Religious Studies examines the various religious traditions of the world in their historical and contemporary contexts.
Religious Studies explores the many ways in which religion shapes culture and history, forms values, and authorizes human action.
The study of religion deals with the deepest and most basic questions of human existence: the meaning and purpose of life, relations with a divine presence and power, interpersonal relations and ultimate human destiny.
At Mount Allison University, the Religious Studies program adopts a scholarly and analytical approach to the study of religious traditions — as such, it is open to students from all backgrounds, secular and religious.
Courses in Religious Studies at Mount Allison are divided into three streams:
In Religious Studies, you'll examine important texts, practices, cultural phenomena, and ideas, looking at them from the perspective of history, literature, philosophy, and culture.
Introductory courses lay the foundation for the focused study of particular traditions and for upper-year courses that explore how religion relates to themes in the wider culture, such as in the arts, gender issues, and ethics.
Given the program’s interdisciplinary nature, you may also explore the connections between religion and subjects like:
Religious Studies is available as:
Experiential learning opportunities are offered in every degree.
$30,630
Cost of living | 1 person | $6,000 |
Accommodation | 1 bed room | $10,420 |
Tuition | 1 person | $20,210 |
DUOLINGO English Test: 110
If you meet Mount Allison's academic requirements, but don't meet our English proficiency requirements, you may be offered conditional admission.
If you're offered conditional admission, you can enroll in one of our English pathway programs designed for students who need extra time and training to meet our English proficiency requirements, and who would like to benefit from additional transition time and academic preparation before full-time study.
There are two program options to help you meet the requirements, depending on your level of English:
Once you successfully complete one of Mount Allison's English language programs, you will get unconditional admission to Mount Allison (if you meet our academic requirements). No additional TOEFL or IELTS tests will be required.
Program | Dates | TOEFL | IELTS | Duolingo | Fees (CAD) |
English Summer Pathway Program | May 24-Aug. 12, 2022 (12 weeks) | TOEFL 60
| IELTS 5.5
| Duolingo 90
| $4,657 |
June 20-Aug. 12, 2022 (8 weeks) | TOEFL 80
| IELTS 6.0
| Duolingo 100
| $3,266 | |
July 18-Aug. 12, 2022 (4 weeks) | TOEFL 87
| IELTS 6.5
| Duolingo 110
| $1,936 | |
English Academic Bridging Program (EAB) | The EAB program is a two-term (fall and winter) program offered during the academic year. | TOEFL 80
| IELTS 6.0
| Duolingo 100
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Regular admission: To be considered for admission, a minimum final grade of 65% or the equivalent is required in all university-preparatory courses reviewed.
Early admission: Applicants may be considered for early admission based on their final grade 11 transcripts. A minimum admissions average of 80% is required for consideration.
China requirements:
Students studying at vocational/technical high schools may be considered if they have strong grades and their educational background is relevant to their intended field of study.
India requirements:
Iran requirements:
Please include Grade 11 and 12 transcripts with your application.
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