4 programs, side by side
Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 70%“70% min.” | 70%“70% min.” | 73–77%“Mid-70s” | 80–82% |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | No course codes parsed — see prerequisites | No course codes parsed — see prerequisites | ENG4U | No course codes parsed — see prerequisites |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | No | No | No |
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| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | — | — |
| What you study | Theology & Religious Studies | Theology & Religious Studies | Theology & Religious Studies | Ancient Middle Eastern LanguagesClassical Greek StudiesClassical StudiesClassics |
| 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. | Theology is the study of religious belief, texts, and practice, with a focus on understanding faith traditions and how they shape human thought and life. This one-year certificate program is designed for part-time study, so you attend while working or managing other commitments. It suits people who want to deepen their knowledge of religious thought without committing to a full undergraduate degree. | You study Christian theology and practice dialogue across different faiths and belief systems, learning how religious communities engage with social issues. Unlike a straight theology degree, this program emphasizes practical skills in bridging differences and community work alongside academic study of Christianity and other religions. It suits people interested in religious life, social justice, or roles involving interfaith cooperation or community ministry. | Humanities is the study of human culture, history, ideas, and expression through subjects like history, philosophy, literature, classics, and religious studies. You choose courses across these fields rather than specializing in just one, so you develop a broad understanding of how societies, texts, and beliefs have shaped each other over time. This suits people curious about why humans think and act as they do, who enjoy reading and discussion, and who want flexibility to explore before narrowing down. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | None published by average | None published by average | 11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Saint Paul University on OUInfo | Saint Paul University on OUInfo | Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo |
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