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  Minor in Religious Studies

      30 Units

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        The Minor in Religious Studies is an ideal way to pursue an interest in religion while focusing on a Major or Honours in another program. You will receive an introduction to the main religious traditions in the world and will be able to choose from an array of courses to complete the minor. You can investigate a particular religious tradition in more depth, study how religion intersects with aspects of contemporary life, or explore ways to understand religious experience and behaviour.

        This program is offered in English and in French.

      The table below includes only discipline-specific courses. Please refer to the Academic Regulations for information on including a minor to your degree.

      Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2025-2026 calendars for the previous requirements.

      Course List
        Code                                                                            Title                                                            Units  
        Compulsory course at the 1000 level                                                                                                            
        SRS 1112                                                                        The Religions of the World I                                     3 Units
        Compulsory course at the 2000 level                                                                                                            
        SRS 2113                                                                        The Religions of the World II                                    3 Units
        Optional courses                                                                                                                               
        6 course units from:                                                            6 Units                                                        
          SRS 2111                                                                      Women and Religions                                                     
          SRS 2172                                                                      Religion, Animals, Nature                                               
          SRS 2191                                                                      Sociology of Religion                                                   
          SRS 2194                                                                      Anthropology of Religion                                                
          SRS 2195                                                                      Religion and Politics in Global Society                                 
          SRS 2351                                                                      Psychology of Religion                                                  
          SRS 2382                                                                      The World of the New Testament                                          
          SRS 2383                                                                      Religion in Late Antiquity                                              
          SRS 2386                                                                      Religion in Canada from First Contact to Modern Challenges              
          SRS 3100                                                                      Religion in a Digital Age                                               
          SRS 3110                                                                      Religion, Spirituality and Secularism in the Contemporary World         
          SRS 3165                                                                      Gender and Religion                                                     
          SRS 3190                                                                      Religion and Popular Culture                                            
          SRS 3385                                                                      Religion and Multiculturalism in Canada                                 
        12 optional course units in religious studies (SRS)                             12 Units                                                       
        6 optional course units in religious studies (SRS) at the 3000 or 4000 level 1  6 Units                                                        
        Total:                                                                          30 Units                                                       
        

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        1

        The number of units at the 3000 level can be reduced according to the number of courses already taken at the 3000 level.

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