Religion and Culture (BA) at Wilfrid Laurier University

Programme overview

Discover the rich diversity of global faiths and their cultural interactions in Wilfrid Laurier University's Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Religion and Culture. Explore crucial issues like human rights, religious freedoms, gender equality and multicultural coexistence. You’ll learn about the role of religion in shaping societies, ideal for students who want to make a meaningful impact in the world. Participate in the

Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Duration: four years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September (fall term) or January (winter term) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Career pathways

activist/advocate; community program manager; filmmaker; foreign services worker; humanitarian aid worker; journalist/editor; lawyer; non-profit program facilitator; public administrator/policy analyst; social services director

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Application information

Entry requirements

Religion and Culture (BA) Average admission range: mid 70s English at 60% Religion and Culture (BA) with Co-op Average admission range: low 80s English at 60%

Domestic applicants: CAD 6,180 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: CAD 36,624 a year (2026/27) Source

Fall (September) is the primary entry term; winter (January) entry is open for selected programmes (over 60 programmes for international applicants) and spring (May) entry is available.

Winter 2027 admission applications are open for international applicants through Laurier's Winter Term Application.

Fall 2027 admission: Jan. 15, 2027 for Ontario high school students, Apr. 1, 2027 for all other applicants. Winter 2027 admission: Nov. 22, 2026. Spring 2027 admission: Mar. 15, 2027. Applications are submitted through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC); international applicants can apply for winter with Laurier's Winter Term Application; part-time-only applicants can use Laurier's Part-Time Application. Fall applicants must submit transcripts and required documents by May 12, 2027.

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