PROGRAM REVIEW Legal Name: Sacred Heart of Peterborough URL: www.shofp.ca Proposed Degree Nomenclature: Honours Bachelor of Arts in Religion & Theology Contact: Dr. Robin Lathangue Dean of Studies Sacred Heart of Peterborough 208 Romaine St. Peterborough ON K9J 2C4 705-745-5549 x103 [email protected] Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction – Organization and Program Information ............................................................. 1 1.1 Executive Summary ........................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 About Sacred Heart of Peterborough................................................................................................ 2 1.3 Program Abstract: Religion and Theology ......................................................................................... 4 1.3.1 The Goals of the Religion and Theology Program .......................................................................... 4 1.3.2 Prospects for employment and further research ........................................................................... 4 1.3.3 Religion and Theology Program Outcomes .................................................................................... 6 1.3.4 Master List of Appendices .............................................................................................................. 6 Appendix Section 1: Organization and Program Information .................................................................. 10 Religion and Theology Program Review Section 2: Degree Level Standard ............................................. 13 2.0 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 13 2.1 The Unique Features of the Religion and Theology Program at Sacred Heart ................................ 13 2.2 Resources that Support the Religion and Theology Program at Sacred Heart ................................ 15 2.2.1 Faculty: ......................................................................................................................................... 15 2.2.2 Library: ......................................................................................................................................... 16 2.2.3 Community: ................................................................................................................................. 17 2.2.4 Governance, Faculty, and Administrative Staff ............................................................................ 17 2.2.5 Administration Organization: ....................................................................................................... 18 2.2.6 Curriculum, Academic Policies, and Standards Development ...................................................... 20 2.3 Prospects for Employment for Graduates of the Program .............................................................. 20 2.4 Prospects for Further Research for Graduates of the Program ....................................................... 21 Appendix Section 2: Degree Level Standard ............................................................................................ 22 Religion and Theology Program Review Section 3: Admission, Promotion and Graduation .................. 131 3.1 Student Awareness of Sacred Heart Policies and Procedures ....................................................... 131 3.2 Admission Requirements for Direct Entry ..................................................................................... 131 3.3 Admission Policies and Procedures for Mature Students ............................................................. 131 3.4 Promotion and Graduation Requirements .................................................................................... 132 3.5 Advanced Standing Policies and Requirements ............................................................................ 133 Appendix Section 3: Admission, Promotion and Graduation ................................................................. 134 Religion and Theology Program Overview Section 4: Program Content ................................................ 216 4.0 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 216 4.1 Program Advisory Committee ....................................................................................................... 216 Religion and Theology Program Review i 4.2 Professional Accreditation ............................................................................................................ 217 4.3 Learning Outcomes ....................................................................................................................... 218 4.4 Undergraduate Course Descriptions and Schedules ..................................................................... 220 4.5 Work Experience ........................................................................................................................... 221 4.6 Course Outlines ............................................................................................................................. 222 Appendix Section 4: Program Content ................................................................................................... 223 Religion and Theology Program Overview Section 5: Program Delivery ................................................ 421 5.0 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 421 5.1 Campus-based teaching and learning ........................................................................................... 421 5.2 Course Outlines ............................................................................................................................. 422 5.3 Faculty ........................................................................................................................................... 424 5.4 Policies, guidelines and practices pertaining to quality assurance of program delivery method(s) ............................................................................................................................................................ 425 5.5 Policy regarding the mechanisms and processes for student feedback regarding program delivery ............................................................................................................................................................ 426 5.6 Electronic library resources available to faculty and students. ..................................................... 426 5.7 Computer resources and web access available to students .......................................................... 427 Appendix Section 5: Program Delivery ................................................................................................... 429 Religion and Theology Program Review Section 6: Capacity to Deliver ................................................. 481 6.0 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 481 6.1 Learning and Physical Resources ................................................................................................... 482 6.1.1 Renewal of Computers, Networks, other equipment ................................................................ 483 6.1.2 Library Resources ....................................................................................................................... 483 6.2 Financial Information and Capacity ............................................................................................... 484 6.3 Student Support Services and Structures ...................................................................................... 485 6.3.1 Academic Advising, Chaplaincy, Student Life ............................................................................. 486 6.4 Administrative Organization and Support for Students ................................................................ 486 6.5 Faculty Planning ............................................................................................................................ 488 6.6 Curriculum Vitae Release .............................................................................................................. 488 6.7 Curriculum Vitae of Faculty Assigned to the Degree Program ...................................................... 489 Appendix Section 6: Capacity to Deliver ................................................................................................ 490 Religion and Theology Program Review Section 7: Credential Recognition ........................................... 515 7.0 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 515 7.1 Potential for Employment ............................................................................................................. 515 Religion and Theology Program Review ii 7.2 Promotion in the Field and Preparation for Further Study ........................................................... 516 Religion and Theology Program Review Section 8: Regulation and Accreditation ................................. 517 Religion and Theology Program Review Section 9: Nomenclature