Religious Literacy Certificate

The Religious Literacy Certificate at St. Thomas More College, a federated college of the University of Saskatchewan, equips students with a working knowledge of the beliefs and practices found within a variety of religious traditions. The program places particular emphasis on the internal diversity of religious communities, examining how belief and practice are shaped by factors such as gender, race, and class rather than presenting traditions as uniform or monolithic. It is designed as a supplementary credential rather than a standalone degree, intended to complement study in fields such as law, business, healthcare, social services, education, and public policy, where an understanding of religious diversity can be professionally relevant. The certificate suits students and professionals preparing to work in settings that serve people from a range of faith backgrounds, including workplaces seeking to be more faith-friendly and organizations aiming for greater religious inclusivity. Because it is structured to sit alongside another program of study, it is well suited to students who want targeted grounding in religious literacy without redirecting their primary academic focus, adding a practical, cross-cultural competency to whatever degree or professional path they are otherwise pursuing.