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Master of Arts

Explore our rigorous, interdisciplinary academic program in the Faculty of Theology, which offers excellent preparation for doctoral research with an emphasis on the integration of theological vision and of the many theological disciplines.

Our Master of Arts program can also be considered a superior degree for those wishing to approach another field such as education, counselling, journalism or public policy from a perspective enriched by theological study.

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Alumni Stories

Where will a Master of Arts take you? Wherever you want to go! Develop the knowledge and skills to actively participate in complex conversations, projects and research that require you to be sensitive towards and understanding of how different belief systems intersect and interact with one another.

Some of our alumni have gone on to pursue further study, while others have put their refined critical thinking and communication skills to work in a wide variety of careers. With their developed appreciation for our global communities, past and present, these Leaders with Heart stand out as effective researchers, writers, and collaborators.

  • I owe everything to Huron because the school provided me with a leading environment for me to start again.
    Irfan Asghar
    Joint Master of Theological Studies (MTS) and Master of Arts (Theology) Graduate, PhD Candidate at McMaster University
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  • I did not know any other college or university in Ontario that offers a concentration in Islamic Studies, where my passion is, that specifically relates to both my profession in sign language and my spiritual growth.
    Rana Amr Adly Hamdy
    Master of Arts Candidate
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  • I really loved the faculty and staff at Huron and will always be grateful for their positive influence on my personal and academic life.
    Mahdieh Mirmohammadi
    Master of Arts (Theology)
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  • I found my spark and pursued it at Huron, and the experience was phenomenal.
    Michael Bodkin
    Master of Arts (Theology) Graduate, PhD (Western University)
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The Quick Facts

  • Explore our full graduate research degree offered by the Western University, drawing on resources from Anglican (Huron) and Roman Catholic (St. Peter’s) colleges affiliated with the University, as well as from the wider university itself.
    • Develop research and collaborative skills in small seminar-style classrooms.
    • Prepare a 100-page thesis on an area of your choice, which provides an excellent foundation for further study at the doctoral level.
  • Explore two years of full-time study or at part-time in a way which allows you to continue employment.
  • Courses are offered on-site at Huron University and St. Peter’s Seminary.
  • Approved by the Ontario Council on Graduate Studies and commenced in May, 2006, with its first courses taking place on campus at Huron.
  • New: Distance Learning Options are now possible!
What will I gain?
  • Development of analytical and critical thinking skills in a rigorous research-based academic program
  • Detailed knowledge of the major primary and secondary sources in classical and contemporary religious thought
  • Construct informed responses to the arguments encountered in the relevant literature
  • Exploration of ways in which theology as an academic discipline is informed by, and can inform, other branches of scholarship
Areas of Specialization
  • Hebrew Bible & Early Judaism
  • New Testament & Christian Origins
  • Qur’anic Studies
  • Christian Theology: Christology, Trinity, Ecclesiology
  • Islamic Ethics
  • Church History, especially English Reformation
  • Contemporary Jewish, Christian, and Islamic Theology
  • Theology and Arts
  • Eco-Theology / Religion & Ecology
  • Contextual Theology
Admission Requirements
  • A four-year degree in a field in the Humanities or Social Sciences from a recognized university with a minimum B+ (78%) average.
  • A Statement of Academic Intent.
  • Coursework in Religious Studies and/or Theology is recommended. Admission may be conditional on the completion of introductory courses in Theology. Equivalent qualifications may be considered based on the standards of the discipline or profession.

Demonstration of Proficiency in English if your first language is not English (see detailed program regulations under “Admissions.”)

International Students should also consult the School of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies for details.

MA Degree Requirements
  • 5 half-courses chosen from Group A (breadth requirement) and Group B (focus requirement) with at least two chosen from each group (details available online)
  • Theology 9513:  Research Methods
  • 25,000-word (100 pp) thesis
  • Language study

MA Theology Regulations – Revised Sept. 2023

Combined MA-MTS & MA-MDiv Accelerated Programs
  • Unique to the Faculty of Theology at Huron University, students can complete two programs in an accelerated period of three or four years of full-time study or part-time equivalent.
  • Students admitted to the joint degree program are given a credit of three courses in the Master of Theological Studies or Master of Divinity program.
  • A minimum of 12 courses must be completed in the MTS or MDiv program prior to admission.
  • Students are registered part-time in one degree program and full-time in the other.
How do I apply?

