Religious Studies
What is Religious Studies?
Why Study Religious Studies at UAlberta?
Experience Beyond the Classroom
Smaller classes offering individual attention from instructors are the hallmarks of our program. Students can focus tightly or build a very broad multi-disciplinary course of studies. Some of our classes include visiting speakers or visits to religious sites in the Edmonton area.
Sub-disciplines within Religious Studies
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Buddhist Studies - the history, teachings and practices of Buddhists across cultures, including in Asia and in the modern West.
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Hindu Studies - the history, teachings and practices of Hindus, in their South Asian context and in the contemporary world.
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Jewish Studies - the history, teachings and practices of Jews, including courses on the Hebrew Bible and on Judaism in today's world.
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Christian Studies - the history, teachings and practices of Christians, in European and non-European contexts.
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Islamic Studies - the history, teachings and practices of Muslims, including courses on the Qur'an and Islamic law.
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Method and Theory for the Study of Religion - anthropology, history and sociology of religion; feminist approaches to religion.
What can I do with a Religious Studies degree?
A degree in Religious Studies is excellent training for students considering careers in law, social work, public policy, non-governmental organization (NGO's), international organizations, national security and security consulting, academia and business.