At Trinity College in Toronto, Canada, Master of Theological Studies is offered as a master's degree in Religious Studies programme. The programme runs for 2 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 14,150 per semester (CAD 3,694 per semester for local students).
The Master of Theological Studies is an introductory graduate degree in academic theology offered by Trinity College's Faculty of Divinity at the University of Toronto, intended to build a general understanding of the Christian faith while allowing students to pursue particular areas of interest. The degree requires 20 course credits, typically completed over two years of full-time study with no residency requirement, structured around required foundation courses spanning biblical studies, church history, theology, and pastoral theology, followed by additional depth courses in each of those four areas and a set of elective courses for specialization. Students complete a one-credit summative exercise in their final term, such as a reflective paper or a piece of creative work, or may substitute a two-credit thesis for students planning further graduate study. An optional concentration in Orthodox and Eastern Christian Studies is available for students completing a set minimum of courses in that area, alongside a separate Anglican-focused pathway. The program suits students seeking a foundational, flexible theological education, including those preparing for doctoral study.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Trinity's Faculty of Divinity requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized institution, normally with a B- average; the program is normally completed in two years of full-time study and carries no residency requirement. As with the Master of Divinity, the program's own page links out to a separate how-to-apply page rather than stating a specific English-language test score itself; that page asks international applicants from non-English-speaking countries for a roughly 2,500-word writing sample and notes proof of English proficiency may be required, without naming a test or score. Applications need a completed form with a $25 fee, official transcripts from every post-secondary institution attended, three letters of reference, and a resume or letter of introduction, with an interview offered to applicants who meet the criteria; the application deadline is May 31, or April 1 for international applicants who need a study permit.
Application Details
Start Date:September
Application Deadline:Trinity's Faculty of Divinity sets the application deadline at May 31 for the September intake; international students who need a study permit are advised to apply by April 1 to allow processing time.
