Classics and Religious Studies, formerly two distinct units, merged in 1996 to form this now single department. Its 17 full-time professors specialize in a wide range of fields that occasionally interlock, though for most day-to-day purposes the two sectors operate independently. The most important area of convergence lies probably in the field of Late Antiquity, that is, the transition from the Greco-Roman period to the early Middle Ages, where the spread of Christianity played an important part.
To learn more about the two sectors, simply click on these links Classical studies and Religious studies.
Information for students
- Experiential Learning Service
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- Undergraduate Student Guides
Classical Studies
Religious Studies - Do you have questions? Do you need help? The Student Mentoring Centre is here to help students in the Faculty of Arts adjust to university life and succeed in their studies.
Events
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March 1, 2012
Public Lecture – Building Bridges: Lunch and Learn
William Hoverd – Religious Diversity and Biculturalism in New Zealand -
March 1, 2012
Explore and Discuss Series – God(s) : A User’s Guide
Religion in Public Institutions
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March 15, 2012
Explore and Discuss Series – God(s) : A User’s Guide
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April 5, 2012
Public Lecture – Building Bridges: Lunch and Learn
Phillip Connor – Bridge and Barrier: Religion and Immigrant Integration in Transatlantic Comparison - April 5, 2012
Explore and Discuss Series – God(s) : A User’s Guide
Religion and Immigration
News
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Dr. Michel Roussel, retired professor of the Departement, is made "Pillar of the Faculty of arts" by the dean Antoni Lewkowicz. The Pillars of the Faculty of Arts are recognized for their significant contributions to the Faculty and for their ongoing support of students through endowment funds named after them. Plaques bearing the names of the honourees are installed on pillars in the courtyard between the Simard Hall and the Arts Building. Professor Roussel, with his wife Margaret, endowed a prize in Classical studies for deserving students in our programmes.
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Summer course in India – May to June 2012 DEADLINE EXTENDED to JANUARY 20th
Want to study Jainism, Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism and Islam while exploring some of the most ancient and holy cities on Earth? The one month Overseas Summer Course in India will be held from May to June 2012 and is currently accepting admissions from all graduate and undergraduate students in their third year or higher. Don’t forget to bring your sense of adventure. -
Did you know - The Museum of Classical Antiquities, open in the summer for this June, Tuesday to Friday 1-4 pm. Come and visit us!
Research
- Broadening minds
What Shelley Rabinovitch finds most inspiring about teaching women’s and religious studies at the University of Ottawa is the idea that she is broadening minds.
