MA in Theological Studies
Toronto, Canada
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
Distance learning, On-Campus
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Introduction
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.
Admissions
Curriculum
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.
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Ideal Students
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
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