Major/Minor in Religion and Theology
Gain critical knowledge and skills for understanding the way religious and theological issues have evolved and continue to influence contemporary life and culture, in a context that encourages discussion, reflection, and research. Even if you’re not religious, studying religion can help you understand the complex world we live in.
Alumni Stories
The study of religion and theology enables students to dig deeper and find out about the literature, history and current practices of religions around the world. By developing their understanding of such a significant and complex area of influence for humanity, alumni who pursue this area of study are well positioned to work all over the world in positions of leadership.
Learn how Huron has helped empower religion and theology students to more effectively navigate conversations, situations and social change. If you see yourself in the stories of these Leaders with Heart, consider exploring this area of study more thoroughly to determine if it's the right fit for you.
Major and Minor in Religion and Theology Program Modules
Admission Requirements
Completion of first-year requirements. 1.0 course from 1000-level Religious Studies courses (RS1010f and RS1015g) is recommended.
Module
6.0 courses:
1.0 course Religious Studies 2130 (Living Religions)
1.0 course from: RS1029 (New Testament Greek), RS 2124F/G (Introduction to the New Testament), Hebrew 1040A/B (Biblical Hebrew), RS 2420F/G (Introduction to the Hebrew Bible),
Arabic 3260A/B (Qur’anic Arabic), RS 2310F/G (Introduction to the Qur’an)
1.0 additional course in Theological Studies and/or Religious Studies at the 2000 level or above.
3.0 additional courses in Theological Studies and/or Religious Studies at the 3000 level or above.
Admission Requirements
Completion of first-year requirements. 1.0 course from 1000-level Religious Studies courses (RS 1010f and RS 1015g) is recommended.
Module
4.0 courses
1.0 course from Theological Studies and/or Religious Studies 2130.
1.0 course from: RS1029 (New Testament Greek), RS 2124F/G (Introduction to the New Testament), Hebrew 1040A/B (Biblical Hebrew), RS 2420F/G (Introduction to the Hebrew Bible),
Arabic 3260A/B (Qur’anic Arabic), RS 2310F/G (Introduction to the Qur’an)
2.0 courses in Theology Theological Studies and Religious Studies at the 2000 level or above
(Course numbers ending in a/b/f/g are 0.5 courses.)
Religion and Theology Courses
Gain critical knowledge and skills for understanding the way religious and theological issues have evolved and continue to influence contemporary life and culture, in a context that encourages discussion, reflection, and research.
*For classrooms see your student.uwo.ca account, www.registrar.uwo.ca
Subject | Course # | Description | Day | Start time | Finish time | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arabic | 1070A | Quranic Arabic for Beginners | Th | 3:30 | 6:20 | Kharrat, Y. |
Arabic | 2080B | Intermediate Quranic Arabic | Th | 3:30 | 6:20 | Kharrat, Y. |
Arabic | 3260B | Arabic: Readings for the Qur'an | Th | 9:30 | 12:20 | Kharrat, Y. |
Greek | 1103A | Introduction to Biblical Greek I | M Tu | 3:30 | 6:00 | Meyer, N. |
Greek | 1104B | Introduction to Biblical Greek II | M Tu | 3:30 | 6:00 | TBA |
Greek | 5223A | Readings In New Testament | Tu | 7:00 | 9:20 | Meyer, N. |
