Bachelor of Arts, Major in Religious Studies

at Concordia University of Edmonton Canada

Philosophy is the study of ideas. Concordia University of Edmonton’s Philosophy program stresses the fundamentals of philosophy by studying its history, and also pursues cutting-edge topics around ethics, philosophy of science, philosophy of religion, and others. As a student of philosophy, you will develop and refine exceptional reasoning skills, learn how to adapt and think beyond the ordinary.

Chemistry is a broad discipline has many parallels with other science subjects such as physics, mathematics, astronomy and biology. Advancements in the field of chemistry positively impact the environment and have many positive outcomes such as such as efficient fuels, dyes that do not fade advancements, stainless steel and non-rusting metals. Concordia University offers a four year undergraduate degree in the field of chemistry which gives the students plenty of chances to gain a great career. 

Accredited by the Canadian Society of Chemistry, the BSc Chemistry program is a one of kind program that explores the different realms of the subject and also helps the students study chemistry with respect to other subjects such as engineering and nanotechnology, medicine and dentistry, food sciences and environmental sciences. The program has amazing work opportunities owing to the Certificate in Industrial Chemistry gained within the four years of the degree. Concordia University has amazing research opportunities, well equipped laboratories, top notch facilities and a great faculty of highly trained professionals. 

Environmental Science is the study of interactions within ecosystems, both terrestrial and aquatic. As the world changes, scientists in this field are paramount to proactively assessing the implications and mitigating risks to the fauna and flora inhabiting those environments.
In studying Environmental Science, you will partake in discourse around the nature and characteristics of the major environmental issues prevalent in such environments. The focus of learning in this topic is to concentrate on what causes these problems, and develop the resourcefulness to propose solutions.

Several of Environmental Science courses are offered in alternating years. The Environmental Science Course Rotation shows which courses are offered each year and which are offered every other year.

English is the most global language in the world and is spoken widely across the globe. Concordia University has an extraordinary Bachelor’s program in English that helps students learn about literature as well as language and sharpen their skills pertaining to the language. Under this course students study literature and through the affluence of English literature we can have a better worldview. BA in English integrates a comprehensive historical approach to literature with an emphasis on literary theory and recent approach and Concordia also offers courses in creative and technical writing.

Literature offers us a culturally diverse perspective of the world and offer us a more historical, political and social context of events. Studying literature helps an individual develop and hone their preexisting skills such as reading, writing, critical thinking and higher level of understanding. From classic literature to contemporary literature, from poetry to prose and from fiction to nonfiction, this course covers all genres and type of literature as well as all the aspects of learning language as well. This is a four year long Bachelor’s degree in which students can also choose to undertake courses according to their choice. Students can also join interesting activity clubs such as drama, theatre etc. Students are also eligible to work for a certificate in Theatre Arts.

Concordia University of Edmonton offers a number of unique, one of a kind programs and one such program is the Bachelor of Management - Conflict Management Emphasis. This is a four year long undergraduate program where students learn to deal with professional level conflicts and other people issues in a corporate environment. The Bachelor of Management - Conflict Management Emphasis program is held in conjunction with the ADR Institute of Alberta (Appropriate Dispute Resolution). 

A number of surveys that were conducted show that, industry leaders, HR and other professionals go through some or the other level of conflict in their daily work lives. Conflict Managers come in handy during such situations and have the skills to deal with a vast array of corporate issues. A number of topics and subjects are chosen which the students study such as Supervision and Conflict Management, and Negotiation and Mediation. The emphasis is unique to Alberta and will help to give Concordia students a competitive advantage in the market place.

Coursework from the leadership emphasis in the Bachelor of Management program gives our management students the critical tools they will need to become top performers in business, government, non-profit, health, and educational settings. Our leadership courses provide you with the foundational knowledge needed to pursue professional designations or graduate studies.

Develop your niche as a leader in project management, sales, consulting, and more by developing your ability to:

• Think logically
• Advocate for a cause you believe in
• Solve difficult and abstract problems
• Master business plan and proposal writing
• Oversee production of reports and evaluations
• Get people with different skills to successfully work together
• Determine the steps necessary to meet defined goals
• Talk openly with others, and get support and honest feedback in return
• Listen well and recognize good ideas when you hear and see them

With a Bachelor of Management degree and a leadership emphasis from Concordia University of Edmonton, you can pursue careers that include, but are not limited to, office manager, logistics, and project manager.

Human Resource (HR) professionals provide advice to all levels of an organization in areas such as:

• Personnel management
• Employee recruitment and retention programming
• Suitable candidate selection
• Employee professional development
• Negotiations
• Conflict management

Through face-to-face instruction and interaction, the Human Resources Management Emphasis in the Bachelor of Management program at Concordia University of Edmonton informs your skills for developing and managing organizational talent.

Human resource professionals and managers work in support of line managers and executives to find and develop staff through recruitment, training, and development strategies. Many areas of management are in demand.

Be the HR professional that organizations seek. With a Bachelor of Management degree and a human resources management emphasis from Concordia University of Edmonton, you can pursue careers that include, but are not limited to, arbitrators, corporate trainers, human resources advisors, labour relations advisors, mediators, and recruitment officers.

Concordia University of Edmonton’s Bachelor of Environmental Health (After Degree) is a fifteen-month program that provides a sound theoretical base and skills necessary to enable graduate professionals to manage current and emerging environmental and public health issues effectively. Students gain experience of examining issues such as food and drinking water safety, waste management, environmental pollution, communicable disease control, occupational safety and health risk and emergency response management, through lectures, laboratories and field visits.

The program also prepares students to challenge the certification examinations of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors. Applications are encouraged from those individuals who possess an undergraduate baccalaureate degree in a science discipline. Normally a four-year degree in biology, chemistry, environmental science or health sciences is preferred.

Biology is the field of science that deals with life and the living organisms. Biology has a number of subfields such as Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Ecology, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Concordia University of Edmonton offers a four year bachelor degree program in the field of biology and the course allows students to specialize in the areas of ecology and evolutionary biology, cell and molecular biology and health/medical sciences.

Concordia University has great facilities for students for research and has highly equipped laboratories and research areas. The subject also has plenty of opportunities in the field of Research and Development (R&D), Pharmaceuticals and Chemical industries, Public Health and Environmental Protection Sectors, Clinical Research, Waste Management, etc. Concordia University has highly trained professional teachers and faculty members who guide the students throughout their degree and prepare them for the future. Students can work in laboratory or field jobs, or further study in areas such as Education and Public Health.

The practice of environmental public health is critical to the wellness of communities. Concordia University of Edmonton’s Graduate Diploma in Environmental Public Health Practice explores all aspects of the natural and built environment that can influence human health and disease. You will explore the diversity of the field including food and drinking water safety, waste management, air and soil quality, communicable disease control, emergency response and occupational health.