Program Overview
The Religious Studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 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 Religious Studies 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: CAD 1,706 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 1,313 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: St. John's, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Religious Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The Religions of the World
- Jesus in Film
- Introduction to Chinese (Mandarin II)
- Introduction to the New Testament
- Christianity from the Reformation to the Present
- Introduction to Judaism
- Introduction to Buddhism
- Introduction to Japanese Religions
- Introduction to Religious Ethics
- Religion and Modern Culture
- The Gospel of John
- Judaism at Beginning of the Christian Era
- Confucius & Confucianism
- Religion & Social Justice
- Rites of Passage
- Spirituality and the Earth
- Honours Essay for Honours Students
- Thesis Writing
- Studies in Religious Texts
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 1,706 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 1,313 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 1,706 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 1,313 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Memorial University of Newfoundland 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 Memorial University of Newfoundland
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, Canada
Public university located in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
