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Undergraduate Programs Certificate in Theology (24 credits)The Faculty offers a Certificate in Theology program of 24 credits that provides a general but serious initiation to the most important issues addressed by contemporary theology. It allows students to study certain issues more deeply, according to their needs or desires. Program requirements a. Required courses (12 cr.) THO 1306 Exploring the Sacred b. Electives (12 cr.) Four courses to be selected from: N.B. All 3000 level courses have a prerequisite of at least 6 credits from: THO 1306, 1307, or 2189; in some cases, permission to take a course and its prerequisite concurrently may be granted. Furthermore, some 3000/4000 level courses have specific prerequisites. THO 2130 Foundations of Eastern Christian Theology N.B. Normally the Certificate in Theology can be completed within one academic year. However, this is not guaranteed by the Faculty. Students are advised to consult with the Faculty should they encounter scheduling difficulties. Certificate in Anglican Studies (24 credits)The Faculty offers a Certificate in Anglican Studies program of 24 credits that provides a general but serious initiation to the most important issues addressed by contemporary theology. It allows students to study certain issues more deeply, according to their needs or desires. Program requirements a. Required courses (12 cr.) THO 1306 Exploring the Sacred b. Courses in Anglican Studies (6 cr.) Two courses to be selected from: THO 2177 Selected Topics in Anglican Studies c. Electives courses (6 cr.) Two courses to be selected from: N.B. All 3000 level courses have a prerequisite of at least 6 credits from: THO 1306, 1307, or 2189; in some cases, permission to take a course and its prerequisite concurrently may be granted. Furthermore, some 3000/4000 level courses have specific prerequisites. THO 2130 Foundations of Eastern Christian Theology N.B. Normally the Certificate in Anglican Studies can be completed within two academic years, however this is not guaranteed by the Faculty. Students are advised to consult with the Faculty should they encounter scheduling difficulties. Certificate in Eastern Christian Studies (24 credits)The Faculty offers a Certificate in Eastern Christian Studies program of 24 credits that provides a general but serious initiation to the most important issues addressed by contemporary Eastern Christian theology. It allows students to study certain issues more deeply, according to their needs or desires. Program requirements a. Three compulsory credits to be selected from: THO 2130 Foundations of Eastern Christian Theology b. At least 15 credits to be selected from: THO 2133 Selected Topics in the Hermeneutics and Exegesis of the Eastern Churches I c. Three credits in Scripture Three optional credits selected from either the above course list or otherwise approved by the Faculty. N.B. Normally the Certificate in Eastern Christian Studies can be completed within one academic year. However, this is not guaranteed by the Faculty. Students are advised to consult with the Faculty should they encounter scheduling difficulties. Honours Bachelor in Theology – civil (120 credits)The B.Th. (civil) is a 120-credit program consisting of 30 credits of foundational courses, 30 credits chosen from a list of other required courses, and 60 credits of other courses. A typical first year of university studies in a bachelor program in the Faculty of Theology would consist of: a. English (6 cr.) ENG 1100 Workshop in Essay Writing b. Philosophy (6 cr.) 1) PHI 1101 Reasoning and Critical Thinking c. Theology (6 cr.) 1) THO 2189 Introduction to Theology d. Electives (12 cr.) To be selected from courses offered at Saint Paul University (DCA, IPA, ISC, MIS, PHI, THO) and courses offered at the University of Ottawa (ANT, ART, CLA, ENG, ESL, FLS, FEM, FRA, GEG, HIS, PHI, POL, SOC, SRS, etc.). Program requirements a. Foundational Courses (30 cr.) THO 3160 Pentateuch and Historical Books b. Other Required Courses (30 cr.) 1) Theology – 21 credits to be selected from: a) Introduction (3 cr.) THO 2189 Introduction to Theology b) Scripture – O.T. (Old Testament) (minimum of 3 cr.) THO 4100 Wisdom Literature (Prerequisite: THO 3160)
