UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES ETHICS (HONOURS BACHELOR OF ARTS) FOR ALGONQUIN COLLEGE DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES WORKER GRADUATES

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1 UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES ETHICS (HONOURS BACHELOR OF ARTS) FOR ALGONQUIN COLLEGE DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES WORKER GRADUATES

2 GENERAL INFORMATION Program description Ethics is the branch of study that deals with human behaviour, values and standards. In Theology, ethics explores these issues in a faith-based context in accordance with Christian and Catholic tradition. Offered by the Faculty of Theology, the Ethics (Theology) undergraduate program fosters basic ethical reflection and a theological approach to various fields, including bioethics, sexual ethics, public ethics, business ethics and labour ethics. The program allows students to address current ethical issues using core theological values and considerations. In addition to the foundational courses,* the program provides students with basic knowledge through courses in theology, philosophy and ethics. Students are also given an opportunity to explore specific areas in greater depth. A student enrolled in the Ethics (Theology) program (Honours Bachelor of Arts with Major) must declare a major or a minor. A student may declare a major in either Social Communication or Human Relations and Spirituality, or a minor in Social Communication, Human Relations and Spirituality, Conflict Studies or Group Intervention and Leadership, according to the student's particular interests and requirements. *The foundational courses are a compulsory part of every bachelor's degree program offered at Saint Paul University. What you'll learn During your studies you will explore the major fields and themes of theology and ethics and their related issues, in order to define, explain and clarify an ethical problem from a Christian perspective. You will also learn to communicate your knowledge effectively (in writing and orally), and to take a position on an ethical dilemma and suggest possible solutions. Why choose Saint Paul University?» For its small class sizes and close student-teacher ratio» For its safe, secure and friendly campus with personalized services» For its bilingual setting in the heart of the national capital» For its diverse student population and international vision» For its solid reputation, experience, history and Catholic tradition Career opportunities» Aboriginal affairs officer» Columnist» Development officer» Ethics advisor in the private and public sector, in a hospital or business setting» Journalist who specializes in this area» Liaison officer for immigrant settlement» Policy analyst» Policy officer» Press secretary» Public programs officer» Researcher Click here to find out more about Admission Scholarships at Saint Paul University. P. 2

3 Other programs that may interest you» Ethics (Philosophy) (Honours Bachelor of Arts with Specialization)» Philosophy and Theology (Joint Honours Bachelor of Arts)» Theology (B.Th.) (Honours Bachelor)» Theology (Honours Bachelor of Arts with Major)» Theology - Anglican Studies (B.Th.) (Honours Bachelor)» Theology - Eastern Christian Studies (B.Th.) (Honours Bachelor) The list of required courses is presented under the Program Requirements tab. TEACHING STAFF BLéE, Fabrice, Associate Professor Christian Spirituality;Comparative Studies of Mystical Traditions, Interreligious Dialogue BONNEAU, Normand, Retired Professor Pauline Studies; Synoptic Gospels; Sunday Lectionary CLIFFORD, Catherine E., Full Professor Ecumenical Studies; Sacramental Theology; Ecclesiology; Vatican II DIONNE, Christian, Associate Professor New Testament Exegesis; Gospel Interpretation; Mark and Luke; Pauline Literature; Acts of the Apostles; Biblical Languages; Narrative Criticism FLYNN, Kevin, Assistant Professor Christian Initiation; Liturgy; Anglican Communion; Anglican-Roman Catholic Dialogue; Christian-Jewish Dialogue MARTíNEZ DE PISóN, Ramón, Full Professor Counselling and Spirituality, Christian Anthropology, sin and evil, death and the afterlife, spirituality, religion and violence, shame and suicide. Highlights the relationship between philosophy, theology and psychology. MARTIN, Miriam K, Associate Professor Mercy and Presentation Sister Chair of Newfoundland in Religious Education and Catechetics; Religious Education; Liturgy; Feminist Theology; Eco-theology; and Practical Theology MATHIEU, Yvan, Associate Professor Biblical Studies; Biblical Languages MELCHIN, Kenneth R., Professor Emeritus Economics Ethics; Business Ethics; Social and Political Ethics; Lonergan Studies MOOREN, Thomas, Full Professor Interreligious dialogue; Islamic Studies; Missiology ROLL, Susan, Associate Professor Liturgy; Sacramental Theology SLATTER, Mark, Associate Professor Fundamental Moral Theology; the Relationships between Psychology, Spirituality and Ethics; Virtue Ethics and Character; the Common Good; Suffering, Theodicy and Ethics; Ethics and the Homeless (Urban Theology); Secularity and Ethics; Types and Dynamics of Conversion; Solidarity and P. 3

4 the Passions/Moral Sentiments; Feeling and Ethics SPATAFORA M.S.F., Andrea, Associate Professor Research Fields : Apocalypse; Biblical Canon; Canonical CriticismCurrent Projects : Heavenly Liturgy and Temple in the Apocalypse P. 4