The normal admission term is September (fall), or January (winter) term.

International students should apply well before these deadlines in order to give themselves sufficient time to arrange a student visa upon admission.

Application  

Complete your application through the School of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies at Western University.  Click here for a link to SGPS’ website, where there are further instructions and links to the online application (see square button on left, “Apply Now”).

This application will also require two academic references and transcripts for every university you’ve attended. You will be able to request Ontario transcripts be sent electronically, but you will need to contact universities elsewhere to arrange for transcripts to be sent to Huron. Also required is that you upload to your application an academic writing sample and a Statement of Interest.  You can work on this online application, pause, then complete and submit the application later.

Application fee:  $150
Application site 

Part-time admission is available.  Full-time students do not have employment for more than about 10 hours per week, on average.

Program Options

Prepare for an exciting and challenging course load that will combine investigations into important works of literature with research, discussions and energetic debates. The Master of Arts (Theology) at Huron is led by world-renowned professors who actively help achieve your research goals.

Terms of Study:  

  • Fall term:  September – December (Normal admission term)
  • Winter term:  January – April
  • Summer Term:  May – August (Group A courses generally not offered)

Graduate students remain continuously enrolled in programs and are expected to be making academic progress in all three terms each year.

Part-time vs. Full-time:  

  • Full-time students complete in two years (six terms). (Maximum registration three years.)
  • Part-time students complete in three years (nine terms).  (Maximum registration four years.)
  • Those beginning as part-time students may later apply to the program to switch to full-time registration.
  • Those beginning as full-time students may only apply to switch to part-time registration under certain conditions.

SAMPLE FULL-TIME TIMELINE

SAMPLE PART-TIME TIMELINE

Master of Arts Course Timetable

Master of Arts (Theology) 2024-25

FALL 2024  

  • Courses begin Thursday, Sept. 5, unless course outline on OWL Brightspace indicates otherwise.
  • Please email srice@uwo.ca to select your courses.
  • Classes available synchronous online to those with permission.

Theology 9513 Research Methods (required course)
Smith, Dr. Daniel
(contact prof for permission)

Theology 9512 Theology in a Global Context (Group A Breadth Course)
Samuel, Dr. Joshua
(contact Theology office for timetable)

Theology 9520  Key Issues in Islamic Theology (Group B, Focus Course)
Taleb, Dr. Lahouari Ramzi;
Thursdays, 9:30 am – 12 pm, Online only
Study of the major theological issues addressed by traditional and modern Muslim theologians, such as the attributes of God, revelation, human freedom and responsibility, suffering and religious pluralism.

WINTER/SPRING 2025

  • Courses begin January 6, 2025
  • You will be contacted in late November to select your courses.

Theology 95zz History of Christian-Muslim Relations (Group B Focus)
Mattson, Dr. Ingrid
contact Theology office for timetable

See also next section:  “Independent Studies & Taking Courses Elsewhere”

Independent Studies & Taking Courses Elsewhere

GROUP B FOCUS COURSES AS INDEPENDENT STUDIES
MA Independent Focus Course Form, please find form here.

​​​​​​​Although focus courses are sometimes offered as seminars in the Group B range, the following professors teaching in our program can also work with you individually to fulfill your “Focus” course requirements. Other topics may also be available, so please ask!

Independent Focus Courses

Prof. William Acres, wacres@uwo.ca
•    Interpreting Reformation History
•    History as Theology, Theology as History
•    Residential Schools in Canada: Sources and Methods

Prof. Darren Marks, dmarks@uwo.ca
•    Early Modern and Modern Theology: Christian and Jewish
•    Theology and Science
•    Theology and Popular Culture

Prof. Ingrid Mattson, imattson@uwo.ca
•    Qur’anic Studies
•    Islamic Theological Ethics
•    Muslim Women’s Spirituality

Prof. Daniel Smith, dsmith89@uwo.ca
•    The Death and Resurrection of Jesus: Text, Memory, Reception
•    Paul in His Letters and in Early Christian Memory
•    New Testament Theology

Prof. Todd Townshend, ttownshe@uwo.ca
•    Preaching and Homiletical Theory
•    Preaching and Liturgical Theology
•    History of Preaching

