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Student Associations

Our student associations can help you get acquainted with other students and enhance your experience at the Department and the University.

Concordia Religions and Cultures Student Association (CRACSA)

Students from the Concordia Religions and Cultures Student Association.

If you are an undergraduate student, the Concordia Religions and Cultures Student Association (CRACSA) is your first point of contact. We organize social events — such as meet and greets; trivia and movie nights; cultural events — like visits to local temples of diverse religious traditions, and academic events — such as a speaker series. We also enjoy the benefits of having a dedicated student lounge.

Composed of a five-student team elected by the Department's undergraduate students (Major or Minor), we maintain ties with the faculty and engage in the student body under the Arts and Science Federation of Associations.

To get involved

Your participation in the CRSA really matters! You can become involved in the executive and help organize events that matter to you. Participation as an executive is recognized on your co-curricular record (CCR) and can help demonstrate acquired transferable skills. This is a valuable addition to your academic transcript and is an excellent way to maximize your time at Concordia.

Stay up to date!

The department's undergraduate listserv offers important information and announcements. Subscribe by sending an email to religion@concordia.ca.

Want to get in touch with CRACSA?

We're on social media!

Graduate Religion Students Association (GRSA)

The GRSA is all about meeting and spending time with fellow students. We organize social events throughout the year, such as parties at the beginning and end of each semester, snack bars, coffee houses, and movie nights. Our goal is to create opportunities for students to take a break from schoolwork, hang out, and get to know one another outside the classroom. The GRSA is your go-to for all things social in the department!

Visit our website and Facebook page for info, photos and upcoming events. 

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Annual Graduate Interdisciplinary Conference

The department's graduate students organize a major conference every year. Centered around timely themes such as "Religion, Activism, and Social Change", "Body, Gender, and Sexuality," and "Religion, Ideology, and Violence," the conference attracts students from across Canada and the United States to present and share their research. Serving on the organizing committee is a great way to meet and work with fellow students while organizing the department's largest yearly event. It takes a village to plan a conference and we welcome new volunteers to serve on the organizing committee every year!

Visit our website and Facebook page for more information.

Journal of Religion and Culture (JRC)

The Journal of Religion and Culture (JRC) is a well-respected and long-standing institution within the Religion Department at Concordia University. As a peer-reviewed publication administered by the graduate students of that department in collaboration with the faculty of both Concordia and other local area universities, the JRC is dedicated to its tradition of academic excellence and innovation within the field of religious studies.

Contact us at jrc.concordia@gmail.com or visit the JRC on Facebook.

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