradition such as Transcendental Meditation and Krishna Consciousness.
Precludes additional credit for Religion 34.105*.
Lecture three hours a week.


Religion 34.206*
The Hindu Tradition: The Formative Period

A historical survey of the formation of the Hindu scriptures, the development of basic philosophic concepts and the establishment of the Shiva, Vishnu and Goddess traditions. Discussions of Hindu practices of meditation and presentations of Hindu religious art are included.
Prerequisite: Second-year standing.
Lecture two hours a week.


Religion 34.212*
Graeco-Roman Religions

A study of selected topics in Graeco-Roman religion, such as Homeric religion, chthonic cults, the Sophists, astrology, ruler cults, mystery religions and gnosticism.
Lecture three hours a week.


Religion 34.216*
Introduction to the Buddhist Tradition

An introduction to the basic beliefs and practices of the Buddhist tradition and a brief survey of its development and transformations in India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, Tibet, China and Japan.
Precludes additional credit for Religion 34.106*.
Lecture three hours a week.


Religion 34.226*
Judaism and the Jews in the Biblical Era

An introduction to the history of Judaism and the Jews as seen through biblical and non-biblical sources. Special emphasis is placed on the evolution of leadership, community, and institutions as the Hebrews move from tribal to national identity.
Precludes additional credit for Religion 34.102* and 34.120.
Lecture three hours a week.


Religion 34.227*

The History and Literature of Early Christianity

The rise of the Christian movement as revealed in the New Testament and other early evidence. Topics will include the Hellenistic and Jewish context, Jesus, Paul, Jewish Christianity, the Johannine writings, feminist and sociological approaches to the early church.
Precludes additional credit for Religion 34.103* and 34.120.
Lecture three hours a week.


Religion 34.228
From Christ to Constantine

The history, literature and thought of early Christianity. The first term will concentrate on the New Testament and its background, the second on subsequent developments that led to the Christianization of the Roman Empire.
Precludes additional credit for Religion 34.103* and 34.227*.
Lectures three hours per week.


Religion 34.230*
Mysticism

A historical and functional study of mystical experience in its religious context, relying on examples from selected traditions such as the Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish and Muslim.
Precludes additional credit for Religion 34.230.
Lecture three hours a week.


Religion 34.231*
Selected Topics in the Study of Mysticism

Contents of this course may vary from year to year.
Lecture three hours a week.


Religion 34.235
Religion and Contemporary Moral Issues

The nature of religious ethics, both the explicit moral principles and rules of various religious traditions, and the general moral perspectives. A selection of contemporary moral issues examined in depth.
Prerequisite: Other Religion course or permission of the Department.
Lecture three hours a week.


Religion 34.237*
Selected Topics in Religion

Contents of this course vary from year to year.
Lecture three hours a week.


Religion 34.238*
Death and Afterlife

The meaning of death and afterlife in some religious traditions and secular philosophies with emphasis on the Hindu teaching of the immortal soul; the Hebraic idea of collective survival; the Christian doctrine of resurrection of the body; the Buddhist conception of no-soul and nirvana.
Lecture three hours a week.


Religion 34.243
Religion and Society

Cross-cultural survey of religious institutions, with attention to theories and methodologies in the study of religion. Topics include myth, totemism, cults, ritual, altered states of consciousness, and the relationship of religion to other social institutions and processes. (Also listed as Sociology-Anthropology 56.243.)
Prerequisite: One of Sociology 53.100, Anthropology 54.100, Sociology-Anthropology 56.100 or equivalent, or permission of the Department.
Lecture three hours a week.


Religion 34.257*
Christianity

The range of Christian thought and history from the time of Jesus to the present.
Precludes additional credit for Religion 34.107*.
Lecture three hours a week.


Religion 34.258*
Introduction to Judaism and the Jewish People

The history of Judaism and the Jewish people from the Second Temple until the present day. The organization, basic beliefs, social and ethical practices of the Jews and Judaism.
Precludes additional credit for Religion 34.108*.
Lecture three hours a week.


Religion 34.259*
Introduction to Islam

An introduction to the Muslim religious tradition and investigation of its organization, basic beliefs, social and ethical principles and practices.
Precludes additional credit for Religion 34.109*.
Lecture three hours a week.


