A variety of Degree Streams
The charts on this page indicate the makeup of your degree in a general way. You may take courses in a different order than suggested. Detailed information on degree requirements may be found in the Religion Entry in the Carleton Undergraduate Calendar.
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Honours
The Honours degree in Religion consists of 9 credits in Religion and 11 electives, over four years. A credit at Carleton is one full-year course, or two semester-long courses.
Year One | Year Two | Year Three | Year Four |
Introductory Religion (Western or Eastern) | 2000-level Religion | 3000-level Religion | 4000-level Religion |
Religion (any level) | Religion (any level) | Religion (any level) | Religion (any level) |
Non-Religion elective | Free elective | Free elective | Theory and Method |
Non-Religion elective | Non-Religion elective | Non-Religion elective | Non-Religion elective |
Non-Religion elective | Non-Religion elective | Non-Religion elective | Non-Religion elective |
Combined Honours
A Combined Honours consists of 6 credits in Religion, and must be taken along with normally 6 or 7 credits in the second combined honours subject.
Year One | Year Two | Year Three | Year Four |
Introductory Religion (Western or Eastern) | 2000-level Religion | 3000-level Religion | 4000-level Religion |
Free elective | Free elective | Religion (any level) | Theory and Method |
Second Honours subject | Second Honours subject | Second Honours subject | Second Honours subject |
Elective (not religion or 2nd hons subject) | Second Honours subject | Second Honours subject | Second Honours subject |
Elective (not religion or 2nd hons subject) | Elective (not religion or 2nd hons subject) | Elective (not religion or 2nd hons subject) | Elective (not religion or 2nd hons subject) |
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General B.A.
The General B.A. in Religion consists of 6 credits in Religion and 9 electives over three years.
Year One | Year Two | Year Three |
Introductory Religion (Western or Eastern) |
2000-level+ Religion | 2000-level+ Religion |
Religion (any level) | Religion (any level) | 3000-level Religion |
Non-Religion elective | Free elective | Free elective |
Non-Religion elective | Non-Religion elective | Non-Religion elective |
Non-Religion elective | Non-Religion elective | Non-Religion elective |
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Minor in Religion
The Minor in Religion consists of 4 credits in Religion, and is taken as an addition to your primary degree.
- 1.0 credit in Religion at the 1000-level
- 1.0 credit in Religion at the 2000-level or above
- 1.0 credit in Religion at the 3000-level or above
- 1.0 credit in Religion at any level
Specialized Minors
The Religion program also offers specialized minors in religion in three different religious traditions.
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More about our Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Program
Do you already have an undergraduate degree? Find out about our M.A. Program in Religion and Public Life.
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