Chair
Arthur McCalla, BA (Queen's), MAR (Yale), PhD (Toronto), Associate Professor
Major (20 Units)Students must declare their major before registering for their sixth unit of coursework. Students who do not declare their intention to complete a major or a general studies program within this time frame will not be permitted to register for further coursework.
Students wishing to complete a major in religious studies should consult with the chairperson of the department of Philosophy/Religious Studies. The Bachelor of Arts with a major requires a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 10 units, which must include RELS 1020, 1030, 2010 and three units at the 3000 level or above.
In addition to specific department requirements, the general university requirements for the Bachelor of Arts major degree on page must be fulfilled.
Major CertificateStudents who have graduated from Mount Saint Vincent University with a Bachelor of Arts General Studies degree may apply to do a major certificate. Students must fulfill the requirements for the major degree listed above.
Concentration (4 units)
To obtain a concentration in Religious Studies, students must fulfill the following requirements:
- One unit at the 1000 level.
- Two units at the 2000 level or above.
- One unit at the 3000 level or above.
MinorA minor in religious studies consists of three units.