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MOUNT ALLISON UNIVERSITY MEETING OF THE UNIVERSITY SENATE 16 FEBRUARY 2010 2:30 p.m., Tweedie Hall
Present: S. McClatchie (Chair), P. Berry, M. Imbeault, D. Greenwood, J. Ollerhead, C. Parker, H. Patterson, R. Summerby-Murray, J. vanderLeest, T. Craig, K. Ghandi, D. Thomas, W. Wilson K. Bamford, S. Law, G. Briand, B. Fleming, T. Holownia, T. Small, R. Ireland, M. Lee, R. Majithia, L. Michaelis, A. Nurse, C. Quint, D. Torrance, P. Kelly-Spurles, D. Bowes, S. Humphrey, M. Kroeker, A. Steeves, B. Turkel, N. Walker, S. Carrigan-Kent, T. Davis, T. Hynes, D. Stewart. Regrets: R. Byrne, C. Brett, R. Campbell, C. Chapman, R. Hudson, W. Hunt, A. Irwin, G. Jollymore, J. Mullen, L. Ricker, M. Walker, E. Wells. The Chair call the meeting to order at 3:30 The Chair also welcomed M. Imbeault who was attending her first Senate meeting. 01.02.10 Approval of the Agenda Motion (Nurse/Torrance): that Senate adopt the agenda as circulated. Motion CARRIED. 02.02.10 Approval of Senate Minutes of 8 December 2009 Motion (Summerby-Murray/Ireland): that Senate adopt the minutes as circulated.
Motion CARRIED.
03.02.10 Business Arising from the Minutes S. McClatchie asked if any members had business arising from the minutes. There was none identified. 04.02.10 Report from the Chair S. McClatchie explained that a change in the President’s travel arrangements has resulted in him missing this Senate meeting, though it had been rescheduled to accommodate his original travel plans. He informed Senate that R. Campbell and R. Bryne have left on their trip which will take them to Japan and China; he will be leaving this evening to meet them in Japan. The three of them will be in Japan for the tenth anniversary of the Massie program. The President and Vice-President, International and Student Affairs will carry on to China, while he will stay in Japan for
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alumni activities and the signing of agreements. All will to return to Mount Allison at the end of February. Updating Senate on the activities of the budget committee, S. McClatchie told those present that initial decisions have been made. Chris Milner is putting a draft budget together for presentation to the next meeting of Faculty Council. The admissions target is 750 new students for next year. The Vice-President informed Senate that E. Herteis and the Senate Committee on Teaching was working on the implementation and delivery of course evaluations. He added that E. Herteis would be available at next meeting to answer questions. S. McClatchie advised that Culture and Creativity will be the theme for visiting speakers next year, but not all speakers need fit that theme. Support will be available for visiting speakers in other areas as well. In response to a question from K. Ghandi, he pointed out that culture and creativity are defined in the Strategic Statement, but that there is no reason why we could interpret it in the broadest sense to include creativity in science, for example.
05.02.10 Report from the Committee on University Planning
S. McClatchie reported that the committee continues working on the budget, reviewing the priorities of other Vice-Presidents. Also initial discussions took place around the proposed joint bachelor program in Public Studies with Université de Moncton, ensuring the Planning Committee has input around resource questions.
06.02.10 Report from the Committee on University Planning
S. McClatchie reported that the committee continues working on the budget, reviewing the priorities of other Vice Presidents. Also initial discussions around the proposed joint bachelor program in Public Sector Studies with Université de Moncton, ensuring the Planning Committee has input around resource questions.
07.02.10 Report from the Academic Matters Committee
This section contains motions for the following:
< Economics < Biochemistry < Political Science < Religious Studies < History < Graduate Studies (Calendar Section 7.4) < Reporting Grades (Calendar Regulations 6.11.8 & 6.15) < Honours Theses (Calendar Regulation 6.8.3))
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Note: additions/changes are indicated in bold text, deletions are indicated with strikeout.
Motion (vanderLeest/Parker): That Senate approve the following changes to the Economics program:
Changes to Courses
ECON 2701 (3CR) STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMETRICS Format: Lecture 3 Hours Prereq: ECON 1001 and 1011, MATH 2311; or permission of the Department Note: Students may take MATH 3311 and 3321 instead of this course. Honours students are strongly encouraged to do so. Exclusion: MATH 2321 Any version of ECON 2701 previously offered with a different title
The application of statistical methods to economic data. Topics include: descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, simple regression, multiple regression, non‐parametric statistics chi‐square tests, index numbers, sampling designs, and time series
This course introduces statistical tools for handling data generated in uncontrolled environments and the techniques involved in their use. Topics include estimation and inference of single and multivariable regression models, large sample techniques, dummy variables, heteroskedasticity, and an introduction to times series. Other Calendar Entries Affected: MATH 2321: Under the proposal a student can receive credit for both MATH 2321 and ECON 2701. The exclusion will also have to be removed in the listing for MATH 2321. In Calendar entry 7.5.5 Commerce Degree Core Requirements, remove the second last line (OR Mathematics 2311 and Economics 2701) on the request of the Commerce Department
ECON 3611 4611 (3CR) INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION: THEORY Format: Lecture 3 Hours Prereq: ECON 2001 and ECON 2011 and MATH 1111; or permission of the Department Exclusion: ECON 3611 (Industrial Organization and Policy in Canada)
An This course provides an overview of the central theories of industrial organization, examining market power, the theory of the firm, and strategic behavior, within classic and dynamic oligopoly frameworks. The course It makes explicit use of game theoretic techniques where appropriate. Topics may include collusive and competitive behavior, non‐linear pricing, commitment and repeated games, and entry deterrence. ECON 3621 4621 (3CR) INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION: POLICY Format: Lecture 3 Hours Prereq: ECON 2001 and ECON 2011 and MATH 1111; or permission of the Department Exclusion: ECON 3621
The This course examines the economics of vertical and horizontal constraints. The course It provides an introduction to regulatory economics and Canadian and International competition policy. Topics may include policy issues concerning the control of mergers, monopoly, predatory
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pricing, collusion, resale price maintenance, exclusive dealing, tying, and other contractual arrangements, including restrictions on contracting agents.
