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Learn Theology, Build Communities
Much is at stake in the building of the post-modern city: the soul of our communities, and the integrity of faith. The practices of urban community development are deeply theological, social, economic and political. They require critical knowledge, prayer & contemplation, and action.
Are you someone who senses and reflects on our cities, and their layers of possibility and anxiety?
Are you wondering how Scripture and theology can make faith communities resilient against urban fragmentation, poverty, resurgent nationalism, hopelessness, racism, and human rights abuses?
Why to this degree?
- Explore the urban challenges of faith, justice, inequality, poverty, community economics, food security and sustainable community well-being.
- Build relationships with experts, academics, community organizations, NGOs and church agencies.
- Find your mission and vocation for community transformation in the city.
Who is this for?
- For anyone wanting to integrate faith and justice
- For volunteers or those seeking a career in social justice or development
- For those looking for a degree that incorporates both theory and practice
- The MTS-D is useful for development practitioners, community leaders, street-level innovators, social entrepreneurs, justice and peace advocates, NGO managers and faith-based urban visionaries
What are the degree components?
- Students map a learning journey through core course requirements in the fields of scripture, theology, development foundations and development practice.
- Students complete an internship with a Canadian or international organization.
- Students develop a final summative exercise or a research thesis.
Program flexibility tailored for you
- 20 courses to complete (2 years full-time, up to 8 years part-time)
- Choose between regular semester, intensives, evening and weekend formats, and online
- Explore the combined MTS-D & MDiv option, a four-year, double degree
- Opens the door for PhD research at the Toronto School of Theology
