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Overview
The study of both religions and public life will be approached from domestic and international vantage points. As such, while the degree focuses on religion, it has an inherent interdisciplinary approach to this topic.
Why pursue the Religion and Public Life MA program at Carleton University? Our master’s degree can be completed in one year (12 months). Our interdisciplinary program is innovative, provocative and engaging. You can explore religion and public life in a variety of historical contexts and religious traditions, around the world, from antiquity to the 21st century, and you can study with award-winning, internationally-recognized faculty
Career Opportunities
This degree is designed as a springboard for pursuing or advancing careers in public policy, community and cultural organizations, and public service. Recent graduates have also gone on to further studies in such fields as Anthropology, Biblical Studies, Canadian Studies, Indigenous Studies, Islamic Studies, and Religious Studies, both in Canada and abroad.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Directed Studies: Western Religions
- Directed Studies: Eastern Religions
- Graduate Research Seminar
- Seminar in the Discipline
- Seminar in Religion and Public Life
- Directed Studies: Themes in the Study of Religion
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 60
TOEFL® IBT 86
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
History Religious Studies & Theology Christian Studies View 33 other Masters in Religious Studies & Theology in CanadaAcademic requirements
GPA B+
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 60
TOEFL® IBT 86
Other requirements
General requirements
- A BA (Honours), or the equivalent, with a B+ standing or higher in religion, religious studies or a related discipline.
- Students without a prior Method and Theory course in Religious Studies will have to complete RELI 4741 (Theory and Method).
Tuition Fee
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International
17317 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17317 CAD for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
6615 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6615 CAD for the full programme during 12 months.
Living costs for Ottawa
1168 - 1925 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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