Religion 34.261*
Philosophy of Religion

A philosophical examination of some characteristic concepts of religion, such as faith, hope, worship, revelation, miracle, God. (Also listed as Philosophy 32.261*.)
Prerequisite: A course in Philosophy or Second-year standing.
Lecture three hours a week.


Religion 34.271*
Judaism and the Jewish People: The Early Period

A study of the history of Judaism and the Jewish people from the Maccabees to the Rabbinic Age. Attention is given to the rise of sectarian movements (Pharisees, Saducees and Qumran Covenanters), the rise of Christianity, revolutionaries such as the Zealots and Bar Kochba, the Jewish responses to Hellenism, the reshaping of Judaism after the destruction of the Second Temple, and Rabbinic Judaism in Palestine and the Diaspora.
Lecture two hours a week.


Religion 34.272*
Islam in the Modern World

An examination of Islam in the last two hundred years, including the nature of the Islamic resurgence and the new forms of Islamic vitality.
Precludes additional credit for Religion 34.274.
Lecture three hours a week.


Religion 34.278
The Middle East: 1798 to the Present

The history of the development of the civilization and culture of the Middle East from 1798 to the present with special emphasis on the mutual discovery of East and West, the search for identity, the impact of colonialism and international rivalry, and social, religious and cultural change within a continuing tradition. (Also listed as History 24.278.)
Lecture two hours a week.


Religion 34.305*
C.G. Jung and the Psychology of Religion

The course examines Jung's major statements in the Collected Works about the psychogenesis of religion and the implications this has for the understanding of humanity as religious.
Precludes additional credit for Religion 34.306.
Lecture three hours a week.


Religion 34.320*
Selected Topics in Indian Thought

Contents of this course vary from year to year.
Prerequisite: One course in Buddhism.
Lecture three hours a week.


Religion 34.325*
Selected Topics of Women in Religion

Descriptive and critical analysis of perspectives on women, sex, and gender in selected religious traditions. Contents of this course may vary from year to year.
Prerequisite: Second-year standing or higher.
Lecture three hours a week.


Religion 34.328
The Life and Teaching of Jesus

A systematic study of the available records of the life of Jesus. Lectures, readings and discussions on the historical context of the life of Jesus and on the milieu within which the records developed.
Precludes additional credit for Religion 34.225.
Lecture three hours a week.


Religion 34.330
The Life and Thought of Paul

Paul's relation to the Old Testament, Rabbinic Judaism, and Hellenism; the mission to the Gentiles; the "mysticism" of Paul; central ideas such as justification by faith, predestination, the Holy Spirit, the Church. Consideration of the situation and message of each of Paul's writings.
Prerequisite: Second-year standing or higher.
Lecture three hours a week.


Religion 34.331*
Theory and Method in the Study of Religion

Examination of selected theoretical and methodological models used in the interpretation of religious data. Contents of this course vary from year to year.
Prerequisite: Second-year standing or higher.
Lecture two hours a week.


Religion 34.332*
Studies on Christianity

Selected problems in the study of the Christian religion.
Prerequisite: One course in Religion.
Lecture three hours a week.


Religion 34.336*
Selected Topics in Religion

Contents of this course may vary from year to year.
Prerequisite: Second-year standing or higher.
Lecture three hours a week.


Religion 34.338*
Selected Topics in Early Christian History

Contents of this course vary from year to year.
Prerequisite: Second-year standing or higher.
Lecture three hours a week.


Religion 34.342*
Selected Topics in Islam

Contents of this course vary from year to year.
Prerequisite: Second-year standing or higher.
Lecture three hours a week.


Religion 34.355*
Selected Topics in Judaism and Jewish History

Contents of this course vary from year to year.
Prerequisite: Second-year standing or higher.
Seminar three hours a week.


Religion 34.365*
Historic Figures in the Psychology of Religion

Discussion of religiously significant texts from the works of William James, Sigmund Freud and C.G. Jung.
Precludes additional credit for Religion 34.265*.
Prerequisite: Second-year standing or permission of the Discipline.
Lecture three hours a week.