Other Calendar Entries Affected: In the Canadian Studies Major, Multidisciplinary Overview, Historical Perspectives, and Social Perspectives change ECON 3611 and 3621 to ECON 4611 and 4621. In Note 2 of the Major in Commerce, change ECON 3611 and 3621 to ECON 4611 and 4621. ECON 3721 (3CR) LABOUR ECONOMICS Format: Lecture 3 Hours Prereq: ECON 2001 and 2011; or permission of the Department
An introduction to This course introduces labour economics. Topics covered include the demand and supply of labour, the Canadian labour market and income distribution, unemployment, poverty, and discrimination in Canada.
ECON 3821 (3CR) NATURAL RESOURCE ECONOMICS Format: Lecture 3 Hours Prereq: ECON 2001 and 2011, MATH 1111; or permission of the Department
The This course examines the application of economic analysis to questions of management, use, and/or conservation of natural resources. Students will be exposed It exposes students to economic theories used in the study of renewable and non‐renewable resource industries. It pays particular attention will be given to resource industries important to the Atlantic Canadian economy (fishing, forestry, agriculture, mining, and energy).
Motion CARRIED.
Motion (vanderLeest/Parker): That Senate approve the following changes to the Biochemistry program. Addition of courses
BIOC 3041 (3 CR) NUCLEIC ACIDS: STRUCTURES, MECHANISMS AND REGULATIONS Format: Lecture 3 Hours Prereq: BIOC 2001 and BIOL 2601 Exclusions: The equivalent course offered as BIOC4911 in 2009 and 2010.
This course interlinks structural, mechanistic, and regulatory aspects of nucleic acid function. It explores the structures of DNA and RNA and how DNA assembles into chromosomes. It also reviews the mechanisms of DNA replication, repair, recombination, transcription, and RNA splicing. It examines the complexity and ingenuity of gene regulation in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
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Changes to Biochemistry courses
BIOC 1001 (3CR) INTRODUCTORY BIOCHEMISTRY I BIOC 2001 (3CR) BIOCHEMISTRY II ENZYMOLOGY AND METABOLISM Format: Lecture 3 Hours, Laboratory 3 Hours Prereq: BIOC 1001; or permission of the Program Advisor Exclusion: Any version of BIOC 2001 previously offered with a different title
This course discusses the structures, properties, reactions, and syntheses of the principal macromolecules in living cells with a major emphasis on the relation between the structures and functions. It also explores elementary enzyme catalysis and covers the paths, key structures, and organization of primary metabolism including glycolysis, citric acid cycle, beta oxidation of fatty acids, respiratory electron transport, chemiosmotic generation of ATP, and photosynthesis with an emphasis on bioenergetics, oxidation and reduction, and metabolic fluxes. This course examines the functional role of proteins as enzymes and the part they play in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism as well as how they harness energy in photosynthesis. Throughout the course, we focus on the unifying themes of protein regulation, basic redox chemistry and bioenergetics. The lab component gives fundamental training in core biochemistry techniques.
BIOC/BIOL 3031 (3CR) MOLECULAR ANALYSES Format: Integrated Lecture and Laboratory, 6 Hours Prereq: BIOC 2001; or permission of the Program Advisor Exclusion: BIOC 3531, BIOC 3021 Note: This course is required for students completing a Major or Honours in Biochemistry. It is open to students from other programs on a space available basis, provided that the student has met the prerequisite requirement.
This course focuses on experiential analysis and computer modeling of key concepts of the molecular basis of biology, including nucleic acid structure, synthesis, and replication through template‐directed polymerizations. The course builds on these key concepts to explore gene structure, expression, and engineering, leading to the wide‐ranging applications of molecular biology to biology, medicine, and diagnostics.
BIOC 3501 (3CR) ADVANCED METABOLISM Format: Lecture 3 Hours Prereq: BIOC 2001
This course examines the co‐ordinated biochemical transformations of matter, energy and information through metabolic pathways. It covers metabolic strategies and pathways, including chemoautotrophic, heterotrophic, and photoautotrophic metabolism. It emphasizes carbohydrate and amino acid metabolism, with related topics in lipid, nucleotide, and secondary metabolism. There is a strong emphasis on how organisms integrate metabolic paths, and how fluxes through paths are balanced. This course examines the coordinated biochemical transformations of matter, energy, and
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information through metabolic pathways, emphasizing nitrogen, lipid, and secondary metabolism, metabolic compartmentalization and integration, and bioenergetics.
BIOC 4031 (3CR) SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION Format: Lecture 3 Hours Prereq: BIOC 2001 BIOC 3041, Nucleic Acids; or permission of the Program Advisor
This course examines 'traditional' theories and modeling of biochemical regulation at the levels of substrate, enzyme (particularly through phosphorylation networks), gene transcription, and protein translation. It compares this traditional approach to alternative systems‐based approaches of metabolic control theory and looks at how biochemical systems adapt to drastic modification through gene knockouts or protein over expression, and examines how some of these recent approaches pose a serious challenge to conventional thinking on biochemistry and physiology. This course examines the processes by which cells receive external signals and convert this information into cellular events through ordered sequences of biochemical reactions that may result in changes to cellular metabolism, behaviour, or gene expression.
