At Ambrose University in Calgary, Canada, BA/BS in Christian Studies is offered as a bachelor's degree in Religious Studies programme. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 785 per credit (CAD 523 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Religious Studies
Duration: 4 years
Local tuition: CAD 523 / credit
International tuition: CAD 785 / credit
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Christian Studies at Ambrose University is offered as either a four-year, 120-credit Bachelor of Arts major or a three-year, 90-credit concentration, delivered on campus in Calgary. The program examines biblical and theological interpretation alongside history, philosophy, and literature, with students choosing between two streams: Biblical Literature and Interpretation, or Christian Theology and History. Coursework includes topics such as the life and letters of Paul, theologies from the margins, spiritual formation in the Christian tradition, and biblical theology. A full course load is five courses per semester, with courses typically worth three credits each. Graduates from this degree can pursue Ambrose's Master of Divinity with advanced-standing admission through Ambrose Seminary. The program suits students considering vocations such as pastor, professor, teacher, lawyer, or other ministry-related roles, as well as those planning further theological study. Admission follows Ambrose's general requirements, including a completed application, fee, official transcripts in English, and proof of English proficiency where required.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:60.00 / %
Admission Requirements: The Christian Studies program page states that applicants must meet Ambrose University's general admission requirements, rather than a separate program-specific prerequisite: completion of five Grade 12 (or equivalent) courses, including English 30-1, with a minimum 60% average across the five courses used for admission. Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate proficiency, meeting one of: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, TOEFL iBT 83 (or 560 paper-based), MELAB 85, CAEL 70, PTE Academic 58, or Alberta English 30-1 at 50%, with scores less than two years old; the requirement may be waived for applicants from equivalent North American institutions. Applications require a completed application form, fee, official transcripts submitted in English, and proof of English proficiency where required. Graduates may qualify for Advanced Standing admission to the Master of Divinity at Ambrose Seminary.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Ambrose University publishes fixed, recurring closing dates rather than a rolling model. Canadian applicants must apply by 1 August for Fall intake or 10 December for Winter intake; US applicants apply by 15 July (Fall) or 15 November (Winter). International applicants from outside Canada and the USA face earlier closes of 1 March (Fall, documents due 31 March) and 1 July (Winter, documents due 31 July). The Bachelor of Education After Degree instead runs three tiers each intake -- early, regular and late -- and Bachelor of Music applicants are assessed by live audition, with 2026-27 audition dates of 17 November 2026, 9 February 2027 and 16 March 2027. Admission is not rolling; these are the published cut-offs for the current cycle. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
