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The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Study of Religion provides an education in a variety of religions from a number of disciplinary perspectives. It incorporates different regions and historical periods while allowing you to focus on the religious traditions of your choice. You'll discover a range of approaches to religion, including literary, historical, cultural, anthropological, psychological, and sociological methodologies. Graduates of the Program in the Study of Religion can go on to graduate school, teaching, public sector work, work abroad, and more.

Study of Religion: Bachelor of Arts Degree - Major (UBCV)

University of British Columbia

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UBC Okanagan

University of British Columbia - Okanagan

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Students must be admitted into Bachelor of Arts to pursue this program. 

1. High school graduation or equivalent

2. English 12 and English11 or their equivalents (70% in one of them)

3. Minimum six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended)

4. Pre-Calculus 11 or Foundations of Math 12 or equivalent 

5. Any Science 11 or Science 12 course or equivalent 

6. A Language 11 or Waiver (includes all second language courses, excludes introductory language 11 courses)

7. Grades presented in all relevant academic Grade 11 and Grade 12 courses that fall under these subject categories* will be looked at:
    - Language Arts
    - Mathematics & Computation
    - Second Languages 
    - Social Studies 
    - Visual and Performing Arts 
        - *Note: There is no minimum number of courses required for admission, but you are encouraged to challenge yourself with a substantial number of courses that are relevant to your intended area of study.

Academic Admission Requirement

Additional Academic Admission Requirement

1. Students may declare a Major, Minor or Honours within the Bachelor of Arts degree. While coursework usually starts in the first-year, the Major can be declared after either 27 or 54 undergraduate credits depending on the program. 

2. There is no Honours option available for the Study of Religion - Bachelor of Arts program. 

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Applications must be submitted for most programs by January for September entry. Early application is recommended. Confirm dates with UBCV.
Exceptions of certain programs are available on UBCV Vancouver Academic Calendar 2023/24.

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Study of Religion: Bachelor of Arts Degree - Major (UBCV)

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