MA in Theological Studies
Toronto, Canada
Master degree
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
* noon EST, February 18, 2022
Key Summary
About: MA in Theological Studies is a one-year second degree developing graduate competence in theology. You may write a thesis. The programme challenges and encourages those seeking understanding of the transforming power of Jesus Christ and equips those called to ministry or academic work through theological scholarship and spiritual formation. Keywords: theology, research, ministry.
Career Outcomes: The PGWPP lets graduates of eligible Canadian DLIs obtain an open work permit; NOC 0/A/B experience may support PR via Canadian Experience Class. While awaiting a PGWP decision you may work if you held valid study permit and met rules. Roles: pastor, chaplain, educator.
The Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MA) is designed as a one-year second degree in theology. It fosters graduate-level competence in theological study, and students may specialize in an original research topic for a thesis.
Highlights
- The new MA is designed to be one year.
- The MA is a second degree in theology. Students with non-theology degrees in the humanities may still be considered, provided they have sufficient background in theology-related areas.
- The MA is now awarded conjointly with the University of Toronto and features new cohort courses in research and methodology.
- You will acquire graduate-level competence in theological study, and you will specialize in a topic you choose for a thesis.
- There is a "research" option with 6 courses culminating in a thesis, and a "taught" option comprised entirely of courses.
Flexible
- 1 year of full-time study
- No language requirements prior to entry
Program Components
- Research Option: 6 courses + thesis
- Taught Option: 8 courses
- All students complete core courses in research and methodology.
Wycliffe is proud to be among the most affordable graduate theological schools in Canada.
In addition to our low tuition rates, we also provide options for financial aid.
- Fill out a single bursary form
- Be considered automatically for any baseline aid you qualify for
- Be considered automatically for additional major scholarships, including the Nix, Stackhouse, and Weston scholarships
- Send an additional letter if applying for the Thompson doctoral scholarship
Scholarships and Financial Aids for PhD, MA, ThM and DMin students
All full-time PhD, MA, ThM and DMin students may apply for bursary assistance, to be awarded based on financial need and/or scholarship. Applications will be judged on academic excellence, the significance of the student’s intended research and the student’s demonstrated financial need.
Deadline for Applications: Bursary applications should be filled out at the time of the program application and submitted before February 15.
How to Apply
The application requires the following documentation:
- A letter that requests the consideration and outlines the applicant’s purpose in pursuing doctoral studies, the area of the proposed study and the significance of this topic both for Christian scholarship and for the Church's life and mission. Please send the letter to the Wycliffe College Bursary Committee as a Word or PDF file.
- A completed Wycliffe College Bursary Application form.
The Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP) allows students who have graduated from eligible Canadian designated learning institutions (DLIs) to obtain an open work permit to gain valuable Canadian work experience. Skilled Canadian work experience in National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill type 0 or skill level A or B that is gained through the PGWPP helps graduates qualify for permanent residence in Canada through the Canadian experience class within Express Entry.
Students who have completed their program of study
Students who have completed their program of study are allowed to work (under paragraph 186(w) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations [IRPR]) while they are waiting for a decision on their post-graduation work permit application, provided they meet all of the following criteria:
- they are or were holders of a valid study permit at the time of the post-graduation work permit application
- they were a full-time student enrolled at a DLI in a post-secondary academic, vocational or professional training program
- they were authorized to work off-campus without a work permit
- they did not exceed the allowable hours of work
Who’s it For?
Those who wish to conduct original research in a chosen area and who intend to continue the study of theology academically
