Huron's Theology degrees (B.Th., M.Div., MTS, and the MA in Theology) are granted by The University of Western Ontario. The M.Div., MTS and MA degrees are also accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States & Canada. We are recognized by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada for the training of ordinands; however, we are pleased that students come to Huron from a variety of denominations--community life at the College is enhanced by ecumenical relationships.
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Bachelor of Theology
- Major in Biblical Studies or Historical &
Systematic Theology
- Minor in Biblical Studies or Historical &
Systematic Theology
Master of Theological Studies
Master of Divinity
Master of Arts (Theology)
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| B.Th. | MTS | M.Div. | MA in Theology (graduate) | |
| Previous degree required? | no | Bachelor | Bachelor | 4-year Bachelor in theology or Bachelor + M.Div. or Bachelor with no theology +1 yr MTS |
| Previous studies in theology nec.? | no | no | no | yes |
| Length (years) if full-time | 3 or 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 (3 terms per year) |
| Program begins | September | September (ask abt. Jan.) | September (ask abt. Jan.) | Sept., Jan., May |
| Majors or Concentration? | Majors & Minors in: - Bib Studies - Hist. & Systematic Theol. | Concentration in: - Biblical Studies - Theology & History - Theology & Praxis - Theol in Ecumen. Context | Disciplines: - Systematic Theology - Moral & Political Theol. - Historical Theology - Biblical Studies |
Explore our theology degrees, in detail, below, including possible exceptions to the above.
The B.Th. is a full 4-year bachelor degree, similar to a BA or B.Sc., except that you will have the opportunity to concentrate upon theological materials in addition to your course selections from the Arts, Social Sciences, or Sciences. It is also offered as a 3-year degree.
B.Th. applicants may be just completing their highschool or may be mature students returning to education.
Click here for both Canadian and international applicants.
Expose yourself to classical theological disciplines: theology, Biblical studies, history, ethics, and philosophy, and select one of the two modules now available:
You might choose to combine your theology major or honours specialization with another module in Huron's Faculty of Arts & Social Science, such as psychology, English, history, economics, or philosophy.
The four-year B.Th. degree is composed of 20.0 courses.
Year 1 Courses:(a minimum of 5.0 courses and maximum of 7.0 courses may be numbers 001-099, throughout your B.Th. degree; courses should be picked from at least two different faculties.
Progression to Year 2/Admission to Major Module:Completion of first year, with an average of at least 60%.
Years 2 to 4 Courses:Admission to both major modules is: completion of first year requirements with a mark of at least 60%, including Theology 020E.
Major in Biblical Studies1.0 course: Religious Studies 2131E
1.0 course: Theological Studies 2200F/G, 3313F/G
0.5 course: Theological Studies 2230F/G
0.5 course: from Theological Studies 2203F/G or 2206F/G
2.0 courses: among Religious Studies 1029; 2129; Hebrew 1040a/Hebrew 1041b; Hebrew 2240a/b; 2241a/b
0.5 course: Among Theological Studies 2201F/G, 2202F/G, 2205F/G
0.5 course: Among Theological Studies 2207F/G, Theological Studies 2208f/G, 2210F/G
0.5 course: Theological Studies course at the 3000 level or higher
0.5 course: Theological Studies course at the 4000 level or higher
Major in Historical & Systematic Theology1.0 course: Religious Studies 2131E
2.0 courses: Theological Studies 2207F/G, 2208F/G, 2210F/G, 3300F/G
0.5 course: among Theological Studies 2201f/g, 2202F/G, 2205F/G
0.5 course: Theological Studies 2200F/G
1.0 course: among Theological Studies Religious Studies 2225F/G, 2228F/G, 2229F/G, 2230F/G
0.5 course: Theological Studies 3313F/G
0.5 course: An introductory language from the following: Greek, Hebrew, French, German, Spanish, Latin
0.5 course: Any other Theology course at the 2200 level or higher
0.5 course: Any other Theology course at the 3000 level or higher
Admission to both minors is: completion of first year requirements with a mark of at least 60%, including Theology 1020E.
Minor in Biblical Studies1.5 courses: Religious Studies 2114a/b, 2131E
1.5 courses: Theological Studies 2200F, 2203F, 2206F/G
1.0 additional course in Theological Studies
Minor in Historical & Systematic Theology1.0 course: Religious Studies 2131E
0.5 course: from Religious Studies 2229F/G, Theological Studies 2205F/G
1.5 courses: Theological Studies 2201F, 2207F, 2210F/G
1.0 additional course in Theological Studies
The MTS is a two-year general academic post-baccalaureate degree in theological studies intended primarily for lay people, with no previous theological training required for admission. It may also be completed part time. The maximum duration of the degree is four years.
With the exception of the Integrative Seminar, MTS students take all of their courses with candidates for the M.Div. degree.
