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Archive 2013 - 2014 > Graduate studies > Ethics and Religious Beliefs in the Media

Ethics and Religious Beliefs in the Media

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  • Program requirements
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I. Compulsory Courses (9 crédits)

  • ISC5101 MEDIA AND RELIGION (3cr.)1
  • ISC5102 MEDIA, RELIGIOUS FAITH, AND SYMBOLIC WAYS (3cr.)2
  • ISC5103 INTEGRATION WORK RESIDENCY (3cr.)2

II. Optional Distance Courses (6 credits)

One course (3 credits) in the area of media and culture, to be chosen from:

  • ISC5111 TESTIFYING FAITH, THROUGH THE MEDIA (3cr.)
  • ISC5112 RELIGIOUS LEADERS AS SPOKEPERSONS FOR RELIGION IDENTITY IN THE MEDIA (3cr.)
  • ISC5113 SPECIAL TOPICS ON ‘‘MEDIA, RELIGION, AND CULTURE’’ (3cr.)

One course (3 credits) in the area of media and ethics, to be chosen from:

  • ISC5121 THE ETHICAL PROBLEM OF IDOLATROUS IMAGES (3cr.)
  • ISC5122 MEDIA ENTERTAINMENT, RELIGION, AND ETHICS (3cr.)
  • ISC5123 SPECIAL TOPICS ON ‘‘MEDIA, RELIGION, AND ETHICS’’ (3cr.)

Course Sequence

The compulsory course on Media and Religion (ISC 5101) is a prerequisite to the two courses offered on campus.

Minimum Standards

The passing grade in all courses is C+. Students who fail two courses (equivalent to 6 credits) or the same course twice must withdraw from the program.

Duration of the Program

The expectation is that all requirements of the diploma will be completed in one year of full-time study. The maximum time permitted is three years from the time of initial registration in the program.

Subject to funding approval by the Ontario government.