Religion, Culture and Society
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Learn about the place and function of religions in society—today and in the past. Examine the social, political and artistic roles that religion plays in society. Our program reflects the growing diversity of belief systems within Canada. We emphasize the need to understand the differences and similarities among religions across the world.
Quick facts
- Program options:
- Bachelor degree, Minor
- Study options:
- Full-time study, Part-time study
- Program delivery:
- On-campus
- Dynamic learning:
- Co-op optional
Careers
- Aid worker
- Archivist
- Conservation officer
- Intelligence officer
- Intercultural relations specialist
- Librarian
- Policy analyst
- Public relations officer
- Spiritual health specialist
Admission
Apply to the Faculty of Humanities (Undeclared) as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.
You can declare this program as your major after one or more years of full-time study. Alternatively, you can choose another major and add this program as a minor to broaden your studies.
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English language proficiency
You must demonstrate English language proficiency to attend UVic. Your transcripts are enough to prove proficiency if you've studied full-time in an academic program at the high school or post-secondary level within Canada for at least four years, and all of your instruction was in English.
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