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Religious Studies — 3-year 2026/2027

9. Religious Studies

Concordia’s Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies program introduces students to the critical study of major world religions while developing their reasoning and communication skills. Religious Studies takes a deeper look at history, foundational texts, and competing views on the human condition and the meaning of life through the lens of diverse eras and societies. It also examines the cultural impacts of the various sacred traditions. Students gain an appreciation of the transformative power and importance of religion from multifaceted angles, and also grasp their deep historical roots and the ways in which religious studies intersect with other disciplines.

A. General Academic Requirements

27–33 credits required, to include:
Foundation Courses:
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Sacred Texts & Traditions:
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Culture, Society & Religion:
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Meaning & Religion:
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Senior Seminar
Unspecified:
  1. 0–6 credits chosen from
    • unspecified POPC courses,
    • unspecified senior-level REL courses
In addition to the above, students must complete:
  1. 6 credits of courses offered by the Departments of Social Sciences and/or Psychology (CNST, ECO, HIS, INDG, POEC, PSCI, PSY, SOC).
  2. 6 credits of courses in the Faculty of Science
In addition to the above, students must present:
Permissible minors:
All minors listed in section 10.6 except Religious Studies.

A minimum of 6 credits English, 6 credits Philosophy, 3 credits Fine Arts, and 3 credits Classics are recommended.

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