Religion 34.370
The Development of Christian Thought

Historical and cultural development of selected aspects of Christian thought from its origins to the modern period. Cultural shifts, doctrines of God and Christ, the church as an institution; conciliarism and reform; the Protestant Reformation and its aftermath.
Precludes additional credit for Religion 34.270.
Prerequisite: Second-year standing.
Lecture three hours a week.


Religion 34.378*
Reformation Europe

A history of the Protestant and Catholic Reformations of the sixteenth century, with special emphasis on the theological disputes of the protagonists and the impact of these disputes on the social, political and cultural developments of the era. (Also listed as History 24.378*.)
Prerequisite: A 200-level History course.
Lecture three hours a week.


Religion 34.380
Modern Religious Thought

An examination of the major currents and developments of religious and philosophical thought among Protestants and Catholics in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Protestant developments are traced from the Kantian critique to the present and Catholic thought from its response to the French Revolution up to and beyond Vatican II.
Precludes additional credit for Religion 34.280.
Prerequisite: One course in Religion or Philosophy.

Lecture three hours a week.


Religion 34.390
Selected Problems in Interpretation

A course conducted on a tutorial or seminar basis designed to enable advanced students to pursue interests in selected areas of religion. Prerequisite: Permission of the Discipline.
Tutorial/seminar three hours a week.


Religion 34.391*
Selected Problems in Interpretation

A course conducted on a tutorial or seminar basis designed to enable advanced students to pursue interests in selected areas of religion.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Discipline.
Tutorial/seminar three hours a week.


Religion 34.480*
Topics in Religious Studies

A seminar on a topic in religious studies. Topic for 2001-2002: Religion and Ecology An overview of the issues involved in ecological and environmental concerns from the perspective of religious studies and ethics. The positive and negative roles of religion and spirituality, biotechnology, ecofeminism, and interspecies relationships may be among the issues considered.
Prerequisite: Third-year standing in B.A. (Honours) or Combined B.A. (Honours) in Religion, or in the B.A. or B.A. (Honours) in Classics, Religion and Humanities.
Seminar three hours a week.


Religion 34.481*
Tutorial

A tutorial on a topic in religious studies. Contents of the tutorial to be arranged with the supervising faculty member.
Prerequisite: Third-year standing in B.A. (Honours) or Combined B.A. (Honours) in Religion, or in the B.A. or B.A. (Honours) in Classics, Religion and Humanities.


Religion 34.498 (2.0 credits)
Honours Essay

A written proposal in consultation with a Program Director, consisting of title, outline and bibliography must be submitted to and approved by the Honours Essay Proposal Board. The essay of approximately 16,000 words, is jointly evaluated on its completion by the Departmental Director and one other member of the department.
Precludes additional credit for Religion 34.499. (Consult Departmental Document for further details.)
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the B.A. in Religion, or in the B.A. in Classics, Religion and Humanities and permission of the Discipline.
Seminar three hours a week.


Religion 34.499
Honours Essay

A written proposal in consultation with a Program Director, consisting of title, outline and bibliography must be submitted to and approved by the Honours Essay Proposal Board. The essay of approximately 10,000 words, is jointly evaluated on its completion by the Departmental Director and one other member of the department. (1.0 credit) (Consult Departmental Document for further details.)
Precludes additional credit for Religion 34.498.
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in B.A. (Combined Honours) in Religion or in the B.A. in Classics, Religion and Humanities and permission of the Discipline.
Seminar three hours a week.


Language Courses
Language courses are intended for students specializing in a particular religious tradition. They are offered according to the availability of members of the Discipline. Courses taken at the 200-level or above will be mainly independent study under the supervision of a member of the Discipline. Students interested in taking these courses should consult the Co-ordinator.


Religion 34.192
Elementary Language Tutorial

Elementary study of the language required for studying a religious tradition. Restricted to students registered in a Religion program.
Tutorial two hours a week.


Religion 34.292
Intermediate Language Tutorial

Intermediate study of the language required for studying a religious tradition. Restricted to students registered in a Religion program.
Prerequisite: Religion 34.192 or permission of the Discipline.
Tutorial two hours a week.


Religion 34.392
Advanced Language Tutorial

Advanced study of the language required for studying a religious tradition. Restricted to students registered in a Religion program.
Prerequisite: Religion 34.292 or permission of the Discipline.
Tutorial two hours a week.


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