collageLicentiate in Theology
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1. Twenty-one credits divided as follows :
- Two courses in the concentration (6 cr.), to be chosen from the courses listed in the M.A.(Th) program
- One course in any other concentration (3 cr.), to be chosen from the courses listed in the M.A. (Th) program
- THO 6105 Important Theological Syntheses (3 cr.) – Written and oral exams
- One course at the University of Ottawa in pedagogy or its equivalent (3 cr.)
- Major paper in the student’s concentration (6 cr.)
Master of Arts with Major Research Paper
A) All concentrations with the exception of Eastern Christian Studies
The MA(Th) degree consists of 27 credits (7 courses and a research paper 6cr.).
Seven courses as follows:
Four Foundation courses:
1 course from the following:
- THO6310 THEOLOGICAL HERMENEUTICS (3cr.)
- THO6354 RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE (3cr.)
- THO6355 THEOLOGY AND CULTURE (3cr.)
1 course from the following:
- THO6317 THE FORMATION OF THE BIBLICAL TEXT (3cr.)
- THO6318 THE INTERPRETATION OF BIBLICAL TEXTS (3cr.)
1 course from the following:
- THO6333 METHODS AND APPROACHES IN CONTEMPORARY ETHICS (3cr.)
- THO6334 ISSUES AND DEBATES IN CONTEMPORARY ETHICS (3cr.)
1 course from the following:
- THO6354 RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE (3cr.)
- THO6358 SPIRITUALITY: METHODS; RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE HUMAN SCIENCES (3cr.)
- THO6359 COMPARATIVE STUDY OF SPIRITUAL TRADITIONS (3cr.)
One methodology course (THO6399 Methodologies in Theology, 3cr.)
Two courses to be chosen in consultation with the student’s research director (who will be from the student’s chosen concentration) and with the director of Graduate Studies from:
- the other THO courses above
- graduate courses offered by the Faculties of Canon Law, Human Sciences, Philosophy (Saint Paul University)
- courses offered in the context of the MPTh programme (Faculty of Theology)
- graduate courses offered in the University of Ottawa.
THO6998 Mémoire / Research Paper (6cr.)
Students are required by the end of the program to demonstrate competency in at least one modern or ancient language as required for research in their field. In the case of modern languages, students will be evaluated for reading and oral comprehension; in the case of ancient languages, students will be evaluated for reading comprehension only. (Anglophone students intending to apply for admission to the PhD program of the Faculty are encouraged to ensure that they have passive competency in French by the end of their MA program.)
B) Eastern Christian Studies
Concentration offerte en anglais seulement. Voir le programme en anglais pour plus de détails.
Master of Arts with Thesis
The MA(Th) degree consists of 5 courses (15 credits) and a thesis.
A) All concentrations with the exception of Eastern Christian Studies
Five courses as follows:
Four Foundation courses:
1 course from the following:
- THO6310 THEOLOGICAL HERMENEUTICS (3cr.)
- THO6354 RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE (3cr.)
- THO6355 THEOLOGY AND CULTURE (3cr.)
1 course from the following:
- THO6317 THE FORMATION OF THE BIBLICAL TEXT (3cr.)
- THO6318 THE INTERPRETATION OF BIBLICAL TEXTS (3cr.)
1 course from the following:
- THO6333 METHODS AND APPROACHES IN CONTEMPORARY ETHICS (3cr.)
- THO6334 ISSUES AND DEBATES IN CONTEMPORARY ETHICS (3cr.)
1 course from the following:
- THO6354 RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE (3cr.)
- THO6358 SPIRITUALITY: METHODS; RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE HUMAN SCIENCES (3cr.)
- THO6359 COMPARATIVE STUDY OF SPIRITUAL TRADITIONS (3cr.)
One methodology course (THO6399 Methodologies in Theology, 3cr.)
Distance Learning Theology Uk
Study from anywhere in the world with an online course.
Our short online courses in religion and theology include live-time weekly classes, day and weekend schools, and flexible online courses.
Credit earned from some of these courses is transferable towards our Certificate of Higher Education – a part-time undergraduate course in which you study a main subject discipline, but also undertake study in other academic subjects.
Browse below to find the online religion and theology course for you.
Upcoming courses
Philosophy of Religion (Online)AvailableONLINE – FLEXIBLE • SHORT COURSESThe course looks at what, if anything, it is that Jews, Christians and Muslims are agreeing about when they claim that there is a God; and we shall look at what, if any, prospects there are for rationally defending or attacking this claim.
- Mon 10 Jan 2022 – 01 Apr 2022
Five Great Religions of the WorldAvailableONLINE – LIVE • SHORT COURSESAn introduction to Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam: from their origins and their early historical development to their key text(s), beliefs and practices.
- Mon 17 Jan 2022 – 21 Feb 2022
- 6 meetings
- 10:00 – 11:00am
Introduction to Christian TheologyAvailableONLINE – LIVE • SHORT COURSESIntroducing the main teachings of the Christian Church, this course considers theological ideas from the early centuries and the Middle Ages, and modern writings principally from the Catholic and Orthodox traditions.
- Tue 18 Jan 2022 – 29 Mar 2022
- 11 meetings
- 11:30am – 12:30pm
Soul Sisters: Women in Scripture and Early ChristianityAvailableONLINE – LIVE • SHORT COURSESGet to know a fascinating group of influential women who helped to shape the life and beliefs of early Christian communities. This course considers the status and identity of women in society, scripture and the first five centuries of the Church.
- Tue 18 Jan 2022 – 05 Apr 2022
- 11 meetings
- 10:00 – 11:00am
Sources of Islamic Spirituality: God SpeaksAvailableONLINE – LIVE • SHORT COURSESExplore the very rich tradition of ‘divine sayings’ (hadith qudsi) in Islamic spirituality and Sufism: the words that ‘God speaks’ as reported by the Prophet Muhammad are pithy and graphic, practical reminders of divine forgiveness, love and mercy.
- Tue 18 Jan 2022 – 22 Feb 2022
- 6 meetings
- 10:30 – 11:30am
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