Program Overview for MA in Theology and Religious Studies in Canada:
Students have a unique opportunity to compare these two related but different disciplines on topics such as religious diversity, Canadian multiculturalism, globalization, and public theology. Provide courses in biblical studies, world religions, and systematic theology. Community participation and fieldwork are also encouraged. This is a joint project between St. Mary's College and Atlantic Theological Seminary.
The Benefits of Doing a Master’s Degree in Theology and Religious Studies at Saint Mary's
- Small and engaged classes
- Faculty with a wide range of expertise
- Relevant interdisciplinary programs
- Opportunities for outreach both locally and internationally
- A growing diversity of religions and cultures in Halifax
The eligibility for MA in Theology and Religious Studies in Canada for both domestic and international student is:
Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies or Theology, or a first degree in Theology (Masters in Divinity, for example), or their equivalent. To be considered, an applicant shall hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.3 scale), over the last 60 credit hours or equivalent, from an institution recognized by the Senate and shall have a knowledge of the proposed field of specialization satisfactory to the graduate program concerned.
Additional Documents Required:
- Supplemental Form
- Letter of Intent: Please expand on your areas of interest in a letter of intent that briefly states your specific interests. Include your goals and specifically how you see this program meeting them (1-2 pages).
- Sample of academic writing (10-25 pages in length).
- Transcripts: We will accept uploaded unofficial transcripts for evaluation purposes. Applicants must upload a grading scale with their unofficial transcripts. Successful applicants will be required to submit official final transcripts.
- Three (3) recommendation forms.
- A current CV/Resume.
These are the test eligibilities for the MA in Theology and Religious Studies to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for MA in Theology and Religious Studies in Canada: are:
- TOEFL(ibt): 90
- IELTS(academic): 6.5
The scholarships available for the MA in Theology and Religious Studies are:
CA$10,000.00
CA$2,000.00
CA$50,000.00
The international student tuition fees and costs for MA in Theology and Religious Studies in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$110.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | CA$18,901.00 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | $10,800.00/year ($900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of CA$12.55/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for MA in Theology and Religious Studies in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fees | CA$110.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | CA$8,871.00 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | $10,800.00/year ($900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of CA$12.55/hour. | |||||||
Full-time students admitted to the program may be eligible for funding administered by Saint Mary’s University. Funding recommendations are made by the program All successful applicants are automatically considered for graduate funding. Students are encouraged to apply for external scholarships.
Program Coordinator
Dr. Syed Adnan Hussain
902-496-8217
syedadnan.hussain@smu.ca
McNally North 504
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902-420-5089
fgsr@smu.ca
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