Changes to Biochemistry Major and addition of Minor
The MAJOR in Biochemistry is 75 credits earned as follows: 3 from BIOC 1001 3 from BIOL 1501 6 from MATH 1111, 1121, 11316 from PHYS 1051, 1551, 3521 6 from CHEM 1001, 1021 6 from CHEM 2111, 2411 3 from BIOL 2601 6 from BIOL 2101, 2301, 2401, 2701, 3101, 3111, 3211, 3311, 3711, 4151, 4211, GENS
1401 9 from CHEM 2121, 2211, 2311, 31313 from BIOC 2001 12 from BIOC 3001, 3031, 3501, 3XXX, 35216 from Biochemistry at the 3/4000 level6 from Biochemistry or Biology or Chemistry or GENS at the 3/4000 level, chosen in
consultation with the Program Advisor 18 from BIOC 1001, 2001, 3001, 3031, 3041, 3521 6 from Biochemistry at the 3/4000 level 6 from BIOL 1501, 2601 6 from BIOL 2101, 2301, 2401, 2701, 3101, 3111, 3211, 3311, 3711, 4151, 4211,
GENS 1401 12 from CHEM 1001, 1021, 2111, 2411 9 from CHEM 2121, 2211, 2311, 3131 6 from MATH 1111, 1121, 1131 6 from PHYS 1051, 1551, 3521 6 from Biochemistry or Biology or Chemistry or GENS at the 3/4000 level, chosen in
consultation with the Program Advisor
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MINOR in Biochemistry is 24 credits earned as follows: 6 from BIOC 1001, 2001 3 from BIOL 1501 6 from CHEM 1001, 1021 3 from CHEM 2111, 2411 6 from Biochemistry at the 3/4000 level
Motion CARRIED.
Motion (vanderLeest/Parker): That Senate approve the following changes to the Political Science program:
Deletion of Courses
POLS 3021 Socialist Thought
Rationale: The content of this course has been sufficiently integrated into other third and fourth year courses within the sub‐field of political theory. In addition the deletion of this course more accurately reflects the current rotation of courses within the Department.
Other Calendar entries affected: Remove POLS 3021 from the prerequisites for POLS 4000 Addition of Courses
POLS 2221 (3CR) INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE POLITICS Format: Lecture 3 Hours Prereq: POLS 1001; or permission of the Department
This course introduces the comparative methods and the importance of theory in this subfield. It examines several country case studies selected from diverse geographical regions throughout the world. Its topics may include contemporary issues such as terrorism, social movements, civil conflict, and democratic transitions. POLS 3221 (3CR) AFRICAN POLITICS Format: Lecture 3 Hours Prereq: Six credits in Political Science at the 2000 level; or permission of the Department
This course introduces the study of African politics and development. It examines a number of country case studies and important contemporary issues. Its topics may include critical analysis of colonial and precolonial historical contexts, the nature of the postcolonial state in Africa, and the manner in which Africa is integrated into the global economy.
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POLS 4151 (3CR) DIGITAL POLITICS Format: Seminar 3 Hours Prereq: Three credits from POLS 3101, 3111, and 3121 or POLS 3100; or permission of the Department
This course provides an analysis of the use of digital technologies, especially the Internet, in politics. It explores the ways in which the Internet is changing politics, both theoretically and in current political practice, and examines how individuals and institutions in Canada and internationally employ digital technologies as part of political practice.
Changes to Courses
POLS 2201 3211 (3CR) AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF THE U.S.A. Format: Lecture 3 Hours Prereq: POLS 1000 or 1001 Six credits in Political Science at the 2000 level; or permission of the Department Exclusion: POLS 2201
This course is a study of examines the political institutions and practices process in the United States of America. It presents an overview of the constitution, institutions, and political actors that represent the essential components of American political culture and government. It may also focus on one or more important policy areas.
Changes of prerequisites
POLS 3001 Ancient Political Thought POLS 3011 Modern Political Thought POLS 3101 Political Leadership in Canada POLS 3111 Canadian Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations POLS 3121 Canadian Electoral Studies
Prereq: Six credits in Political Science at the 2000 level, or POLS 1000; or permission of the Department POLS 3200 European Politics
Prereq: POLS 2211 Six credits in Political Science at the 2000 level; or permission of the Department POLS 3310 Strategic Studies
Prereq: POLS 2211 and 2301; or POLS 1000; Six credits in Political Science at the 2000 level; or permission of the Department Motion (Michaelis/Small): That the following course be added to the list of new courses being recommended by Academic Matter for the Political Science program.
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POLS 4310 (6CR) INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THEORY Format: (seminar) Prereq: POLS/INLR 2301 and three credits in Political Science at the 3000 level; or permission of the Department Course Description: This course provides an advanced analysis of major theories of International Relations. Theories covered in the course may include realism, liberalism, constructivism, Marxism, feminism, poststructuralism, and postcolonialism. Speaking to the amendment, L. Michaelis explained that this was proposed by the department but was rejected by Academic Matters on the grounds that the university is moving away from full year courses. An additional reason given was that this course was being proposed in anticipation of a new hire. L. Michaelis expressed the views that this course was supported by the recent external review of the department and that it was not unusual to propose courses in anticipation of a new hire. In addition, this course is within the competencies of current department members to teach. H vanderLeest responded that the Academic Matters committee realized that this course was intended for a faculty member who was not yet appointed when it requested clarification on how the department would manage adding fifteen credits and only deleting three credits. The main concern was that of approving an upper year course for the academic calendar without the input of the instructor. R. Summerby‐Murray added that he could not support this amendment as he felt that three/six credit debate had been settle in the curriculum reform ending in 1994/95. He also expressed the view that three credit courses provided more flexibility vis‐à‐vis withdrawals and for students participating in international exchanges. S. Humphrey supported the previous speaker, adding that International Relations students tend to go abroad in largest numbers. A. Nurse stated that it seemed odd that increased flexibility would result from a “one size fits all” approach. The course proposed is not a required course and it may provide students with a different option. There was not only one model of course delivery, and course could provide students with flexibility and increase student engagement. S. Law informed those present that the Economics department has a 6 credit course and he sees the need in their course. Senate has never passed a motion against 6 credit courses, and some students value the opportunity to take a full year course. D. Torrance felt that there was an issue of academic integrity and thought it irresponsible to place some topics into a one term course. He questioned as to who was the best judge of what is academically necessary. T. Small maintained that most new appointments are told they are going to teach certain courses already on the books.
