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Master of Theological Studies

The Master of Theological Studies program will prepare you for theological engagement and leadership in a variety of settings – and can also provide a good foundation for further study in Theology. You will develop a solid scholarly grounding in the core theological disciplines, as well as knowledge and skills within a particular practical or academic concentration, including Islamic Studies. Students of all denominations and faith traditions are welcome in this program.

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Alumni Stories

In today’s complex world, people who are educated to have a deep understanding of different religious, cultural and social practices will distinguish themselves as Leaders with Heart with a commitment to the betterment of the world. Our MTS graduates have gone on to create significant positive change through in religious leadership, but they have also done so in careers you may not immediately associate with theological education.

See where our Faculty of Theology alumni have found their purpose and consider whether your studies could take you in a similar direction. In the MTS, you can explore a variety of theological disciplines and religious traditions in a learning environment that is both challenging and supportive.

  • With how close the community is here, emphasized by the smaller classrooms, it feels like we’re all here for the same goals. We’re all working together as a community for the best of each of us.
    Tianna Gocan
    Master of Divinity Student
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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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  • Huron provided all the financial support possible to make a married, low-income student like myself able to fully take part in academic life. The tremendous teaching and mentorship I received set me up to receive a full scholarship to the University of Edinburgh for my PhD. Without Huron, this would have never occurred.
    Chris Medland
    MTS ’13, MA ’15
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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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  • The Faculty is a citadel of excellence and Huron’s longstanding traditions set it apart. I would recommend Huron because of the quality of education it offers, the level of spiritual development it fosters, the excellent professors, and the school’s library − whose staff and resources help ensure students’ success.
    John Olufemi Adeyemi
    3rd Year student, MDiv
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  • You develop within classes that foster critical thinking; challenge you to ask complex questions; and learn how to understand the world in a more human way.
    Beth Koudys
    Honours BA, Master of Divinity ‘14
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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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  • 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
    Read more

Program

  • The MTS is a two-year, post-baccalaureate, professional masters degree to prepare you for public leadership or further study.
  • The program may be taken at full-time or part-time capacity; however, the maximum duration of the degree is four years.
  • The degree is granted by Western University and accredited by the Association of Theological Schools
  • We are pleased to welcome students from any denomination or faith tradition.
  • Areas of concentration include:
    • Biblical Studies, Islamic Studies, Christian Theology & Ethics, Comparative Religion & Theology, Congregational Ministry, and Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy
General Information
Degree Requirements
Application

WHAT WILL I GAIN?

  • Informed knowledge and interpretive skill in the theological disciplines
  • Ability to reflect critically and theologically on religion’s role in public life
  • Knowledge and respect for the diverse religious traditions in Canada and the world
  • A broadened and enriched understanding of social justice and community transformation
  • Ability to collaborate across denominational and religious boundaries

WHY HURON’S MTS?

  • Small, inclusive learning community within one of Canada’s leading Liberal Arts universities
  • Over 150 years of excellence in theological education
  • Ability to specialize in an area of concentration, including Islamic Studies
  • New program mode includes convenient, three-day timetable, and distance-learning option
  • Knowledgeable, supportive faculty who take a personal interest in your learning and development
  • Excellent research support in Huron’s Library and Learning Services and Writing Services
  • Generous financial aid available to students who qualify
  • Access to Western University amenities
  • Graduate with a Western degree

ELIGIBILITY

The minimum requirement to be eligible for admission to the Master of Divinity or Master of Theological Studies program is a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. Applicants holding a bachelor’s degree from a non-recognized institution must provide, in support of their formal application, a sample research paper (approx. 10 pages) from their earlier degree.

Domestic and international applicants without a bachelor’s degree may apply as a mature student. A limited number of competitive, discretionary admissions may be available for those without a bachelor’s degree. Please refer to our Mature Student Policy for more information or contact the Faculty.

Taking Courses Only (Not the Degree), Letter of Permission, and Special Student:
You may take courses without being in a degree stream in the following ways when you already hold a university degree:

  • Special Students already hold a university degree & wish to take individual course(s), for audit or credit, without being in a degree program. Students receive Western credentials including library privileges.
  • Letter of Permission students are visiting students from another university.

Non-Registered Students:  
If you do not already hold a Bachelor’s degree, you can contact the Faculty of  Theology office regarding the possibility of sitting in on courses in the Faculty.  You will not be an official Western/Huron student, no records will be kept, and audit fees will be charged.

Synopsis of MTS course requirements

All courses in the theological program are one-term half-courses (weight 0.5). Courses identified as “a” are offered in the first term; “b” courses are offered in the second term. Courses identified as “a/b” may be offered in either term.

