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Program Overview

Authorized by Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of British Columbia (ID#4766).

This program has seven courses designed to prepare students to fluently speak the Punjabi language and have the ability to read and write in the Gurmukhi script. Students also become acquainted with Sikh religious, moral, and social values; attain a critical appreciation for theorizing religion and have a solid understanding of Sikh ethos, and how they connect with social justice.

Program Cost:

SIKH STUDIES CERTIFICATE ApplicationTuitionAssessment & AdminE-Resource MaterialTotal
SIKH 101: Introduction to Sikhi$50$350$100$50$550
RELG 101: Theories of Religion & Critical Religion$50$350$100$50$550
PUNJ 101: Punjabi I: Introduction$50$350$100$50$550
PUNJ 102: Punjabi II: Reading & Writing$50$350$100$50$550
PUNJ 202: Punjabi III: Intermediate$50$350$100$50$550
PUNJ 301: Punjabi IV: Advanced Language and Literature$50$450$100$50$650
SESJ 301: Sikh Ethos & Social Justice in Canada$50$450$100$50$650
Course Exemption Fees$100$100
Certificate Program
(Complete a minimum of 5 courses. SIKH 101, RELG 101, PUNJ 301 & SESJ 301 are mandatory)
$250$1,950$500$250$2,950

Admission Requirements:

  • None

Program Delivery:

  • Online


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Program DatesRegistration Status
January 2026Closed
May 2026Open