St. Thomas More College

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Religion and Culture (BA)

St. Thomas More College

Faculty:Department of Religion and Culture
Degree:Bachelor; Honours
Field of Study:Religion/Religious Studies
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $8,769

Cost per year includes auxiliary fees and books.

Careers:Ministers of ReligionProfessional Occupations in Religion

Description:

Over 80% of the world’s population identifies as religious. Religious beliefs and practices shape the histories, cultures and perspectives of individuals and entire civilizations. In view of the role religion plays in shaping global citizens, religious literacy is of vital importance.

You will learn about religious approaches to some of humanity’s most timeless and urgent issues, such as the meaning of life and death, relationships, morality, gender and sexuality, ecology, social justice, war and peace. To understand how religions shape human experiences, societies and cultures you will study a range of world religions and religious experiences within cultural, historical, ideological, and current settings.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*70 to 75
Test Scores:
  • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or CanTEST [min. 4.5] or Michigan English Language Assessment Battery [min. 85] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 86] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70]
Additional Admission Requirements:
    Students interested in entering an Honours program should consult advisors in the department concerned before registering for their second year. Not more than 60 credit units of the courses comprising the B.A program may be in any one subject, and of the 120 credit units required for the B.A. degree, at least 66 credit units must be at the senior level. Application for admission to Honours is not considered until successful completion of at least 60 credit units with a Cumulative Weighted Average of at least 70% overall and at least 70% in the subject of Honours.

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on June 06, 2019