Welcome to the Department of History and Religion
We acknowledge that we live and work in the traditional territory of the Siksikaitsitapii (Blackfoot people).
We also acknowledge the role the discipline of History has played in the dispossession and genocide of Indigenous peoples, here and around the world.
The Department of History and Religion brings together scholars interested in exploring the human condition across time and cultures.
History is the study of what people did and thought in the past, and how that has -- and has not -- changed over time. The History department offers courses focusing on many different time periods and geographic regions, from the ancient world to the twentieth century, from North America to Asia. We also offer a number of thematically-focused courses including Witchcraft, Slavery & Abolition, War & Peace, and the History of Childhood.
Religion has played significant role in human history and remains vitally important to peoples and cultures the world over. The scholarly study of religion is therefore an indispensable component of liberal education. We offer introductory courses on a wide array of religious traditions and upper-level seminars on such fascinating topics as Religion and Science Fiction Film; Islamic Art, Architecture and Music; Women in Early Christianity; and Hindu Goddesses.
Together, the Department of History and Religion offers students the scholarly apparatus to delve into the beliefs, institutions, and broader social, political, and cultural forces shaping the human experience.
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Department Highlights
Historicity 2024 Winners
Congratulations to our Historicity winners for 2024!
Jason Ranaghan for "Queers on Campus: An Oral History"
Alex Kwan for "Unveiling Lethbridge: The Chinese National League, Chinatown, and Nationalism."
Drop in Essay Help
Watch here for more information re: History and Religious Studies Tutoring times in Fall 2025
Helmer Fellowship
Congratulations to this year's Joanne Helmer Fellowship winner, Joe Gehring!
Joe's project is titled “Finding Historical Progressive Voices in Southern Alberta Publications.”
Shining Graduate Caitlin McCaughey
As a professional opera singer, Caitlin McCaughey has performed for thousands and even serenaded a rat in the streets of Italy. Now she can proudly include 'two-time University of Lethbridge graduate' among her list …
Shining Graduate Jodi Newman
Jodi Newman's dedication to philosophical inquiry and drive for social change are evident. Through her research on online dehumanization, she showcases her commitment to creating safer and more equitable digital environments.
Shining Student Anna Entz
Initially, on a path towards accounting, Anna Entz redirected her studies to embrace a general humanities degree, fueled by an interest in history, religious studies, and French she discovered while fulfilling the liberal education …
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