Religious Studies

"Studying religions in relationship to their cultural settings today and in the past" is a good definition for Religious Studies. Courses range from the international to the local. They introduce students to world religions, issues such as comparative ethics, love and death, religions in a multicultural society like Canada, and the debate about religion and science. The department teaches students how to do field work and use other methodologies to study religion. Best of all, in company with other programs in the Arts, Religious Studies courses could change your life by opening it to new ways of thinking and to life directions you never dreamed were possible.Many Honours graduates say that the Honours thesis is one of the highlights of their undergraduate academic experience. The thesis allowed them to explore areas of their most passionate interests, engage in the process of discovery, and work one-on-one with outstanding faculty. The Honors thesis has benefits beyond university as well. Former students have used their theses to gain entrance into graduate programs where creative accomplishments are highly valued. Even if you do not plan to attend graduate school in the near future, the thesis experience is an impressive accomplishment to list on your resume. It shows that you are creative and hard working пПР characteristics highly valued in todayпПХs job market.

Field of study: Religion/Religious Studies