Religious Studies

Religious Studies

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Department Profile

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Areas of Research

Biblical Studies
Medieval Christianity
Missions and Colonialism
New Religious Movements
Religion in Early Modern History and Literature
Religious Art and Iconography
Social Sciences Approaches to Religion

Programs
		Typical Length (in years)	Typical Entry
	MA (Thesis)	2	Fall (Sept)
	PhD	4	Fall (Sept)

Minimum Admission Requirement

GPA

a baccalaureate degree or its academic equivalent from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta
3.1 GPA on a 4.0 scale on the most recent two years of full-time study (or equivalent)

English Language Proficiency

Applicants with degrees/qualifications in a language other than English may need to demonstrate English Language Proficiency through one of the following exam scores:

TOEFL: minimum score of 580 (paper-based) or a total score of 92 with a score of at least 20 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based)
MELAB: minimum score of 85
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band score of 6.5, with at least 5 on each band (academic)
CAEL: overall minimum score of 60, with at least 60 on each subtest
PTE (Academic): overall minimum score of 62

Other Requirements

senior-level Religious Studies coursework during bachelor's studies
demonstrated reading competence in a language relevant to the proposed area of research (if applicable)
a statement of research interests (maximum 2 pages in length)
original degree certificates or certified copies
official transcripts (including English translations where applicable) from all colleges and universities
three letters of reference which must arrive under separate cover, or sealed with signatures of evaluators on back flap of envelopes
a current resume with CV form

Department Application Deadline
		Canadian	International
	Fall (Sept) Entry	MA - March 1 PhD - Jan 5; Dec 1 for award consideration	MA - March 1 PhD - Jan 5; Dec 1 for award consideration

Tuition & Fees (typical)

approximately $5,000 CAD per year (full-time Canadian/Permanent Resident)
approximately $8,650 CAD per year (full-time International student)

Funding (typical)

The University of Alberta does not guarantee funding and funding levels may vary. Please contact the department for details.

Canadian

financial assistance in the form of fellowships and graduate assistantships with priority given to PhD students
MA students are not guaranteed funding

International

same as Canadian

About the Department

large interdisciplinary program with approximately 35 members from all fields of Religious Studies--from Sociology and Anthropology of Religion, to Art History
world-class strengths in the Hebrew Bible, early and medieval Christianity, Religion and Literature, and New Religions
new senior scholar in contemporary Islamic thought
emerging fields include South and Eastern Asian religions
well-funded PhD program

How to Apply?

Your first step is to visit the website of the department offering your program of interest and to inquire with the department. Different departments have different application procedures and approaches, so always inquire first. See How to Apply.

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