STM Course Offerings
Required Seminars
BU 400 Graduate Seminar: Method in Biblical Studies
Prerequisite: introductory
courses in Hebrew Bible and New Testament, at least one 200-level
and one 300-level Bible course, or approved equivalents to these,
at least one introductory level biblical language.
This course is designed to give the graduate student an adequate
understanding of current methodological discussion in biblical studies.
The emphasis will be on methods which have been developed recently,
or which have undergone major change in recent times. More traditional
methods, which the student should already have encountered in exegesis
courses, will also be reviewed. (TBA)
SU 400 Graduate Seminar: Interdisciplinary Methods in Theology
Prerequisite: graduate
standing or permission of the instructor
Theology frequently involves dialogue with other academic disciplines.
This course will examine issues involved in interdisciplinary work
between theology and various disciplines (especially sociology and
the natural sciences.) Using some case study material, it will examine
how theology is challenged by and can gain insights through interaction
with other disciplines and how theological method intersects with
the method of other disciplines. It will also look at some of the
practical and ethical issues involved in interdisciplinary work.
(C. Harder & D. Schweitzer/ Spring 2001)
IU 400 Graduate Integration Seminar
Prerequisite: graduate
standing
This course consists of two parts. The first part is a discussion
on some of the methods used by scholars in the disciplines offered
by the Saskatoon Theological Union: biblical scholars, theologians,
ethicists, church historians and pastoral theologians. Several members
of faculty will collaborate in leading the discussion. The second
part is lead by students who share their thesis work and engage
in critical examination of that work with each other and faculty,
relating it to the previous discussion.
THESIS PREPARATION SEMINAR
A variety of options are available. Please contact
the Registrars for more information.
Course Descriptions
Please see the STU Course Descriptions for courses offered under the STM program.
