Hamilton,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Religious Studies (Project) in Hamilton Canada | McMaster University
McMaster University
|
Hamilton Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
41,248
(c. USD30,196.67)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Religion plays a vital role in comprehending societal dynamics, with the Department of Religious Studies conducting extensive research spanning both Asian and Western traditions in their historical and contemporary forms.
Since its establishment in 1964, the department has provided graduate programs examining religious phenomena and human spiritual experiences across different eras and cultures. Maintaining no religious affiliations, the department fosters an objective understanding of global faith traditions through impartial investigation, thoughtful analysis, and well-reasoned perspectives. Utilizing diverse academic approaches—including philosophical, philological, literary, historical, and social scientific methodologies—the department systematically explores religious beliefs and practices.
Research Focus Areas
Asian Studies (Buddhism, East Asian Religions)
Biblical Studies (Ancient Judaism, Early Christianity)
Western Religions (Intersection of Faith and Politics, Religion in Social Sciences)
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The application portal opens in late September and closes on January 15. If the date falls on the weekend, the portal will close on the following business day.
Statement of Interest. Please include in your statement of interest (500-700 words) a description of your intended area of research, as well as information on your academic background and proficiency in foreign languages, detailing the relevant courses you have taken, levels at which they were taken, and the grades that you received for them
Two academic references
Official Transcripts
English Language Proficiency
A minimum TOEFL score of 92 (internet-based); 237 (computer-based); 580 (paper-based) or
IELTS (Academic Version) with a minimum overall score of 6.5, with at least 5.5 in each section.
Tuition
CAD
41,248