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Religious Studies Certificate

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada•QS 2027 #312

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At Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, Canada, Religious Studies Certificate is offered as a certificate in Religious Studies programme. The programme is delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 1,263 per credit (CAD 221 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate

Field: Religious Studies

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 221 / credit

International tuition: CAD 1,263 / credit

Last checked September 2026 · Source: sfu.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This certificate supports the study of religious thought across disciplines and its effects on civilization. Students may choose courses that concentrate on one tradition, or ones that study themes across several traditions and cultures at once, drawn mainly from the Departments of Global Humanities, History, and the Global Asia Program, among others. Students without a completed bachelor's degree may also enroll, and credits earned can later count toward a major or minor.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Prospective students must apply for Simon Fraser University admission and meet the normal admission requirements. Certificate program admission approval must be obtained from the department advisor.

Application Details

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC, with one set of dates per applicant type rather than by citizenship. Fall 2027 entry: high-school-route applications open 1 October 2026 and close 31 January 2027, while transfer applications open 1 March 2027 and close 15 April 2027 (Education and Contemporary Arts transfer applicants may apply from 1 October 2026). Spring 2027 entry runs 1 July to 15 September 2026, and Summer 2027 entry runs 1 December 2026 to 15 January 2027. Admission documents are generally due 28 February 2027 (Fall) and offers must be accepted by 1 May. International applicants use the same EducationPlannerBC dates and portal; SFU publishes no separate international deadline. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Simon Fraser University

“Nous sommes prêts”

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1965

Students: 37,000

QS rank: #312

Programs: 476

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Religious Studies Certificate award?

Simon Fraser University awards a Certificate in the field of Religious Studies on completion of this programme.

How much does Religious Studies Certificate cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 1,263 per credit (CAD 221 per credit for local students).

Can Religious Studies Certificate be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Simon Fraser University.

What language is Religious Studies Certificate taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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