Master of Theological Studies (MTS)
Wycliffe College
Key Information
Campus location
Toronto, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
CAD 26,000 / per year *
Application deadline
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* Approximate fee for full-time study (international students), excluding incidental fees. Domestic students pay approximately $6000 plus incidental fees.
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Introduction
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.
Admissions
Curriculum
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.
Scholarships and Funding
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Career Opportunities
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