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K. Ghandi asked why this course should be a full year course. L. Michaelis responded that D. Torrance detailed the reasons well and that is was primarily due to the scope of the subject matter covered. She added that she teaches some of the foundational courses that would precede this course, and this course fits well within their program. Following this, a vote was conducted by a show of hands.
The Amendment CARRIED. Following this a vote was taken on the amended motion.
Motion CARRIED.
Motion (vanderLeest/Parker): That Senate approve the following changes to the Religious Studies program: Deletion of Courses
RELG 1651 (3CR) CONTEMPORARY MYTHS RELG /HIST 3641 (3CR) CHRISTIANITY AND MODERN STATES Other calendar entries affected: delete cross listed HIST/RELG 3641 RELG 3951 (3CR) ETHICS IN BUSINESS RELG 3961 (3CR) ETHICS IN BUSINESS CULTURE Other calendar entries affected: delete RELG 3951 and RELG 3961 from courses that count as Commerce electives in 7.5.6 and Note 2 of the Major in Commerce. RELG 4601 (3CR) RECENT CHRISTIAN THOUGHT RELG 4801 (3CR) MODERN WESTERN CRITIQUES OF RELIGION Addition of Courses RELG 1681 (3CR) THE QUEST FOR ENLIGHTENMENT: THE SEARCH FOR PERFECTION IN ASIAN RELIGIONS Format: Lecture 3 Hours
This course treats the theme of the spiritual quest in Asian religions. Surveying some of the major Asian religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Shinto) it explores the nature of the highest state thought to be achievable by humans and how that state is realized. Topics may include the role of morality, love, and human relationships in that quest, the place of rituals and institutions, and the vision for society. This course looks
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at both classical and contemporary views on these issues and situates them within their relevant sociohistorical context.
RELG 2411 – (3CR) MOTHER EARTH, FATHER SKY: RELIGION, HUMANS, AND NATURE Format: Lecture 3 Hours Prerequisites: 3 credits from any RELG 1600 course, or permission of the Department.
This course investigates religious moral thought through the lens of nature and environmental issues. It explores various religious perspectives, both Asian and Western, on topics such as the meaning of nature and the place of humans in it, the value of landscapes and ecosystems, whether animals have moral standing and how they should be treated, and how current environmental problems should be understood and approached.
RELG 3671 – (3CR) IN THE IMAGE OF GOD: UNDERSTANDING THE CHRISTIAN SELF Format: Lecture 3 Hours Prerequisites: 3 credits from any RELG 1600 course and either RELG 2831 or 3601; or permission of the Department.
This course begins with the scene in Genesis where humanity is created in the image of God. It considers the various ways in which the human experience and the quest for meaning have been described, analyzed, and explained from theological and philosophical perspectives. Topics include the possibility of knowing God, the nature of the relationship between the human and the divine, the logic of resurrection, and the possibility of hope and ultimate meaning.
RELG 3821 – (3CR) THE WORD MADE TEXT: INTERMEDIATE TOPICS IN BIBLICAL STUDIES Format: Lecture 3 Hours Prerequisites: 3 credits from any RELG 1600 course, and RELG 2811 or 2821; or permission of the Department.
This course considers what the Bible means and how we should interpret it. It builds upon knowledge of the basic content of the Bible (Hebrew Bible and New Testament), as well as some of the methods or mechanics of biblical interpretation discussed in RELG 2811 and 2821. The course offers the opportunity for close and critical readings of a variety of biblical texts, allowing for the investigation of numerous interpretive approaches such as historical, poetic, narrative, and ideological. Overall the goal is for students to become competent and selfaware readers of the Bible.
RELG 4611 – (3CR) REINVENTING THE SACRED: CHRISTIANITY IN THE POSTSECULAR WEST Format: Seminar 3 Hours Prerequisites: RELG 3601 and 3901; or permission of the Department.
This course considers the relationship between the Christian tradition and contemporary Western culture and looks at contemporary rearticulations of Christian beliefs, practices, and understandings. It examines from a cultural critical perspective how thinkers have been forced to reformulate and modify traditional positions and beliefs in order to
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accommodate what are often vastly differing or at least unpredictable circumstances. This course considers how such innovations may reveal new ways forward in terms that are social, political, ethical, spiritual, and possibly even conventional. Ultimately it invites students to reflect on how these perspectives might enable the West to reimagine its future possibilities in ways that are challenging and transformative for both the Christian tradition and Western identity.
RELG 4811 – (3CR) THE DIVINE LIGHT OF REASON: ADVANCED TOPICS IN WESTERN THOUGHT Format: Seminar 3 Hours Prerequisites: RELG 3601, 3651, and 3901; or permission of the department.
