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Our programs guide students to analyze how religious beliefs have influenced personal identity, social groups, and global perspectives. Through examining sacred writings, artifacts, rituals, and digital media, we investigate both ancient and modern spiritual traditions. The curriculum covers the evolution and variety of belief systems while exploring how societies preserve customs, innovate lifestyles, or challenge historical norms.
Professors specialize in major world religions such as Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and ancient Roman practices, with regional focus on Europe, the Middle East, North America, and South Asia. Our interdisciplinary approach incorporates techniques from anthropology, history, philosophy, psychology, and social sciences.
The following are minimum requirements for entry into the Religion (BA) program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
Direct entry applicants are those who have not attended a post-secondary institution or have completed fewer than 24 credit hours at a recognized university or college.
Advanced entry applicants are those who have completed one year (24 credit hours) or more of studies in another faculty at the University of Manitoba or another recognized post-secondary institution.
English language proficiency
IAEP (Intensive Academic English Program): Minimum score required: Pass Level 5/AEPUCE (Academic English Program for University and College Entrance)
IELTS (Academic - computer or paper) or IELTS Indicator: Minimum score required: 6.5 overall; Minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four modules (listening, reading, speaking, writing); and IELTS One Skill Retake results are accepted by the Undergraduate Admissions Office, University of Manitoba
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Assessment) - Online or Test Centre: Minimum score required: 60
TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Paper Edition or TOEFL iBT Home Edition (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Minimum score required: Minimum overall score of 86, and Minimum component scores: 20 in Reading, 20 in Writing, 20 in Listening, and 20 in Speaking
Cambridge Assessment English: C1 Advanced: Minimum score required: 180
Cambridge Assessment English: C2 Proficiency: Minimum score required: 180
Pearson Test of English: Minimum score required: 58
Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 120, and Minimum component scores: 105 (Literacy, Comprehension, Production, Conversation)