Master of Theological Studies (MTS)
Toronto, Canada
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus, Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: The Master of Theological Studies (MTS) provides biblical and theological knowledge for faith, ministry, or practice. It offers flexible study options, affordable tuition, and practical tools for ministry. The institution encourages those seeking deeper understanding of Jesus Christ and equips those called to ministry.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can apply for the Post‑Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP) to obtain Canadian work permit; NOC 0/A/B experience via PGWPP can support permanent residence via Canadian Experience Class. If they met study‑permit, full‑time DLI and off‑campus work rules, they can work while awaiting PGWP decision. Careers: pastoral ministry, theological educator, nonprofit leadership.
The Master of Theological Studies (MTS) equips you with biblical and theological knowledge for personal faith development, ministry, or vocational practices. The MTS offers flexible study options and affordable tuition while giving you critical tools for study and practice.
Flexibility
MTS students may study part-time or full-time, on-campus or at a distance.
Whatever your stage of life, take advantage of the MTS’s rich features:
- Interaction with leading scholars within the Evangelical tradition
- Development stream specialization
- Tons of elective space (up to 9 classes out of 20)
- Online-only option
- Small class sizes (1:13 faculty-student ratio)
- Access to University of Toronto libraries & student services
- 300+ courses across campus in theology, biblical studies, history of Christianity, and pastoral ministry
- Affordable tuition
Program Requirements
- Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree (any subject)
- Program length: 2+ years, depending on part-time/full-time status
- Courses: 9 core courses, 8-9 electives, and a summative project.
- Total credits: 20 credits (1 course = 1 credit). For the credit/course breakdown, see the program worksheet.
- Summative project (5 options available): 40-60 pages.
Program Course Requirements
Qualifying for Doctoral Study
Students who achieve an "A-" average and develop an academic focus with a thesis during their program may use the MTS to qualify for doctoral study in the Toronto School of Theology.
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 MDiv and MTS students
All full-time MDiv and MTS students may apply for bursary assistance, to be awarded based on financial need. Part-time students may also be eligible for some financial assistance. This includes bursaries and scholarships donated in memoriam. Students must reapply annually.
Vincent C. Nix Memorial Scholarship
The Vincent C. Nix Memorial Scholarship was established by Joan Nix to honour the memory of her father. The purpose of this $5,000 scholarship is to provide encouragement, recognition and assistance to those called to ordained ministry in the Anglican Church.
Stackhouse Scholarships
Stackhouse Scholarships are available to theological students who are studying in the ordination stream and are endorsed by a diocese of the Anglican Church.
The student may also receive financial support from the diocese and/or parish. Provided that at least a B average is maintained, the $4,000 scholarship will be paid each year of the three-year program.
How to Apply
This bursary application will be considered for all Wycliffe scholarships for which you may be eligible.
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
