MDiv and MTS Combined
Description
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This option combines two degrees into one package.
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A 20% credit reduction gives you the full benefits of both the MDiv and MTS, without the extra time and cost.
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You will prepare for active ministry that moves into the community to bring new life to existing churches.
Who It’s For?
- Those looking to serve in a combination of pastoral ministry and development settings.
Time to Complete
- Four years full-time
Details about Completion
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Students may apply for the combined degree directly.
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Students already in the MDiv or MTSD programs may apply for the extra degree after graduating with the first degree.
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After acceptance, 10 credits of the first degree are counted toward the completion of the second.
Components
- 40 credits, including the core MDiv and MTSD courses
- An Experiential Learning Module (ELM)
Course Requirements
Program Requirements
Eight core courses are common to both programs, as follows:
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WYT 1106 Introduction to Missional Theology (1 credit)
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WYB1008H Intro to Old Testament I (1 credit)
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WYB1009H Intro to Old Testament II (1 credit)
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WYB 1501 From the Gospel to the Gospels - New Testament I
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WYB 2660 Who is Jesus? - New Testament II
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WYT 1101 Systematic Theology I
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WYT 2101 Systematic Theology II
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WYF 3020/TSX 3341 Internship/Placement
To complete the MTSD Program, MDiv graduates will take 10 courses of which the following 4 are required:
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WYP 1615 Poverty, Development and Transformation I
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WYP 1616 Poverty, Development and Transformation II
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April 1-week intensive
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April/May 1-week intensive
Courses currently available for the intensives include:
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Urban Poverty and Development
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Cross-Cultural Ministry
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Theology of Development
Electives (6 credits) (at least one must be related to Development)
Some possible electives include the following:
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Community Based Assessment (highly recommended)
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Urban Development and Ministry
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Ethics of Wealth and Poverty
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Gospel, Church, and Culture
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Beyond Homelessness
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Christ Among the Religions
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History of Missions and Development
Electives with a development focus may also be selected from:
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TST courses
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OISE courses (e.g. Community Development)
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Munk School of Global Affairs
Experiential Learning Module (ELM)
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4-month placement (May-August) with an organization/agency.
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- The second year summer placement for M.Div. students can count for this module. If so, students should plan to give it a development focus.
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An Experiential Learning Paper or (for those intending doctoral studies) an Extended Research Paper.
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The Extended Learning Module is worth two credits, the Extended Learning Paper one credit, and the Extended Research Paper two credits.
To Apply
- Go to our Admissions section and fill out an online application.
