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As an intellectual inquiry into an important dimension of human experience,
the exploration of religion is intrinsically valuable and constitutes a rich
resource for reflection on meaning in life and on personal growth. It also
prepares students for a wide range of careers (e.g. social work, law, politics
from the local to the international level, teaching, medicine, leadership
in religious organizations). The academic study of religion, combined with
appropriate language preparation, can also open out into graduate work leading
to the M.A. and Ph.D. in the growing number of universities offering advanced
graduate degrees in the field, and in the University’s
own Graduate Centre.
Historically, the academic study of religion has taken
a variety of forms, each with its own rationale. The Department identifies
itself
with a model in which the major religious traditions (e.g. Buddhism, Christianity,
Hinduism, Islam, Judaism) are studied within a comparative frame. We employ
and encourage a variety of approaches (e.g. historical, textual, social
scientific) without sacrificing specialized skills and training. The diversity
which characterizes
this model is reflected in the variety of courses offered or cross-listed
by the Department, and by the wide range of training and expertise of our
faculty.
Programs are described in detail in the Departmental Handbook; it
also includes a limited number of cross-listed courses offered by Colleges
or departments
such as East Asian Studies, History, Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations,
Philosophy, and Sociology. Students aiming to complete any RLG program
should consult the Undergraduate Administrator at least once a year for assistance
in selecting courses that address the student’s interests and fulfill the program’s
requirements.
Undergraduate Administrator: Jackman Humanities Building Room 2nd
Floor (416-978-2395)
Enquiries: Jackman Humanities Building Room 2nd Floor, (416-978-2395)
Religion Programs
Enrolment in Religion programs requires completion of four courses; no
minimum GPA required.
Religion (Arts program)
Specialist program:
(10 full courses or their equivalent)
1. RLG100Y1/RLG280Y1
2. RLG200Y1/RLG210Y1/SOC250Y1/211Y1/SOC212Y1
3. FOUR 300+ series courses, including at least one at the 400-level
4. Four other courses
5. Course selection must ensure that more than one religious tradition is
studied (RLG100Y1/RLG280Y1 does
not fulfill this requirement); it must also ensure depth of study and focus
in one area or stream of specialization
6. Two cross-listed courses may be counted (consult the Departmental Handbook
for a list of eligible courses)
Major program:
6 full courses or their equivalent)
1. RLG100Y1/RLG280Y1
2. One course from: RLG201Y1-207H1,
273H5
3. Two full RLG 300+ series courses
4. Two other RLG courses
5. One cross-listed course may be counted (consult the Departmental Handbook
for a list of eligible courses)
Minor program:
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
1. RLG100Y1/RLG200Y1/RLG280Y1
2. ONE 300+ series RLG course
3. Two other courses
4. No cross-listed courses may be counted
Religion: Christian Origins (Arts
program)
Consult John Kloppenborg, Department for the Study of Religion
Specialist program:
(11 full courses or their equivalent with four courses at the 300+level, including
one course at the 400-level)
1. RLG100Y1/RLG280Y1
2. RLG241Y1
3. RLG203Y1/RLG331Y1
4. Two full courses in Greek, normally fulfilled by GRK100Y1 or GRK102H1+200H1,
and GRK201H1 and GRK202H1, (Note: Upon approval of the program coordinator, students may be permitted
to substitute for these courses two full courses in another ancient language,
e.g., Coptic, Syriac, Aramaic.)
5. SIX 300+ half-courses (at least one must be from the 400-level) chosen
from RLG319H1, RLG320H1, RLG321H1, RLG322H1, RLG323H1, RLG324H1, RLG325H1, RLG326H1, RLG327H1,
448H1, RLG449H1, RLG451H1, RLG452H1, RLG453H1, RLG454H1, RLG455H1, RLG458H1.
6. Four half courses or the equivalent chosen from CLA204H1, CLA230H1, CLA231H1, CLA232H1, CLA233H1, CLA305H1, CLA364H1, CLA365H1, CLA368H1, CLA369H1, CLA370H1, CLA371H1, CLA378H1, NMC250H1 (formeRLY329H1)
252H1, 257H, 270Y1, 281 (formeRLY252H1), 324H1, 338H, 360H, 361H, NML352H1, NML353H1, NML356Y1, NML357H1, NML358H1, NML359H1, NML451H1, NML452H1, NML454H1, FAH300H1, FAH309H1, FAH312H1, FAH313H1, FAH316H1, FAH318H1, FAH319H1, FAH418H1, FAH424H1.
7. One full course in another religious tradition, preferably an Eastern
tradition such as Hinduism or Buddhism. Buddhist Studies (Arts program)
Specialist Program
(20 half-courses or their equivalent including at least TWO 400-series
half-courses or equivalent)
1. RLG100Y1/RLG280Y1
2. RLG206Y1
3. Two (2) consecutive (FCE) language courses in one of: Chinese, Japanese,
Korean, Sanskrit or Tibetan.
4. Either one full RLG course in Judaism, Christianity or Islam,
or one of: RLG210Y1, RLG211Y1, RLG212Y1.
