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2901

THEOREL 101G

: The Bible and Popular Culture
2020 Semester Two (1205)
An exploration of biblical themes, images, and metaphors in contemporary film, music and cultural arts through which religion and culture intersect. It develops tools appropriate for analysing popular culture, as it moves from the local to the national to the global.
Subject: Theological & Religious Studs
Restriction: THEOLOGY 101, 101G
2902

THEOREL 106

: Islam and the Contemporary World
2025 Semester Two (1255)
Since the religion of Islam has become a very significant aspect of contemporary global and local societies, this course seeks to introduce students to an understanding of key aspects of Islam and an analysis of its significant contribution to New Zealand society as well as to societies and cultures across the world.
Subject: Theological & Religious Studs
No pre-requisites or restrictions
2903

THEOREL 106

: Islam and the Contemporary World
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Since the religion of Islam has become a very significant aspect of contemporary global and local societies, this course seeks to introduce students to an understanding of key aspects of Islam and an analysis of its significant contribution to New Zealand society as well as to societies and cultures across the world.
Subject: Theological & Religious Studs
Restriction: THEOLOGY 106, 106G
2904

THEOREL 106

: Islam and the Contemporary World
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Since the religion of Islam has become a very significant aspect of contemporary global and local societies, this course seeks to introduce students to an understanding of key aspects of Islam and an analysis of its significant contribution to New Zealand society as well as to societies and cultures across the world.
Subject: Theological & Religious Studs
Restriction: THEOLOGY 106, 106G
2905

THEOREL 106

: Islam and the Contemporary World
2022 Semester One (1223)
Since the religion of Islam has become a very significant aspect of contemporary global and local societies, this course seeks to introduce students to an understanding of key aspects of Islam and an analysis of its significant contribution to New Zealand society as well as to societies and cultures across the world.
Subject: Theological & Religious Studs
Restriction: THEOLOGY 106, 106G
2906

THEOREL 106

: Islam and the Contemporary World
2021 Semester One (1213)
Since the religion of Islam has become a very significant aspect of contemporary global and local societies, this course seeks to introduce students to an understanding of key aspects of Islam and an analysis of its significant contribution to New Zealand society as well as to societies and cultures across the world.
Subject: Theological & Religious Studs
Restriction: THEOLOGY 106, 106G
2907

THEOREL 106

: Islam and the Contemporary World
2020 Semester One (1203)
Since the religion of Islam has become a very significant aspect of contemporary global and local societies, this course seeks to introduce students to an understanding of key aspects of Islam and an analysis of its significant contribution to New Zealand society as well as to societies and cultures across the world.
Subject: Theological & Religious Studs
Restriction: THEOLOGY 106, 106G
2908

THEOREL 106G

: Islam and the Contemporary World
2021 Semester One (1213)
Since the religion of Islam has become a very significant aspect of contemporary global and local societies, this course seeks to introduce students to an understanding of key aspects of Islam and an analysis of its significant contribution to New Zealand society as well as to societies and cultures across the world.
Subject: Theological & Religious Studs
Restriction: THEOLOGY 106, 106G
2909

THEOREL 106G

: Islam and the Contemporary World
2020 Semester One (1203)
Since the religion of Islam has become a very significant aspect of contemporary global and local societies, this course seeks to introduce students to an understanding of key aspects of Islam and an analysis of its significant contribution to New Zealand society as well as to societies and cultures across the world.
Subject: Theological & Religious Studs
Restriction: THEOLOGY 106, 106G
2910

THEOREL 200

: A Major Religious Thinker
2022 Semester One (1223)
In-depth study of a figure whose thought has had a major impact on the development of one or more religious traditions. It includes the critical study of selected texts by the chosen thinker (where these have survived), and of texts and traditions related to the thinker. The figure chosen reflects the research interests of current staff.
Subject: Theological & Religious Studs
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I
Restriction: THEOREL 300
2911

THEOREL 200

: A Major Religious Thinker
2020 Semester One (1203)
In-depth study of a figure whose thought has had a major impact on the development of one or more religious traditions. It includes the critical study of selected texts by the chosen thinker (where these have survived), and of texts and traditions related to the thinker. The figure chosen reflects the research interests of current staff.
Subject: Theological & Religious Studs
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I
Restriction: THEOREL 300
2912

THEOREL 201

: Religions in New Zealand
2025 Semester One (1253)
An exploration of living religions in contemporary New Zealand, surveying the beliefs, traditions and practices that are central to religious groups in New Zealand and their interactions with contemporary culture both locally and globally. The course will introduce students to the comparative study of religion, engaging in such topics as religion and ritual, exploring belief, and interfaith dialogue.
Subject: Theological & Religious Studs
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I from the BA Schedule
Restriction: THEOREL 320
2913

THEOREL 201

: Religions in New Zealand
2023 Semester One (1233)
An exploration of living religions in contemporary New Zealand, surveying the beliefs, traditions and practices that are central to religious groups in New Zealand and their interactions with contemporary culture both locally and globally. The course will introduce students to the comparative study of religion, engaging in such topics as religion and ritual, exploring belief, and interfaith dialogue.
Subject: Theological & Religious Studs
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Theology or from the BA Schedule, or approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restriction: THEOLOGY 201, THEOREL 320
2914

