Academic school/college: Faculty of Humanities, Department of History. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Religion, Culture and Society is an interdisciplinary program that explores the diverse roles and impacts of religion within various cultural and societal contexts. The curriculum goes beyond theological study to examine religion as a pervasive force shaping human experience, ethics, politics, art, and social structures across different historical periods and global regions. Students develop critical thinking, analytical, and research skills through engaging with complex questions about belief systems, identity, and the interplay between religion and contemporary issues. It is part of the Department of History, emphasizing historical and contextual understanding. The program offers an optional co-operative education (co-op) program, allowing students to gain up to 16 months of paid work experience.

Graduates from this program develop highly valued transferable skills, including critical analysis, research, cross-cultural understanding, ethical reasoning, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to engage with diverse perspectives. These skills are essential for a wide range of careers in both public and private sectors. Career options include: Government (policy analysis, foreign service), Journalism, Publishing, Education (teaching, academic research), Non-profit and Charitable Organizations (community development, advocacy, social justice), Heritage and Museum Sector, Arts and Culture Management, Human Resources, Communications, Public Relations, International Relations, Social Work (with further training), Archival Work, Library Science, Law (with further training), Media Research. Many graduates also pursue postgraduate studies in religious studies, history, social sciences, or law.

University of Victoria offers the largest co-operative education (“co-op”) program in Western Canada, providing up to 16 months of paid work experience. It is located in Victoria, the charming capital city of British Columbia, Canada, and offers a safe, very welcoming, and inclusive community on a beautiful eco-friendly campus. The Faculty of Humanities at UVic focuses on issues of human dignity, creativity, thought, justice, freedom, and value, emphasizing critical inquiry and understanding diverse human experiences. Students benefit from an interdisciplinary approach within the Department of History, allowing for a broad yet deep understanding of the subject.