(January 28 - February 18) - [Open] - This brand new series titled Sounds, Spaces and Celebrations –The Feel of the World’s Religions explores how we experience world religions through our senses—soundscapes, sacred spaces, key holidays, and sacred texts. Each of the 4 talks examines multiple religious traditions rather than focusing on a single faith. This is a great opportunity to have something to look forward to in the doldrums of winter.

(February 9-13) - [ Open ] - In this online program, participants will learn about 5 religions in 5 days through classes and interviews with expert practitioners. These programs are very popular, and the feedback from attendees has been excellent.  Join today to learn from the comfort of your own home.

July 5 to 11, 2026 [ Registration Open ] Toronto - Discovery Week takes you on a journey both intellectually and experientially where you can taste, smell, and see the world’s religions. You will: Enjoy a Sikh langar meal and watch the community put their scriptures to bed Feel a mosque at Friday prayer and hear the sermon Explore fantastic Hindu temples Observe a Neopagan ritual Meet a Rasta elder Attend the Jewish Shabbat service ….and much, much more. Your registration fe

Zoroastrianism is a tiny religion today but it is studied in every university religion department because, as the ancient religion of Persia, it may have been the first monotheism in the Middle East with a powerful influence on later monotheisms to come.

Road Scholar - We explored 5 religions through morning classes and afternoon interviews of five religious leaders, all done virtually...

Participants learned about 5 religions in 5 days through classes and interviews with expert practitioners. These programs are very popular and the feedback from attendees has been excellent.

Online Lecture: During this one-hour lecture and Q&A, participants learned about how sacred spaces are used in religious traditions.

During this online course at Toronto Metropolitan University, we surveyed the world’s major religions to gain a better understanding of their history and ritual. We explored the deep intersection of religion and culture and politics as we see how faith impacts both private lives and national and international politics.

In this new series, we explored both difficult and uplifting aspects of human spirituality. Religion is a powerful force in human affairs that impacts everything from politics to our highest ideals and this series examined some of the many facets of this fascinating aspect of human life.

The papacy is arguably the oldest and most influential institution in human history. We explored its two thousand year history, exploring key figures and how they shaped and were in turn affected by world events.