Ottawa,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Religious Studies [Thesis] in Ottawa Canada | University of Ottawa
University of Ottawa
|
Ottawa Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
29,163
(c. USD20,970.76)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Department of Classics and Religious Studies (Religious Studies division) examines religious phenomena through academic teaching and research, approaching them with the same rigor as any other observable human experience.
Key disciplines involved in religious studies include history, sociology, psychology, and anthropology. This field requires consideration of diverse religious traditions and their interactions within societies.
Scholars investigate religious meanings by analyzing and comparing different forms of religious expression across time periods. No single tradition serves as a standard reference point.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants who hold a bachelor with honours in Religious Studies or the equivalent with at least second-class standing may be admitted to the master's program. Those who do not have an honours degree in religious studies may be admitted to a qualifying year during which they complete the requirements normally included in the honours program. The qualifying year comprises a minimum of five courses equivalent to selected compulsory courses of the honours program at the University of Ottawa.
Official applications for admission should be submitted by the deadlines listed in effect for graduate studies. Applications received after a deadline will be considered only if positions are available.
As part of their application, applicants must submit a statement (1-2 pages) describing their research interests.
All applicants must be able to understand speak, and write either English or French proficiently . Applicants whose first language is neither English nor French must provide proof of proficiency in one or the other. The list of acceptable tests is indicated in the Admission section of the general regulations in effect for graduate studies.
In accordance with the University of Ottawa regulation, assignments, examinations, research papers and theses can be produced in either English or French.
TOEFL 84 (Overall), 24 (Writing), 20 (Individual)/IELTS 6.5 (Overall), 6.5 (Writing), 6 (Individual) (Internet-based)
Official applications for admission should be submitted by the deadlines listed in effect for graduate studies. Applications received after a deadline will be considered only if positions are available.
As part of their application, applicants must submit a statement (1-2 pages) describing their research interests.
All applicants must be able to understand speak, and write either English or French proficiently . Applicants whose first language is neither English nor French must provide proof of proficiency in one or the other. The list of acceptable tests is indicated in the Admission section of the general regulations in effect for graduate studies.
In accordance with the University of Ottawa regulation, assignments, examinations, research papers and theses can be produced in either English or French.
TOEFL 84 (Overall), 24 (Writing), 20 (Individual)/IELTS 6.5 (Overall), 6.5 (Writing), 6 (Individual) (Internet-based)
Tuition
CAD
29,163