Master of Theology (ThM)
Toronto, Canada
Master degree
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* noon EST, February 18, 2022
Key Summary
About: The Master of Theology (ThM) is an individually focused research degree preparing candidates for doctoral study or advanced ministry. Applicants normally need a bachelor's in arts and a first master's degree. The program runs one year full-time or up to six years part-time. It emphasizes theological scholarship, spiritual formation, biblical studies, pastoral theology and academic research, suitable for seminary study, Christian studies and ministry leadership.
Career Outcomes: Graduates may access the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP) in Canada to gain open work permits and skilled Canadian work experience that can support permanent residence. Career paths include pastoral leadership.
The Master of Theology (ThM) degree is an individually-focused research degree for candidates to prepare for admission to a doctoral program or advanced ministry. A bachelor's degree normally in arts and a first master's degree are a prerequisite for entrance. The ThM lasts for one year of full-time study, or up to six years of part-time study.
Study Options
Students may choose one of two options:
- Option 1 (doctoral preparation): 6 courses, knowledge of 2 research languages, and a thesis of at least 12,500 words
- Option 2 (terminal master's degree): 8 courses and an extended paper of at least 8,000 words related to one of the courses
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?
The ThM is for those whose ministry is academically focused, who wish to explore a particular facet of ministry, or who wish to undertake a project in preparation for doctoral studies. Students graduating with a ThM have been admitted for doctoral degrees at Wycliffe and other ATS-accredited universities, colleges, and seminaries.
