Dr. Géraldine Mossière

Associate Professor

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Biography

Géraldine Mossière is an anthropologist and an associate professor at the Institute of Religious Studies at the University of Montreal. She was a holder of the EHESS-IMéRA chair in transregional studies at the Institute of Advanced Studies in Marseille, France, from 2019 to 2020. Her research focuses on religious subjectivities and behaviors, approached from an ethnographic perspective, particularly religious conversions. Her work also addresses issues related to spirituality and the relationship between spirituality and health in contemporary societies. She has studied religious diversity, exploring connections between religion, migration, and transnationalism, and has published numerous articles and book chapters on immigrant churches. Currently, she is leading research on the religious trajectories of Franco-Quebeckers born Catholic, linked with their personal biographies. She is also developing a research field on spirituality and health concerning life cycle stages, such as aging and motherhood. Mossière has received the Faculty of Arts and Sciences' Medal of Excellence in Research for 2022, recognizing her significant contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Awards

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Medal of Excellence in Research

Requirements for University of Montreal

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2 level)
  • CV/Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.