This course examines the theology and philosophy of religion as they bear on Western religious traditions. It explores the strengths and limitations of theological perceptions and philosophical concepts as these apply to traditional religious issues such as the power of death, the possibility of hope and the ineffability of religious experience. Topics may include reformulating sacramental theology; comparing theological anthropology and phenomenology; reconciling biblical language and poststructuralism; and examining the incommensurate parameters of divine presence.
Changes to Courses
RELG 1641 (3CR) RELIGIOUS PERSPECTIVES ON THE BODY RELIGION, THE BODY, AND SEXUALITY Format: Lecture 3 Hours Exclusion: Any version of RELG 1641 previously offered with a different title
This course examines cross‐cultural reflections on the human body and sexuality. The course will begin by situating these topics within the larger worldview of each tradition. In addition, it will examine issues of bodily functions, gender roles, sexual orientation, and related topics. This course investigates the role the human body plays in the world’s Western religious traditions (predominantly Judaism, Christianity, and Islam), namely, how the body affects or facilitates worship of the divine and what the related rites, practices, and texts have to say to us as physical beings. It considers such issues as bodily functions, gender roles, and sexual orientation. The course pays considerable attention to the intersections of religion and culture as they inform what it means to be an embodied believer. It also considers why the human imagination seems to need to conceive the divine in bodily form.
RELG 2831 (3CR) FAITH AND DOUBT Format: Lecture 3 Hours
Consideration of western theism in terms of possibilities and forms of religious knowledge, rationality of belief in God, the challenge of the problem of evil, and the nature and significance of religion.
This course introduces the disciplines of theology and philosophy of religion within the Western theistic (Jewish/Christian) tradition. It considers the sometimes ambivalent relationship between reason and religious experience. Topics include rational proofs for the
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existence of God, religious selfunderstanding, the problem of evil, and the relationship between religious belief and scientific reason.
RELG 3411 GENDER ISSUES IN EASTERN RELIGIONS Format: Seminar 2 3 Hours Prereq: RELG 2401; 3 credits from RELG 1641 or 1681, and 3 credits from RELG 2401 or 2411; or permission of the Department Exclusion: RELG 3900, 4280
This course examines the role that gender plays in the context of myths, scriptural texts, rituals, and doctrine in the major religious traditions of the East. Attention will be paid to It examines such matters as sexuality and sexual orientation, the body, feminism and other critical approaches, political rights and responsibilities, access to religious experience, and spiritual leadership.
RELG 3601 (3CR) CHRISTIANITY Format: Lecture 3 Hours Prereq: RELG 2801 or 2831; 3 credits from any RELG 1600 course and 3 credits from any RELG 2000 course; or permission of the Department Exclusion: RELG 2511
A consideration of the central beliefs and forms of the Christian tradition in terms of their origins and relevance for today.
This course examines in detail the enormous breadth and richness of the Christian tradition, beginning with its historical and theological roots in the Jewish tradition and ending with some of the challenges faced in the contemporary world. It traces a path through key topics including theological thought, mystical experience, devotional practice, artistic expression, and ideological influence. The aim is to represent Christianity in its many facets and forms so as to appreciate its fundamental and ongoing significance in shaping Western cultural identity.
RELG/HIST 3611 CHRISTIANITY IN THE ROMAN EMPIRE Format: Lecture 3 Hours Prereq: RELG 2801 or 2821 or 3601 3 credits from any RELG 1600 course and 3 credits from RELG 2801 or 2821 or 3601; or third or fourth year History Major; or permission of the Department Note: This course is cross‐listed as HIST 3611 and may therefore count as three credits in either discipline. Exclusion: RELG 3601
This course examines the crucial, defining crises of the ancient Christian communities in the social, political, and cultural context of the Roman World in Late Antiquity (roughly, 2nd to 6th centuries CE/AD) and the Roman Empire. It analyzes early Christianity is analyzed as a social movement, as a religious movement with a developing belief system, and as an historical phenomenon embedded within historical events and processes.
Other Calendar entries affected: Make same change in cross‐listed HIST/RELG 3611
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RELG 3811 GENDER ISSUES IN WESTERN RELIGIONS Format: Seminar 2 3 hours Prereq: RELG 2801; 3 credits from any RELG 1600 course, and 3 credits from any RELG 2000 course; or permission of the Department Exclusion: RELG 3900, 4280
This course examines the role that gender plays in the context of myths, scriptural texts, rituals, and doctrine in the major religious traditions of the West. Attention will be paid to It examines such matters as sexuality and sexual orientation, the body, feminism and other critical approaches, political rights and responsibilities, access to religious experience, and spiritual leadership.
RELG 3901 (3CR) THEMES AND THEORIES IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES APPROACHING THE ULTIMATE: THEMES AND THEORIES IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES Format: Lecture 3 Hours Prereq: RELG 2401, 2801; 3 credits from any RELG 1600 course, and 3 credits from any RELG 2000 course; or permission of the Department Exclusion: Any version of RELG 3901 previously offered with a different title Note: This is a required course for all Majors and Honours students in Religious Studies and is recommended for those taking a Minor.
This course examines various kinds of religious phenomena including mystical experience, sacred texts, religious ethics, and ritual, and explores the different ways they are understood and interpreted in the discipline of Religious Studies understands and interprets them. It explores major theoretical approaches, including text‐historical, phenomenological, gender‐critical, philosophical, and cultural‐critical, are explored and critically assessed assesses them critically for their value in the study of religion.
