Diploma in Christian Studies is a diploma in Religious Studies programme taught at Wycliffe College in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year. Tuition for international students is CAD 2,739 per credit (CAD 602 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Religious Studies
Duration: 1 year
Local tuition: CAD 602 / credit
International tuition: CAD 2,739 / credit
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This Diploma in Christian Studies is designed for students who already hold a bachelor's degree but are not pursuing a master's-level qualification. The curriculum covers foundational Christian education, including Introduction to the Old Testament, an introduction to the New Testament, the History of Christianity to AD 843, systematic theology, and a course on the church, the faith, and the contemporary world, alongside five elective credits drawn from Wycliffe College or other Toronto School of Theology member institutions. It can be completed in one year of full-time study or spread over as many as six years part-time, with online, summer, and intensive courses regularly available. The diploma is offered at Wycliffe College on the University of Toronto's downtown campus, and its coursework can also count toward preparation for the Anglican Diaconate or other ecclesial vocations. It suits bachelor's-degree holders who want to think and act more theologically within their current ministry, professional, or personal context, without committing to a full graduate degree.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:2.70 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Admission to the Diploma in Christian Studies requires a bachelor's degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7. Applicants who have not completed a previous degree taught in English must demonstrate proficiency through a recognized language exam; the programme defers to Wycliffe College's institution-wide standard, which accepts IELTS with an overall band of 7.0, or TOEFL with an overall score of 93 on the internet-based test (minimum 22 in speaking and writing) or 580 on the paper-based test plus 5 in the Test of Written English, with results no more than two years old. The Diploma is offered with Fall (September) and Winter (January) intakes, with application deadlines of June 30 and October 31 respectively; international applicants are advised to apply at least eight weeks before these deadlines for study permit processing.
Application Details
Start Date:September and January
Application Deadline:Same last-published table: domestic 30 June (Fall) / 31 October (Winter); international Fall deadline 10 March 2025 (stale, no newer cycle posted).
