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	Saint Paul Theology (Certificate, Part-time Only) (1 year) OUAC OCA Remove	Ontario Tech Public Policy - Undergraduate Diploma OUAC DPP Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	70%“70% min.”	73–77%“Mid 70s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	No course codes parsed — see prerequisites	No course codes parsed — see prerequisites
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of ENG4U, FRA4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	OSSD or equivalent Minimum of six 4U/M courses, including ENG4U or FRA4U	Successful completion of a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B or 73-76%) OR successful completion of a College Diploma with a minimum 80% average. Alternative Offers If you do not meet the admission requirements, or we cannot accommodate your application, you may receive an offer to another closely related program.
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	No	No
Degree	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	—
What you study	Theology & Religious Studies	Politics Social Policy
What it is	A certificate in theology is a one-year study of religious beliefs, texts, and traditions, usually rooted in Christian thought but often including comparative religion. Unlike a full degree, it offers focused training without the breadth of a bachelor's program and is designed for part-time study, so you can work or manage other commitments while completing it. It suits people exploring faith questions, seeking foundational knowledge for ministry or pastoral work, or wanting to deepen understanding of religious traditions alongside other pursuits.	This is a one-year diploma focused on how governments design and carry out policies that affect society — things like healthcare, education, welfare, and environmental rules. You study the politics behind policy decisions and learn how social policies actually get made and implemented. It suits people who already have a completed degree or college diploma and want to shift into policy work without committing to another full bachelor's degree.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	None published by average	3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
Source	Saint Paul University on OUInfo	Ontario Tech University on OUInfo

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