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Overview
About this Degree
The department consolidates the vast curricular and faculty resources that are distributed throughout the many departments and colleges of the University and enables its students to use any resource in the University which serves the study of religion.
The Department for the Study of Religion at the University of Toronto conceives the academic study of religion in interdisciplinary terms and embraces humanistic, historical, and social scientific approaches and methods. Programs of study are constructed individually to fit the specific needs and interests of each student. As a guideline for areas of strength in the department, the department is organized by the following fields:
- Buddhist Studies
- Christianity
- Hinduism and South Asian Religions
- Islam
- Judaism
- Religion, Culture, and Politics
- Religion, Ethics, and Modern Thought
- Religion and Medicine
- Religions of Mediterranean Antiquity
These fields do not determine program requirements. Most faculty and students participate in multiple fields.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Major Research Paper
- MA Method and Theory Workshop
- One Gateway Seminar
- One Religion course
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 93
Credits
4 alternative credits
4.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs)
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Religious Studies & Theology Christian Studies View 33 other Masters in Religious Studies & Theology in CanadaAcademic requirements
GPA A-
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 93
Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department for the Study of Religion's additional admission requirements stated below.
Normally, an appropriate bachelor's degree with specialization in religion or a cognate discipline from a recognized university, broadly equivalent to the University of Toronto's BA Specialist degree in religion, with at least A– standing in the final year. Students without appropriate preparation may be required to take additional work either before admission or during an extended master's program.
Tuition Fee
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International
27520 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27520 CAD per year during 12 months. -
National
6210 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6210 CAD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Toronto
1502 - 2563 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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