How do we faithfully work towards a just society?
Social transformation doesn't happen overnight. But when building relationships, developing communities and understanding our place in society, whose responsibility is it to pursue social justice? Redeemer's distinct, interdisciplinary Applied Social Sciences program helps students to develop an in-depth understanding of our world within a Christian framework, preparing graduates to act justly and love mercy when helping, and working with, people of all walks of life.
Applied Social Sciences is a Bachelor of Arts degree. It is offered as a major.
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Right from the start, small class sizes and dedicated faculty mean more opportunities to practice, research and apply what you've learned as you seek to develop and communicate an understanding of our place in the social world and our responsibility to social transformation.
First-year classes are an introduction to the patterns and connections in human society, social relationships and the complex problems that can occur. Starting with the nature and study of social relationships and social institutions by studying human group behaviour in family, church, school and state.
The Core Curriculum is a set of 10 courses that every student takes. The courses are woven through every major and get you to think deeply and broadly about what you’re studying. Think about it this way…
To promote different perspectives and conversations in the classroom, panel discussions and listening to a variety of experts and researchers, are an integral part of the classroom experience. Courses like Diversity in Canada, Peace and Conflict Studies and Poverty: Problems and Perspectives encourage students to develop their capacity for critical Christian reflection and response to issues impacting society.
Regular opportunities to visit correctional institutes, indigenous centres, as well as opportunity to participate in disaster relief, inner-city missions and volunteer trips give students the opportunity to put that they're learning to practice and have real personal experience to draw on.
Senior students have the opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge in community-based or governmental organizations as part of a 120-hour internship, where they both observe and participate in a job-related capacity under the supervision of experts in the field.
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