Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Society, Culture & Religion Program By McMaster University |Top Universities

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Society, Culture & Religion

Subject Ranking

# 301-340QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

SociologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

The B.A. Honours program offers students a deeper understanding of the discipline of Religious Studies and the sub-fields of Asian religious traditions, Biblical Studies, and the Western religious traditions, including Islam, Christianity and Judaism. In Canada's multicultural society and an increasingly globalized world, a strong grounding in critical thought and analysis is essential to navigating and understanding a variety of religious issues across cultures. As of September 2019 Religious Studies B.A. programs will be renamed to Society, Culture & Religion. The Department of Religious Studies offers courses in the Area of Asian Religions, with special focus on the following three topics: Buddhism; Indian religions; East Asian religions.

Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

The B.A. Honours program offers students a deeper understanding of the discipline of Religious Studies and the sub-fields of Asian religious traditions, Biblical Studies, and the Western religious traditions, including Islam, Christianity and Judaism. In Canada's multicultural society and an increasingly globalized world, a strong grounding in critical thought and analysis is essential to navigating and understanding a variety of religious issues across cultures. As of September 2019 Religious Studies B.A. programs will be renamed to Society, Culture & Religion. The Department of Religious Studies offers courses in the Area of Asian Religions, with special focus on the following three topics: Buddhism; Indian religions; East Asian religions.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

86+
6+
190+
60+
29+

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