c) Scripture – N.T. (New Testament) (minimum of 3 cr.) THO 4102 Pauline Literature (Prerequisite: THO 3161) d) History (minimum of 3 cr.) THO 3123 Medieval Church History e) Moral Theology (minimum of 3 cr.) THO 4104 Sexual Ethics (Prerequisite: THO 3166) f) Systematics (minimum of 3 cr.) THO 4107 Humanity: Creature and Creator (Prerequisite: THO 3162) g) Practice of the Church (minimum of 3 cr.) THO 4110 The Eucharist (Prerequisite: THO 3169) 2) Philosophy – 9 credits to be selected from the following courses (or their equivalents): PHI 1101 Reasoning and Critical Thinking c. Other Courses (60 cr.) 1) Theology courses – A minimum of 19 credits in theology to be selected from: – the courses listed in b. Other Required Courses, above; Scripture THO 2118 Introduction to the Old Testament History THO 2131 General Introduction to the Eastern Churches Moral Theology THO 2147 Selected Topics in Ethics I Systematics THO 2130 Foundations of Eastern Christian Theology Practice of the Church THO 2119 Selected Topics in Practice of the Church I 2) Related Studies (courses approved by the Faculty) A maximum of 21 credits may be selected from the following: Related Languages THO 2190 Introduction to Biblical Hebrew – Part 1 Other courses offered at Saint Paul University or the University of Ottawa – maximum 30 credits Depending on the student’s mother tongue, a maximum of 6 credits in the other official language (English or French) can be included in the Related Languages. Honours Bachelor in Theology – ecclesiastical (108 credits)The B.Th. (ecclesiastical) (also known as the Sacrae Theologiae Baccalaureus, S.T.B.) is an ecclesiastical degree granted by Saint Paul University by virtue of its pontifical charter. The B.Th. (ecclesiastical) is a 90-credit program in theology to which is added 18 credits of philosophical formation. Admission requirements specific to the program The candidate must fulfill one of the following conditions:
Program requirements a. Philosophical Formation The philosophical formation required for the ecclesiastical B.Th. consists of a minimum of 18 university credits in philosophy or 6 courses at the Diploma of College Studies (DCS) level, including at least 6 credits tied to one or more of the following courses or their equivalent: PHI 1101 Reasoning and Critical Thinking If the student’s academic file shows that the minimum requirements have not been met at the time of admission, philosophy courses must be added to the 90-credit theology program. Normally, these courses must be taken at the beginning of the program. Some of the above courses are offered through the Faculty of Philosophy at Saint Paul University. Students who need to take more courses in philosophy can take courses at the University of Ottawa, at no additional cost to full-time students. b. 90 credits in theology according to the following requirements: 1) Foundational Courses (30 cr.): the requirements are identical to those of the “foundational courses” of the B.Th. (civil) 2) Other Required Courses (21 cr.): the requirements are identical to those of the “other required courses” of the B.Th. (civil) 3) Electives (39 cr.): electives are to be selected from theology (THO) courses (including courses in Eastern Christian Studies) or approved courses offered by other faculties of Saint Paul University, of which a maximum of 21 credits may be in Related Studies. Honours Bachelor in Theology – civil (Anglican Studies Program)The B.Th. (civil) (Anglican Studies Program) is a tailored B.Th. program to meet the specific requirements of the Anglican Studies program at the bachelor level prior to the M.P.Th. degree, which is required by the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa for ordination to the priesthood. Students who meet the general requirements for admission to the B.Th. may follow one of two profiles: (1) Profile A for those students having already completed an undergraduate degree, and (2) Profile B for those students entering the Anglican Studies Program without an undergraduate degree. Profile A – Program Structure (Students who already have a previous bachelor’s degree in any field) a. Ten foundational courses (30 cr.) THO 3160 Pentateuch and Historical Books b. Four courses with Anglican components (12 cr.) THO 3124 Modern Church History c. Two courses selected from among (6 cr.): THO 2177 Selected Topics in Anglican Studies d. Other courses (12 cr.) a. One additional course in Old Testament
