UWaterloo Religious Studies

Looking for a great online elective this Spring 2026? Enroll in RCS 100!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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An introduction to religious and spiritual traditions that originate in Asia, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Daoism. Further topics typically include Sikhism, Jainism, Confucianism, and Shinto. Students will explore the beliefs and practices of these religious traditions and the lived experiences of practitioners in both Asia and North America.⁣⁣⁣

Do cinematic attempts capture the horror of the Holocaust faithfully, or trivialize it? Find out in RCS 272/JS 233/GER 283 this Spring 2026!

RCS 266 - Spring 2026!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
While death is a physical event, it often entails legal, social, cultural, psychological, and religious significance. RCS 266 examines matters of dying, death, and death rituals in a variety of religions

RCS /JS 231 - Antisemitism is offered online, Spring 2026.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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RCS 270 is offered online⁣!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
Explore how popular films have informed and shaped our understanding of religion.