Department of Art History & Religious StudiesAbout

Our goal is for students to engage with art and architecture within the historical contexts of politics, economics and culture. We help students to become aware of visual images in our world, developing the necessary skills to critically interpret the images they encounter on a daily basis. Our faculty is active in art travel programs, curating, researching and writing. We are involved with the Vancouver art community and public art on a number of levels.

All Art History courses carry university transfer credit and are a major component of a degree in the arts and humanities and other specialized degrees. Art History offers support courses for a number of programs at Langara College including: Fine Arts, Design Formation, Professional Photo-Imaging, Classical Studies, Asian Studies, Latin American Studies, Women Studies, Aboriginal Studies.

Careers in Art History

Careers with a background in art history include:

• Professional Artist
• Photographer
• Designer
• Art Dealer
• Art Director (film and TV)
• Art Restorer
• Architect
• Urban Planner
• Positions in museums and public and commercial art galleries

The unique collection of Religious Studies courses we offer provide students with an introduction to the breadth and depth of religious belief and practice across the globe. Discover the diversity of ideas, ethics, and cultures of the East and West, including Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism.

We help students develop a number of skills that they will need to be effective throughout their lives. This includes research skills, writing skills, oral performance, critical thinking, goal setting, and interpersonal skills.

Credits from Religious Studies courses can be used to fulfill requirements of many of our programs. Students interested in Religious Studies may be interested in completing a credential in: