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University of Saskatchewan

Saskatoon , Saskatchewan ,Canada

Certificate in Religious Literacy

The Certificate in Religious Literacy equips students pursuing degrees in law, business, healthcare, social services, education, and public policy with a working knowledge of the beliefs and practices within a variety of religious traditions.

Core competencies will include a clear understanding of and appreciation for each religion's internal diversity—intramural distinctions that arise due to intersectional forces shaping believers' interpretation of their faith and its institutions; e.g., forces of gender, race and class, colonial histories, and neocolonial/global economies.

Basic understanding in the teachings, beliefs and practices of major religious traditions
Nuanced appreciation of the rich diversity within each tradition as interpretive communities respond to specific economic, political, and cultural forces they encounter
Interdisciplinary tools for enhanced understanding of each religions' contributions to global cultures: film, music, art, literature, digital media, holistic spiritual disciplines
Intercultural literacy that facilitates better listening and communication skills for our multicultural, globalized context

Campus Information

Saskatoon

The College of Nursing in Saskatoon is located on the beautiful University of Saskatchewan campus, home to the largest cluster of health science disciplines in Canada. We offer both undergraduate and graduate programs at this location.

Intakes

  • Feb
  • March
  • May
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 3

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

With additional study, career opportunities include:

Law
Medicine and nursing
Education
Research
Public health
Public policy
Global governance
Non-governmental organisations
Political advocacy
Social work
Community service/outreach
Immigration services
Psychotherapy and mental health
"Religiously literate professionals help create more inclusive cultures in their local communities and organizations. They help their constituents heal from systems where people were or are being threatened, diminished, or made invisible for their religious or non-religious identities. In an age of demeaning rhetoric about others, professionals must apply their literacies to help people make meaning about the complex ways individuals and groups form and manifest their identities. In these ways, religiously literate professionals are not merely first responders to oppressive agendas—they are agenda setters in the communities in which they live and work. In doing so, they ensure that peaceful coexistence becomes not merely a slogan but a way of life."

PSW Opportunity

Eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):
Graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
Desire to stay in Canada temporarily for work.

Important Note:
Graduating from a DLI doesn't automatically qualify you for a PGWP.

Validity of PGWP:
Depends on the length of the study program or the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first.

Duration of PGWP Based on Study Program Length:
Less than 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials): Not eligible for PGWP.
At least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years: PGWP may be granted for the same length as the study program (e.g., a 9-month program results in a 9-month PGWP).
2 years or more: PGWP may be valid for 3 years.

Completion of Multiple Programs:
PGWP may combine the lengths of each program if:
Each program is PGWP eligible.
Each program is at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials) in length.

Important Restriction:
You cannot obtain a PGWP if you already had one after completing an earlier program of study.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

At least 3 years of full-time study in an approved English-medium secondary program including Grades 10, 11, and 12, as well as successful completion of Grade 12 English Language Arts A30 and B30 (or equivalents)
Students from overseas schools offering a Canadian education system curriculum in English require a minimum grade of 65% on their Grade 12 English course(s).
At least 2.5 years of full-time study in an approved English-medium secondary program including Grades 11 and 12, as well as successful completion of Grade 12 English Language Arts A30 and B30 (or equivalents) with minimum final grades of 70%
At least 2 years of full-time study in an approved English-medium secondary program including Grades 11 and 12, as well as successful completion of Grade 12 English Language Arts A30 and B30 (or equivalents) with minimum final grades of 80%

If completion of secondary standing occurred more than five years ago, additional proof of English proficiency may be required.

The requirements to enter each level are as follows:

IELTS (Academic)
International English Language Testing System
TOEFL iBT
including the TOEFL iBT Home Edition
Test of English as a Foreign Language

Duolingo ILAC Pathway Other
Level 1
Intro
4.5
(minimum 4.0 in all areas)

60
(minimum 10 in all areas) 65-75 General English Level 9
Level 2
Intermediate 5.0
(minimum 4.5 in all areas) 65
(minimum 12 in all areas) 80-90 Pathway 1.2 Successful completion of Level 1
Level 3
Academic Preparation 5.5
(minimum 5.0 in all areas) 70
(minimum 15 in all areas) 95-100 Pathway 2.2 Successful completion of Level 2
Level 4
Academic Success
6.0
(minimum 5.5 in all areas) 75
(minimum 17 in all areas) 105 Pathway 3.2 Successful completion of Level 3