Program description
The Department of Religion at the University of Manitoba focuses on three areas of study: religions in the West (especially Christianity and Judaism), religions in the East (Islam, Hinduism, Yoga, Buddhism), and religion and culture. Method and theory is an integral part of our program as is an emphasis on world religions. Courses are mainly tradition based or topics based. Our topical courses are comparative, for example, dealing with death and mourning rituals in world religions.
Program options
Degree options
B.A. Bachelor of Arts, Religion - 3 or 4 years
B.A. (Adv.) Bachelor of Arts, Religion Advanced - 4 years
B.A. (Hons.) Bachelor of Arts, Religion Honours - 4 years
B.A. Minor, Religion
Interesting courses and unique opportunities
Interesting courses
- Evil in World Religions
- Religion and the Media
- Death and Concepts of the Future
- Introduction to World Religions
- Ethics in World Religions
- Food: religious Concepts and Practices
- Introduction to Hinduism; Buddhism; Judaism, Islam, and Christianity
- Religion and Violence
- Women and Religion
- Religion and Healing
Professional opportunities
- Teaching
- Social work
- Government
- Foreign service
- Journalism
- Publishing
- Research
Admission requirements & prerequisites
Direct entry option
Advanced entry option
24 credit hours in U1 (or approved bachelors program)
This entry option is open to students who have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours of university level study. Specific program requirements will vary; details of these requirements are available on each program’s application page.
High school prerequisites
High school prerequisites: none
Many programs will require or recommend specific high school courses over and above their admission requirements. These high school prerequisites are not always required to enter the program, but they must be completed to enrol in certain university courses within it. If a student does not have a particular prerequisite when they enter the program, they may complete an equivalent upgrading course at university that will satisfy the prerequisite requirement.
More details on admission requirements, application dates and how to apply is available on the Faculty of Arts apply for admission page.
What is unique about this program at the U of M?
- Emphasis on world religions.
- Emphasis on method and theory.
- Success is placing graduate students in top rated Religion programs in North America.
- Distinguished Professor (McCance)
- Many of our students have been recipients of SSHRC scholarships.
- Many of our academic staff have been recipients of SSHRC research grants.
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