RELG 3911 (3CR) CONTEMPORARY ETHICAL ISSUES (WESTERN) CONTEMPORARY ETHICAL ISSUES IN WESTERN RELIGIONS Format: Seminar 2 3 hours Prereq: RELG 2801 or 3601 or PHIL 2701; 3 credits from any RELG 1600 course, and RELG 2411 or PHIL 2701; or permission of the Department Exclusion: RELG 3541 Any version of RELG 3911 previously offered with a different title
A consideration of This course considers the nature of ethics will be followed by exploration of and explores some of the most prominent contemporary ethical issues such as abortion, euthanasia, ecology, gay rights, racism, and sexism.
RELG 3921 (3CR) CONTEMPORARY ETHICAL ISSUES IN EASTERN RELIGIONS Format: Seminar 3 Hours Prereq: 3 credits from any RELG 1600 course, and either RELG 2411 or PHIL 2701; or permission of the Department Exclusion: Any version of RELG 3921 previously offered with a different title
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A discussion of the This course considers the responses of Eastern traditions’ responses to contemporary ethical issues such as those of abortion, euthanasia, ecology, and bio‐medical technologies. The course will looks at both classical and contemporary perspectives. RELG 3981 (3CR) RELIGIOUS ETHICS AND THE ENVIRONMENT Format: Seminar 2 3 hours Prereq: RELG 2401; 3 credits from RELG 1600 and either RELG 2411 or Phil 2701; or permission of the Department
What role does religion play in our interaction with the environment? This course examines various religious perspectives on nature and environmental ethics. Focusing primarily on Eastern traditions, the course begins by reviewing the concept and place of nature in various religions, and then critically examines scholarship which applies religious perspectives to issues in environmental ethics. We will also consider the religious basis of certain environmental thinkers and movements.
This course investigates the role that various religions play in human interaction with the environment and explores how religions are responding or not responding to environmental problems. It examines various religious perspectives on nature and examines critically scholarship which applies religious perspectives to issues in environmental ethics. It also considers the religious basis of contemporary environmental thinkers and movements and examines the worldview assumptions and values that underlie socalled secular approaches to environmental issues.
RELG 4401 (3CR) HINDUISM AND BUDDHISM IN LITERATURE ASCETICS, SAINTS, AND SCOUNDRELS: ASIAN RELIGIOUS THEMES IN LITERATURE Format: Seminar 3 2 Hours Prereq: RELG 3001 or 3101; 6 credits from RELG 3001, 3101, 3301, 3311, 3921, 3811, 3981; or permission of the Department Exclusion: Any version of RELG 4401 previously offered with a different title
A seminar‐style course treating This course examines several genres of such as those found in Hindu and Buddhist literature. The course will begins with a study of selected classical texts such as the Hindu epics and the Buddhist canon, and will concludes with a discussion of selected Asian and Western contemporary literary works.
RELG 4411 (3CR) ADVANCED STUDIES IN EASTERN THOUGHT Format: Seminar 2 3 Hours Prereq: RELG 3001 or 3101; 6 credits from RELG 3001, 3101, 3301, 3311, 3921, 3811, 3981; or permission of the Department
A seminar‐style course on Eastern philosophies, focusing This course focuses on the philosophical traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism. The course will It examines both classical systems of thought and their modern interpretations.
RELG 4421 (3CR) EASTERN RELIGIONS AND THE CHALLENGE OF MODERNITY Format: Seminar 2 3 Hours
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Prereq: RELG 2401 and either 3001 or 3101; 3 credits from RELG 1681, 2401 or 2411; and 3 credits from RELG 3001, 3101, 3301, 3311; or permission of the Department
A senior‐level course studying This course examines the contemporary state of Eastern religions. The course will It discusses the recent histories of the Eastern religions, looking and looks at the challenges of science, the impact consequences of colonialism, movements of political independence, and issues of poverty and social justice. It will particularly study It studies particularly these traditions' encounter with the West and their responses to the cultural exchange that ensues from this encounter.
RELG 4821 (3CR) SACRED TEXTS IN WESTERN RELIGIONS THE AUTHORITY OF THE TEXT: MEANING AND SACREDNESS IN WESTERN SCRIPTURE Format: seminar 3 2 hours Prereq: RELG 2811 or 2821, and one of 3501, 3601, or 3701; RELG 3901; and one of 3811, 3941, 3931, or 3971; or permission of the Department Exclusion: RELG 3251 Any version of RELG 4821 previously offered with a different title
This course examines the phenomena of "sacred text" (scripture) and "sacred tradition" within Judaism (Torah), Christianity (New Testament), and Islam (Quran). The course addresses questions of the origin of sacred texts and how they nourish the religious, cultural, and social life of a community. It explores how diverse Jewish, Christian, and Muslim communities at different periods in their histories have made fresh appropriations of the scriptural tradition through various strategies of interpretation.
This course examines the nature of scripture and what (or who) gives it authority. Through study of the related phenomena of interpretation, sacredness, and canonicity in biblical traditions, this course addresses questions of the origins of sacred texts and how such texts establish and sustain the religious, cultural, and social lives of communities. It explores how and with what results culturally and historically diverse interpretive communities have made fresh appropriations of scriptural traditions through various strategies of interpretation. It also asks what is at stake in these deliberations, who benefits, and how power operates or shifts via the various ideological mechanisms that serve to authorize scripture.
RELG 4841 (3CR) SEXUALITY AND THE BIBLICAL TRADITION Format: Seminar 2 3 Hours Prereq: RELG 2811 and 2821 RELG 3901; and either RELG 3821 or 3931; or permission of the Department
This course will focus on explores the history of sexuality in the biblical and post‐biblical traditions. The course Through the close reading of biblical texts it examines, first, the Bible's treatment of the subject of sex including bodily purity, reproduction, and sexual orientation through the close reading of biblical texts. It then also looks at the Bible's influence on this subject in the history of Judaism, and Christianity, and, finally, in the modern, secular era.
