Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Alternative primary groupings

Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Alternative primary groupings
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03 - Humanities

39. - Theology and religious vocations

This series comprises instructional programs that focus on the intramural study of theology and that prepare individuals for the professional practice of religious vocations.

39.04 - Religious education

This subseries comprises instructional program class 39.0401.

39.0401 - Religious education

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the theory and practice of providing educational services to members of faith communities, within the context of a particular religion, and that prepares individuals to serve as religious educators. These programs include courses in planning and teaching lessons; organizing and supervising instructional activities; designing and developing instructional materials; and administering religious education programs and facilities.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • catechism
    • religious education (except Bachelor of Education)

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • pastoral studies(39.0701)
    • religious education teacher (Bachelor of Education)(13.1399)
    • religious studies(38.0201)
    • youth and family ministry(39.0702)
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