Explore the exciting array of courses offered as part of your degree at Redeemer.
An advanced interdisciplinary honours seminar in the Humanities examining the life,thought, and writings of the sixteenth-century reformer John Calvin, with an emphasison his magisterial work The Institutes of the Christian Religion. Honours-level studentsfrom multiple disciplines will grapple with Calvin’s historical, theological, philosophical,and political significance.
An advanced interdisciplinary honours seminar in the Humanities examining the life,thought, and writings of the sixteenth-century reformer John Calvin, with an emphasison his magisterial work The Institutes of the Christian Religion. Honours-level studentsfrom multiple disciplines will grapple with Calvin’s historical, theological, philosophical,and political significance.
An advanced interdisciplinary honours seminar in the Humanities examining the life,thought, and writings of the sixteenth-century reformer John Calvin, with an emphasison his magisterial work The Institutes of the Christian Religion. Honours-level studentsfrom multiple disciplines will grapple with Calvin’s historical, theological, philosophical,and political significance.
An introduction to Canadian government and politics, with special emphasis on Canada’s foreign affairs, and its role in the world. Topics covered include the constitution, the role of the executive, legislative and judicial branches, parties, elections, and policy making, both at home and abroad.
Prerequisites:
Introduction to Politics & International Studies
POL‑121
An introduction to the study of politics, including forms of government, the building blocks of politics, and the various visions that people bring to political life.
Introduction to Politics & International Studies (POL‑121)
Introduction to International Relations
POL‑208
A study of contemporary relations among states, including an analysis of basic concepts and issues such as power, sovereignty, nationalism, security, diplomacy, war and peace, international law and organization, transnationalism and independence. Attention is also given to different approaches to the study of international relations.
Introduction to International Relations (POL‑208)
The course focuses on regional patterns of settlement, economic development, the physical environment, and on the processes and the results of regionalization. The central paradigms of community and responsibility are stressed.
Prerequisites:
GEO-121 or 122 or permission of the instructor
An overview of Canadian history from 1867 to the early 21st century, covering political, religious, economic, and social developments. Topics include Confederation and nationbuilding, westward expansion and resistance, the experiences of Indigenous peoples, the changing role of Christianity, relations between French-and English-Canadians, the World Wars and Great Depression, social and political change after 1945, and Canada’s changing relationship with the world.
Prerequisites:
HUM-120 or HIS-108
A survey of the history of Canada from the earliest times until the conclusion of the colonial period. Special emphasis is placed on the experiences of Indigenous peoples and the development of the religious and political characteristics of colonial societies amidst the challenges of the physical environment.
Learn about the obligations Canadian income tax legislation places on individuals to pay tax on income from employment, business, and other sources. Use your knowledge of taxation principles and concepts related to income and allowable deductions to calculate taxable income and tax payable for individuals.
Prerequisites:
Introduction to Financial Accounting
BUS‑127
Begin to speak accounting, the “language of business”. Learn how transactions and events related to cash, receivables, long-lived assets, liabilities, and equity are captured in financial terms and are compiled into financial statements. Read and interpret financial statements, and compare performance from one year to the next or one business to the next.
Introduction to Financial Accounting (BUS‑127)
Learn about the obligations Canadian income tax legislation places on corporations to pay tax on income from business and other sources. Use your knowledge of taxation principles and concepts to plan and assess the tax implications of shareholder manager remuneration, corporate distributions, wind-ups and sales, income deferral, and partnerships and trusts.
Prerequisites:
Introduction to Financial Accounting
BUS‑127
Begin to speak accounting, the “language of business”. Learn how transactions and events related to cash, receivables, long-lived assets, liabilities, and equity are captured in financial terms and are compiled into financial statements. Read and interpret financial statements, and compare performance from one year to the next or one business to the next.
Introduction to Financial Accounting (BUS‑127);
Canadian Income Taxation I
BUS‑319
Learn about the obligations Canadian income tax legislation places on individuals to pay tax on income from employment, business, and other sources. Use your knowledge of taxation principles and concepts related to income and allowable deductions to calculate taxable income and tax payable for individuals.
Canadian Income Taxation I (BUS‑319)
This course is an interdisciplinary study of the history and culture of Canadian indigenous peoples (including First Nations, Inuit, and Metis) with emphasis on contemporary issues surrounding Native life. The course involves lectures, films, student presentations, and field assignments.
Prerequisites:
Year 3 or 4 standing
