Overview

The M.Sc. Religious Studies at the University of Lethbridge offers students a rigorous academic environment to explore the complexities of global faiths and spiritual traditions. This programme is designed for those seeking to deepen their understanding of religious phenomena through dedicated research and advanced theoretical study. Students benefit from a flexible curriculum tailored to their specific research interests under expert supervision.

Why Religious Studies at University of Lethbridge?

The University of Lethbridge provides a distinctive research environment where students can investigate diverse traditions including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and East Asian Religions. The faculty offers specialised expertise in unique areas such as mysticism, near-death experiences, modern nondual spirituality, and Buddhism in the West. Students have access to language support in Latin and Japanese, and the university facilitates co-operative education opportunities to integrate professional work experience with academic learning.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: CAD 5221 per semester
National fee: CAD 2174 per semester

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Hinduism
Buddhism
East Asian Religions
Mysticism
Modern Nondual Spirituality
Research Methods

Careers with Religious Studies

Graduates of the programme are well-equipped for diverse professional paths across the public, private, and third sectors. Many find success in roles within Human Resources, Civil Service, Humanitarian Aid, and the Diplomatic Corps. The degree also serves as a strong foundation for those entering Religious Organisations, Museum Curation, Genealogy, or Archival work.

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 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

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 9 other Masters in Christian 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)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

10442 CAD / year

≈ 10442 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

4348 CAD / year

≈ 4348 CAD / year

Additional Details

Fourth term:

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

Living costs

Lethbridge

Canada

1200 - 1800 CAD / month

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Funding

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