Religious Studies
Welcome! For more than 50 years, the University of Waterloo has offered courses in religious studies. Religious Studies is a flexible program that offers several plans for undergraduate students and includes a wide range of courses. Students are able to specialize in three main areas: World Religions; Christian Traditions; and Religion, Culture, and Society. Religious Studies is also a great complement to other programs where students can pursue a joint honours degree or a minor.
Our faculty have varied research interests and also contribute to other university departments and programs, including: Sociology, Jewish Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, Social Development Studies, Sex, Marriage, and the Family, Fine Arts, and Graduate Theological Studies.
Our department enjoys the diverse resources of St. Jerome’s University, Conrad Grebel University College, St. Paul’s United College, Renison University College, and the Faculty of Arts.
The Department of Religious Studies at the University of Waterloo in partnership with the Religion and Culture Department at Wilfrid Laurier University, offers a joint PhD in Religious Studies with a unique concentration on religious diversity of North America.
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News
- Nov. 7, 2018Book Launch: "America's Dark Theologian" by Dr. Douglas E. Cowan
Author: Douglas E. Cowan, Professor, Religious Studies; Social Development Studies; Culture and Language Studies
Book launch of "America's Dark Theologian: The Religious Imagination of Stephen King" by Dr. Douglas E. Cowan, Religious Studies professor.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 7, 7-9 pm
WHERE Atrium, Renison University College
MAPS & DIRECTIONSPlease RSVP renevent@uwaterloo.ca
Parking code: 2230# - Aug. 21, 2018David Seljak Discusses on CBC Pope Francis' Letter on Sexual Abuse
David Seljak discussed with CBC radio Pope Francis' letter condemning decades of sexual abuse by the Catholic clergy and the actions of leaders of the Church to cover it up.
The interview begins 58 seconds into the radio segment.
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/shows/on-the-coast/episode/15584063
- Feb. 15, 2018PhD Students Competing in the 3 Minute Thesis Competition
This Friday February 16, a number of our PhD Students will be competing in the upcoming 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition.
