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Religion appears in countless forms across television and digital media: stunning mosque architecture, towering Buddha statues, papal gatherings with massive audiences, violent faith-based conflicts, or unique ceremonial practices. Exploring religious studies deepens our insight into human nature. It provides a window into the world's varied cultural traditions, their ancient origins, and their most cherished principles. Though you may not uncover life's ultimate purpose through religious studies, you'll gain perspective on how different cultures have addressed this timeless human inquiry, and how these responses have influenced individuals and communities.
As a secular academic institution, the University of Lethbridge maintains no religious affiliation; we neither endorse nor discourage belief in the religions we examine. Our approach focuses on studying religious phenomena with scholarly objectivity. Naturally, maintaining complete neutrality presents challenges, as personal biases—whether favoring specific faiths, opposing particular religions, or holding general attitudes toward spirituality—can influence one's perspective.
Applicants who complete the equivalent of Grade 12 in high school (secondary school) will be considered for admission. Applicants who have completed secondary qualifications in other countries will be considered for admission under the High School Admission Route. Applicants to undergraduate programs who have completed post-secondary study will be considered for admission under the Post-Secondary Admission Route.
English language Requirements:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL (iBT)) with a minimum total score of 80 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT), with minimum scores of 16 in each of Listening, Reading, and Speaking, and a minimum score of 18 in Writing.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic score with a minimum overall score of 54.
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment with a minimum overall score of 60, with a minimum 50 in each of Listening, Reading, and Speaking, and 60 in Writing.
Academic International English Languages Testing System (IELTS) test with a minimum overall score of 6.0, and a minimum 6.0 in each band.