Master of Divinity

Enrich your calling, deepen your faith, serve the Church

Master of Divinity

Combine biblical and theological grounding with hands-on experience for ministry or personal/professional development

PREPARE for ministry with a concentration in Missional Congregational Leadership, Church Planting, Urban Leadership, Biblical Studies, Theological Studies, Reformed Studies, Anglican Studies, or Pastoral Care.
 
EXPLORE the culturally diverse city of Toronto, with an unparalleled spectrum of churches and ministries in which to serve.
 
CUSTOMIZE your MDiv experience to meet your ministry goals.
MDiv
MDiv
Master of Divinity
Price per course (domestic)
$602
Completed in
3-8 years
Courses
30 credits (13 electives)
Online option
Up to 20 credits
Master of Divinity

Core Courses (17 credits)

  • BIBLE AND THEOLOGY
    • Introduction to the Old Testament I
    • From the Gospel to the Gospels (New Testament I)
    • Introduction to the Old Testament II
    • Who is Jesus? (New Testament II)
    • The God of the Gospel: Systematic Theology I
    • The Bride of the Lamb: Systematic Theology II
    • The Church, the Faith, and Our World
    • History of Christianity I (to AD 843)
    • The Protestant Reformation
  • PASTORAL STUDIES, FORMATION & PLACEMENTS
    • Life Together – Christian Formation
    • Evangelism Remixed
    • Basics of Preaching
    • Boundaries & Bridges: Care of Self, Care of Others
    • Theological Integration (includes second year Field Placement)
    • Parish Internship
    • Parish Leadership & Ministry (includes third year Field Placement)

Concentrations (5-7 credits)

Students must choose at least one of the following concentrations:

  • Missional Congregational Leadership
  • Church Planting
  • Urban Leadership
  • Biblical Studies
  • Theological Studies
  • Anglican Studies
  • Reformed Studies
  • Pastoral Care

Free Electives

Students can take a maximum of 8 elective courses through Wycliffe College or any other Toronto School of Theology member college.

*Note that the MDiv requires two semesters of full time in-person study.

Eligibility

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 (or equivalent).

English proficiency

Students who have not completed a previous degree in English must demonstrate proficiency through a recognized language exam. For more information, see our international students page or contact our admissions office.

Application deadlines*

June 30 – for a Fall start (September)
October 31 – for a Winter start (January)

*International applicants are encouraged to apply at least eight weeks before the posted deadlines to ensure adequate time for processing study permits. 

Domestic MDiv Fees (2023-2024)

  • Tuition per course: $602.00
  • Full-time ancillary fee (4 or more courses): $1152.83 per term
  • Part-time ancillary fee (3 or fewer courses): $260.89 per term

International MDiv Fees (2023-2024)

  • Tuition per course: $2739.00
  • Full-time ancillary fee (4 or more courses): $1152.83 per term
  • Part-time ancillary fee (3 or fewer courses): $260.89 per term
  • University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP): $756.00 per academic year

Financial Aid

Wycliffe College offers a number of generous bursaries and scholarships for both domestic and international students. For more information, click here.

Flexible learning

The MDiv requires 2 semesters of full-time in-person study (8 credits). Up to 20 of the remaining credits may be completed online.

Combined MDiv/MTS

It is possible to combine your MDiv with an MTS or MTSD. Contact the admissions office for more information.

What Will I Prepare For?

Our graduates work in such fields as

  • pastoral ministry
  • campus ministry
  • chaplaincy
  • charities
  • counselling
  • higher education
  • missions
  • parachurch organizations
  • youth leadership

Qualifying for Doctoral Study

Students who achieve an "A-" average and develop an academic focus with a thesis during their program may use the MDiv to qualify for doctoral (PhD) study at the Toronto School of Theology.*

Applicants to the PhD program must provide evidence of reading competence in a minimum of one ancient or modern language necessary for their field of research. See more details here.  You can take language courses as free electives during the MDiv program in consultation with your faculty advisor.

*Note that the DMin has different entry requirements.

Core Courses (17 credits)

  • BIBLE AND THEOLOGY
    • Introduction to the Old Testament I
    • From the Gospel to the Gospels (New Testament I)
    • Introduction to the Old Testament II
    • Who is Jesus? (New Testament II)
    • The God of the Gospel: Systematic Theology I
    • The Bride of the Lamb: Systematic Theology II
    • The Church, the Faith, and Our World
    • History of Christianity I (to AD 843)
    • The Protestant Reformation
  • PASTORAL STUDIES, FORMATION & PLACEMENTS
    • Life Together – Christian Formation
    • Evangelism Remixed
    • Basics of Preaching
    • Boundaries & Bridges: Care of Self, Care of Others
    • Theological Integration (includes second year Field Placement)
    • Parish Internship
    • Parish Leadership & Ministry (includes third year Field Placement)

Concentrations (5-7 credits)

Students must choose at least one of the following concentrations:

  • Missional Congregational Leadership
  • Church Planting
  • Urban Leadership
  • Biblical Studies
  • Theological Studies
  • Anglican Studies
  • Reformed Studies
  • Pastoral Care

Free Electives

Students can take a maximum of 8 elective courses through Wycliffe College or any other Toronto School of Theology member college.

*Note that the MDiv requires two semesters of full time in-person study.

Eligibility

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 (or equivalent).

English proficiency

Students who have not completed a previous degree in English must demonstrate proficiency through a recognized language exam. For more information, see our international students page or contact our admissions office.

Application deadlines*

June 30 – for a Fall start (September)
October 31 – for a Winter start (January)

*International applicants are encouraged to apply at least eight weeks before the posted deadlines to ensure adequate time for processing study permits. 

Domestic MDiv Fees (2023-2024)

  • Tuition per course: $602.00
  • Full-time ancillary fee (4 or more courses): $1152.83 per term
  • Part-time ancillary fee (3 or fewer courses): $260.89 per term

International MDiv Fees (2023-2024)

  • Tuition per course: $2739.00
  • Full-time ancillary fee (4 or more courses): $1152.83 per term
  • Part-time ancillary fee (3 or fewer courses): $260.89 per term
  • University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP): $756.00 per academic year

Financial Aid

Wycliffe College offers a number of generous bursaries and scholarships for both domestic and international students. For more information, click here.

Flexible learning

The MDiv requires 2 semesters of full-time in-person study (8 credits). Up to 20 of the remaining credits may be completed online.

Combined MDiv/MTS

It is possible to combine your MDiv with an MTS or MTSD. Contact the admissions office for more information.

What Will I Prepare For?

Our graduates work in such fields as

  • pastoral ministry
  • campus ministry
  • chaplaincy
  • charities
  • counselling
  • higher education
  • missions
  • parachurch organizations
  • youth leadership

Qualifying for Doctoral Study

Students who achieve an "A-" average and develop an academic focus with a thesis during their program may use the MDiv to qualify for doctoral (PhD) study at the Toronto School of Theology.*

Applicants to the PhD program must provide evidence of reading competence in a minimum of one ancient or modern language necessary for their field of research. See more details here.  You can take language courses as free electives during the MDiv program in consultation with your faculty advisor.

*Note that the DMin has different entry requirements.