Prof. John Dool, jdool@uwo.ca
•    Contemporary Catholic Theology
•    Theological Anthropology

Dr. Herb Gruning, hgruning@uwo.ca
•    Models of Divinity
•    Theological Anthropology

Prof. Gyongyi Hegedus, ghegedus@uwo.ca
•    Rationalism and Mysticism in the Golden Age of Islam
•    Medieval Jewish Philosophy

Dr. Michael Wagenman, mwagenma@uwo.ca
•    Culture-Engaging Theologies
•    The Church after Christendom

or

One graduate course in a closely cognate discipline at Western (e.g., for student proposing to concentrate in New Testament, a relevant course in Classical Studies), at the recommendation of the student’s advisor or supervisor, and subject to the approval of the program chair and of the instructor and department concerned.  Students who take a full (1.0) graduate course in another discipline will be credited with no more than one half-course toward the concentration requirement.

TAKING COURSES ELSEWHERE AT WESTERN
See this page for information on auditting, taking undergraduate courses, courses in other program.

TAKING COURSES AT OTHER UNIVERSITIES
Exchange programs can be found here.

Master of Arts (Theology) 2023-24

FALL 2023  

  • Courses begin Thursday, Sept. 7, unless course outline on OWL indicates otherwise.
  • You will be contacted in mid-August to select your courses.
  • Classes available synchronous online to those with permission.

Theology 9513a Research Methods (required course)
Lemos, Dr. Tracy;
Fridays/9:30-noon; room (contact Prof)

Theology 9540a  Violence and Healing in Historical & Cross-Cultural Perspective (Group A/B, Focus or Breadth Course)
Lemos, Dr. Tracy;
Tuesdays/9:30-12:30 pm (contact Prof)

CANCELLED Theology 9520a  Threefold Way to Attain Wisdom:  Rational Theology, Philosophy & Mysticism in Islamic & Jewish Thought (Group B, Focus Course, )
Hegedus, Dr. Gyongyi;
Thursdays, 3:30-6 pm,   CANCELLED
Based on the works of medieval Muslim and Jewish authors, this course attempts to provide answers for the following fundamental questions: Can the teachings of Islam and Judaism be justified by rationality and logical argumentation (kalām)? How did medieval Muslim and Jewish thinkers react to the philosophy of Greek Antiquity (falsafa)? How can the believers experience the presence of God, can you train your mind for that (tasawwuf, kabbalah)?

WINTER/SPRING 2024

  • Courses begin January 8, 2024
  • You will be contacted in late November to select your courses.

CANCELLEDTheology 9512b Theology in a Global Context (Group A Breadth)
day/time, CANCELLED

Theology 95zzb Islamic Law & Legal Theory (Group B Focus)
Lowe, Dr. Julie
Tuesdays, 11:30-2:00, contact Prof

See also next section:  “Independent Studies & Taking Courses Elsewhere”

Master of Arts (Theology) 2022-23

FALL 2022  (all courses are expected to be in-person)

  • Courses begin Thursday, Sept. 8, unless course outline on OWL indicates otherwise.
  • You will be contacted in mid-August to select your courses.

Theology 9513a Research Methods (required course)
McClatchie, Dr. Stephen;
Fridays/9:30-noon; room H233

Theology 9514a Social Science Approach to Religion (Group A, Breadth)
Lemos, Dr. Tracy;
Tuesdays/9:30-12:30 pm, room H119

WINTER/SPRING 2023

  • Courses begin January 9, 2023

Theology 95xxb  Christianity & Indigeneity  (Group B Focus)
Acres, Dr. Bill;
Thursdays, 18:00-20:30, room W102

Theology 9507b History of Christian-Muslim Relations (Group B Focus)
Mattson, Dr. Ingrid
Thursdays, 14:30-17:00, room W104

See also next section:  “Independent Studies & Taking Courses Elsewhere”

Master of Arts (Theology) 2021-22

FALL 2021  (all courses are expected to be in-person) 
(Courses begin Wed., Sept. 8, unless course outline on OWL indicates otherwise.
You will be contacted in mid-August to select your courses.)

