Dr. Pamela Klassen

Professor

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Biography

Pamela Klassen is a Professor in the Department of the Study of Religion at the University of Toronto, where she focuses on anthropological and historical aspects of religion, particularly in the context of colonialism and public memory. She teaches both graduate and undergraduate courses and serves as the Chair and Graduate Chair of her department. Klassen has made substantial contributions to the field, notably through her 2018 book 'Story Radio Mind: A Missionary's Journey on Indigenous Land', published by the University of Chicago Press. Her recent research interests encompass colonialism, treaties, museums, and public memory, with current projects that include a collaborative venture with the Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre. In 2019, she became a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. Klassen's academic work has been recognized with various awards, including the American Academy of Religion Award for Excellence.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-09-01 — Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON, Canada

Pamela Klassen is a Professor in the Department of the Study of Religion and is cross-appointed to the Department of Anthropology.

Awards

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William Lyon Mackenzie King Visiting Professor

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Fellow

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Northrop Frye Award for Excellence

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