3 programs, side by side

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	Saint Paul Theology (Certificate, Part-time Only) (1 year) OUAC OCA Remove	York Humanities (BA, iBA - Co-op available) OUAC YUD Remove	Ottawa Arts – Études interdisciplinaires (3 ans) OUAC OAV Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	70%“70% min.”	73–77%“Mid-70s”	70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	No course codes parsed — see prerequisites	ENG4U	No course codes parsed — see prerequisites
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of ENG4U, FRA4U	—	one of ENG4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published	OSSD or equivalent Minimum of six 4U/M courses, including ENG4U or FRA4U	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U Five additional 4U or 4M courses Alternative Offers If you are inadmissible to the original degree program you have applied to, you may be +3 more on the program page	FRA4U or ENG4U
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	No	Available	No
Degree	—	Bachelor of Arts, BA, International Bachelor of Arts, iBA	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	50	—
What you study	Theology & Religious Studies	Classical Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Linguistics Philosophy	Interdisciplinary Studies Modern Languages Philosophy Translation 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.	A Humanities degree lets you study how people think, communicate, and make meaning through language, philosophy, religion, and culture. You choose from areas like linguistics, classical studies, and theology, and can combine subjects in ways that suit your interests rather than following a single major track. The co-op option lets you complete paid work terms alongside your studies. This program suits people drawn to big questions about human society and meaning, who want flexibility in their coursework, or who value real-world experience mixed with classroom learning.	You study a mix of subjects that work together — philosophy, modern languages, translation, and topics that bridge different fields. Unlike a traditional single-subject degree, this program lets you design connections across disciplines rather than diving deep into one. It suits students who think across boundaries, want to keep options open, and are comfortable building their own intellectual path.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	None published by average	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Saint Paul University on OUInfo	York University on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo

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