Theology 9513a Research Methods (required course)
McClatchie, Dr. Stephen;
Fridays/9:30-noon; room H233

Theology 9501a Ancient Conceptions of Divinity
Lemos, Dr. Tracy;
Wednesdays/2:30-5 pm, room W102

Theology 9540a
Gender & Sexuality in Ancient Christianity
Quigley, Dr. Jennifer
Thursdays/8:30-11 am, room V208

SPRING 2022  
Theology 9511b Theology of Interpretation (Ind Study)
Dool, Dr. John, Fridays, 9:30-12:30, Room H233

Theology 9505b Islamic Law & Legal Theory
Mattson, Dr. Ingrid;
Weds., 6:00-8:30 pm pm; room W104

Theology 9506b Theological Anthropology
Potter, Dr. Brett;
Wednesdays, 2:30-5:00 pm.; class H119

CANCELLED:  Theology 95–b Medieval Heresies
Thursdays, 11:30-2 pm  

Master of Arts (Theology) 2020-21

FALL 2020  (all courses are online)
(Courses begin Wed., Sept. 9, unless course outline on OWL indicates otherwise.)

Theology 9513a Research Methods
McClatchie, S.; Fridays, 9:30-12 (required course)

Theology 9507a History of Christian-Muslim Relations
Mattson, I., Mondays, 12:30-3:00 pm (Group A, Breadth Course)

Theology 9504a Pneumatology
Badcock, G.; Mondays, 3:30-6 pm (Group B, Focus Course)

 

WINTER 2021
(courses begin January 11, 2021 (NEW); all courses are online)

Theology 9514b Social Scientific Theories of Religion
Lemos, T.; Wednesdays, 1:30-4:20 (Group A, Breadth Course)

Theology 9512b Theology in a Global Context
Marks, D.; Tuesdays, 9:30-12:30 (Group A, Breadth Course)

Theology 9500b Theology of Anglican Sacraments (NEW)
Larson-Miller, L.; Tuesdays, 7-9:30 pm (Group B, Focus Course)

 

GROUP B FOCUS COURSES AS INDEPENDENT STUDIES
MA Independent Focus Course Form, please find form here.

​​​​​​​Although focus courses are sometimes offered as seminars in the Group B range, the following professors teaching in our program can also work with you individually to fulfill your “Focus” course requirements. Other topics may also be available, so please ask!

Independent Focus Courses

Prof. William Acres, wacres@uwo.ca
•    Interpreting Reformation History
•    History as Theology, Theology as History
•    Residential Schools in Canada: Sources and Methods

Prof. Gary Badcock, gbadcock@uwo.ca
•    Christian Doctrine, Second Century to Chalcedon
•    Philosophy and Theology in the Modern Period
•    The Trinity

Prof. Lizette Larson-Miller, llarson@uwo.ca
•    Liturgical History: East and West
•    Liturgical and Sacramental Theologies
•    Ritual and Place Studies

Prof. Tracy Lemos, tlemos@uwo.ca
•    Approaches to Ancient Religion
•    Personhood and Self in the Bible
•    Gender, Sexuality, and Marriage in the Bible and Early Judaism

Prof. Darren Marks, dmarks@uwo.ca
•    Early Modern and Modern Theology: Christian and Jewish
•    Theology and Science
•    Theology and Popular Culture

Prof. Ingrid Mattson, imattson@uwo.ca
•    Qur’anic Studies
•    Islamic Theological Ethics
•    Muslim Women’s Spirituality

Prof. Stephen McClatchie, smcclatchie@uwo.ca
•    Liturgical Music
•    Music and Theology
•    The Oxford Movement

Prof. Daniel Smith, dsmith89@uwo.ca
•    The Death and Resurrection of Jesus: Text, Memory, Reception
•    Paul in His Letters and in Early Christian Memory
•    New Testament Theology

Prof. Todd Townshend, ttownshe@uwo.ca
•    Preaching and Homiletical Theory
•    Preaching and Liturgical Theology
•    History of Preaching

Prof. John Dool, jdool@uwo.ca
•    Contemporary Catholic Theology
•    Theological Anthropology

Dr. Herb Gruning, hgruning@uwo.ca
•    Models of Divinity
•    Theological Anthropology

Prof. Gyongyi Hegedus, ghegedus@uwo.ca
•    Rationalism and Mysticism in the Golden Age of Islam
•    Medieval Jewish Philosophy

Dr. Michael Wagenman, mwagenma@uwo.ca
•    Culture-Engaging Theologies
•    The Church after Christendom

or

One graduate course in a closely cognate discipline at Western (e.g., for student proposing to concentrate in New Testament, a relevant course in Classical Studies), at the recommendation of the student’s advisor or supervisor, and subject to the approval of the program chair and of the instructor and department concerned.  Students who take a full (1.0) graduate course in another discipline will be credited with no more than one half-course toward the concentration requirement.

