Master of Theological Studies

The Quick Facts
Admission Requirements & Application
General Degree or MTS with Areas of Concentration
Degree Synopsis/Course Requirements
What Might the First-Year Course Look Like?
 Print Copy of MTS Degree
Comparison Chart of Theology Degrees
Theology Viewbook Brochure (pdf)
Statement of Educational Effectiveness

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120-2045_IMG.JPGThe Quick Facts

  • a two-year, general academic, post-baccalaureate degree in theological studies intended primarily for lay people, with no previous theological training
  • may also be completed part time; however, 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.

MTS Admission Requirements & Application

You may apply if you hold a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) fr om 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.

Your Choice:  General Degree or MTS with Area of Concentration

The MTS is available as a general degree, or you may choose to complete it with an area of concentration in:

  • Biblical Studies
  • Theology and Ethics
  • Comparative Religion and Theology
  • Congregational Ministry
  • Pastoral Counselling
  • Public Service

MTS Thesis Option

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.

MTS Degree Synopsis/Course Requirements

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 either the General MTS Degree or the MTS with Concentration.  In the MTS with Concentration, courses in the particular concentration replace some of the general electives.


General MTS Degree Requirements 

Area I: Biblical Studies--Old Testament, New Testament, and related studies

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)

Area II: Theological Studies--Philosophical Theology, Systematic Theology, Theological Ethics

Systematic Theology 5103a and Theological Ethics 5203a/b
One further half-course from Area II, Theological Studies
(what courses are in Area II? here)

Area III: Historical Studies--Studies in Church History, History of Christian Thought, and other historical studies of Christianity, the Christian tradition

Two half-courses from Area III, Historical Studies
(what courses are in Area III? here)

Area IV: Public Leadership and Ministry Studies--Studies in the work of the church, in particular conducting liturgy and preaching, and of the various forms of ministry, pastoral care and public leadership

Pastoral Theology 5213a/b
(what courses are in Area IV? here)

Area V: Contextual and Formational Studies--Field Education and Community-Based Learning conducted alongside theological reflection on parochial, social, educational, or clinical ministries

One half-course from Area V, Contextual and Formational Studies
(what courses are in Area V? here)

Area VI: Comparative and Cultural Studies--Ecumenical, Interfaith and cross-cultural studies in religion, philosophy, the arts, sociology, and anthropology

Two half-courses from Area VI, Comparative & Contextual Studies
(what courses are in Area VI? here)

General Program Electives

7 elective half-courses from any of the 6 areas above.


MTS Degree with Concentration

Complete General Degree as above, but replace "General Program Electives,"
with one of the concentrations below. (20 half-courses total)

Biblical Studies Concentration

Hebrew 5040a/b or Greek 5103a/b
2 further half-courses from Area I, Biblical Studies, including Greek & Hebrew
4 electives from any Area

Theology and Ethics Concentration

3 half-courses from Area II (Theological Studies)or Area III (Historical Studies)
4 electives from any Area

Comparative Religion and Theology Concentration

4 half-courses from Area II, Area III, and Area VI.
3 electives from any Area

Congregational Ministry Concentration

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

Pastoral Counselling Concentration

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

Public Service Concentration

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

What Might the First-year Courses Look Like?

The following is a sample first-year course registration.  Keep in mind the degree requirements above.  Full-time students, intending to graduate in two years should take five courses each term for two years.  Check course prerequisites.    You want to complete in first year courses which are prerequisites for second-year courses.
Fall Term
Biblical Studies 5110a
Systematic Theology 5103a
Elective or Course from Area III, such as Church History 5104a
Elective or Course from Area V, such as Field Education
Elective or Course from Area VI

Winter Term
Biblical Studies 5112b
Biblical Studies 5116b
Theological Ethics 5203b
Elective or Course from Area III, such as Church History 5106b
Elective or Course from Area II, III, or VI

Print Copy of MTS Degree

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.  For a copy of the MTS map, course requirements and descriptions, click here.

TO APPLY TO THE MTS:
Apply directly to the Faculty of Theology
Application Deadline:  May 30
Application Form & Instructions:  here

WANT TO TAKE COURSES WITHOUT THE DEGREE?
Apply as a "Special Student"
or as "Letter of Permission Student," info here.

      

CONTACT US:
Faculty of Theology
Phone. 519-438-7224 ext. 289
Email. srice@huron.uwo.ca
Room. A227
Phone. 519-438-7224 ext. 289