| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-01-01 | - |
| 2024-09-15 | - |
Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Religion is a joint program between the University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg. Students can choose between a thesis-based route or a course-based route. The thesis-based route requires 12 credit hours of coursework and an oral examination, while the course-based route requires 24 credit hours of coursework and a defended original paper. Sample course offerings include seminars in research methods, early modern Christianity, religion and philosophy, and various world religions.
Program Outline
Outline:
The Master of Arts in Religion is a joint program through the University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg. Students may pursue the degree through a thesis-based route or course-based route.
Thesis-based route:
Students pursuing the thesis route must:
- Complete a minimum of 12 credit hours of coursework in religion at the 7000 level offered through the University of Manitoba, the University of Winnipeg, or a combination of both.
- Demonstrate competence in a second language relevant to their program of study
- Complete an oral examination of the thesis
Course-based route:
Students pursuing the course-based route must:
- Complete a minimum of 24 credit hours of coursework at the 7000 level offered through the University of Manitoba, the University of Winnipeg, or a combination of both.
- 18 credit hours must be in religion at the 7000 level
- Up to 6 credit hours at the 7000 level may be taken in another department
- Demonstrate competence in a second language relevant to the program of study
- Must present and defend an original paper
Sample course offerings:
- RLGN 7080: Seminar in Research Methods and Theory (3 credit hours)
- RLGN 7180: Seminar in Early Modern, Modern and Contemporary Christianity (3 credit hours)
- RLGN 7190: Seminar in Religion and Philosophy (3 credit hours)
- RLGN 7200: Seminar in Religion and Psychology (3 credit hours)
- RLGN 8260: Seminar in Hinduism (3 credit hours)
- RLGN 8280: Seminar in Islam (3 credit hours)
- RLGN 8290: Seminar in Buddhism (3 credit hours)
- RLGN 8310: Seminar in Judaism (3 credit hours)
