Christianity, Interfaith Dialogue and Community Engagement

Waterloo

Learn how to think critically about your faith, the world, and your place within it. Throughout your studies, you will gain a greater sense of social responsibility and spiritual awareness, develop an appreciation for diversity, and accumulate experience in serving the community. Our classes specialize in areas like theology, care and counselling, intersectionality, eco-consciousness, expressive arts, and more. The program is designed to provide students with flexibility to shape their educational path to meet future career goals.

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Program Details

Take a deeper look at what to expect once you enrol as a student, from high-level details to specific skills you'll develop and refine throughout your studies.

Degree Highlights

  • Small class sizes with a discussion and assignment-based format; you will gain practical knowledge, rather than placing emphasis on memorization or tests
  • Learn from community organizations and guest speakers
  • Many of our classes incorporate placement opportunities for upper-year students for campus and community volunteer roles
  • Complete your Senior Project and Integration Seminar (GC401) on a topic you care about, using the knowledge and skills you will gain throughout your degree

Skills You'll Learn

  • Critical discussion techniques (thoughtful articulation, leadership, discussion facilitation techniques)
  • Basics of care and counselling
  • Ethical and practical knowledge for working with and engaging diverse communities
  • An understanding of public ethics and civic engagement
  • Knowledge of inter-religious contexts
  • Compassion, open-mindedness and respect within human relationships
  • Critical thinking and self-reflexivity
  • Awareness of how your vocational goals align with ecological sustainability and social justice

Courses and Program Options

Get a glimpse of what you will study. See what your first-year classes will look like and start exploring what upper academic years can offer.

First Year Courses

  • GC101 Christianity and Global Citizenship
  • GC102 Loving God, Self, and the World

Specializations

There are two specializations available for Luther students to choose from while pursuing their undergraduate degree:

Upper Year Courses

  • GC201 Public Faith and Public Theology
  • GC205 Why am I Here?
  • GC234 Eco-consciousness and Spirituality
  • GC304 Faith and/in the Margins 

Sample Class Projects

Admissions

  • Format: Full-time
  • Duration: Four years
  • Start: Fall (September)

Next Steps

Application Process Apply on OUAC

"The professors were incredibly supportive and created space for honest connection, respectful dialogue, and compassionate discussions about meaning, culture, and care."

Brenda Linares, BA'23

Learn In Person

Martin Luther University College is located next to Wilfrid Laurier University's Waterloo campus, on the corner of Bricker and Albert streets. Join us in-person for your classes, and connect with fellow students and professors across our campus.

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Planning for Further Education

MA in Theology: Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy

Students in this program, who meet qualifying requirements, have preferred acceptance when applying to Luther’s graduate level psychotherapy program.

Luther offers undergraduate counseling courses and a specialization to help prepare students for this program and a career in counselling.

MA in Theology: Spiritualities and Community Engagement

Graduates of this field of study may be able to pursue further academic work or a career in community sectors influenced by theological, spiritual and religious visions.

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Your Career Awaits

It's not only about the journey; it's about the destination. Let us help you get to where you're going. Here are just some examples of our graduates' destinations.

Sample Career Options

Note: Additional training and education may be required.

  • public health administrator
  • psychotherapist
  • community or volunteer coordinator
  • government roles (policy development, law enforcement, etc.)
  • chaplain
  • clergy/pastor/minister

Connect with the Program Coordinator

Connect with our undergraduate Program Coordinator, Hilla Lahtinen, to ask questions and learn more about how the program might be a good fit for you.

Future Student FAQs

Tuition and Fees

For information about tuition and fees, please see the Tuition Fees Breakdown.

Scholarhsips and Bursaries

Full-time students, in addition to being eligible for financial assistance from Laurier, may be eligible for the following bursaries from Luther.

For information about scholarships and bursaries, please see our Financial Resources.


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