Rel Studies | 1010F | Religion, Theology & Global | Th | 6:30 | 9:20 | Babcock, G. |
Rel Studies | 1015G | Religion and Difference | Th | 6:30 | 9:20 | Acres, W. |
Rel Studies | 2112F | Spirituality Old & New | W | 2:30 | 5:20 | Marks, D. |
Rel Studies | 2113G | Modernity, Post Modernity & Religion | W | 2:30 | 5:20 | Marks, D. |
Rel Studies | 2120A | Human/Animal/Subhuman | Th | 9:30 | 12:30 | Lemos, T. |
Rel Studies | 2124G | Intro to New Testament | M | 12:30 | 3:00 | Meyer. N. |
Rel Studies | 2126F | The Early Church | M | 12:30 | 3:00 | McClatchie, S. |
Rel Studies | 2127G | The Late Middle Ages | M | 8:30 | 11:00 | Acres, W. |
Rel Studies | 2130 | Living Religions | W | 3:30 | 6:20 | Acres, W. |
Rel Studies | 2299B | Special Topics | M | 12:30 | 3:00 | TBA |
Rel Studies | 2330F | Interpret the Christian Bible | M | 7:00 | 9:20 | Meyer, N. |
Rel Studies | 2420B | The Hebrew Bible In Context | M | 7:00 | 9:20 | Lemos, T. |
Rel Studies | 2610G | Christian Thought, Culture & Practice | W | 9:30 | 12:20 | Wagenman, M. |
Rel Studies | 2620F | Islamic Thought, Culture & Practice |
W |
3:30 |
5:20 |
Mattson, I. |
Rel Studies | 3030F | Angry God: The Bible & War | W | 9:30 | 12:20 | Lemos, T. |
Rel Studies | 3070G | Studies in the Gospels | T | 9:30 | 12:00 | Meyer, N |
Rel Studies | 3100F | The Qur'an, Sunnah & Hadith | M | 7:00 | 9:20 | Mattson, I. |
Rel Studies | 3131B | Spirituality of Muslim Women | M | 7:00 | 9:20 | Mattson, I. |
Rel Studies | 3134A | Freedom of Religion & Accommodation in Canada | M | 8:30 | 11:00 | Fahmy, M. |
Rel Studies | 4040B | Prophetic Literature | M | 8:30 | 11:00 | Lemos, T. |
Theol Studies | 2207F | Introduction to Systematic Theology | M | 8:30 | 11:00 | TBA |
Theol Studie | 2208G | Christ, Salvation & Trinity | Tu | 3:30 | 6:00 | TBA |
Theol Studies | 3312G | Critical Investigation of Theological Ethics | Tu | 7:00 | 9:20 | Gruning, H. |
Theol Studies | 3331F | Liturgical Music | Tu | 9:30 | 12:00 | McClatchie, S. / Lupton, B. |
*For classrooms see your student.uwo.ca account, www.registrar.uwo.ca
Subject | Course # | Description | Day | Start time | Finish time | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arabic | 1070A | Quranic Arabic for Beginners | Th | 3:30 | 6:20 | Kharrat, Y |
Arabic | 3260B | Arabic: Readings for the Qur'an | Th | 3:30 | 6:20 | Kharrat, Y. |
Hebrew | 1040A | Intro to Bib Hebrew | Tu F |
2:30 11:30 |
4:20 1:20 |
Meyer, N. |
Hebrew | 1041B | Intro to Bib Hebrew con't | Tu F |
2:30 2:30 |
4:20 4:20 |
Meyer, N. |
Rel Studies | 1010F | Religion, Theology & Global | W | 6:30 | 9:20 | Babcock, G. |
Rel Studies | 1015G | Religion and Difference | Th | 3:30 | 6:20 | Acres, W. |
Rel Studies | 1029 | New Testament Greek | Tu F |
4:30 1:30 |
6:20 3:20 |
Meyer, N. |
Rel Studies | 2112F | Spirituality Old & New | F | 11:30 | 2:30 | Marks, D. |
Rel Studies | 2113G | Modernity, Post-Mod & Religion | M | 2:30 | 5:20 | Marks, D. |
Rel Studies | 2124G | Intro to New Testament | Tu | 11:30 | 2:20 | Meyer, N. |
Rel Studies | 2126F | The Early Church | Th | 9:30 | 12:20 | McClatchie, S. |
Rel Studies | 2127G | The Late Middle Ages | Th | 9:30 | 12:20 | McClatchie, S. |
Rel Studies | 2130 | Living Religions | Th | 6:30 | 9:20 | Acres, W. |
Rel Studies | 2297A | Faith in Sound, Stone & Paint | W F |
9:30 9:30 |
11:30 11:30 |
McClatchie, S. |
