Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies

Religious Studies takes a deeper look at the human condition, examines the meaning of life through the lens of various eras and cultures, and works to understand how religion has essentially transformed societies from multifaceted angles.

At Concordia University of Edmonton, you will have the opportunity to study both Christianity and other world religions. The study of religion develops a student’s research ability, critical thinking, and both written and communication skills, and also provides an interdisciplinary foundation related to other disciplines. When you come to Concordia University of Edmonton, you will master the skills, garner the knowledge, and create the connections you need to secure a job, discover the world, and build your future.

Associated careers include, but are not limited to, humanitarian and church related work, education, non-profit, journalism, fine arts, law, and politics.

Applicants to Bachelor of Arts degree programs who present high school qualifications when seeking admission to the first year of university studies must normally present a minimum admission average of 60% with a passing grade in each subject.

English Language proficiency examinations, taken within the last two years, as described below:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT (internet-based test) score of 80 or PBT (paper-based test) score of 550.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System), ACADEMIC. The minimum satisfactory score is 6.0 with no band below 5.5.

MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery). The minimum satisfactory score is 80.

CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment). The minimum satisfactory score is 60 with scores of at least 50 in Listening, Reading and Speaking, and 60 or higher in Writing.

CLB (Canadian Language Benchmark). The minimum satisfactory score is 6.

Pearson Test of English (Academic). The minimum satisfactory score is 54.

Application Deadlines:

Fall/August 12; Winter/January 12; Spring 1/April 27; Spring 2/May 17