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Undergraduate Program
All known civilizations, cultures and nations have been deeply affected by religion. Religions have created institutions such as temples and schools, produced great works of literature and art, and organized rituals to mark the continuities and changes in individual and communal lives. Religions have both legitimated political structures and inspired revolutions. Whether we are concerned with international affairs or our everyday experience in multicultural cities like Hamilton, religious diversity is a key element of social interaction. The study of religion is one of the most comprehensive ways of understanding humankind and human visions of reality.
Undergraduate Religious Studies at McMaster specializes in:
Asian Religions: some courses focus on particular religious traditions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism or Taoism; other courses deal with the religions and cultures of particular geographical areas such as India or Japan.
Biblical Studies: courses focus on the Judaeo-Christian scriptures and the history of early Judaism and early Christianity.
Western Religious Thought: courses cover Christian thought from all historical periods, Jewish history and philosophy, and Islam; the encounter between religious thought and modernity
Contemporary and Comparative Religions: courses are cross-cultural and thematic in focus, dealing with religious phenomena such as cults in North America, healing and religion, and comparative approaches to death and dying.
For inquiries:
Chair of Undergraduate Affairs
Dr. Celia Rothenberg
or
Undergraduate Administrative Assistant
Jennifer Nettleton
Information provided here is intended to supplement the university calendar. For academic regulations and programme information please consult the 2010-11 Undergraduate Calendar. Course descriptions and other information are subject to change. Students are advised to check the Registrar's Timetable for times and locations of courses.
