3 programs, side by side

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	Saint Paul Theology (Certificate, Part-time Only) (1 year) OUAC OCA Remove	King's Arts OUAC EKA Remove	Laurentian Concurrent Education with Arts – Junior/Intermediate OUAC LAK Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	70%“70% min.”	80%	75%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	No course codes parsed — see prerequisites	ENG4U	ENG4U
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	ENG4U	1 grade 12 English U/M course (ENG 4U) 5 other grade 12 U/M courses A minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses Alternative Offers BA Interdisciplinary Studies
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Yes To apply to the Catholic Studies for Teachers program, indicate your subject of major interest as Catholic Studies for Teachers. A supplemental application is required. Usually closes before January 15	Marks only
Co-op	No	No	No
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	150	—
What you study	Theology & Religious Studies	English Studies French Studies PhilosophyTheology & Religious Studies	Aboriginal Studies Economics Education Studies English Studies
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.	An Arts degree at King's focuses on language, thought, and belief through subjects like English, French, Philosophy, and Theology. You study texts, ideas, and how people understand the world through writing, culture, and religion rather than science or professional training. This program suits students who enjoy reading, discussion, and deep thinking about meaning and expression.	This program trains you to teach junior and intermediate students (roughly grades 4 to 10) by combining a university degree in arts subjects with teacher education coursework. You study one or two arts subjects like English, history, or psychology while also taking education courses that teach you how to plan lessons, manage a classroom, and assess student learning. It suits people who want to teach a specific subject and earn a teaching credential in four years rather than doing a separate degree first.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	education
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	None published by average	8 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	Saint Paul University on OUInfo	King's University College on OUInfo	Laurentian University on OUInfo

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