Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies (General)

In this program, youll examine how religions have influenced politics, economics, culture, art, science, and society throughout history and continue to do so today.Tailor your degree to your passions. We offer more than 100 undergraduate courses covering the religions of the world, Jewish studies, Christian traditions, and religious culture and society. Thanks to strong links with the Department of Religion and Culture at neighbouring Wilfrid Laurier University, youll have access to even more learning opportunities.Youll graduate equipped with the multicultural understanding, critical thinking skills, and historical knowledge to succeed in a variety of careers. And, if you take the co-op stream, up to two years of work experience on your resume. Religious Studies provides an academic approach to the study of world religions. You will examine religious doctrines, ethics, and rituals from their historical origins in Asia, the Middle East, and the West to their contemporary presence in Canada. In this study, you will have the guidance of scholars trained in a variety of theoretical approaches to religion: sociological, philological, historical, and theological, among them. The knowledge you gain will enhance your understanding of art, literature, and the complexities of a multicultural society. You will consider the issues, questions, and ideas that arise in the study of religion and religious communities. Courses offered include world religions, Buddhism, Hinduism, Chinese religions, religion in North America, the history of Christianity, Biblical studies, theology, ethics, sociology, women and religion, and religion and the arts.

Official/Unofficial High School Transcripts Required.
Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) - 90 Overall (25 writing, 25 speaking)
IELTS Academic - 6.5 Overall (6.5 writing, 6.5 speaking, 6.0 reading, 6.0 listening)

Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including

Any Grade 12 U English (minimum final grade of at least 70%)
Admission average: Low 80s (co-op and regular)