Sciences des religions (Master)

The Master of Arts in Religious Studies (Sciences des religions) at Université du Québec à Montréal is a non-denominational, thesis-based programme examining religious phenomena across traditions using pluridisciplinary approaches drawn from the humanities and social sciences. It totals 45 credits: 15 in coursework, comprising three mandatory seminars and two research preparation activities, and 30 for the thesis. Optional concentrations are offered in death studies or feminist studies. The programme emphasizes development of research methodology and critical analysis of religious phenomena, and is completed over a nominal two years full-time (four years part-time), with admission in the fall and winter trimesters. Admission requires a bachelor's degree in religious sciences or a related field, completed with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on a 4.3 scale; applicants averaging 2.8 to 3.2 may be considered by the admissions committee, and those averaging 2.5 to 2.8 may be admitted with at least 15 additional university credits at 3.2 or above, or relevant professional experience. A letter of intent is required.