Antigonish,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Religious Studies in Antigonish Canada | St. Francis Xavier University
St. Francis Xavier University
|
Antigonish Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
19,876
(c. USD14,265.92)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Religious Studies explores diverse aspects of humanity through an interdisciplinary lens, examining how different cultures and historical periods have addressed life's profound questions. This program fosters empathetic global awareness and deep cultural understanding as we investigate essential inquiries about human purpose and existence.
The expanding StFX Religious Studies Department features both conventional courses and cutting-edge offerings, including studies on ancient/modern mythology (like superhero narratives) and emerging spiritual movements. Students benefit from passionate professors specializing in ethics, religion, and wellness, with expertise in mindfulness studies and proficiency in both ancient and modern languages.
Course offerings span Western and Eastern religious traditions, with particular emphasis on analyzing contemporary issues through religious perspectives. The curriculum emphasizes direct engagement with translated sacred texts from various faith traditions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
English 12 and four other university preparatory courses
Students who complete the International Baccalaureate IB Diplomawith a minimum score of 24 will be considered for admission.
Minimum grade requirement for any subject is 3.
Students can submit predicted or anticipated results for early fall admission and scholarship purposes.
For high school students the minimum admission requirements include an overall average of 70 percent in Grade 12 with no grade below 65 percent in each of the required subjects Admissions to limited enrolment programs is competitive meeting the minimum average does not guarantee admission.
Please note students who are currently in grade 12 applying for early admissionmust have the program requirements in grade 11 and be registered in the program prerequisites in grade 12 to be eligible for an early offer Otherwise offers will be made after receipt of final first term grade 12 transcript.
IELTS - 6.5 overall and no lower than 6.0 in each band.
TOEFL - 90 iBT and no lower than 20 in each band.
CAEL - 70 overall and no lower than 60 in each band.
Pearson Test of English - Academic - 60 overall with no score below 50.
Students who complete the International Baccalaureate IB Diplomawith a minimum score of 24 will be considered for admission.
Minimum grade requirement for any subject is 3.
Students can submit predicted or anticipated results for early fall admission and scholarship purposes.
For high school students the minimum admission requirements include an overall average of 70 percent in Grade 12 with no grade below 65 percent in each of the required subjects Admissions to limited enrolment programs is competitive meeting the minimum average does not guarantee admission.
Please note students who are currently in grade 12 applying for early admissionmust have the program requirements in grade 11 and be registered in the program prerequisites in grade 12 to be eligible for an early offer Otherwise offers will be made after receipt of final first term grade 12 transcript.
IELTS - 6.5 overall and no lower than 6.0 in each band.
TOEFL - 90 iBT and no lower than 20 in each band.
CAEL - 70 overall and no lower than 60 in each band.
Pearson Test of English - Academic - 60 overall with no score below 50.
Tuition
CAD
19,876