Undergraduate Programs

You can study Religion through a variety of Degree Streams

Detailed information on degree requirements may be found in the Religion Entry in the Carleton Undergraduate Calendar.

Bachelor of Arts Honours – Religion

The B.A. Honours degree in Religion consists of 8 credits in Religion and 12 credits in electives, generally completed over four years. A credit at Carleton is one full-year course, or two semester-long courses.

Bachelor of Arts Honours – Combined

A Combined Honours degree consists of 6 credits in Religion and 6 or 7 credits in a second combined honours subject. A credit at Carleton is one full-year course, or two semester-long courses.

Bachelor of Arts – Religion

The 15.0 credit B.A. in Religion consists of 6 credits in Religion and 9 credits in electives, generally completed over three years. A credit at Carleton is one full-year course, or two semester-long courses.

Minors

Minor in Religion consists of 4 credits in Religion, and is taken as an addition to your primary degree.

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Religion

provides a credential for students with undergraduate degrees in other fields who want to acquire intensive training in the academic discipline of Religious Studies.

It is chiefly designed for students wishing to pursue the MA program in Religion and Public Life, but who typically have completed an undergraduate degree in another field with a minimum B average or higher (8.0 GPA on the 12.0 Carleton scale)

Graduate Studies in Religion

Do you already have an undergraduate degree? Find out about our M.A. Program in Religion and Public Life.