Master of Arts (Theology) 2019-20

FALL 2019 GRADUATE COURSE OFFERINGS
(classes begin September 5, 2019)

Theology 9513a Research Methods (required course)
Dr. Stephen McClatchie, tentatively, Friday’s, 9:30-12:30, W17

Theology 9515a Early Christian & Rabbinical Jewish Liturgy (Group A, Breadth Course)
Dr. Lizette Larson-Miller, Thursdays, 2:30-5:30, W102

Theology 9520a Theology & Existentialism (Group B, Focus Course)

Dr. Gary Badcock, Tuesdays, 1:30-2:30, Thursdays, 12:30-2:30, W102

WINTER 2020 COURSE OFFERINGS
(classes begin Monday January 6, 2020)

Theology 9550b New Testament Theology (Group A, Breadth Course)
Dr. Daniel Smith, tent. Tues., 11:30-1:30, Thurs., 11:30-12:30, W4

Theology 9505b Intro to Islamic Law (Group B, Focus Course)
Dr. Ingrid Mattson, tent. Mondays, 4:30-7:30 pm, W104

Theology 9540b​​​​​​​ Old Testament Theology:  Sex, Marriage & Family in the Hebrew Bible (Group B, Focus Course)
Dr. Tracy Lemos, Mondays, 14:30-16:20 and Wed., 14:30-15:30, W102

GROUP B FOCUS COURSES AS INDEPENDENT STUDIES
MA Independent Focus Course Form, please find form here.

​​​​​​​Although focus courses are sometimes offered as seminars in the Group B range, the following professors teaching in our program can also work with you individually to fulfill your “Focus” course requirements. Other topics may also be available, so please ask!

Independent Focus Courses

Prof. William Acres, wacres@uwo.ca
•    Interpreting Reformation History
•    History as Theology, Theology as History
•    Residential Schools in Canada: Sources and Methods

Prof. Gary Badcock, gbadcock@uwo.ca
•    Christian Doctrine, Second Century to Chalcedon
•    Philosophy and Theology in the Modern Period
•    The Trinity

Prof. Lizette Larson-Miller, llarson@uwo.ca
•    Liturgical History: East and West
•    Liturgical and Sacramental Theologies
•    Ritual and Place Studies

Prof. Tracy Lemos, tlemos@uwo.ca
•    Approaches to Ancient Religion
•    Personhood and Self in the Bible
•    Gender, Sexuality, and Marriage in the Bible and Early Judaism

Prof. Darren Marks, dmarks@uwo.ca
•    Early Modern and Modern Theology: Christian and Jewish
•    Theology and Science
•    Theology and Popular Culture

Prof. Ingrid Mattson, imattson@uwo.ca
•    Qur’anic Studies
•    Islamic Theological Ethics
•    Muslim Women’s Spirituality

Prof. Stephen McClatchie, smcclatchie@uwo.ca
•    Liturgical Music
•    Music and Theology
•    The Oxford Movement

Prof. Daniel Smith, dsmith89@uwo.ca
•    The Death and Resurrection of Jesus: Text, Memory, Reception
•    Paul in His Letters and in Early Christian Memory
•    New Testament Theology

Prof. Todd Townshend, ttownshe@uwo.ca
•    Preaching and Homiletical Theory
•    Preaching and Liturgical Theology
•    History of Preaching

Prof. John Dool, jdool@uwo.ca
•    Contemporary Catholic Theology
•    Theological Anthropology

Dr. Herb Gruning, hgruning@uwo.ca
•    Models of Divinity
•    Theological Anthropology

Prof. Gyongyi Hegedus, ghegedus@uwo.ca
•    Rationalism and Mysticism in the Golden Age of Islam
•    Medieval Jewish Philosophy

Dr. Michael Wagenman, mwagenma@uwo.ca
•    Culture-Engaging Theologies
•    The Church after Christendom

or

One graduate course in a closely cognate discipline at Western (e.g., for student proposing to concentrate in New Testament, a relevant course in Classical Studies), at the recommendation of the student’s advisor or supervisor, and subject to the approval of the program chair and of the instructor and department concerned.  Students who take a full (1.0) graduate course in another discipline will be credited with no more than one half-course toward the concentration requirement.

