Honors B.A. with Major in Faith, Ethics and Justice
Ottawa, Canada
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* April 1: for International applicants. June 1: for Canadian citizens and permanent residents
Key Summary
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Introduction
The B.A. in Faith, Ethics, and Justice (previously named B.A. in Theology) provides a multifaceted approach to exploring the Christian faith, the human experience, and the challenges of pursuing a more humane and just society. Whatever your background, you will find a place in this program to explore these questions in a fresh, open, and inviting way.
This program will help you develop a well-rounded foundation for understanding scripture, navigating the dynamics of spiritual and emotional life, exploring personal purpose and meaning, and even thinking more clearly and deeply about God and the world.
During your studies, you will also learn how to connect your insights to contemporary challenges facing the Church and society — including in the areas of ecology, technology, economics, and health. Through this practical approach, you will gain an ability to think critically, act ethically and communicate effectively.
Ideal Students
Who Should Apply?
This program is for anyone who is interested in theology, who seeks to develop a better understanding of the human experience, and who wants to build a more just world with faith, ethics, and reason.
Admissions
Curriculum
Foundational Courses (18 units)
Compulsory Courses: 18 units
- Approaches in the Humanities: Interpreting the Human Experience
- People, Social Justice and Ecology
- Critical Analysis, Reading and Writing Academic Works
- The First Peoples of Canada
- What is the Bible?
- World Religions
Discipline-Specific Courses (42 units)
Compulsory Courses: 18 units
- Can We Talk About God?
- Being Human
- Introduction to the Old Testament
- Introduction to the New Testament
- The Good Life
- Liturgy and Experience
Optional Courses: 24 units (6 units must be at the 4000 levels)
12 units from (Faith, Scripture, and Society):
- Early Christianity
- Revelation and Christian Faith
- The Christian God
- Who is Jesus Christ?
- The Church and Salvation
- How to Search for Wisdom?
- How Does God Respond to Injustice?
- Freedom, Law, and Justice: Perspectives from Paul’s Writings
- What is Truth?
6 units from (Ethics, Spiritual Life, and Theological Thinking):
- Ways of Christian Life and Prayer
- Spiritual Life in the Eastern Churches
- Selfhood and Sexual Ethics
- Theological Thinking
- The Eucharist
6 units from (Faith in Action):
- Faith, Ethics, and the Anthropocene
- Spiritual Life and Social Justice
- The Ethics of Medicine, Sickness, and Health
- Toward a Moral Economy
- The Church and Indigenous Peoples
Elective Courses (60 units)
Students complete a second major (42 units) and 18 units or a minor (30 units) and 30 units.
Career Opportunities
Studying in this program provides students with the creative and critical thinking skills required to pursue careers in:
- Business
- Law
- Public service
- Health care
- Journalism
- Education
- And many more…