5. A total of ten half-courses (or equivalent) chosen from the following
list; at least six half-courses (or equivalent) must be RLG courses
(EAS324H1, EAS325H1,
and EAS361Y1 are counted as RLG courses here). Six half-courses (or equivalent) must be taken
at the 300 level or higher, including at least two half-courses (or
equivalent) at the 400 level. Second year courses: RLG205Y1, RLG207Y1, RLG236H1, RLG245Y1, RLG246H1, RLGB03H3F, RLGB07H3F, FAH260H1, EAS209Y1, EAS215H1, HIS280Y1, HIS281Y1, HIS282Y1, HIS283H1, NEW214Y1, NEW232Y1, PHL237H1. Third year courses: RLG316H1, RLG356H1, RLG361H1, RLG363H1, RLG366H1, RLG367H1, RLG368H1, RLG371H1, RLG372H1, RLG373H1, RLG375H1, RLG371H5, RLG373H5, RLG374H5, RLGC07H3S, FAH361H1, FAH362H1, FAH363H1 FAH364H1, FAH368H1, EAS324H1, EAS325H1, EAS338H1, EAS361Y1, EAS346H1, HIS380H1, NEW331H1, NEW332H1, NEW333H1, NEW339H1, PHL337H1. Fourth year courses: RLG462H1, RLG463H1, RLG464H1, RLG465H1, RLG466H1, RLG467H1, RLG468H1, RLG469H1, RLG470H1, RLG470H5, RLG473H1, RLG490Y1, FAH461H1, HIS409H1, HIS485H1, NEW433H1.
Major program:
(14 half-courses or their equivalent with at least four half-courses at the 300+level).
1. RLG100Y1/RLG280Y1
2. RLG206Y1
3. A total of ten half-courses (or equivalent) chosen from the following
list; at least six half-courses (or equivalent) must be RLG courses (EAS324H1, EAS325H1,
and EAS361Y1 are counted as RLG courses here). Four half-courses (or equivalent) must be
at the 300 level or higher. Second year courses: RLG205Y1, RLG207Y1, RLG236H1, RLG245Y1, RLG246H1, RLGB03H3F, RLGB07H3F, FAH260H1, EAS209Y1, EAS215H1, HIS280Y1, HIS281Y1, HIS282Y1, HIS283H1, NEW214Y1, NEW232Y1, PHL237H1. Third year courses: RLG316H1, RLG356H1, RLG361H1, RLG363H1, RLG366H1, RLG367H1, RLG368H1, RLG371H1, RLG371H5, RLG373H5, RLG372H1, RLG373H1, RLG375H1, RLGC07H3S, FAH361H1, FAH362H1, FAH363H1, FAH364H1, FAH368H1, EAS324H1, EAS325H1, EAS338H1, EAS361Y1, EAS346H1, HIS380H1, NEW331H1, NEW332H1, NEW333H1, NEW339H1, PHL337H1. Fourth year courses: RLG462H1, RLG463H1, RLG464H1, RLG465H1, RLG466H1, RLG467H1, RLG468H1, RLG469H1, RLG470H1, RLG470H5, RLG473H1, RLG490Y1, FAH461H1, HIS409H1, HIS485H1, NEW433H1. Islamic Studies (Arts program)
Major program:
(7 full courses or their equivalent with at least three full courses at the
300+level)
1. RLG100Y1 1/RLG280Y1
2. RLG204Y1
3. RLG250H1/NMC381H1
4. One full course from the following: RLG200Y1, RLG210Y1, RLG211Y1, RLG212Y1
5. 3.5 full courses from the following list (3 FCEs must be at the 300+
level): RLG251H1, RLG351H1, RLG352H1, RLG353H1, RLG350H1, RLG354H1, RLG355H1, PHL336H1, NMC381H1, NMC387H1, NMC388H1, NMC389H1, RLG456H1, RLG457H1, RLG459H1, RLG461H1
Religion
and Philosophy:
Specialist program:
(14 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one fULL 400-series
course: 7 in each subject)
Philosophy (7 courses):
1. One full course from the following: PHL200Y1/PHL205H1/PHL206H1/PHL210Y1
2. One full course from the following: PHL217H1/PHL232H1/PHL240H1
3. One full course from the following: PHL235H1/PHL335H1/PHL414H1/PHL478H1
4. PHL245H1/PHL246H1
5. Additional courses to a total of seven, including two full courses
at the 300+ level.
Religion: 7 courses
Including at least two fULL 300+ series RLG courses,
with five chosen according to the following profile:
1. RLG100Y1/RLG280Y1
2. One full course employing historical approach: RLG202Y1/RLG203Y1/RLG204Y1/RLG205Y1/RLG206Y1/RLG207Y1/RLG241Y1/RLG245Y1/RLG319H1/RLG320-RLG327H1/RLG350H1/RLG365H1/RLG373H1/RLG379H1.
3. One full course employing philosophical approach: RLG220H1/RLG221H1/RLG309Y1/RLG310Y1/RLG330H1/RLG338Y1/RLG342Y1/RLG420H1/RLG432Y1/RLG433H1/RLG434H1/RLG486H1
4. One full course employing social-scientific approach: RLG210Y1/RLG211Y1/RLG212Y1/RLG248H1/RLG301H1/RLG302H1/RLG303H1/RLG304H1/RLG307H1/RLG314H1/RLG315H1/RLG316H1/RLG354H1/RLG380H1/RLG421H1
5. One full course in a religious tradition: RLG202Y1/RLG203Y1/RLG204Y1/RLG205Y1/RLG206Y1/RLG207Y1/RLG250H1 or
higher level courses in Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism,
or Buddhism)
6. Two other RLG courses
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