Christian Studies
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Study the influence of Christianity.
Christian Studies
Overview
The Department of Religious Studies offers a Minor program in Christian Studies. Christianity is not only
the single most powerful influence on the history and development of Western civilization and culture,
but the largest and most widespread religion in the world today.
The Minor in Christian Studies offers an academic and scholarly exploration, open to students of all
backgrounds, of the fundamental Christian teachings and values, and of Christianity’s continuing role in
the shaping of the contemporary world and its issues.
Minor
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN CHRISTIAN STUDIES
a. Three core courses: 202, 211, 232
b. Two courses from group C (Western Religious History)
c. Two courses from group E (Religion and Modernity)
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Christian Studies
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At least two courses in total should be at the 300 level.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions for the Christian Studies minor, please see the Christian /
Catholic Studies tab [1] on the Religious Studies Program page.
Faculty
Joe Velaidum, Associate Professor, Chair
Philip G. Davis, Professor
Edward Y.J. Chung, Associate Professor
Peter Koritansky, Associate Professor
Denis Grecco, Assistant Professor
Ron Srigley, Assistant Professor
Careers: Teacher
Church Counsellor
Pastor/Minister
Youth Group Leader
Social Worker
Example Courses: RS 202 - The Christian Religious Tradition
RS 232 - Christianity and the Moral Imagination
RS 264 - The Biblical Foundations of Christian Thought
Calendar Courses
Full descriptions for courses in Christian Studies are listed on the Religious Studies program page [2].
Source URL: http://www.upei.ca/programsandcourses/christian-studies
Links:
[1] http://www.upei.ca/programsandcourses/religious-studies?qt-view__flex_tabs__block_1=3#qtview__flex_tabs__block_1
[2] http://www.upei.ca/programsandcourses/religious-studies
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