Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in Religious Studies (Co-op)

Cape Breton University welcomes students from around the world into an open and inclusive learning environment, making it a special place to explore the study of religion. Religion is everywhere in film, music, television, politics, and culture often at the center of identity, global issues, and conflict. At CBU, religious studies goes further, engaging with comparative ideas of scepticism, science, and the secular to create a diverse, creative, and versatile field of inquiry. This dynamic interplay of traditions and perspectives attracts students eager to discover new ways of thinking about and interpreting human life and culture. As a student, you’ll have the opportunity to ask fundamental questions about religious traditions in a professional atmosphere, exploring how religion shapes societies and contributes to cultural diversity. The program is constantly crossing boundaries and breaking new ground, helping bring its subject into sharper focus. With the many backgrounds represented among students, faculty, and staff, and the diverse religious communities that enrich Cape Breton’s culture, you’ll find a unique environment for learning

Career Path

Graduate careers include Researcher in Religion, Philosophy, or Cultural Studies, Curriculum Developer (ethics, world religions, cultural diversity), Community Outreach Coordinator, Interfaith Dialogue Facilitator, Cultural Program Manager, Non Profit or NGO Worker (human rights, peacebuilding, social justice), Diversity and Inclusion Specialist, Policy Analyst (religion, culture, or ethics in public life), Public Administrator (government or cultural institutions), Human Rights Advocate, Diplomatic or International Relations Officer (with further study), Cultural Affairs Officer, Journalist / Religion and Culture Correspondent, Author/Essayist (religion, ethics, or philosophy), Communications Specialist (non profits, cultural organizations).