16 Best Theology and Religious Studies Bachelor's Degree Programs in Canada for 2024

Classes over the course of the diploma provide an extensive approach to learning and training. Core to the program, you will take Bible as a Story, which explains the impact of the Bible’s big picture metanarrative in your first semester. In your second semester, Teaching Methods & Theories of Learning will help you teach and apply the Bible to children in practical and engaging ways. Upper year courses like Administration of Children’s & Family Ministry and Curriculum Design will equip you with the skills you need to successfully lead in a ministry context. Creative, engaging, and interactive are some of the words that describe the environment that is created by the professors. More than just dispensing information, Vanguard attempts to help students develop critical thinking, wrestling through the scriptures and establishing an approach that reflects those biblical values. As one grad stated, ‘Vanguard cannot teach you everything you need to know but it will teach you the questions that need to be asked.

The Bachelor of Christian Ministry program offers an increasing degree of knowledge and leadership development as it builds onto the Christian Ministry Diploma courses (years 1 and 2). The program objectives are: a competent knowledge of Scripture, and attitude of servant leadership, and skill development for Christian ministry.

Go deeper into theological studies, lead other students, apply your discoveries in an internship setting and prepare for launch into graduate studies.

If you have completed at least two years of university, or have graduated with a two or three-year diploma from a Community College, the Bachelor of Religious Education (BRE) degree is for you. Combine your previous studies with a shortened program designed to provide you with the central elements of ministry training. This two-year program meets the educational requirements for credentials with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (PAOC).

This program aims to prepare ministry leaders by combining graduate courses in leadership studies (9 credit hours) and biblical and theological studies (9 credit hours). These courses can later be applied to a graduate degree program.

The Youth Ministry program prepares men and women to understand and relate to youth culture, love teens, lead them to Jesus, and equip them for ministry. Students in the Youth Ministry major are trained to lead church-based youth groups, campus clubs, city-wide events, small groups, camps, retreats, local outreach projects, and overseas missions trips. A crucial element of training is a carefully integrated program of weekly ministry in the church, campus, or community, and a 400-hour internship. Our goal is to produce competent, confident, capable, and compassionate youth pastors and youth workers for the church and other agencies in Canada and around the world.

Learn to think deeply about the origin and purpose of life, and ask BIG questions Explore​​ the​ wide range​ variety​ of​ religious responses to ​ human beliefs and behaviours surrounding these ​age-old question​s​: What is the meaning of life?​ What is the good life? What is love? What is evil?​ ​Does God exist? Examine the wisdom drawn from diverse religious traditions to these questions, and consider the variety of ways religion shapes culture and society, and vice versa. ​Compare and understand how religion affected the lives of ancient peoples, and consider how it affects humankind today. How has religion shaped culture and society? Your studies will focus on western religious thought, biblical studies, religion and modern culture, and contemporary religious issues. ​Now​​, more than ever​ before​, it is ​vital​​ to understand the ​complexities of religious thought and practice​, in light of our globalized and multicultural society.​ While not promoting a particular religion or viewpoint, Religious Studies fosters respectful, informed, productive dialogue on questions that are central to human existence. Thorneloe courses count as Humanities credits and may be used towards a major in Religious Studies at Laurentian with a 3 or 4-year BA.

Expand your practical toolkit of servant leadership gifts and continue to strengthen your spiritual muscles, with practicum opportunities in the area you hope to serve in.

Tyndale’s BA in Biblical Studies and Theology will stretch and grow you both academically and spiritually, all within a supportive community. Actively pursue the hard questions of the Bible, theology and life as you are challenged by professors and peers from different backgrounds. Graduates from this program are building and serving in dynamic ministries that stem from the solid biblical and theological foundation they received during their studies.

This four-year degree is a comprehensive program of training for ministry, with courses in theology, Bible, practical ministry, and general studies. In addition to acquiring a solid biblical and theological foundation, you will also develop the practical ministry and leadership skills essential to effectively give leadership to a faith community.

The Bachelor of Theology (Intercultural Ministry) Program provides spiritual growth, Biblical knowledge, and ministry development with a special focus on intercultural ministry. It is designed to call forth and prepare long-term ministry-focused leaders. Our goal is to see graduates deployed nationally and internationally to develop holistic church planting movements that make disciples of nations, baptizing and teaching believers to obey all that Christ has commanded.

The BA in Music Worship Arts stream offers a holistic program for students pursuing careers in music ministry. Serving both the church and society, this degree enables you to have a solid basis musically, biblically and practically to expertly lead in worship music with self-assurance and theological awareness.

This four-year degree is a comprehensive program of training for ministry, with courses in theology, Bible, practical ministry, and general studies. In addition to acquiring a solid biblical and theological foundation, you will also develop the practical ministry and leadership skills essential to effectively give leadership to a family-based children’s ministry.

Throughout the program of studies, emphasis is placed upon the practical application of law. Students are required to do a major research project accomplished in the research seminar under the guidance of a professor of the Faculty of Canon Law. The JCL degree enables clergy, religious, and lay persons to hold a variety of roles in tribunals and diocesan curias. It also prepares them to serve as key leaders and advisors in dioceses, religious institutes, societies of apostolic life, and various Catholic organizations. The JCL is always pursued concurrently with the Master in Canon Law.

In an ever-shrinking world, we constantly find ourselves surrounded by people of different religions and cultures, many that we don't understand. The World Religions & Cultures program gives students better comprehension of religious diversity in our globalized society—and in our own communities and neighborhoods. We explore the historical development, lived experience and practices, and contemporary situations of major religious traditions: Hinduism, Buddhism and other Eastern traditions, Judaism, Islam, and Christianity.

Would you like to better understand the complexity of the human mind and spirit? Do you want to experience a life of high-quality relationships with yourself, others, the world around you, the transcendent? Are you interested in psychological and spiritual development, social justice, and the meaning of life? If so, Saint Paul University offers you an Honours Bachelors of Arts with Specialization in Human Relations and Spirituality.