Program type
Thesis, Course-based
Religions and Cultures (MA)
Primary campus
Sir George Williams (SGW)
Duration
2 years
Credits
45 credits
Start term
Fall, Winter
Program overview
The Master of Religions and Cultures examines how religion interacts with today’s globalized world. Our seminars and courses allow you to explore a variety of religions and cultures based on your research interests and future career. The research expertise of our faculty spans multiple traditions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Christianity.
Students may focus in their studies and research paper or thesis on intersecting fields such as politics, the arts, media, NGO studies, and women’s and gender studies.
Admission requirements
- BA or equivalent with high standing in Religious Studies, Judaic Studies or a discipline in the Social Sciences, Humanities, or Fine Arts.
- Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the Graduate Admission page for further information on the Language Proficiency requirements and exemptions.
Other programs of interest
Social and Cultural Anthropology (MA)
- Thesis
- Course-based
Conduct research into a wide array of topics including gender, colonialism, media and technology, language, environmental politics and the senses.
Department
Department of Sociology & Anthropology
Faculty
Judaic Studies (MA)
- Thesis
- Course-based
Study alongside expert faculty in combining elements of anthropology, rabbinics, gender and literary studies in developing critical research from the latest materials in Judaic Studies.
Department
Department of Religions and Cultures
Faculty