Overview

On the Religious Studies programme offered by the Cape Breton University , you’re offered a unique opportunity to ask fundamental questions about religious traditions in a professional atmosphere.

This is an exciting field that is constantly crossing boundaries and breaking new ground in order to bring its subject into better focus.

Key facts

You already know religion can be found everywhere. In film, music, television, politics and more, religion is often at the centre of identity exploration, global issues and cultural conflict. But there is still so much more to discover here at CBU.

Because of this dynamic interplay of ideas and traditions, the study of religion attracts students from across the globe who are eager to learn different ways of thinking about, and interpreting, human life and culture.

What skills will I gain from this program?

Research skills

Analysis of religious rituals

Awareness of the multi-faceted influence of religion

Understanding of diverse cultures and societies

Possible Career Paths

Ethics administration

Government

Print and broadcast media

Public service

Leaders in religious communities

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Eastern World Religions

Celtic Religion: Druidism

Celtic Religion & Christianity

Cults: New Religious Movements

The Existence of God

Death & Dying: Dying & Values

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 alternative credits

90 to 120

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Canada

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 50 other Bachelors in Theology and Religious Studies in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

English 12 (academic or advanced)

4 additional grade 12 academic or advanced level courses
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

68124 CAD / year

≈ 68124 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

27675 CAD / year

≈ 27675 CAD / year

Additional Details

Other province students: $30,990.60

Living costs

Sydney

Canada

1080 - 1710 CAD / month

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Funding

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Overview

Key facts

What skills will I gain from this program?

Possible Career Paths

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Sydney

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