Graduate Certificate in Christian Studies at McMaster Divinity College in Hamilton, Canada is a postgraduate certificate in Religious Studies programme. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition for international students is CAD 5,982 per total (CAD 5,982 per total for local students).
This Graduate Certificate in Christian Studies consists of six courses, completed in as little as one year at two courses per term, with a four-year maximum. It is offered through twelve subject-specific tracks, including Church and Culture, Spiritual Care, Spiritual Formation, Pastoral Ministry, Preaching, Worship Studies, Church Leadership, Christian History and Thought, Biblical Languages, Christian Studies, Biblical Studies, and Theology, each requiring a set number of courses in its subject area plus electives; the Preaching track additionally requires a major project. The certificate is based at the college's Hamilton, Ontario campus and can be completed in person, in a hybrid format combining in-person or livestream attendance, or fully online through asynchronous courses. It suits working professionals, church leaders, and lifelong learners who want a focused credential in a specific area of Christian study, and can also serve as an entry point into a longer seminary degree program at the college.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Entry is open to applicants with a high school diploma; those without one may still apply if they are 25 or older, or hold a bachelor's degree. Applicants must affirm McMaster Divinity College's Statement of Faith, and international applicants whose first language is not English must submit a TOEFL iBT score of at least 92. The application requires two references (one academic or professional, one pastoral), a one-page personal statement on Christian experience and ministry involvement, and official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended. Domestic applicants pay no fee if they meet the deadline (a $55 late fee applies after); international applicants pay a $150 CAD fee. The certificate 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.
