Overview

The Religious Studies Program examines the variety of beliefs and behavior through which people around the world express spiritual impulses, both in formal religions and everyday life. What do people believe is sacred? What do they think is true about the meaning and purpose of existence? How do they live out these beliefs in their day-to-day rituals and behaviour?

• Three or four-year (Honours) programs lead to a Bachelor of Arts

• Joint Department of Religious Studies focuses on three main areas of study: Judaeo-Christian tradition, world religions and religion in modern culture

• Courses may include Christian thought, Buddhism, Native tradition and culture, eastern mysticism, the paranormal, bioethics, social issues, western morality, Judaism, Hinduism, Apocalyptic and the Book of Revelation

 

First-year course overview

RLST 1005 – Religion and Roots

RLST 1106 – Religion for a New Generation I

RLST 1107 – Religion for a New Generation II

RLST 1116 – Ideas of Love I

RLST 1117 – Ideas of Love II

+ electives (6 cr) in social sciences

+ electives (6 cr) in sciences

+ electives (12 cr) in humanities, social sciences or sciences

Admission Requirements

Based on Grade 12 4U/M courses:

• 1 English or 1 Français (depending on language of study)

• 5 other courses

• Minimum average of 70%

Employment Prospects

Teaching, counselling, arts consultant, school board curriculum consultant, customer service, education, librarian, government, graduate studies, ministry, professional programs, social services…

 

Relevant graduate study opportunities at Laurentian:

• Master of Arts in Humanities

Credit Transfer

Credit transfer opportunities are available from other recognized postsecondary institutions and are typically evaluated on an individual basis. Some fast-tracking opportunities also exist.