Master of Arts (Theology) 2018-2019

Interdisciplinary Grad Courses at UWO (e.g., Languages)
Grad Courses at Other Canadian Universities 
International Exchange
Taking Undergraduate Courses

Sample Degree Timeline Full-time Student
Sample Degree Timeline Part-time Student

FALL 2018 COURSE OFFERINGS
(classes begin September 7, 2018)

If you wish to complete your language requirement, or take a course in another department at UWO or at another university, please see the links just above for instructions and forms.  Plan ahead for registration at another university.  Give yourself enough time to complete all the paperwork.  Theology MA students will be emailed to request your registration.

Theology 9513a Research Methods (Group A Breadth Course)
An on-line (at owl.uwo.ca) course, self-directed.
2018 course outline tba

WINTER 2019 COURSE OFFERINGS
(classes begin January 7, 2019)

If you wish to complete your language requirement, or take a course in another department at UWO or at another university, please see the links just above for instructions and forms.  Plan ahead for registration at another university.  Give yourself enough time to complete all the paperwork.  Theology MA students will be emailed to request your registration.

Theology 9514b Social Scientific Theories of Religion (Group A Breadth Course)
Dr. Tracy Lemos, date/time tba
In-depth reading of major sources in social-scientific approaches, with particular attention to classic works and authors.  Role of social sciences in RS and Theology will be addressed.

Theology 9530b Theology of Karl Barth (Group B Focus Course)
Dr. Gary Badcock, Mondays, 10:30-11:30; Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30, Rm. W4
 

MA Course Calendar
MA in Theology Courses (graduate-level studies only) 

Theology 9513: Research Methods 
Will be offered every term. This course requirement (Pass/Fail) will be engaged with the student’s Thesis Advisor. A student will not be expected to register for this course until such time as they have selected a Thesis Advisor.
0.5 course  

Group A (Breadth Courses)
Theology 9510: Theology and Practice
An interdisciplinary study of the theological problem of moral and political practice. Attention will be given to select historical, doctrinal and exegetical questions which frame classical and contemporary approaches in moral and political theology.
0.5 course

Theology 9511: Theology and Interpretation 
An interdisciplinary study of the place and problem of the theological interpretation of scripture in Christian theology, and of its contemporary possibilities, drawing on biblical, philosophical, and theological sources.
0.5 course       

Theology 9512: Theology in the Global Context 
An interdisciplinary study of some major trends in contemporary global Christian theology. Specific attention will be given to issues such as religious pluralism, gender, wealth, ecumenism, enculturation and mission. These will be examined in the light of the fact that Christianity is today a global rather than a uniquely Western religion.
0.5 course

Theology 9514b Social-Scientific Theories of Religion 
In-depth reading of major sources in social-scientific approaches, with particular attention to classic works and authors.  Role of social sciences in RS and Theology will be addressed.
0.5 course  

or 

One-half Graduate course in another university discipline at UWO, at the recommendation of the student’s advisor or supervisor, and subject to the approval of the program chair and of the instructor and department concerned.  Students who take a full (1.0) graduate course in another discipline will be credited with no more than one half-course (0.5) toward the breadth requirement. 

Group B (Focus Courses)

Although focus courses are sometimes offered as seminars in the Group B range, the following professors teaching in our program can also work with you individually to fulfill your “Focus” course requirements. Other topics may also be available, so please ask!

MA Theology: Independent Focus Courses

Prof. William Acreswacres@uwo.ca
•    Interpreting Reformation History
•    History as Theology, Theology as History
•    Residential Schools in Canada: Sources and Methods

Prof. Gary Badcockgbadcock@uwo.ca
•    Christian Doctrine, Second Century to Chalcedon
•    Philosophy and Theology in the Modern Period
•    The Trinity

Prof. Lizette Larson-Millerllarson@uwo.ca
•    Liturgical History: East and West
•    Liturgical and Sacramental Theologies
•    Ritual and Place Studies

Prof. Tracy Lemostlemos@uwo.ca
•    Approaches to Ancient Religion
•    Personhood and Self in the Bible
•    Gender, Sexuality, and Marriage in the Bible and Early Judaism

