Are you interested in doing a semester abroad in the third year of your CCY degree? CCY is proud to offer students an opportunity to attend classes at the University of Galway, Ireland. Established in 1845, the University of Galway is one of Ireland’s oldest and most prestigious universities, with a distinguished record in teaching […]
In this unique cross-disciplinary Children’s Literature Certificate, you will examine the importance of literature in the lives of children and youth around the world. You will engage with texts to examine how modes of representation shape our perceptions of children and youth in the contemporary world. This certificate will provide students majoring in humanities-related disciplines […]
The Certificate in Jewish Studies is an undergraduate disciplinary certificate focusing on the history and cultural practices of Jews around the world and in different eras. You can take this either as a stand-alone certificate or if you are a student who is already enrolled in an undergraduate degree program. Students can either apply for […]
Undergraduate Certificate Programs are composed of courses which have been approved for credit in an undergraduate degree program. Certificates are open to you if you are already pursuing a degree at York. They are also open to interested parties outside of York who seek to enhance their credentials for the purpose of employment and professional […]
AP/HUMA 1847 9.00 (crosslisted with AP/RLST 1847 9.00) Sikhs and Sikhi(sm): Texts, Contexts, and Living Traditions The Religious Studies Program is excited to announce that Professor Julie Vig is offering a new course in Fall/Winter 2023 RLST 1847 9.0 Sikh and Sikhi(ism). Looking for a course on Asian Religions? Or know a friend looking for […]
Every year the Religious Studies program awards two prizes for the best essays written in Religious Studies courses in the past year. Now that the semester is over, I want to encourage you to consider submit your work to be considered for the prizes. The William R. Coleman Prize: This book prize is offered to the […]
Religion and Childhood: A Modest (Course) Proposal The Religious Studies Program presents a talk with Prof. Gurbir Jolly of the Children, Childhood, and Youth Studies program. The title of the talk is “Religion and Childhood: A Modest (Course) Proposal.” As with other events in the RESTtalks series, the presentation will be filmed and posted on […]
RESTtalk lecture with Prof. Marc Herman The Religious Studies Program presents a talk with Marc Herman, professor of medieval Judaism, on “The Oral Torah in the Islamic West.” Prof. Herman joined the Humanities faculty last year, so this event will be the perfect opportunity to get to know Marc and his work. As with other […]
RESTtalk lecture with Prof. Tony Burke The Religious Studies Program presents the first lecture in the second season of the RESTtalks lecture series. Tony Burke, professor of Early Christianity, will speak on "Cursing Jesus." The short talk will be filmed and posted on the Religious Studies website. A Q&A session will follow. The event will […]
Congratulations to Christopher Bauer and Elaine Slonim for winning the LA&PS Writing Prize at both the third- and fourth-year level! At the third-year level, Christopher Bauer won for his essay "When Myth Meets the Moment: How the Ancient Greek Tragedians Constructed the Age of Heroes to Explore Their Contemporary Society". And Elaine Slonim won at the […]