Undergraduate study in Religion

There are several ways to include papers on religion in your degree. Many students simply take one or more papers alongside their other major subjects.

Read about the experience of some of our students in Religion

For advice on any aspect of your course, please feel free to contact the Religion Programme Administrator (bottom of page).

Programmes

Religion major

Specialise in the study of religion by taking it as the major subject of either the:

• Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  or the
• Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA Hons)

Programme requirements

Major subject requirements for a BA and BA(Hons) in Religious Studies
Select 'Choose a programme' and then  BA or BA (Hons) from the drop-down menu.

Religion minor

We also offer minors in:

• Religious Studies
• Buddhist Studies
• Science of Religion

These may be taken with one or more other subjects.

Programme requirements

• Minor subject requirements: Religious studies
• Minor subject requirements: Buddhist Studies
• Minor subject requirements: Science of Religion

Select 'Minor subject requirements'.

Diplomas

Graduates in other disciplines who are planning research in the study of religion may be admitted to the Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad).

• Regulations for the Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad)
• Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects (PGDipArts)

Studying by distance

You don't need to be on campus to take our classes. All undergraduate papers are also offered by distance. To enrol for a paper by distance, just select that option in eVision. The paper will be listed with DL (for Distance Learning) code on your programme. It is even possible to complete an entire degree by distance.

Enrolling for distance study

Papers in Religion

Papers currently on offer are listed below. Some papers above 100-level are taught in alternate years.

Full list of Religion papers (including those not offered in 2024–2025)

HUMS 301 Internship Practicum

• HUMS 301 Internship Practicum

If you are interested in including an internship in your degree and wish to find out what kinds of placements are available for students in Religious Studies, please contact the Religion Programme Co-ordinator (bottom of page).

Resources

Essential information for both campus and distance students

We strongly encourage you to read the information carefully at the beginning of your course, and to refer to it whenever you need guidance in your study.

Citation and writing resources

Check out our style guide and other writing resources on the Library website

Contact

For advice on any aspect of your course, please feel free to contact:

Luke Biggs
Religion Programme Administrator
Email religion@otago.ac.nz