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Religion and Culture

Wilfrid Laurier University Rank #1000
Tuition USD 18,897 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,570 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2018-01-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Waterloo, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Religion and Culture at Wilfrid Laurier University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Religion and Culture programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: USD 18,897 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,570 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Waterloo, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Religion and Culture programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Global Christianity
  2. Islam in North American and global contexts
  3. African diasporic religions
  4. South Asian religions
  5. Caribbean religions
  6. Aboriginal religions
  7. Buddhism in North America
  8. Religion among immigrant and refugee communities
  9. Multiculturalism and transnationalism
  10. Psychology, sociology, anthropology, and politics of religion
  11. Religion and popular culture
  12. Food and religion

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

After you have submitted your online application, paid the non-refundable application fee, and Laurier has received your application, you\'ll receive an email advising you to upload the additional required documentation to Laurier\xc2\x92s Online Viewing system.

An application for admission to our MA program in Religion and Culture must include:

  • The application summary available from the online application.
  • Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work.
  • A completed statement of intent.
  • A r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 of your academic and work experience. Include a history of your publication and scholarly paper activity and any other information you feel will interest the admissions committee.
  • A sample of your scholarly writing (10-20 pages in length). This may be a paper written for a senior undergraduate course.
  • Completed reference forms. Two academic references are required. Note: Reference forms are electronically submitted to Laurier by the referee and do not need to be uploaded.

Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential to graduate studies at Laurier. Applicants whose language of instruction during their previous postsecondary education was not in English must submit evidence of proficiency in English. If applicable, results from accepted testing services must be uploaded to Laurier\xc2\x92s Online Viewing system.

Program Requirements

  • A 4-year (honours) undergraduate degree (or equivalent).
  • A minimum B average in your fourth year of undergraduate study.
  • Applications are reviewed by the graduate program committee, which considers all prior university grades, statement of research interests, a writing sample and letters of reference.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 18,897 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,570 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 18,897 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,570 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Wilfrid Laurier University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Wilfrid Laurier University

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Wilfrid Laurier University

Waterloo, Canada

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2018-01-18
  • Start Date 2018-09-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months