MA/MS in Pastoral Thanatology at Tyndale University in Toronto, Canada is a master's degree in Religious Studies programme. The programme runs for 3 years.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Religious Studies
Duration: 3 years
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: tyndale.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Divinity with a Concentration in Pastoral Thanatology is a 27-course, three-year seminary program at Tyndale University. Thanatology is the study of grief, bereavement, death, and dying; coursework covers the grieving process, ethical issues surrounding death and dying, and cultural, gender, and societal attitudes toward death, equipping students to assist those facing or coping with grief. Sample courses include Spiritual Care of the Dying and Grieving, Cultural and Gender Dynamics in Grief, Death and Dying, and Disenfranchised Grief. A 260-hour internship is required for professional certification. The concentration is also offered as a Post-Graduate Diploma, a Doctor of Ministry, and a Post-Doctor of Ministry Certificate. The program combines the general Master of Divinity curriculum with the thanatology concentration and is delivered through Tyndale Seminary in Toronto.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:2.30 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Admission requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution, a completed application form with program supplements, and two references. The minimum academic standing required is 67% (C+), or a GPA of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale; meeting the minimum requirement does not guarantee admission. Applicants whose first language is not English, or who have not studied for three years at an English-medium secondary or post-secondary institution, must submit proof of English proficiency: IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, TOEFL PBT 570, TOEFL TWE 5.0, or Duolingo English Test 120.