Profile B – Program Structure (Students who enter the program without an undergraduate degree): These students will register in the B.Th. program as currently outlined by the Faculty of Theology. The Anglican profile of the B.Th. will include the following 39 credits: a. Four courses with Anglican components (12 cr.) THO 3124 Modern Church History b. Two courses in Anglican Studies selected from among (6 cr.): THO 2177 Selected Topics in Anglican Studies c. Other courses (21 cr.) Four courses from the University of Ottawa, especially introductory courses in sociology and psychology, to be chosen in consultation with the Director of Anglican Studies. Two undergraduate courses in Pastoral Studies offered by the Faculty of Theology. THO 3170 Homiletics Field Placement: Observerships, Internships, and Practica For Anglican students who are postulants for ordination, the observerships, internships, and practica will normally take place in parishes of the Diocese of Ottawa. Two years before entering the M.P.Th. program (i.e. year one of Profile A or year two of Profile B), postulants for ordination will participate in two observerships in two different parish settings. The parish setting will be determined by the field placement supervisor of the Anglican Studies Program in consultation with the student. The purpose of the observership is to broaden the student’s experience of parish life. The observerships will not exceed four hours a week. The observerships, while not credited by the University, remain integral to the Anglican Studies Program. The observership may be combined with THO 3171 Introduction to Pastoral Practice I (Prerequisite: 9 cr. THO). One year before entering the M.P.Th. program (i.e. year two of Profile A or year three of Profile B) postulants for ordination will participate in an internship in a parish. The focus of this internship will be largely the life of a parish on Sundays, giving the student an opportunity to develop liturgical, preaching, and pastoral skills. This internship will not exceed six hours a week. The parish setting will be determined by the field placement supervisor of the Anglican Studies Program in consultation with the student. The internship, while not credited by the University, remains integral to the Anglican Studies Program. The internship may be combined with THO 3109 Introduction to Pastoral Practice II. Liturgy and Community Life Theological and pastoral formation in the Anglican Studies Program occurs within the context of a worshipping community. All Anglicans are invited (and postulants for ordination are expected) to participate in the regular liturgical life of the Anglican Community at Saint Paul University, as well as in extra-curricular activities such as retreats, quiet days, and workshops. Honours Bachelor in Theology – civil (Eastern Christian Studies) (120 credits)The B.Th. (civil) (Eastern Christian Studies) is a 120-credit program consisting of two parts: Part 1: a 30-credit cluster equivalent to one year of university studies, and Part 2: a 90-credit cluster consisting of theological and philosophical studies. Program requirements (Part 1) A typical first year of university studies would consist of: a. Required courses (21 cr.) 1) English (6 cr.) ENG 1100 Workshop in Essay Writing (UO) 2) Philosophy (9 cr.) a) PHI 2311 Selected Topics in Philosophy: Greek Philosophy: Before and after the New Testament PHI 1101 Reasoning and Critical Thinking 3) Theology (6 cr.) a) THO 2174 Methodology and Theological Resources THO 2130 Foundations of Eastern Christian Theology b. Elective courses (9 cr.) Selected from Saint Paul University or the University of Ottawa. Program requirements (Part 2) a. Compulsory Basic Courses (6 cr.) THO 2130 Foundations of Eastern Christian Theology b. Other Compulsory Courses in Theology (51 cr.) 1) Scripture (18 cr.) THO 3160 Pentateuch and Historical Books 2) History (3 cr.) THO 3167 History of the Church: The First Five Centuries 3) Moral Theology (9 cr.) THO 3318 Eastern Christian Spirituality 4) Doctrinal Theology (9 cr.) THO 3315 Eastern Christian Doctrine II: Salvation, Humanity, the Church and Eschatology 5) Liturgy (9 cr.) THO 3322 Byzantine Eucharistic Liturgies 6) Canonical Studies (3 cr.) THO 3323 Canonical Tradition of the Christian East c. Philosophical Studies (minimum 9 cr.) 1) PHI 2311 Selected Topics in Philosophy: Greek Philosophy: Before and after the New Testament PHI 1101 Reasoning and Critical Thinking d. Electives (minimum 24 cr.) To be selected from the following lists, from the B.Th. program, or from the approved courses in other faculties of Saint Paul University. 