Prof. Darren Marksdmarks@uwo.ca
•    Early Modern and Modern Theology: Christian and Jewish
•    Theology and Science
•    Theology and Popular Culture

Prof. Ingrid Mattsonimattson@uwo.ca
•    Qur’anic Studies
•    Islamic Theological Ethics
•    Muslim Women’s Spirituality

Prof. Stephen McClatchiesmcclatchie@uwo.ca
•    Liturgical Music
•    Music and Theology
•    The Oxford Movement

Prof. Daniel Smithdsmith89@uwo.ca
•    The Death and Resurrection of Jesus: Text, Memory, Reception
•    Paul in His Letters and in Early Christian Memory
•    New Testament Theology 

Prof. Todd Townshendttownshe@uwo.ca
•    Preaching and Homiletical Theory
•    Preaching and Liturgical Theology
•    History of Preaching

Prof. John Dooljdool@uwo.ca
•    Contemporary Catholic Theology
•    Theological Anthropology

Dr. Herb Gruninghgruning@uwo.ca
•    Models of Divinity
•    Theological Anthropology

Prof. Gyongyi Hegedusghegedus@uwo.ca
•    Rationalism and Mysticism in the Golden Age of Islam
•    Medieval Jewish Philosophy

Dr. Michael Wagenmanmwagenma@uwo.ca
•    Culture-Engaging Theologies
•    The Church after Christendom

or

One graduate course in a closely cognate discipline at Western (e.g., for student proposing to concentrate in New Testament, a relevant course in Classical Studies), at the recommendation of the student’s advisor or supervisor, and subject to the approval of the program chair and of the instructor and department concerned.  Students who take a full (1.0) graduate course in another discipline will be credited with no more than one half-course toward the concentration requirement.

Professors

Learn from and research alongside experts in the interdisciplinary field of Theology. Our professors will shed light on unique perspectives based on their specific areas of publishing. They look forward to welcoming you into an inclusive community where ideas are respected, encouraged, and debated. Get to know the people who will support your graduate studies and empower you to become a Leader with Heart.

  • The discipline of theology is, first and foremost, a public-facing and people-centred enterprise. I am passionate about challenging my students to reflect critically and creatively to participate in life-affirming and community building dialogues and justice-oriented social action.
    Rev. Dr. Joshua Samuel
    Assistant Professor of Theology & Huron-Lawson Chair in Contextual Theology
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  • I aim to do constructive theology that draws on the Christian tradition while also intentionally engaging in interreligious dialogue, particularly around justice, ecology, and the arts.
    Brett Potter, PhD
    Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology
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  • It is sometimes said that ‘we never read the Bible alone’ because we are all influenced, whether we know or acknowledge it, by traditional ways of reading and patterns of interpretation. I always have this in mind in my research and teaching on the New Testament and other early Christian writings.
    Daniel A. Smith, PhD
    Dean of Theology
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  • My teaching aims to open students’ minds to new ways of thinking and seeing, and organizing and articulating their results. By bringing students into research and ideas the classroom becomes a very exciting place.
    Bill Acres, PhD, FRHistS
    Associate Professor, Church History and Comparative Religion
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  • My teaching goal is have students engage with a broad diversity of Islamic thought and practice in order to contextualize current events and to understand how Islam is a dynamic source of meaning for a large part of humanity in the past and today.
    Ingrid Mattson, PhD
    Professor, Islamic Studies; London and Windsor Community Chair in Islamic Studies
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Master of Arts (Theology) Careers

You love to learn and you’re prepared to tackle challenging subject matter because you recognize the importance of continuously sharpening your knowledge, as well as your capacity for critical and creative thought. The best part about this is your future employers are going to sincerely appreciate these qualities, and you’ll find the skills you enhance through this program of study will help you stand out in any modern workplace.

Learn where your Master of Arts will take you and feel excited to follow in the paths of wise theologians and vibrant agents of social change.

Where will a Master of Arts take you?
  • Theologian
  • Lawyer
  • Historian
  • Librarian
  • Community advocate
  • Priest
  • University administration
  • Professor
  • Minister
  • Missionary
  • Social worker
  • Clergy member
  • Lobbyist
  • Journalist
  • Counselor
  • Non-profit specialist
  • Teacher
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