Master of Divinity (MDiv)

Who's It For?

The Master of Divinity (MDiv) is for anyone looking to train for ministry. The master's degree provides students with theological, personal and vocational formation to serve as leaders in churches, parachurch organizations, the academy and other settings.

Wycliffe’s MDiv students are a close-knit community of Evangelicals who worship, work, and study together -- all while preparing for a life of Christian mission.

We offer:

• one of the lowest tuition rates in Canada
• an in-house residence with room and board in downtown Toronto

What if I live outside of Toronto?

Our MDiv requires 2 terms of full-time residence. The remaining terms may be done part-time or at a distance. Our courses frequently run

• evenings
• weekends
• by remote access
• in summer intensives
• online

Take advantage of our academic and practical resources:

• Formation in a deeply Evangelical community

• Hands-on, supervised placements

• Worship in the Anglican tradition

• Access to University of Toronto libraries and student services

• Affordable tuition

What Will I Prepare For? 

Our graduates work in

• campus ministry
• chaplaincy

• charities

• counselling

• higher education

• missions

• parachurch organizations

• pastoral roles

• youth leadership

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What if I don't see myself in full-time ordained ministry?

Our Master of Theological Studies (MTS) may be a better choice for you. With lots of elective space and no full-time residence requirement, the MTS gives you the flexibility to pursue your own interests in theology.

Plus, MTS and MDiv credits are often interchangeable, so there's room to change your mind!

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MDiv Program Requirements

• Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree (some exceptions apply)
• Program length: 3+ years
• 16 core courses (see the MDiv Program Worksheet)
• Choice of at least one MDiv Concentration
• 3 Placements (2 year-long, 1 summer)

Master of Divinity Concentrations

Students choose at least one of our 6 concentrations: Missional Congregational Leadership, Church Planting, Urban Leadership, Biblical Studies, Theological Studies, or Reformed Studies.

Anglican MDiv Students

Those preparing for ordination in the Anglican Church need to take two courses in addition to one of the six concentrations.

Note that ordination and employment in the Anglican Church rest solely with the ecclesial authorities.

Language Requirements in Preparation for Doctoral Studies

MDiv students planning to pursue doctoral studies should keep in mind the following details about the language requirements:

• For entry to the doctoral program, you must provide evidence of reading competence in one ancient or modern language necessary for your field of research. This competence can be demonstrated by transcript evidence in the form of two semesters of university-level courses, not more than four years prior to your application to the doctoral program.

• If the primary sources of your research are in a language other than English, you must provide evidence of competence and/or reading proficiency in that language. For instance, if you are focusing on a biblical text, you are required to demonstrate proficiency in Greek or Hebrew, and competence in either the other biblical language or a modern research language.

• You can take language courses as free electives during the MDiv program in consultation with, and approved by, your faculty advisor. 

Once admitted, all PhD students will need to give evidence of their research language(s) by taking a TST Language Exam or by passing a TST Language Course before registration in September.

Program Worksheets

•  Please use these Program Worksheet to help you plan:
  • MDiv Program Worksheet

Request for Program Information

• You may request information on the program by submitting a request form online.
• Contact our Admissions office to schedule a visit. 

To Apply

• Go to our Admissions section and fill out an online application.