Master Of Arts (ma) In Religious Studies

Explore Religion, Culture, and Critical Thought in a Multidisciplinary Graduate Program

The University of Regina’s Master of Arts in Religious Studies invites you to explore diverse religious traditions, critical themes, and academic perspectives on spirituality and belief systems. This graduate program is designed for students who wish to examine the complexity of religious experience and its influence on culture, history, philosophy, and human destiny.


Why Study Religious Studies at the University of Regina?

???? Interdisciplinary and Culturally Engaged Curriculum

As a graduate student in Religious Studies, you will benefit from an interdisciplinary approach that integrates insights from:

This diversity enriches your understanding of religious phenomena across time and place.


???? Wide Range of Graduate-Level Religious Studies Courses

The program covers:

This academic breadth prepares students for advanced research, cultural analysis, and critical engagement with global belief systems.


Personalized Learning and Research Support

???? Small Class Sizes & Individualized Instruction

One of the key strengths of the MA in Religious Studies at the University of Regina is its focus on small class sizes and personalized mentorship. Graduate students often work closely with faculty through one-on-one instruction and tailored research support.


????️ Access to Resources from Luther College and Campion College

Benefit from the University’s strong academic partnerships with Luther College and Campion College, which offer additional religious studies courses, academic resources, and unique learning environments.

Religious Studies is also part of the Gender, Religion and Critical Studies department, allowing for dynamic, cross-listed coursework in Women’s and Gender Studies.


Build Skills for Diverse Career Paths

Earning a Master’s in Religious Studies equips you with valuable, transferable skills, including:

These skills are in demand in a variety of fields, including:


Career-Focused Learning with Academic Depth

With a focus on research achievement and cultural literacy, this program prepares you for doctoral studies or employment in sectors that value critical thought, ethics, diversity, and cultural analysis.


Program Highlights:

Program Requirements
  • Academic Requirement: Graduate Degree & GPA Requirements: A graduating average of at least 70 per cent from a four-year baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) is required for admission to all programs except for English, History, Mathematics and Statistics and the Master of Public Administration where the required average is 75 per cent.
  • ELP Requirement: English Proficiency Score (Only for students of Non-English speaking countries) • IELTS: overall score of 6.5 (with no band below 6.0). • PTE: Overall 59 • TOEFL: Overall 83 ( not less than 20 ) • Duolingo : Overall 120 (not less than 105)
Refund Policy

Tuition Deposit & Partial Refund Policy for Undergraduate International Students

Undergraduate international students on a study permit are required to pay a $1,000.00 tuition deposit upon acceptance of admission. If the student's study permit application is denied, they can request a partial refund of the tuition deposit in the amount of $500.00.

Withdrawing from Courses
When you drop one or more courses by the official deadlines for your term or “part of term,” you automatically get a full or partial refund credited to your student account.

Finding Your Deadlines
Check the Academic Schedule or log in to UR Self-Service and view My Refund Schedule (or the Class Refund Schedule) to see the exact drop dates that apply to your courses.

Automatic Refund Levels
There are three refund deadlines each term:

  • Deadline 1: 100% refund of tuition and mandatory fees.

  • Deadline 2: 50% refund of tuition only (other mandatory fees are not refunded).

  • Deadline 3: No refund.

Additional Fee Adjustments
If you withdraw after Deadline 1 because of serious, unexpected events—such as your own serious illness or accident, a close family member’s death or illness, hospitalization, or an involuntary job transfer—you can apply for an extra tuition adjustment. You must submit a formal request with supporting documents; mandatory fees are not eligible for adjustment.

How Your Refund Date Is Set
We use the date you formally withdraw in Self-Service (or the date we receive your written request). If you stopped attending earlier for a documented reason (for example, the day you were hospitalized), we can use that date instead.

Part-of-Term 1 Refund Schedule
If you’re in Part of Term 1 (full semester) and withdraw after Deadline 1, here’s what you get back on tuition:

  • Week 3: 77%

  • Week 4: 69%

  • Week 5: 62%

  • Week 6: 54%

  • Week 7: 46%

  • Week 8: 38%

  • Week 9: 31%

  • Week 10: 23%

  • Week 11: 15%

  • Week 12: 8%

  • Week 13 and beyond: 0%

Withdraw later than Week 13, and you’re not eligible for a tuition refund.

Key Facts
  • Application Fee: $125
  • LOA Deposit: $1,000
  • Annual Tuition Fee: $15,000
  • Total Tuition Fee: $30,000
  • Course Duration: 2 Years
  • Credentials: Master's
  • Intake: Jan-2026
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Checklist

Checklist for Master’s:

  • CV/Resume
  • Passport
  • Academic documents
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Visa copy, PPR letter & Study permit (If Onshore)
  • Canadian address (If Onshore)
  • Letter of Intent by the student (Please note student only need to answer 1-4 questions of the form)
  • 02 Letter of Recommendations (Preferably form the School and College/University) Referees Email ID and Names (Emails must be official not personal)
  • Signed information release form (Master’s Program)
  • WES is Required for Computer Science, Education , Engineering and Applied Science Programs