Required: 20 half-courses (10.0 course weight) over 2 years (normal full-time, or part-time equivalent).

Take courses according to your concentration as outlined in Areas I to VI below, plus any concentration electives from Area I to VI, and complete the Multireligious Engagement Requirement.

Concentrations: Select a concentration in consultation with your advisor from among:
Theology & Religion
Islamic Studies
Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy
Ministry Leadership

Students in the Theology & Religion concentration may select a sub-concentration in:
Biblical Studies
Christian Theology & Ethics
Comparative Religion & Theology

Students in the Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy concentration select either the Muslim Communities stream or the Christian Communities stream.

Students in the Ministry Leadership concentration elect either the Christian Congregational stream or the Social Justice stream.

MTS Degree with Concentration in Theology & Religion

Complete all 20 half-courses (10.0 full courses) in the degree from the areas and electives as indicated below:

Area I: Scriptural Studies (1.5 courses)
EITHER
Biblical Studies 5110A/B: Introduction to the Bible as Scripture
Biblical Studies 5116A/B: New Testament Writings
Biblical Studies 5120A/B: Gods, Empires, Kings & Rebels: The Hebrew Bible in Context

OR
Either
Religious Studies 5310A/B: Interpreting the Qur’an
Or
Biblical Studies 5320A/B: New Scholarship in Qur’anic Studies
And
Biblical Studies 5119A/B: Studies Sunnah & Hadith
Plus one half-course from Area I, Scriptural Studies, including any Qur’anic Arabic course

Area II: Theological Studies (1.5 courses)
EITHER
Systematic Theology 5103A/B: Introduction to Systematic Theology
Plus two further half-courses from Area II, Theological Studies

OR
Systematic Theology 5208A/B: Key Issues in Islamic Theology
Theological Ethics 5213A/B: Islamic Ethics: Theory and Application
Plus one half-course from Area II, Theological Studies

Area III: Historical Studies (1.0 course)
Two half-courses from Area III, Historical Studies

Area IV: Public Leadership & Ministry Studies (0.5 courses)
One half-course from Area IV, Public Leadership & Ministry Studies

Area V: Contextual & Formational Studies (1.0 course)
Field Education 5110A: Identity and Formation
Pastoral Theology 5213A/B: MTS Integration and Formation Seminar

Area VI: Comparative & Cultural Studies (0.5 courses)
One half-course from Area VI, Comparative & Contextual Studies

General Electives (4.0 courses)
Eight half-course electives from any of the areas

Multireligious Engagement Requirement
At least one half-course (from any area or from among electives) must focus on a religious tradition other than the tradition primarily studied in the degree program.

MTS Degree with Concentration in Theology & Religion: Biblical Studies

Complete all 20 half-courses (10.0 full courses) in the degree from the areas and electives as indicated below:

Area I: Scriptural Studies (4.0 courses)
Either
Hebrew 5040A: Introduction to Biblical Hebrew
Hebrew 5041B: Introduction to Biblical Hebrew [II]
Or
Greek 5103A: Introductory Grammar
Greek 5104B: Continuation of Grammar and New Testament Readings
And
Biblical Studies 5110A/B: Introduction to the Bible as Scripture
Biblical Studies 5116A/B: New Testament Writings
Biblical Studies 5120A/B: Gods, Empires, Kings & Rebels: The Hebrew Bible in Context
Biblical Studies 5192A/B: Scriptural Foundations of Social Justice
Plus two further half-courses from Area I, Scriptural Studies

Area II: Theological Studies (1.5 courses)
Systematic Theology 5103A/B: Introduction to Systematic Theology
Theological Ethics 5203A/B: A Critical Investigation of Theological Ethics
One further half-course from Area II, Theological Studies

Area III: Historical Studies (1.5 course)
Three half-courses from Area III, Historical Studies

Area IV: Public Leadership & Ministry Studies (0.5 courses)
One half-course from Area IV, Public Leadership & Ministry Studies

Area V: Contextual & Formational Studies (1.0 course)
Field Education 5110A: Identity and Formation
Pastoral Theology 5213A/B: MTS Integration and Formation Seminar

Area VI: Comparative & Cultural Studies (0.5 courses)
One half-course from Area VI, Comparative & Contextual Studies

General Electives (1.0 course)
Two half-course electives from any of the areas

Multireligious Engagement Requirement
At least one half-course (from any area or from among electives) must focus on a religious tradition other than the tradition primarily studied in the degree program.

