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Bachelor of Religion Culture and Spirituality
- Waterloo, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Arts degree examining how religion shapes politics, Culture, Science and society.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Understand foundational and advanced concepts in Religion
- Culture and Spirituality
- Apply relevant disciplinary methods and ideas
- Analyse questions and evidence in the field
- Communicate findings clearly
Career outcomes
- Teacher
- Policy analyst
- Lawyer
- Non-profit executive
- Counsellor
- Community outreach coordinator
- Interfaith facilitator
Curriculum
- First year includes the arts inquiry course and business
- Microeconomics
- Accounting and ethics options alongside religion courses
- Later years cover religion and culture
- Politics
- Art and spirituality with flexible electives. Regular or co-op delivery.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school completion (Ontario Grade 12 U/M courses or an international equivalent) with the prerequisite subjects of the chosen programme; no central minimum average is published and admission is competitive and programme-specific. Engineering and Mathematics applicants also complete an Admission Information Form
- Engineering applicants an online interview. English proficiency evidence is needed if the four most recent years of education were not in an English-language school system.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school completion (Ontario Grade 12 U/M courses or an international equivalent) with the prerequisite subjects of the chosen program, Engineering and Mathematics programs also need an Admission Information Form (Engineering also an online interview)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.5
- PTE Academic 63
- Cambridge 180
- Duolingo 120
- Institutional test EFAS 75%
Documents you’ll need
- Secondary school transcripts
- English proficiency evidence if required
- Program-specific supplementary application materials
How to apply
- Check the admission requirements and the deadline for your programme. Apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) and up to three Waterloo programmes and tick the co-op box for co-op programmes. Complete the Declaration of Academic Experience in the applicant portal and upload transcripts and the Admission Information Form (Engineering and Mathematics) and English test scores if required. Engineering applicants complete an online interview.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $58,000 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $166 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Waterloo |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Arts |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Eligible international fee-paying first-year undergraduate degree students may receive the published 10000 CAD International Student Entrance Scholarship without a separate application. Exceptions include certain professional degrees and transfer or deferred students. Other faculty awards are selective. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
79 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $58,000 CAD per year. The application fee is $166 CAD. The estimated living cost is $21,500 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.5, PTE Academic 63, Cambridge 180, Duolingo 120, Institutional test EFAS 75%.