HIS 619 Gender, Sex, and Sexuality in Global History
This course will explore a range of methodological approaches to the study of gender, sex, and sexuality within the discipline of history. Using a variety of case studies, it will also examine the construction of gender identities and self-hood as well as the relationship between power and sex within particular cultural and historical contexts.
HIS 660 History of Modern Evangelicalism
In his journal following his conversion in 1738, John Wesley wrote, "I felt my heart strangely warmed." Many hearts were "strangely warmed" in the 18th century, and the Evangelical Revival had a profound impact upon the Protestant community in the North Atlantic triangle and beyond. Beginning with the Wesleys and George Whitefield in Britain and Jonathan Edwards in the United States, this course explores prominent themes, issues, and personalities in the history of the early modern and modern evangelical movements.
HIS 763 The Reformation Era
The 16th century witnessed a series of religious revolutions that permanently altered the spiritual and material condition of Europe and beyond. This course provides an introduction to the onset and character of these revolutions, with particular attention given to the intellectual, political, and social consequences and legacies emerging from this formative era.
HIS 767 History of Christianity in Canada
Canada is sometimes regarded as a more secular version of its American neighbour. Henry Alline, the late eighteenth century Nova Scotian revivalist, would not have agreed, for he believed that while Old and New England were engaged in a "most inhuman war," a great redeemer nation was emerging in his corner of British North America. This course examines Canada's rich Christian heritage from the first European encounters with aboriginal peoples to contemporary times, with particular emphasis on the relationship between Christianity and the broad socio-political and intellectual history of the nation.
HIS 768 Studies in Christian Biography
The Christian faith is replete with noteworthy life stories, some of which have come to be well-known. This course examines the concept of biography and involves the detailed study of a significant figure in the history of the faith. Course content varies from year to year.
HIS 771 Christian Unity: Historical, Theological, and Contemporary Considerations
This course is designed to examine theoretical and practical issues related to Christian unity. Students will become familiar with various understandings of the church which inform how Christians relate to and cooperate with one another. They will consider specific historical contexts related to Christian unity including the formal ecumenical movement. Students will also examine practical efforts at Christian unity in their formal and informal, as well as regional and local, expressions.
Cross-listed: THEO 771 Christian Unity: Historical, Theological, and Contemporary Considerations
HIS 773 History and Theology of Pentecostal-Charismatic Movements
The study of various Pentecostal, Charismatic, and related global "Movements of the Spirit." Students will gain perspective on historical, theological and sociological matters, including issues ranging from primitivism, restorationism, and independence to institutionalization and ecumenism. Special consideration will be given to issues related to Pentecostalism in Canada.
Cross-listed: THEO 773 History and Theology of Pentecostal-Charismatic Movements
HIS 775 Alliance History and Thought
This course is a survey of the origins of The Christian and Missionary Alliance movement in its social/cultural context. The continuities and changes are then traced historically as The Alliance developed to the present. In this, an evaluation of Alliance "distinctives" will form a central theme.
Cross-listed: THEO 775 Alliance History and Thought
HIS 869 Church History Seminar
Designed for more advanced students, this seminar examines a select topic in church history. Each student is expected to lead and participate in the seminar.
It was hard coming here and learning to be an academic, but now I have this foundation of Biblical and theological grounding paired with critical thinking and a faith and awareness of the Church that I wouldn't have gotten anywhere else.