5 ADMISSION Procedures relevant to program admission Eligible candidates from Algonquin College who wish to avail themselves of this agreement must adhere to the following procedure:» The admission form for Saint Paul University or the Ontario Universities' Admission Centre (OUAC) must be used to draw up your request;» The Admission request must be received no later than April 30 and an academic transcript showing evidence that the studies program diploma for Algonquin College has been received;» If the academic transcript is incomplete, admission will be conditional to the presentation of a final academic transcript showing that the diploma has been received for the studies program at Algonquin College;» Administrative fees related to the admission request are applicable. Saint Paul University reserves the right to refuse this agreement to a candidate who obtained his or her diploma for the studies program at Algonquin more than three years before submitting his or her request for admission. Offer of admission You must complete this form: Note: If you anticipate sending applications for admission to more than one university, we recommend that you complete de Application for admission form of the Ontario Universities' Admission Centre (OUAC). DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF YOUR APPLICATION In order for us to assess your application, you must submit official transcripts for all of your previous studies (secondary, college and university). These transcripts must be sent directly from your academic institution to the following address: Saint Paul University Office of Admissions and Student Services 223 Main Street Ottawa, Ontario K1S 1C4 CANADA However, to expedite the assessment process for your application, you can scan your documents and them to the Office of Admissions at admission@ustpaul.ca and then send your official documents through the mail. ASSESSMENT OF YOUR APPLICATION Once the Office of Admissions receives all the required documents, it will begin to assess your application. One of the following decisions will be sent to you at the address you gave us, as well as to your postal address. Possible decisions» Offer of admission The Office of Admissions will send you an offer of admission (unconditional). P. 5

6 » Conditional offer of admission The Office of Admissions will make you a conditional offer of admission, with specific conditions that you must meet by a certain deadline. You can still proceed to registration (course selection).» Deferred decision The Office of Admissions can inform you that some information is missing and therefore the University is unable to make a decision regarding your eligibility. If applicable, the Office will tell you which documents to send and by what date.» Refusal The Office of Admissions will inform you of the reasons for the refusal. ACCEPT YOUR OFFER OF ADMISSION To accept an offer of admission and a scholarship offer, if applicable, you must sign the form entitled Admission acceptance form that accompanies your offer of admission and send it to Saint Paul University by , before the deadline, to admission@ustpaul.ca or mail it to: Saint Paul University Office of Admissions and Student Services 223 Main Street Ottawa, Ontario K1S 1C4 CANADA CHOOSE YOUR COURSES With your offer of admission, you will receive all the information you will need to choose your courses. You will also receive the contact information for our academic advisors; you can meet with them one on one or during information sessions for guidance and to help you finalize your course selection. P. 6

7 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Foundational Courses (18 credits) Compulsory Courses (15 credits)» HTP1101 Trends in Western Thought» HTP1102 Artistic and Literary Imagination: Expressions of the Human Experience» HTP1103 People, Politics and the Planet» HTP1104 Faith, Justice and the Common Good» PHI2181 Human Knowledge Optional Courses (3 credits) 3 credits from» MIS2103 World Religions» THO1306 Exploring the Sacred» THO1307 Understanding the Bible Discipline Specific Courses (54 credits) Compulsory Courses (30 credits)» PHI1105 Introduction to Philosophical Reasoning» PHI1106 Philosophy and the Meaning of Life» PHI2111 History of Ethics» PHI2153 Christian Philosophers» PHI2182 Human Existence» PHI3140 Kant's Ethical Theory» PHI2154 Moral Philosophy» PHI4121 Applied Ethics» PHI4130 Aristotle's Ethical Theory» PHI4181 Seminar in Ethics Optional Courses (24 credits) 9 credits from» ISC2306 Media and Ethics» PHI1110 Elementary Logic» PHI2121 Texts in Ethics» PHI2184 Philosophy of Religion» PHI2185 Ethics and Education» PHI2398 Environmental Ethics (UO) 15 credits from» ISC3303 Professional Ethics in Communication» PAP4355 Ethics and Public Affairs (UO)» PHI3107 Thomas Aquinas» PHI3131 Ethics Counselling» PHI3141 Augustine» PHI3307 Ethics and Multiculturalism» PHI3308 Ethics and Politics» PHI3309 Ethics and Religion P. 7

8 » PHI4113 Military and Peacekeeping Ethics» PHI4155 Selected Topics in Philosophy II» SOC3111 Ethics, Technology and Society (UO) Elective Courses (18 credits)» Students choose 18 credits.» 6 credits must be of 3000 or 4000 level. P. 8