Changes of prerequisites:
RELG 3001 (3CR) HINDUISM
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Format: Lecture 3 Hours Prereq: RELG 2401: 3 credits from RELG 1681, 2401, or 2481; and 3 credits from any RELG course at the 1000 or 2000 level; or permission of the Department
RELG 3101 (3CR) BUDDHISM Format: Lecture 3 Hours Prereq: RELG 2401: 3 credits from RELG 1681, 2401, or 2481; and 3 credits from any RELG course at the 1000 or 2000 level; or permission of the Department
RELG 3301 (3CR) RELIGIONS OF CHINA Format: Lecture 3 Hours Prereq: RELG 2401: 3 credits from RELG 1681, 2401, or 2481; and 3 credits from any RELG course at the 1000 or 2000 level; or permission of the Department
RELG 3311 (3CR) RELIGIONS OF JAPAN Format: Lecture 3 Hours Prereq: RELG 2401: 3 credits from RELG 1681, 2401, or 2481; and 3 credits from any RELG course at the 1000 or 2000 level; or permission of the Department
RELG 3501 (3CR) JUDAISM Format: Lecture 3 Hours Prereq: RELG 2801, or 2811; 3 credits from any RELG 1600 course, and either RELG 2801, 2811, or 2841; or permission of the Department
RELG 3661 (3CR) THE CHRISTIAN TRADITION AND THE UNIVERSITY Format: Lecture 3 Hours Prereq: RELG 2801 or 2601; 3 credits from any RELG 1600 course, and 3 credits from RELG 2801, 2831, or 3601; or permission of the Department
RELG 3701 (3CR) ISLAM Format: Lecture 3 Hours Prereq: RELG 2801: 3 credits from RELG 1671 or 2801; and 3 credits from any RELG course at the 1000 or 2000 level; or permission of the Department
RELG 3921 (3CR) EASTERN RELIGIONS AND CONTEMPORARY ETHICAL ISSUES Format: Seminar 3 Hours Prereq: 3 credits from any RELG 1600 course, and either RELG 2411 or PHIL 2701; or permission of the Department.
RELG 3931 (3CR) THE BIBLE AND THE ARTS Format: Lecture 3 Hours Prereq: 3 credits from any RELG 1600 course, and either RELG 2811 or 2821; or permission of the Department.
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RELG 3941 (3CR) RELIGION, REVOLUTION, AND VIOLENCE Format: Seminar 3 Hours Prereq: 3 credits from any RELG 1600 course, and 3 credits from any RELG 2000 course; or permission of the Department.
RELG 3971 (3CR) RELIGION IN FILM Format: Lecture 2 Hours, Laboratory 2.5 Hours Prereq: 3 credits from any RELG 1600 course, 3 credits from any RELG 2000 course, and RELG 3901; or permission of the Department (RELG 2811 and 2821 are also strongly recommended).
Changes to the Major
MAJOR in Religious Studies is 60 credits earned as follows:
6 from the Humanities 1600 Series6 RELG 2401 and 2801 3 RELG 3901 6 from RELG 3001, 3101, 3301 or 33116 from RELG 3501, 3601, or 3701
15 from 3/4000 level Religious Studies courses, with at least 6 from 4000 level Religious Studies courses
18 credits from complementary courses in Arts and Letters, Humanities and Social Sciences, which may include further 2000 level Religious Studies courses, chosen in consultation with the Program Advisor
Motion CARRIED.
Motion (vanderLeest/Parker): That Senate approve the following changes to the History program: Deletion of Course HIST 3131 Reformation Europe Changes to Courses HIST/RELG 3631 (3 CR) Christianity in the Reformation Era THE FRACTURING OF CHRISTENDOM: THE REFORMATION ERA Format: Lecture 3 Hours Prereq: RELG 3601 or 3611 or 3621 or third or fourth year History Major; or permission of the Department At least six credits in History or Religious Studies at the 1/2000 level, including at least three credits from among HIST 2001, HIST 2011, HIST 2031, RELG 2801, RELG 2821, RELG 2831, and RELG 2841; or permission of the Department
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Exclusion: HIST 3131 Note: This course is cross–listed as RELG 3631 and may therefore count as three credits in either discipline.
A consideration of the reasons for and impact of the divisions in Christianity instituted by the Protestant Reformation. This course treats the history of Christianity during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, an era when the unity of mediæval western Christendom was riven by series of reformations: Protestant, Radical, and Catholic. It investigates the ecclesiastical, intellectual, political, and social circumstances and consequences of dramatic religious change.
Other calendar entries affected: The calendar entry for RELG 3631 will have to be changed accordingly. HIST 3131 will have to be removed from list of prerequisites for HIST 4101, 4111, 4221, & 4231.
Motion CARRIED.
Motion (vanderLeest/Parker): That Senate approve the following changes to the Graduate Studies regulations:
7.4.2 Minimum Admission Requirements
a) An Honours fouryear Bachelor's degree with research experience in the intended field of study or its equivalent from a University of recognized standing (mature students will be given special consideration); and
b) Two letters of reference In situations where the candidate…….