Rel Studies | 2300A | Religion & Psychoanalysis | W | 6:30 | 9:20 | TBA |
Rel Studies | 2330F | Interpret the Christian Bible | Tu | 11:30 | 2:20 | Meyer, N. |
Rel Studies | 2420B | The Hebrew Bible in Context | W | 9:30 | 10:20 | Lemos, T. |
Rel Studies | 2610G | Christian Thought, Culture & Practice | M W F |
12:30 12:30 12:30 |
1:20 1:20 1:20 |
Wagenman, M. |
Rel Studies | 2620G | Islamic Thought, Culture & Practice | W | 2:30 | 5:20 | Mattson, I. |
Rel Studies | 2730G | Sacred Matter | Tu | 2:30 | 5:20 | Acres, W. |
Rel Studies | 3030G | Angry God: The Bible & War | Tu | 2:30 | 5:20 | Lemos, T. |
Rel Studies | 3090G | The Major Letters of Paul | F | 11:30 | 4:20 | Meyer, N. |
Rel Studies | 3131B | Spirituality of Muslim Women | Tu Th |
2:30 2:30 |
4:20 4:20 |
Mattson, I. |
Rel Studies | 3134A | Freedom of Religion & Accommodation in Canada | Th | 6:30 | 9:20 | Fahmy, M. |
Rel Studies | 3168G | Constructing Jesus | M | 6:30 | 9:20 | Smith, D. |
Rel Studies | 3350A | Eastern & Orthodox Church History | M | 2:30 | 5:20 | Larson-Miller, L. |
Rel Studies | 3450G | Judaism and the Holocaust | W | 3:30 | 6:20 | Marks, D. |
Theol Studies | 2207F | Intro to Systematic Theology | Tu Thu |
3:30 2:30 |
5:20 3:20 |
Babcock, G. |
Theol Studies | 3260G | Christian Theology in the 20th Century | M Th |
3:30 2:30 |
5:20 3:20 |
Babcock, G. |
Theol Studies | 3312G | Critical Invest Theol. Ethics | Th | 2:30 | 5:20 | Gruning, H. |
Theol Studies | 3331G | Liturgical Music | Tu Th |
12:30 12:30 |
2:30 1:20 |
McClatchie, S. Marks, D. |
Theol Studies | 3333F | Theology, Science & Society | M W |
2:30 3:30 |
3:20 5:20 |
Marks, D. |
Interested in learning more, or applying to one of Huron’s programs in Theology?
Religion and Theology Studies Professors
Our professors are delighted about this new program offering: they can't wait to support a broader range of students to discover the value of theological and religious investigation. No matter where you come from or what you believe, our professors are confident they will help you develop transferrable skills that will help you Lead with Heart in your local and global communities. Prepare to be challenged by educators who are passionate about critical analysis, character development and fostering enlightening conversations. Bring your boldest ideas to your classes and prepare to develop new perspectives that better reflect our ever-changing world.
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Major and Minor in Religion and Theology Careers
Our Theology graduates are ready to inspire citizens around the world. Whether they want to support people to find their faith or they want to become a potent Leader with Heart in a corporate or community position, our alumni have the heightened perspective, relationship-building skills and leadership qualities to make positive differences in any work environment.
Learn about where the study of theology and religion can take you. Trust that Huron's unique learning environments and legacy of teaching excellence will create the ideal educational setting for your journey toward enhanced understanding of the power, influence and issues particular to this exciting area of study.
- Clergy
- Minister
- Politician
- Teacher
- Lawyer
- Professor
- Writer
- Philosopher
- Theologian
- Lobbyist
- Community advocate/activist
- Global development agent