THEOREL 201

: Religions in New Zealand
2021 Semester Two (1215)
An exploration of living religions in contemporary New Zealand, surveying the beliefs, traditions and practices that are central to religious groups in New Zealand and their interactions with contemporary culture both locally and globally. The course will introduce students to the comparative study of religion, engaging in such topics as religion and ritual, exploring belief, and interfaith dialogue.
Subject: Theological & Religious Studs
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Theology or from the BA Schedule, or approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restriction: THEOLOGY 201
2915

THEOREL 201

: Religions in New Zealand
2020 Semester One (1203)
An exploration of living religions in contemporary New Zealand, surveying the beliefs, traditions and practices that are central to religious groups in New Zealand and their interactions with contemporary culture both locally and globally. The course will introduce students to the comparative study of religion, engaging in such topics as religion and ritual, exploring belief, and interfaith dialogue.
Subject: Theological & Religious Studs
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Theology or from the BA Schedule, or approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restriction: THEOLOGY 201
2916

THEOREL 202

: A History of the Apocalypse
2024 Semester Two (1245)
An 'apocalypse' is a divine revelation about the shape of history. It is written for a society in crisis, often describing that society’s collapse before the coming of a better world. This course traces the development of apocalyptic thought in the religions of the West, from the ancient Middle East through to apocalyptic themes in modern cultures.
Subject: Theological & Religious Studs
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I
Restriction: THEOREL 302
2917

THEOREL 202

: A History of the Apocalypse
2022 Semester One (1223)
An 'apocalypse' is a divine revelation about the shape of history. It is written for a society in crisis, often describing that society’s collapse before the coming of a better world. This course traces the development of apocalyptic thought in the religions of the West, from the ancient Middle East through to apocalyptic themes in modern cultures.
Subject: Theological & Religious Studs
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I
Restriction: THEOREL 302
2918

THEOREL 206

: Religion in Film and Television
2025 Semester One (1253)
Explores the ways that religious themes, myths, and imagery are expressed within the narratives of some classic and contemporary films and television dramas. Students will learn skills to identify the articulation of religious beliefs, narratives, and the sacred or transcendent within the medium of film and television, and to discuss critically this cultural engagement with religion.
Subject: Theological & Religious Studs
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I
Restriction: THEOREL 306
2919

THEOREL 206

: Religion in Film and Television
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Explores the ways that religious themes, myths, and imagery are expressed within the narratives of some classic and contemporary films and television dramas. Students will learn skills to identify the articulation of religious beliefs, narratives, and the sacred or transcendent within the medium of film and television, and to discuss critically this cultural engagement with religion.
Subject: Theological & Religious Studs
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I
Restriction: THEOREL 306
2920

THEOREL 206

: Religion in Film and Television
2021 Semester One (1213)
Explores the ways that religious themes, myths, and imagery are expressed within the narratives of some classic and contemporary films and television dramas. Students will learn skills to identify the articulation of religious beliefs, narratives, and the sacred or transcendent within the medium of film and television, and to discuss critically this cultural engagement with religion.
Subject: Theological & Religious Studs
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I
Restriction: THEOREL 306
2921

THEOREL 208

: Special Topic: Judaism: Identity and Practice
2025 Semester Two (1255)
An exploration of the diverse beliefs and practices found in modern Judaism against the backdrop of wider Jewish history. Students will learn about cultural systems, institutions, and collective and personal rituals. In addition, the course examines the emergence of religious fundamentalism, feminism, and humanism in Judaism.
Subject: Theological & Religious Studs
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I from BA Schedule
Restriction: THEOREL 308
2922

THEOREL 208

: Special Topic: Judaism: Identity and Practice
2024 Semester Two (1245)
An exploration of the diverse beliefs and practices found in modern Judaism against the backdrop of wider Jewish history. Students will learn about cultural systems, institutions, and collective and personal rituals. In addition, the course examines the emergence of religious fundamentalism, feminism, and humanism in Judaism.
Subject: Theological & Religious Studs
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I from BA Schedule
Restriction: THEOREL 308
2923

THEOREL 208

: Special Topic in Theological and Religious Studies
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Study of a particular theme, religious tradition or set of texts from within the discipline of Theological and Religious Studies.
Subject: Theological & Religious Studs
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I from BA Schedule
Restriction: THEOREL 308
2924

THEOREL 208

: Special Topic in Theological and Religious Studies
2020 Semester Two (1205)
Study of a particular theme, religious tradition or set of texts from within the discipline of Theological and Religious Studies.
Subject: Theological & Religious Studs
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I from BA Schedule
Restriction: THEOREL 308
2925

THEOREL 209

: Religious Texts of Terror
2021 Semester Two (1215)
Explores the ways that various forms of violence are evoked and discussed within religious texts and traditions. Students will learn about the origins of these ‘texts of terror’, and then trace their ongoing influence throughout history and up to the present day across a range of socio-cultural contexts, both global and local.
Subject: Theological & Religious Studs
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I from the BA Schedule
Restriction: THEOREL 301