MTS Degree with Concentration in Theology & Religion: Christian Theology & Ethics

Complete all 20 half-courses (10.0 full courses) in the degree from the areas and electives as indicated below: 

Area I: Scriptural Studies (2.0 courses)
Biblical Studies 5110A/B: Introduction to the Bible as Scripture
Biblical Studies 5116A/B: New Testament Writings
Biblical Studies 5120A/B: Gods, Empires, Kings & Rebels: The Hebrew Bible in Context
One further half-course from Area I, Scriptural Studies

Area II: Theological Studies (3.5 courses)
Systematic Theology 5103A/B: Introduction to Systematic Theology
Theological Ethics 5203A/B: A Critical Investigation of Theological Ethics
Five further half-courses from Area II, Theological Studies

Area III: Historical Studies (1.5 course)
Church History 5104A/B: The Early Church to the Late Middle Ages
Church History 5106A/B: The Late Middle Ages to the Modern Period and Contemporary World
One further half-course from Area III, Historical Studies

Area IV: Public Leadership & Ministry Studies (0.5 courses)
One half-course from Area IV, Public Leadership & Ministry Studies

Area V: Contextual & Formational Studies (1.0 course)
Field Education 5110A: Identity and Formation
Pastoral Theology 5213A/B: MTS Integration and Formation Seminar

Area VI: Comparative & Cultural Studies (0.5 courses)
Religious Studies 5134A/B: Navigating Freedom of Religion and Accommodation in Canadian Society

General Electives (1.0 course)
Two half-course electives from any of the areas

Multireligious Engagement Requirement
At least one half-course (from any area or from among electives) must focus on a religious tradition other than the tradition primarily studied in the degree program.

MTS Degree with Concentration in Theology & Religion: Comparative Religion & Theology

Complete all 20 half-courses (10.0 full courses) in the degree from the areas and electives as indicated below:

Area I: Scriptural Studies (2.5 courses)
Five from the following:
Biblical Studies 5110A/B: Introduction to the Bible as Scripture
Biblical Studies 5116A/B: New Testament Writings
Biblical Studies 5120A/B: Gods, Empires, Kings & Rebels: The Hebrew Bible in Context
Religious Studies 5310A/B: Interpreting the Qur’an
Biblical Studies 5320A/B: New Scholarship in Qur’anic Studies
Biblical Studies 5119A/B: Studies in Sunnah and Hadith

Area II: Theological Studies (2.0 courses)
Four from the following:
Systematic Theology 5103A/B: Introduction to Systematic Theology
Theological Ethics 5203A/B: A Critical Investigation of Theological Ethics
Systematic Theology 5208A/B: Key Issues in Islamic Theology
Theological Ethics 5190A/B: Introduction to Islamic Law and Legal Theory
Theological Ethics 5213A/B: Islamic Ethics: Theory and Application
Systematic Theology 5228A/B: Theology and Religious Pluralism

Area III: Historical Studies (1.5 course)
Church History 5111A/B: History of Christian-Muslim Relations
Two further half-courses from Area III, Historical Studies

Area IV: Public Leadership & Ministry Studies (0.5 courses)
One half-course from Area IV, Public Leadership & Ministry Studies

Area V: Contextual & Formational Studies (1.0 course)
Field Education 5110A: Identity and Formation
Pastoral Theology 5213A/B: MTS Integration and Formation Seminar

Area VI: Comparative & Cultural Studies (1.0 course)
Religious Studies 5134A/B: Navigating Freedom of Religion and Accommodation in Canadian Society
One half-course from Area VI, Comparative & Contextual Studies

General Electives (1.5 courses)
Three half-course electives from any of the areas

Multireligious Engagement Requirement
At least one half-course (from any area or from among electives) must focus on a religious tradition other than the tradition primarily studied in the degree program.

MTS Degree with Concentration in Islamic Studies

Complete all 20 half-courses (10.0 full courses) in the degree from the areas and electives as indicated below:

Area I: Scriptural Studies (2.0 courses)
Either
Religious Studies 5310A/B: Interpreting the Qur’an
Or
Biblical Studies 5320A/B: New Scholarship in Qur’anic Studies
And
Biblical Studies 5119A/B: Studies in Sunnah and Hadith
Plus one half-course in Qur’anic Arabic
Plus one further half-course from Area I, Scriptural Studies, including any Qur’anic Arabic course

Area II: Theological Studies (1.5 courses)
Systematic Theology 5208A/B: Key Issues in Islamic Theology
Theological Ethics 5213A/B: Islamic Ethics: Theory and Application
Plus one half-course from Area II, Theological Studies

Area III: Historical Studies (1.0 course)
Church History 5111A/B: History of Christian-Muslim Relations
One further half-course from Area III, Historical Studies

Area IV: Public Leadership & Ministry Studies (0.5 courses)
One half-course from Area IV, Public Leadership & Ministry Studies

Area V: Contextual & Formational Studies (1.0 course)
Field Education 5110A: Identity and Formation
Pastoral Theology 5213A/B: MTS Integration and Formation Seminar

Area VI: Comparative & Cultural Studies (0.5 courses)
Religious Studies 5134A/B: Navigating Freedom of Religion and Accommodation in Canadian Society

General Electives (3.5 courses)
Seven half-course electives from any of the areas

Multireligious Engagement Requirement
At least one half-course (from any area or from among electives) must focus on a religious tradition other than the tradition primarily studied in the degree program.

