Dr. Ken Derry

Professor

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Biography

Ken Derry is a Professor in the Teaching Stream at the University of Toronto, specifically within the Department of Historical Studies at the Mississauga Campus. His academic work focuses on a diverse range of subjects within the field of Study of Religion, including Comparative Religion, Indigenous Traditions, and the intersection of Religion and Culture with Politics. He employs various methodological approaches in his teaching and research, examining themes such as the role of literature and film in understanding religious phenomena, as well as the dynamics of violence in religious contexts. Derry is committed to fostering a comprehensive understanding of religious practices and beliefs through a multifaceted lens, contributing to the academic discourse surrounding modern and historical religious expressions.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology