Overview

Study Religious Studies at University of Lethbridge

Students may pursue a Masters degree in Religious Studies in the following areas: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, or East Asian Religions, provided they closely align with the expertise of our departmental members.

Typically, students in the Religious Studies program at University of Lethbridge are expected to have or obtain the equivalent of one year of study in a classical language related to their research area. The University of Lethbridge offers courses in Latin and Japanese, and occasionally in Greek and Hebrew. However, Chinese, Sanskrit, Arabic, and other such languages may have to be studied at other institutions.

Because of the nature of the Religious Studies program at University of Lethbridge, the Thesis forms the central requirement of the program. At the master’s level, a Thesis involves close collaboration between supervisor and student.

Careers

There are numerous career options open to graduates. Some of these are in the areas of:

Counseling
Human Resources
Civil Service
Religious Organizations
Humanitarian Aid
Museum Curation
Genealogy, or
Diplomatic Corps

Some find work as Artists, Demographers, Clergy, Archivists, Creative Writers, or work in Public Relations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Hinduism
Buddhism
East Asian Religions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-05-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Fall intake deadline: May 1 (domestic students only)

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lethbridge, Canada

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies Islamic Studies View 5 other Masters in Islamic Studies in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants normally must meet the following requirements:

Hold an undergraduate degree in a related discipline
Have a minimum grade point average of 3.00 (based on 4.00 scale) on the last 20 graded university-level term courses
Demonstrate English language proficiency (ELP) for graduate student
Secure a potential supervisor (except for Economics major)

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

9946 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4973 CAD per semester during 24 months.
National

4264 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2132 CAD per semester during 24 months.

Fourth term:

Domestic: $640/semester
International: $1492/semester

Living costs for Lethbridge

1200 - 1800 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Religious Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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