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February 14, 2023
Apply now for our new one-year MA program
The Department of Religious Studies is now accepting applications for our brand new one-year MA program for the Fall 2023 intake. Students can now apply to the brand new one-year Masters program (MRP) in Religious Studies. Offering the option of a one-year MA will allow students to pursue studies within Religious Studies beyond the BA, […]






September 20, 2023
Religious Studies graduate Dr. Émilie Roy tells us how her PhD led her to Burkina Faso
When Dr. Émilie Roy ’12 was studying for her PhD in Religious Studies at McMaster, she had no idea she’d be working development sector in crisis-affected countries like Burkina Faso, where she is now UNICEF’s Chief of Education. “I thought I was going to be an academic!” said Roy. “That was the goal. But, […]






September 7, 2023
Society, Culture & Religion Fall 2023 Course Offerings
The SCaR program is offering the following courses in Fall 2023: SCAR 1B03: What on Earth is Religion? SCAR 2BM3: Bible and Magic SCAR 2CH3: Introduction to Christianity SCAR 2G03: Religious Themes Modern Culture SCAR 2IR3: Holly/Bollywood & Indian Religions SCAR 2J03: Introduction to Judaism SCAR 2M03: Death & Dying: Comparative Views SCAR 2MW3: […]





UPCOMING EVENTS

Lillian and Marvin Goldblatt Lecture in Jewish Studies - October 23
Lecture

October 23, 2023
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Lillian and Marvin Goldblatt Lecture in Jewish Studies - October 23
Lecture

October 23, 2023
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm


ANNUAL LECTURESHIPS
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