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University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, R3T 2N2
Our program teaches students to think critically about how religion has shaped the way individuals understand themselves, their communities and the world around them. We explore historical and contemporary cultural, religious and spiritual traditions through the study of texts, material culture, performances and media. Students learn about the history and diversity of communities and study the ingenious ways we create new ways of living, maintain traditions or criticize past practices.
Courses in the Department of Religion can be divided into three categories: tradition-based, thematic and theoretical.
Tradition-based: Focus on a particular religious or cultural tradition. May be surveys of the variety and diversity of a religious or cultural tradition, an in-depth analysis of a community in a specific time and place or the philosophy of exemplary figures within a tradition.
Thematic: Focus on a theme shared by numerous religious traditions. May deal with death, ethics, evil, faith and reason, food, healing, myth, popular culture, sexuality, storytelling, violence or women.
Theoretical: Focus on methodological considerations and the study of religion, specific disciplinary developments or the history of the study of religion.
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Learn about what to expect in your first year of study, typical courses and career opportunities.
The Department of Religion funds a writing tutor to work directly with religion students.
Availability:
Tuesday's 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday's 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Room 336 Fletcher Argue
Studying religion opens up a world of professional opportunities in fields including:
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Students in the this program are eligible for awards such as:
Undergraduate students in religion are eligible to be nominated for, and can apply for, a number of awards open to Arts students and UM undergraduate students.
Before submitting your application to the Faculty of Graduate Studies for the Religion Joint Master's program or Religion PhD program, you will need to first find an academic advisor. To assist with this, potential students are encouraged to contact a Religion faculty member directly.
In an email, please let the potential advisor know the following:
Please note that tentative acceptance from an advisor does not guarantee admission into the program.
Past Department of Religion theses can be found on MSpace.
We are hosting a series of panels and roundtable discussions regarding the "World of Religions: A Canadian Perspective", a document published by Manitoba Education and Training in 2019 for use with grade 12 students. We are looking for participants to comment on the document and provide feedback for teachers.
What?
Speakers and panelists needed to participate in an upcoming symposium.
Who?
Academics, graduate students, undergraduate students or others in the education or research community who are interested in the topic and can share insights.
When?
March or April 2023
Where?
Located at the University of Manitoba Fort Garry campus.
Please contact Dr. Kenneth MacKendrick, Department Head if you would like to participate.
Linda Albanese, Office Assistant
328 Fletcher Argue Building
204-474-9516
religion@umanitoba.ca
Department of Religion
328 Fletcher Argue Building
15 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
