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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $17,900 CAD

  • Application fee

    $100 CAD

  • Duration

    4 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    70 out of 100

Options
Thesis

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-December-2023 2023-12-01
Winter-January 01-April-2024 2024-04-01
Spring-May 01-August-2023 2023-08-01
Spring-May 01-August-2024 2024-08-01

Overview

Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies

With Crandall University’s Religious Studies programs, you’ll learn how to understand Christianity within a global religious context using a variety of scholarly disciplines. 

It focuses on Christianity but connects with the world’s religions using a wide range of academic approaches.

There are two majors available in the department of Religious Studies: Biblical Studies and Religious Studies.

In Biblical Studies, you’ll see the Christian Bible in its context, develop a grasp of the languages in which it was written, dig deeply into the history that shaped its writing, and learn how properly to apply the Bible to current issues.

In Religious Studies, you’ll look at a variety of religions and philosophies, learn how they connect to and interact with Christianity, and gain a better understanding of religion’s influence on culture.

Program highlights

You’ll have the opportunity to dig into the context and content of the Bible, the Christian faith, and other religions as well as in conversation with renowned scholars and teachers who bring a wide range of personal and professional experience to the classroom. 

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$23,010

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,392
Accommodation 1 bed room $5,110
Tuition 1 person $17,900

Hourly wage

Min wage

14.75 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency Results
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

90
21
listening
21
writing
21
speaking
21
reading

PTE

56
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 105 

Applicants who meet Crandall University’s academic requirements but have not provided proof of English language proficiency may be granted a conditional offer of admission

Students may complete a university-preparatory English language program at a partner Language Centre: McKenzie College or Atlantic Canada Language Academy.

Atlantic Canada Language Academy:

CourseIntensityLessons per WeekCourse Duration (Weeks)Entry Level (IELTS)
General EnglishBasic 20202-524.0 - 7.5
General EnglishIntensive 25252-524.0 - 7.5
General EnglishSuper Intensive 30302-524.0 - 7.5
Business EnglishIntensive 25252-125.0 - 7.5
IELTS PreparationIntensive 2525255.0 - 7.5
IELTS PreparationSuper Intensive 3030305.0 - 7.5
Cultural Activity ProgramIntensive 25252-524.0 - 7.5
English for Academic Purposes (University Pathway Program)Basic 202012-245.0 - 7.5

International Language Academy of Canada:

If your level is:The estimated length of your program will be:
High-advanced (Level 14-15)8-12 weeks
Advanced
(Level 12-13)
12-20 weeks
Pre-advanced
(Level 10-11)
20-28 weeks
High-intermediate
(Level 8-9)
28-32 weeks
Intermediate
(Level 6-7)
32-40 weeks
Pre-intermediate
(Level 4-5)
40-48 weeks
Beginner
(Level 2-3)
48-56 weeks

Level Placement

Students take a placement test on their first day to determine their English level. Students who test at level 10 or above may directly enter the University Pathway Program.

Students who test at level 9 or below, will begin in the General English program.


Academic background and requirement

International applicants are required to have completed a preparatory program that leads to university entrance in their own country. 

Generally, an academic language arts course and a minimum of four additional university-preparatory courses are required. 

Secondary school applicants need to have achieved in their final year of schooling an average of 70% (5 best scoring academic subjects).

Applicants who are looking to transfer from another post-secondary institution are required to have an overall GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.3 scale).

China 

  • Qualifications: A letter grade of C or higher for transcripts includes a “D grade” or a letter grade of B or better for studies that don’t include a “D grade” on their A-F scale.
  • Academic standing: Upper Middle School Graduation Certificate with official English language translation.

India

  • Qualifications: First class or 60% and above.
  • Academic standing: Year XII (12). The University also accepts Central Board of Secondary Examination (CBSE) and Council for Indian School Certificate (CISCE) tests and would require a B1 or 3 Pass with Credit.

Iran

  • Qualifications: 14 or higher on a 1-20 scale.
  • Academic standing: Peesh-daneshgahii

Career opportunities

  • Charity Fundraiser
  • Charity Officer
  • Chaplain
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