You may apply if you hold a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a recognised university. A limited number of competitive, discretionary admissions may be available for those without a bachelor's degree (contact the Faculty for details).
Click here for applications.
The MTS is available as a general degree, or you may choose to complete it with an area of concentration in:
You may also chose to complete your program with a thesis as a summary research exercise, intended primarily to prepare you for admission to advanced degree programs.
NOTE: If you began the MTS prior to September 2010, consult this page to see revisions to your MTS degree.
The degree is two years of full-time studies (20 half courses), but is often completed part time.
Choose the General MTS Degree or the MTS with Concentration.
Biblical Studies 5110a/b, 5112a/b, and 5116a/b
One further half-course from Area I, Biblical Studies, including Greek, or Hebrew
(what courses are in Area I? here)
Systematic Theology 5103a and Theological Ethics 5203a
One further half-course from Area II, Theological Studies
(what courses are in Area II? here)
Two half-courses from Area III, Historical Studies
(what courses are in Area III? here)
Pastoral Theology 5213a/b
(what courses are in Area IV? here)
One half-course from Area V, Contextual and Formational Studies
(what courses are in Area V? here)
Two half-courses from Area VI, Comparative & Contextual Studies
(what courses are in Area VI? here)
7 elective half-courses from any of the 6 areas above.
Complete General Degree as above, but replace "General Program Electives,"
with one of the concentrations below.
(20 half-courses total)
Hebrew 5040a/b or Greek 5103a/b
2 further half-courses from Area I, Biblical Studies, including Greek & Hebrew
4 electives from any Area
3 half-courses from Area II (Theological Studies)or Area III (Historical Studies)
4 electives from any Area
4 half-courses from Area II, Area III, and Area VI.
3 electives from any Area
Homiletics 5204a/b, Liturgics 5204a/b, Field Education 5310a, Field Education 5110a, and Field Education 5211a
1 further half-course from Area IV, Public Leadership & Ministry Studies or Area V, Contextual and Formational Studies
1 elective from any Area
6 half-courses from Area IV, Public Leadership & Ministry Studies or Area V, Contextual and Formational Studies, or other master's-level course with permission of the dean
1 elective from any Area
6 half-courses from Area IV, Public Leadership & Ministry Studies or Area V, Contextual and Formational Studies and Area VI, Comparative & Contextual Studies
1 elective from any Area
For more details about the MTS program, its courses, requirements, and regulations, Concentration Streams, and Thesis Option, please ask for a copy of the Theology Calendar or download it Under Construction] or feel free to [contact us with your questions.
A three-year, post-baccalaureate, professional degree preparing women and men for ordination. The degree may be taken full- or part-time; however, the maximum duration of the degree is six years.
You may apply if you hold a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a recognised university. A limited number of competitive, discretionary admissions may be available for those without a bachelor's degree (contact the Faculty for details).
Click here for applications.
NOTE: If you began the M.Div. prior to September 2010, consult this page to see revisions to your M.Div. degree.
Complete the following 30 half-courses over three years (full-time or part-time equivalent). Normal full-time enrollment is 5 half-courses per term, 10 half-courses per year. The total program of study for the M.Div. shall not extend beyond 6 years.
Biblical Studies 5110a/b, 5112a/b, 5114a/b, 5116a/b
one of Hebrew 5040a/b or Greek 5103a/b
1 half-course in New Testament from Area I, Biblical Studies
one half-course from Area I, Biblical Studies, including Greek, or Hebrew
(what courses are in Area I? here)
Systematic Theology 5103a and Theological Ethics 5203a
Three further half-courses from Area II, Theological Studies
(what courses are in Area II? here)
Church History 5104a/b and 5106a/b
One further half-course from Area III, Historical Studies
Homiletics 5204a/b and Homiletics 5305a
Liturgics 5204a/b and 1 other Liturgics course (Candidates for ordination in Anglican Church of Canada take Liturgics 5301a/b)
Religious Education 5203a/b
Pastoral Theology 5230a/b
(what courses are in Area IV? here)
Field Education 5110a
Field Education 5211a and 5212b; or two of Field Education 5222a/b, 5230a/b or 5232a/b
(what courses are in Area V? here)
2 half-courses from Area VI, Comparative & Contextual Studies
(what courses are in Area VI? here)
4 electives from any of the 6 areas.
no course credit
| First Term | Second Term |
| Biblical Studies 5110a | Biblical Studies 5112b |
| Heb. 5040a/b or Greek 5103a/b | Biblical Studies 5116b |
| Systematic Theology 5103a | Theological Ethics 5203b |
| Church History 5104a | Church History 5106b |
| Field Education 5110a | elective or other required course |
For more details about the M.Div. program, its courses, requirements, and regulations, please ask for a copy of the Theology Calendar or download it here or feel free to contact us with your questions.
