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BA/BS in Religion, Culture, and Spirituality

University of Waterloo

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada•World Rank #189

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BA/BS in Religion, Culture, and Spirituality at University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Canada is a bachelor's degree in Religious Studies programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 27,010 per semester.

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Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Religious Studies
International tuition: CAD 27,010 / semester

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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

Religion, Culture, and Spirituality is an Honours Bachelor of Arts major at the University of Waterloo examining how religions have influenced politics, economics, culture, art, science and society throughout history. The major offers more than 100 undergraduate courses covering world religions, Jewish studies, Christian traditions, and religious culture and society, with links to the Department of Religion and Culture at the neighbouring Wilfrid Laurier University. The major is available with an optional co-op work-term sequence, extending the four-year honours degree to five years when co-op terms are included. Ontario secondary school applicants apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre with six Grade 12 U or M courses, including a Grade 12 U English course with a minimum final grade of 70%; the competitive admission average for recent cycles has been in the high 70s. The programme begins in the September term.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, including six Grade 12 U or M courses, one of which must be a Grade 12 U English course with a minimum final grade of at least 70%. The competitive admission average for recent cycles has been in the high 70s.

Application Details

Start Date: September

About University of Waterloo

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1957
Students: 41,000
World rank: #189
Programs: 297
Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Religion, Culture, and Spirituality award?

University of Waterloo awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Religious Studies on completion of this programme.

How much does BA/BS in Religion, Culture, and Spirituality cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 27,010 per semester.

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