Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Major Concentration World Religions

About this programme

Bachelor of Arts programs in the School of Religious Studies explore the many cultural, historical and political issues related to both Eastern and Western religions, and to religion in comparative perspective. Majors and minors in Religious Studies are available, as well as honours and joint honours programs in Religious Studies. Students frequently combine Majors and Minors in Religious Studies with a wide range of other B.A. concentrations, highlighting the importance of the rigorous study of religion to many other areas of inquiry. Any course that needs approval to register please e-mail studaffairs.relg@mcgill.ca and include your student ID number. Programs Major Minor Honours Joint Honours Major Please note that due to a technical issue, it is not possible to add the Major concentration in Religious Studies via Minerva. Please submit a request via the Major Concentration Change Webform for program selection issues related the major concentration in Religious Studies. Please note that there is a new B.A. Major Concentration in Religious Studies which is effective Fall 2020. Students enrolled in the Major starting Fall 2020 and after will follow this course of study. Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Major Concentration Religious Studies (36 Credits) Students already registered in the Major in World Religions may continue on this path, or choose to switch to the Major Concentration in Religious Studies. Program requirements: RELG 207 Introduction to the Study of Religions RELG 456 Theories of Religion Students in a Religious Studies Major, Honours or Joint Honours programme have to take RELG 456, ideally in their final, graduating year. Minor Please note that there is a new B.A. Minor Concentration in Religious Studies which is effective Fall 2020. Students enrolled in the Minor starting Fall 2020 and after will follow this course of study. Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Minor Concentration Religious Studies (18 Credits) Honours Please note that there is a new B.A. Honours in Religious Studies which is effective Fall 2020. Students enrolled in the Honours starting Fall 2020 and after will follow this course of study. Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Honours Religious Studies (60 Credits) Students already registered in the Honours Religious Studies - Asian Religions or Honours Religions Studies - Western Religions may continue on this path, or choose to switch to the Honours in Religious Studies. Program requirement: RELG 456 Theories of Religion Students in a Religious Studies Major, Honours or Joint Honours programme have to take RELG 456, ideally in their final, graduating year. To register for RELG 456, please e-mail Administrative Coordinator for an 'approval code', including your student number, and program. Joint Honours Please note that there is a NEW B.A. Joint Honours in Religious Studies effective Fall 2023. Students enrolled in the Joint Honours starting Fall 2023 and after will follow this course of study. Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Joint Honours Component Religious Studies Students registered in the Joint Honours Religious Studies - Asian Religions or Joint Honours Religions Studies - Western Religions prior to Fall 2021 may continue on this path, or choose to switch to the Joint Honours in Religious Studies. Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Joint Honours Component Religious Studies - Asian Religions (36 Credits) Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Joint Honours Component Religious Studies - Western Religions (36 Credits) Program requirements: RELG 456 Theories of Religion Students in a Religious Studies Major, Honours or Joint Honours programme have to take RELG 456, ideally in their final, graduating year. To register for RELG 456, e-mail a request for an “approval code” to studaffairs.relg@mcgill.ca, including your name, student number, and program. RELG 456 Theories of Religion 3 Credits RELG 489 Joint Honours Thesis Students in a Religious Studies Joint Honours programme will also have to take RELG 489 in the Winter Term of their final year,