7.4.4 Course and Thesis Requirements
All candidates must complete a minimum of two to a maximum of four 3 credit graduate courses as determined by the supervisory committee; a research program and a thesis based on this research; and participate in the departmental seminar series as determined by the supervisor. The format of the written thesis will follow the rules for graduate theses as described in the graduate handbook the Honours thesis. Copies of the thesis must be made available to the members of the candidate's Supervisory Examining Committee three weeks prior to public presentation its defense. 7.4.6 Supervisory Committee
A committee of three will be appointed for each candidate by the Committee on Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the research supervisor who will be its chair, a teaching member of the department concerned, and a qualified person from outside that department or within the department if more appropriate. It will be the responsibility of this committee to review periodically the progress of the candidate, read the thesis and conduct the oral examination which will be presided over by the Chair of the Committee on Graduate Studies or designate. The Thesis Examining Committee will also include an external reader who has had little or no
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involvement in the project. A grade of 'Pass' or 'Fail' will be assessed for the thesis and its defense by the candidate's committee. (The Chair of the Committee on Graduate Studies has no vote in this decision). If a 'Fail' evaluation is rendered, the supervisory committee will decide if and what remedial measure must be undertaken to obtain a 'Pass' grade. The candidate will have one year to meet these conditions.
7.4.8 Application Procedure
Candidates should submit a completed application form, curriculum vitae, a set of official transcripts, and arrange to have two letters of reference forwarded to the office of the Dean of Graduate Studies. Chair of the Committee on Graduate Studies. Applicants are also expected to It is recommended that applicants also contact potential supervisor(s) about the possibility of carrying on advanced study and research with them.
Motion CARRIED.
Motion (vanderLeest/Parker): That Senate approve the following changes to Calendar Regulations 6.11.8 and 6.15.2:
6.11.8 Reporting of Grades
Normally the deadline for submission of final grades will be within seven days of the end of the examination period. At the end of the Winter term, final grades for graduating students must be submitted within four days of the end of the examination period. Results are reported to students following each examination period, but grades are not released until all accounts with the University have been paid. “Posting” of student grades is prohibited. Faculty members may not provide final grades or final exam grades to students in any form prior to the release of results by the Registrar’s Office. The Registrar’s Office reports results to students following each examination period if all accounts with the University have been paid. Faculty members must submit final grades to the Registrar’s Office according to the following deadlines:
a) Fall Term: Normally before the university closes for the December holiday. With permission of an Academic Dean an extension may be granted to the day before the start of Winter Term classes.
b) Winter Term: For all students whose names appear on the prospective May graduation list, four calendar days after the last day of the April examination period. For all other students normally 30 April. For nongraduating students, with permission of an Academic Dean an extension may be granted to the day before the start of Spring/Summer Term classes.
c) For all other courses: Within seven calendar days of the final exam or the submission of final written work for the course.
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6.15.2 Viewing Examination Papers
Academic departments must retain all final examination papers on file for six months following the date of the examination. On request, students may arrange with a department or program to review their own examination paper(s) after final grades have been released by the Registrar’s Office; however papers may not be removed from the department. For purposes of this regulation a final examination shall be defined as one written in the regular or deferred examination periods.
Rationale: The current wording for these two regulations in the Calendar is not entirely clear and does not take into consideration all situations. It is important that grades be recorded before the each term commences so that students will know if they have the prerequisites for further study in specific fields and so that students can plan their degree programs. It is also necessary to have a timely submission of grades at the end of April to allow preparation for convocation and to allow the assessment of Academic Standing to occur.
Motion CARRIED.
Motion (vanderLeest/Parker): That Senate approve the following changes to Calendar Regulations 6.8.3: 6.8.3 Submitting a Thesis
Bound copies of an Honours student’s thesis must be submitted to the supervisor office of the Academic Deans no later than the last day of the final examination period.
Motion CARRIED.
08.02.10 Report from the Graduate Studies Committee
J. Ollerhead offered to answer any questions. There were none.
09.02.10 Report from the Committee on Committees
Motion (Wilson/Nurse): That Suzie Currie be appointed to the University Planning Committee for a term ending June 2012.
Motion CARRIED.
Motion (Wilson/Nurse): That the following appointments be made to the search committees for named academic chairs in Canadian Studies, Mathematics and Philosophy Canadian Studies: Paul Bogaard, Carrie MacMillan, Ralf Brüning Mathematics: Ralf Brüning, Frank Strain, Elmer Tory Philosophy: Paul Bogaard, Carrie MacMillan, Frank Strain
Motion CARRIED.
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Motion (Wilson/Nurse): That the following changes to the terms of reference of the Continuous Learning Committee: (i) Terms of Reference: (a) The purpose of this Committee is to oversee all aspects of course offerings outside of the regular, on campus, programs. (b) In particular the committee will: (1) review the general policies in continuous learning and make recommendations to Senate when appropriate; (2) monitor and make recommendations with respect to degree programs, non-degree programs, summer programs and community outreach; (3) review proposals for academic credit for domestic independent experiential learning (EXPL 3001/4001, 3000/4000). (4) monitor and make recommendations with regard to the delivery methods and for the International Programs Committee: The Committee will: (a) oversee international programs and develop new programs and exchanges; (b) develop guidelines for faculty, student and staff international exchanges, and for other programs that involve studying abroad; (c) coordinate the operation of international programs (d) review proposals for academic credit for independent international experiential learning (INEX 3/4000/1 EXPL 3001/4001, 3000/4000 ). It was explained that these changes are required due to previous senate decisions.
Motion CARRIED. 10.02.10 Report from Faculty Council S. Carrigan-Kent pointed out that this year the number of incoming students exceeded the target of 720 by more than thirty students. She inquired as to how such an increase would be accommodated if it occurred again in 2010/11. S. McLatchie responded that last spring the decision was made not to cut off offers once the target was reached. This year the admissions department is prepared to do so to avoid exceeding 750 incoming students. He added that the expectation was that the first year class will be smaller next year. 11.02.10. Other Business There was no other business
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12.02.10 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 3:40 Respectfully submitted, Paul Berry, Secretary