1) Theological Studies (minimum 3 cr.) THO 2133 Selected Topics in the Hermeneutics and Exegesis of the Eastern Churches I 2) Related Studies Courses to be selected from the following: THO 2174 Methodology and Theological Resources Any other university-level course which, in the Faculty’s judgment, will assist a student to meet the objectives of the B.Th. (civil) Eastern Christian Studies program. Honours Bachelor in Theology – ecclesiastical (Eastern Christian Studies) (108 credits)The B.Th. (ecclesiastical) (also known as the Sacrae Theologiae Baccalaureus, S.T.B.) is an ecclesiastical degree granted by Saint Paul University by virtue of its pontifical charter. The B.Th. (ecclesiastical) is a 90-credit program in theology to which is added 18 credits of philosophical formation. Admission requirements specific to the program The candidate must fulfill one of the following conditions:
Program requirements a. Philosophical Formation (18 cr.) 1) Compulsory (3 cr.) PHI 2311 Selected Topics in Philosophy: Greek Philosophy: Before and after the New Testament 2) Minimum 3 credits selected from the following list: PHI 1101 Reasoning and Critical Thinking 3) 12 credits selected from above or other university-level philosophy courses If the student’s academic file shows that the minimum requirements have not been met at the time of admission, philosophy courses must be added to the 90-credit theology program. Normally, these courses must be taken at the beginning of the program. Some of the above courses are offered through the Faculty of Philosophy at Saint Paul University. Students who need to take more courses in philosophy can take courses at the University of Ottawa, at no additional cost to full-time students. b. 90 credits in theology according to the following requirements: 1) Compulsory Basic Courses (6 cr.): the requirements are identical to those of the “compulsory basic courses” of the B.Th. (civil) Eastern Christian Studies. 2) Other Compulsory Courses (51 cr.): the requirements are identical to those of the “other compulsory courses in theology” of the B.Th. (civil) Eastern Christian Studies. 3) Electives Courses (33 cr.): courses are to be chosen from the list of courses listed under the heading “electives” in the B.Th. (civil) Eastern Christian Studies. Bachelor of Arts with joint Honours in Philosophy and Theology (120 credits)The Bachelor of Arts with Joint Honours in Philosophy and Theology is a 120-credit program offered jointly by the Faculties of Theology and of Philosophy at Saint Paul University. This double specialization program favours a profound study of the two related fields, theology and philosophy, and prepares for the study of theses subjects at the graduate level. The program consists in a basic formation (6 cr.), a specialized formation in philosophy (48 cr.) and theology (48 cr.), and courses of a general nature (18 cr.). Program requirements See the Honours Bachelor of Theology for a description of a typical first year of university studies in the bachelors offered by the Faculty of Theology. a. Linguistic requirements (6 cr.) ENG 1100 Workshop in Essay Writing (UO) b. Philosophical formation requirements (48 cr.) 1) Compulsory courses (45 cr.) PHI 1105 Introduction to Philosophical Reasoning 2) Three credits from: PHI 2183 Political Philosophy (UO) c. Theological requirements (48 cr.) N.B. All 3000 level courses have a prerequisite of at least 6 credits from: THO 1306, 1307, or 2189; in some cases, permission to take a course and its prerequisite concurrently may be granted. Furthermore, some 3000/4000 level courses have specific prerequisites. 1) Compulsory courses (9 cr.) THO 1306 Exploring the Sacred 2) Twenty-one credits from: THO 3160 Pentateuch and Historical Books 3) Eighteen credits from: THO 2315 Ethics and the Human Person d. Electives (18 cr.) Students may take their electives at Saint Paul University’s Faculty of Human Sciences, or at the Faculty of Arts or the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Ottawa. A minimum of 3 credits must be taken among the courses offered at Saint Paul University. Bachelor of Arts with Major in Ethics (120 credits)The B.A. with Major in Ethics is a 120-credit program. It is intended primarily for people wishing to obtain a strong, general education which will allow them, according to their needs or desires, to pursue a major in ethics. The program consists of a basic formation (42 cr.), a major in ethics (42 cr.) and elective courses (36 cr.). Program requirements See the Honours Bachelor of Theology for a description of a typical first year of university studies in the bachelors offered by the Faculty of Theology. a. Basic formation (42 cr.) 1) Compulsory courses (18 cr.) ENG 1100 Workshop in Essay Writing (UO) 2) Philosophy courses (12 cr.) Chosen from the courses offered at Saint Paul University, excluding PHI 3183 Moral Philosophy. 