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University of Calgary Calendar 2023-2024 Faculty of Arts 4. Program Details 4.10 Classics and Religion 4.10.8 BA in Religious Studies
4.10.8 BA in Religious Studies

A. FACULTY OF ARTS REQUIREMENTS

Students must adhere to the applicable Faculty of Arts requirements in 3.3.1 Major Degree Programs.

B. MAJOR-FIELD REQUIREMENTS

Students must successfully complete a minimum of 42 to a maximum of 60 units in Courses Constituting the Field of Religious Studies while fulfilling the following requirements:

  1. Western and Eastern Religions: 6 units from the “Western Religions” Stream and 6 units from the “Eastern Religions” Stream.

  2. Nature of Religion: 6 units from the “Nature of Religions” Stream including at least 3 units from Religious Studies 437 or 447.

  3. Research Methods: Religious Studies 377.

  4. Religious Studies Options: 21 units from Courses Constituting the Field of Religious Studies.

  5. Inclusive of the courses used in requirements 1 - 4 above, at least 36 units must be at the senior level (300 and above) of which 12 units must be at the 400 level or above.

C. DEGREE OPTIONS

The BA in Religious Studies can be taken with Co-operative Education. See section 3.3.8 Co-operative Education Programs for information and requirements.