Outline of Degree
Terms of Study
Admission Requirements
Application Procedure and Deadlines
Financial Aid
Fall 2009 Scholarship Competitions
Fall 2010 Course Timetable
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Approved by the Ontario Council on Graduate Studies, the graduate MA began May 2006 with its first courses taking place at Huron.
The MA in Theology is a postgraduate research degree offered by the University of Western Ontario, drawing on resources from Anglican (Huron) and Roman Catholic (St. Peter's, Brescia) colleges affiliated with the University, as well as from the wider university itself.
The degree isl ideally taken over two years of full-time study (fall term, winter term, May/Summer term), in a way which allows you to continue in employment (part-time study will also be available).
Courses are offered on-site at Huron University College or at St. Peter's Seminary.
The MA in Theology will provide a rigorous academic program in theology, exceeding the normal expectations of similar degrees offered in the North American context at intermediate postgraduate level, offering excellent preparation for doctoral research or a superior terminal degree in theology for those not wishing to pursue full doctoral studies. A major characteristic of the degree will be its emphasis on the integration of theological vision and of the theological disciplines.
3 compulsory interdisciplinary courses:
1 compulsory course in research methods
2 discipline-specific electives (residential--taught intensively over three weeks annually in May or in regular term-length courses)
25,000-word (100 pp.) thesis (proposal due end of Term 2)
Language requirement (completed by end of Term 5)
Elective subjects will include the following: Systematic Theology, Moral and Political Theology, Historical Theology, and Biblical Studies.
Fall term: September-December;
Winter term: January-April;
Summer Term: May-August (May courses, generally 4 weeks long).
Graduate students remain continuously enrolled in programs and are expected to be making academic progress in all three terms each year.
4-year Bachelor's (or equivalent) degree in theology
or
Bachelor's degree or equivalent, followed by an Master of Divinity degree (or equivalent)
or
Bachelor's degree, without a theological grounding, plus one year of MTS degree
You should complete your application through the Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC). Click here for a link to UWO's School of Graduate & Post-Doctorate Studies website, where there are further instructions and links to apply.
This application will also require two academic references and transcripts for every university you've attended. You will be able to request Ontario transcripts be sent electronically, but you will need to contact universities elsewhere to arrange for transcripts to be sent.
Deadline to apply is:
March 2, 2010 for May 2010 term.
June 18, 2010 for Fall 2010 term.
October 30, 2010 for Winter 2011 term.
International students should apply well in advance of these deadlines in order to give themselves sufficient time to arrange student visas once accepted.
Currently, the program offers a $2,000 bursary per academic Term to full-time students, for the six terms of the program. This support can be supplemented by earnings from graduate-level employment, typically at the rate of $15 per hour to a maximum of 10 hours per week, for instance as a Research or Marking Assistant. This support is available both to home and to international students. A $500 bursary is currently given to qualifying part-time students.
Theology Program Deadline: October 19, 2009 (completed application to be turned into Theology office)
Details about the competition here. (Look under "External Funding.")
Theology Program Deadline: November 2, 2009 (completed application to be turned into Theology office)
Details about the competition here. (Look under "External Funding.")
Please email srice@uwo.ca with your registration
Courses in Fall 2010
(2 hours, 1 day per week)
Theology 9512: Theology in the Global Context; Mondays, beginning September 16, 6:45-8:45 p.m.; Dr. Darren Marks; room W4.
Theology 9513: Research Methods (no class meetings)
(The following elective courses are taught on a tutorial basis at a time to be determined, and availability is subject to the discretion of the Instructor concerned and of the Graduate Chair. Courses are not available for Audit. Please consult the instructor for permission before asking to be registered in the courses.)Theology 9501: The Human Condition: Sin and Grace; Dr. Darren Marks (dmarks@uwo.ca)
Theology 9502: Science and Theology; Dr. Darren Marks (dmarks@uwo.ca)
Theology 9503: New Testament Textual Criticism; Dr. Alistair Weir (gweir@uwo.ca)
Theology 9504: Reading "World Religions" through the Paradigm of Christianity; Dr. William Acres (wacres@uwo.ca) (new winter 2010)
Theology 9530: Seminar in Systematic Theology (Topic: Christian Doctrine from the Second Century to the Council of Chalcedon); Dr. Gary Badcock (gbadcock@uwo.ca)
Theology 9550: Seminar in Biblical Studies (Topic: Interpreting Paul's Letters); Dr. Daniel Smith (dsmith89@uwo.ca)
Theology 9580: Seminar in Moral & Political Theology (Topic: Political Theology); Dr. Paul Nesbitt-Larking (pnesbitt@uwo.ca)
Theology 9510: Theology and Practice; Tuesdays, May 10 - June 28, 3-5 p.m.; Dr. William Danaher; room W101.
Theology 9513: Research Methods
Languages courses are also available in other departments, French 9005 and German reading at undergraduate level.
Previous years' timetables are here.
A great deal of information can be found on the Graduate Studies website, but if you can't find something, please feel free to contact us with your questions.