9 COURSES HTP TRENDS IN WESTERN THOUGHT This course addresses multiple aspects of the evolution of western thought, from Antiquity to current times, and the impact of major events and thinkers, and the influence of other civilizations on the contemporary understanding of human nature, culture and society. HTP APPROACHES IN THE HUMANITIES: INTERPRETING THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE Introduction to theoretical approaches in the Humanities and to the methods that are applied to interpret the multiple expressions of human experience, particularly those expressed in important works of art and literature. HTP PEOPLE, SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ECOLOGY Social and ecological challenges facing humanity today, and related issues of social justice. These questions will be examined from a perspective of community building and efforts towards ecological and social transformations for a hopeful future. HTP FAITH, JUSTICE AND THE COMMON GOOD This course investigates faith, justice and the common good from religious, philosophical and human science perspectives. The course draws on classic and contemporary resources, in particular those from the Christian intellectual traditions. ISC ENGLISH COMPOSITION This course is dedicated to the improvement of writing skills in order to become an effective communicator in several contexts. ISC PUBLIC SPEAKING Learning the techniques of efficient public speaking. Introduction and training to personal impression making in electronic media. Development of a professional attitude and self-confidence. MIS WORLD RELIGIONS Introduction to the world religions with an emphasis on Christian faith in interaction with other living faiths. PHI MORAL PHILOSOPHY Survey of the major ethical systems in the Western world. Relationship between philosophical and religious thinking in ethical matters. Fundamental questions facing contemporary moral consciousness. PHI 2154 and PHI 2174 are mutually exclusive. PHI 2154 was previously under course code PHI P. 9

10 PHI HUMAN KNOWLEDGE Study of the traditional, universalist, approach to knowledge as well as contemporary standpoint approaches, such as feminist and postmodernist. PHI PHILOSOPHICAL ANTHROPOLOGY Study of different philosophical conceptions of the human being. THO EXPLORING THE SACRED The human effort to express the experience of the sacred and to name our sense of the "Beyond". The different forms such expressions have taken: cosmic wonder and its symbols, foundations stories, ritual life. The meaning of this effort for understanding the quest of the human spirit and its attempts to build order in society and community. THO UNDERSTANDING THE BIBLE The Bible: book or library, history or story? History of the Jewish people and of the culture in which the Bible was written. The Bible and its content. Interpreting the text. The Jesus event. The influence of the Bible on history and on contemporary culture. THO SELECTED TOPICS IN ETHICS I Study of a particular area of ethics. THO INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGY An introduction to basic questions and fields of inquiry in Christian theology. THO ETHICS AND THE HUMAN PERSON What is ethics? Introduction to the key ethical ideas that shape our lives. Ethical riches of the Christian tradition to understand ourselves and our responsibilities to other persons. THO SELECTED TOPICS IN ETHICS II Study of a particular area of ethics. Prerequisite: THO THO MORAL EXISTENCE Introduction to the field of ethics within theology. Historical development of ethical approaches within theology. Constitutive elements of moral existence. Moral existence and Christian faith. P. 10

11 THO CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY Nature of Christian spirituality, its definition and its foundations. Major periods and movements of Christian spirituality. Importance of spirituality for theological reflection. THO SEXUAL ETHICS Meaning of human sexuality. Sexuality understood in terms of personal growth. Discernment of moral values in sexual behaviour. Prerequisite: THO THO SOCIAL AND POLITICAL ETHICS Human being as personal and social being. Respect for human rights. Freedom in the socio-political context. Society as the milieu of personal growth. Prerequisite: THO THO BIOETHICS Respect for human life. Right to physical integrity. Genetics. Abortion. Euthanasia. Prerequisite: THO THO HUMANITY: CREATURE AND CREATOR Christian anthropology. Responsibility and freedom of the human person as co-creator. Relationship between creation and redemption. Creation and a scientific world view. Ecology and theology. Prerequisite: THO THO GRACE AND CHRISTIAN EXISTENCE Divine grace and human freedom. Historical development of the theology of grace. Christian existence as faith, hope, and love. God's presence in the world and in the human person. Contemporary challenges. Prerequisite: THO THO SIN AND THE QUESTION OF EVIL Understanding the meaning of sin: personal, social, and original. Conversion, finitude, culpability. The anthropological and Christian significance of suffering, death, and evil. Prerequisite: THO P. 11

12 THO FEMINIST ETHICS An introduction to ethics from feminist perspectives. Historical background to feminist approaches to ethics; introduction to feminist analysis; approaches within feminist ethics; Christianity and feminist ethics; Christian praxis as foundational to ethics; the social, cultural, and political dimensions of ethics; specific issues arising in contemporary discussions. Prerequisite: THO THO ECONOMICS AND ETHICS Destination of goods. Welfare and the promotion of the individual. Types of alienated and alienating economies. Proposal for a humanistic economy. Prerequisite: THO P. 12

13 CONTACT US Office of Admissions, Registrar and Student Services Room 154 Saint Paul University 223 Main Street Ottawa, ON K1S 1C4 CANADA Telephone: Fax: Hours of Operation of August 15 to May 31 Monday to Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Hours of Operation of June 1 to August 14 Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. P. 13