Master of Arts (Theology & Ministry) at McMaster Divinity College in Hamilton, Canada is a master's degree in Religious Studies programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition for international students is CAD 8,973 per year (CAD 8,973 per year for local students).
This Master of Arts (Theology and Ministry) is a professional degree organized around the college's stated emphasis on Knowing, Being, and Doing. Its sixteen-course curriculum includes Biblical Studies, Theological Studies, Ministry Studies, a Ministry Formation course that pairs classroom learning with a weekly ministry placement and a spiritual-formation retreat, a six-course specialization, and electives. Students choose a specialization from Biblical Studies (general, Old Testament, or New Testament), Church and Culture, Counselling and Spiritual Care, Pastoral Studies, Preaching, or Christian History and Worldview, and may complete an optional major paper of at least 10,000 words in place of one elective. The program is based in Hamilton, Ontario and offers in-person, hybrid, online synchronous, and online asynchronous formats, with in-person attendance expected for students within 80 kilometres of campus. It is designed to be completed in two years, with a four-year maximum. The degree suits students pursuing ministry leadership, non-profit work, chaplaincy, or further academic study.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum B- average and must affirm McMaster Divinity College's Statement of Faith. International applicants whose first language is not English must submit a TOEFL iBT score of at least 92. The application also requires three confidential references (one academic, one pastoral, one character), a personal statement of up to two pages covering Christian experience, ministry involvement and program goals, and official transcripts from every post-secondary institution attended; documents not in English require an official translation. There is no application fee for domestic applicants who meet the deadline (a $55 late fee applies after), while international applicants pay a $150 CAD fee and must hold a valid Canadian study permit before registering. The program admits for the Fall (deadline June 1), Winter (October 15) and Spring (March 15) terms.
Application Details
Start Date:Fall, Winter and Spring
Application Deadline:Fall term deadline June 1; Winter term deadline October 15; Spring term deadline March 15. A late fee applies after the deadline; international applicants use the same dates.