3) Courses in human sciences (12 cr.) (HUM, ISC [mostly in French only] or MIS) Chosen from the 1000, 2000, and 3000 level courses given at Saint Paul University. b. Major in ethics (42 cr.) N.B. All 3000 level courses have a prerequisite of at least 6 credits from: THO 1306, 1307, or 2189; in some cases, permission to take a course and its prerequisite concurrently may be granted. Furthermore, some 3000/4000 level courses have specific prerequisites. 1) Compulsory courses (12 cr.) THO 2315 Ethics and the Human Person 2) Twelve credits from: THO 2147 Selected Topics in Ethics I 3) Eighteen credits from: The courses from the list in the preceeding section that have not been taken. THO 3168 Christian Spirituality c. Elective courses (36 cr.) A maximum of 24 credits form the University of Ottawa. Bachelor of Arts with Major in Theology (120 credits)The B.A. with Major in Theology is a 120-credit program. It is intended primarily for people wishing to obtain a strong, general education which will allow them, according to their needs or desires, to pursue a major in theology. The program consists of a basic formation (30 cr.), a major in theology (42 cr.) and elective courses (48 cr.). Program requirements See the Honours Bachelor of Theology for a description of a typical first year of university studies in the bachelors offered by the Faculty of Theology. a. Basic formation (30 cr.) 1) Compulsory courses (6 cr.) ENG 1100 Workshop in Essay Writing (UO) 2) Philosophy courses (12 cr.) Chosen from the courses offered at Saint Paul University, including three credits from the 1000 level courses and nine credits from 2000 and 3000 level courses. 3) Courses in human sciences (12 cr.) (HUM, ISC [mostly in French only] or MIS) Chosen from the 1000, 2000 and 3000 level courses given at Saint Paul University. b. Major in theology (42 cr.) 1) Compulsory courses (18 cr.) THO 1306 Exploring the Sacred 2) Twenty-four credits to be selected from: N.B. All 3000 level courses have a prerequisite of at least 6 credits from: THO 1306, 1307, or 2189; in some cases, permission to take a course and its prerequisite concurrently may be granted. Furthermore, some 3000/4000 level courses have specific prerequisites. THO 3123 Medieval Church History c. Elective courses (48 cr.) A maximum of 24 credits from the University of Ottawa. Majors and Minors in Ethics and TheologyThe students registered in a bachelor program are eligible to do a major in ethics or theology and/or a minor in ethics or theology. Program requirements – MAJOR IN ETHICS (42 cr.) / MAJOR IN THEOLOGY (42 cr.) The course requirements of the major in ethics or in theology are identical to those described respectively in the B.A. with Major in Ethics under the heading “Major in ethics (42 cr.)” and the B.A. with Major in Theology under the heading “Major in theology (42 cr.).” Program requirements – MINOR IN ETHICS (30 cr.) N.B. All 3000 level courses have a prerequisite of at least 6 credits from: THO 1306, 1307, or 2189; in some cases, permission to take a course and its prerequisite concurrently may be granted. Furthermore, some 3000/4000 level courses have specific prerequisites. a. Compulsory courses (15 cr.) THO 1306 Exploring the Sacred b. Fifteen credits selected from: THO 2147 Selected Topics in Ethics I Program requirements – MINOR IN THEOLOGY (30 cr.) a. Compulsory courses (12 cr.) THO 1306 Exploring the Sacred b. Eighteen credits To be selected among the 2000/3000 level THO courses offered by the Faculty of Theology. N.B. All 3000 level courses have a prerequisite of at least 6 credits from: THO 1306, 1307, or 2189; in some cases, permission to take a course and its prerequisite concurrently may be granted. Furthermore, some 3000/4000 level courses have specific prerequisites. Additional Qualifications In Religious Education Parts I, II, and III (6 credits each) – non-degree granting program Offered by the Ottawa Catholic School Board, Saint Paul University and OECTA/OCSTA a. Religious Education Part I (6 cr.) THO 2123 Foundations in Religious Education b. Religious Education Part II (6 cr.) THO 2124 Methods and Practices in Religious Education c. Religious Education Part III (6 cr.) THO 2366 Seminar / Course in Catechetical and Pastoral Issues |
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