Curriculum Renewal

in the Department of Classics and Religion

What's happening?

The Faculty of Arts is embarking on an ambitious three-year curriculum renewal process.

This process aligns with the strategic priorities outlined in Ahead of Tomorrow and the Arts Strategic Plan and is informed by the findings of the 2024 Faculty of Arts Unit Review. 

What does this mean for Classics and Religion?

Current students will not be affected by this process

You'll be able to complete your degree, and we remain dedicated to supporting you on your academic journey.

Admissions paused to select undergraduate majors and minors

Starting for Fall 2025, we will pause admissions to select undergraduate majors and minors in the Department of Classics and Religion.

We will continue to offer courses in these subjects

Courses in classics and religion will continue to be offered to students across the university.

Visit the calendar for up to date information.

Opportunity to work towards a shared vibrant and sustainable future

Faculty, staff, students, alumni and the wider community will work with the Faculty of Arts and the University of Calgary to explore new, imaginative and innovative disciplinary configurations and partnerships.

Admission-paused programs

Undergraduate

  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Ancient and Medieval History
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Greek and Roman Studies
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Religious Studies

Minors

  • Minor, Greek Studies
  • Minor, Latin Studies
  • Minor, South Asian Studies

Programs open for application

Graduate

Minors

Frequently asked questions

To refresh and reinvigorate the future of Arts at the University of Calgary.

Programs in the Department of Classics and Religion have seen changing levels of student interest in recent years. 

This trend is not unique to UCalgary; it's part of a larger shift affecting similar programs across North America.

To address these changes, we are renewing the curriculum in the Faculty of Arts. 

  • Our aim is to keep our programs relevant to students, employers, and communities in Alberta and beyond. 
  • This will help us continue to positively impact our communities’ intellectual life and attract and retain top talent.

The future is innovative.

We are working to build a vibrant and sustainable future for classics and religion.

We believe these efforts will enhance our ability to support excellence in teaching, learning, and research. This renewal will help UCalgary stay at the forefront of these rapidly changing fields.

Consultation with students is at the heart of this process.

All current students in the program have been emailed an anonymous survey to provide their questions, concerns and feedback.

In-person consultation sessions are ongoing.

Faculty, staff, alumni and community partners will be invited to future consultation sessions. 

Information-sharing events

Current students in paused programs will receive personal invitations to information-sharing sessions with Arts leadership.

Oct. 30, 2024

Student session

Nov. 19, 2024

Student session

Dec. 2, 2024

Student session

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