卡尔顿大学

In this program, students will analyze responses to questions about identity, history, and the basis of political and ethical commitments that have been posed by the world’s major religions. The study of religion nurtures in students a respect for the complex identities of others, their histories, and their cultures. You can study the history and literature of Christianity, Islam and Judaism; examine Asian religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism; follow the rise and fall of religious leaders and movements; or explore common themes in a variety of religious traditions, such as the environment, the role of women, or death and the afterlife. A degree in Religion will equip you for many career opportunities in our increasingly multicultural world, where religious beliefs play a significant role in human affairs and continue to affect local and global events. Minors in Islamic Studies and Jewish Studies are also available.

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Religion is offered as a Bachelor of Arts (General) and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) program. Both will help you develop a mature understanding of the myths, rituals, and systems of belief and practice in a variety of traditions; the rise and fall of religious leaders and movements; and the significance that religious traditions have had and continue to have in human culture and society.

The BA (General) in Religion requires 15.0 credits and is normally completed after three years of fulltime study. Your required courses include 6.0 credits in Religion. The BA (Honours) program in Religion is a more intensive program requiring 20.0 credits, normally completed in four years of full-time study. Your required credits for this degree include 9.0 credits in Religion.

Combined Honours

If you wish to combine the study of Religion with another discipline, you could consider a Combined Honours degree. You will need 6.0 credits in Religion and you must meet the requirements for a Combined Honours in the other discipline.

Future opportunities

The study of religion provides broad intellectual training and an understanding of a wide range of human cultures. Both of these assets are attractive to future employers. It is increasingly recognized that a Bachelor of Arts degree is fine training for, and an indicator of, future success in many different kinds of careers. A BA will give you research, analytical, organizational and communication skills that are highly transferable in our knowledge-based economy.