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Minor in Religion and Diversity

Students develop an understanding of religious diversity in contemporary Canada and beyond.

MinorMinor in Religion and Diversity

Students develop an understanding of religious diversity in contemporary Canada and beyond.

Requirements

24 units total

3 units from:

  • SCAR 1B03 - What on Earth is Religion?
  • SCAR 1SC3 - The Big Questions: Introduction to Society, Culture & Religion
  • RELIGST 1B03 

3 units from:

  • SCAR 2RD3 - Religion And Diversity
  • RELIGST 2RD3

3 units from

  • INDIGST 2A03 - Indigenous Peoples' Spirituality
  • SCAR 2M03 - Death & Dying: Comparative Views
  • SCAR 2TT3 - Religion & Popular Culture in Contemporary Japan
  • SCAR 2WW3 - Health, Healing & Religion: Western Perspectives
  • SCAR 2WX3 - Health, Healing & Religion: Comparative Views
  • RELIGST 2M03 
  • RELIGST 2TT3 
  • RELIGST 2WW3 

6 units from

  • CMST 3RR3 - Race, Religion and Media
  • SCAR 3AR3 - Culture and Religion
  • SCAR 3C03 - Islam in the Modern World
  • SCAR 3FF3 - Gender & Religion
  • SCAR 3S03 - The East Asian Religious Tradition
  • SCAR 3ZZ3 - Judaism in the Modern World
  • RELIGST 3AR3
  • RELIGST 3C03 
  • RELIGST 3FF3 
  • RELIGST 3GH3 
  • RELIGST 3KK3 
  • RELIGST 3L03 
  • RELIGST 3RH3 
  • RELIGST 3S03 
  • RELIGST 3ZZ3 

9 units from

  • Level II, III, IV Society, Culture & Religion or Religious Studies

Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards

All undergraduate students accepted for admission to McMaster University are automatically considered for a McMaster University entrance award. Additional entrance awards, in-course scholarships, bursaries and other forms of financial assistance is available to you at various stages of their undergraduate careers.

Each scholarship, bursary, Government Aid or Work Study Program a has its own unique application process and requirements. More information on financial aid visit the Student Financial Aid & Scholarship (SFAS) Office.

Our administrative assistant is happy to help answer any questions regarding the undergraduate program. Please email your questions to: askrs@mcmaster.ca.

S.C.A.R.S. - Society, Culture and Religion Scholars

Our purpose is to create connections between students and faculty in the Society, Culture & Religion Program at McMaster University, to encourage the pursuit of Society, Culture & Religion as an interest and a profession, and to provide the opportunity to better understand religions and their role on shaping society. 

Academic Advising

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Advisors can help you make the right academic decisions by explaining policies and regulations as well as presenting different options and supports available in your studies.

An academic advisor can assist you with:

  • Course requirements, dropping and adding courses
  • Program selection, application and changes
  • Studying abroad
  • Transfer credits
  • Petitions for missed term work, deferred examinations and special consideration
  • Appeals procedures
  • Referral to other campus services

Learn more about Academic Advising in the Social Sciences.

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For more information:
Undergraduate Program Office
UH 123
905-525-9140 ext. 23109
askrs@mcmaster.ca
Length:
N/A
Required Credential:
Enrolment in an Honours program.
Program Type:
Course Based
Program Options:
Full-time, Part-time
Typical Entry:
September