MTS Degree with Concentration in Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy – Muslim Communities Stream

Complete all 20 half-courses (10.0 full courses) in the degree from the areas and electives as indicated below:

Area I: Scriptural Studies (1.5 courses)
Either
Religious Studies 5310A/B: Interpreting the Qur’an
Or
Biblical Studies 5320A/B: New Scholarship in Qur’anic Studies
And
Biblical Studies 5119A/B: Studies in Sunnah and Hadith
Plus one further half-course from Area I, Scriptural Studies, including any Qur’anic Arabic course

Area II: Theological Studies (1.5 courses)
Systematic Theology 5208A/B: Key Issues in Islamic Theology
Theological Ethics 5213A/B: Islamic Ethics: Theory and Application
Plus one from:
Religious Studies 5202A/B: Spirituality of Muslim Women
Any others from Area II, Theological Studies

Area III: Historical Studies (1.0 course)
Church History 5231A/B: Independent Study: History of Spiritual Care
One further half-course from Area III, Historical Studies

Area IV: Public Leadership & Ministry Studies (3.5 courses)
Foundations for Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy Practice
Pastoral Theology 5231A/B: Pastoral Care and Counseling Ministry

Human Development & Theories of Growth
Pastoral Theology 5250A/B: Human Development & Growth Process

Professional Ethics
Pastoral Theology 5298A/B: Case Studies in Chaplaincy and Professional Ethics

Spiritual Distress and Assessment
Pastoral Theology 5255A/B: Spiritual Care Assessment and Planning

Theories of Psychotherapeutic Practice (Choose THREE of four:)
Pastoral Theology 5232A/B: Pastoral and Spiritual Care in Muslim Community Contexts
Pastoral Theology 5330A/B: Couple and Family Dynamics
Pastoral Theology 5332A/B: Family of Origin Seminar
Pastoral Theology 5334A/B: Grief, Crisis, and Pastoral Care

Area V: Contextual & Formational Studies (2.0 course)
Field Education 5110A: Identity and Formation
Supervised Practical Education 5120: SPE Basic I
Pastoral Theology 5213A/B: MTS Integration and Formation Seminar

Area VI: Comparative & Cultural Studies (0.5 courses)
Religious Studies 5134A/B: Navigating Freedom of Religion and Accommodation in Canadian Society

Multireligious Engagement Requirement
At least one half-course (from any area or from among electives) must focus on a religious tradition other than the tradition primarily studied in the degree program.

MTS Degree with Concentration in Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy – Christian Communities Stream

Complete all 20 half-courses (10.0 full courses) in the degree from the areas and electives as indicated below:

Area I: Scriptural Studies (1.5 courses)
Biblical Studies 5110A/B: Introduction to the Bible as Scripture
Biblical Studies 5116A/B: New Testament Writings
Biblical Studies 5120A/B: Gods, Empires, Kings & Rebels: The Hebrew Bible in Context

Area II: Theological Studies (1.5 courses)
Systematic Theology 5103A/B: Introduction to Systematic Theology
Plus two from:
Theological Ethics 5203A/B: A Critical Investigation of Theological Ethics
Any others from Area II, Theological Studies

Area III: Historical Studies (1.0 course)
Church History 5230A/B: Independent Study: History of Spiritual Care
One further half-course from Area III, Historical Studies

Area IV: Public Leadership & Ministry Studies (3.5 courses)
Foundations for Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy Practice
Pastoral Theology 5231A/B: Pastoral Care and Counselling Ministry

Human Development & Theories of Growth
Pastoral Theology 5250A/B: Human Development & Growth Process

Professional Ethics
Pastoral Theology 5298A/B: Case Studies in Chaplaincy [and Professional Ethics]

Spiritual Distress and Assessment
Pastoral Theology 5255A/B: Spiritual Care Assessment and Planning

Theories of Psychotherapeutic Practice (Choose THREE of four:)
Pastoral Theology 5232A/B: Islamic Studies Pastoral & Spiritual Care [Pastoral and Spiritual Care in Muslim Community Contexts]
Pastoral Theology 5330A/B: Couple and Family Dynamics
Pastoral Theology 5332A/B: Family of Origin Seminar
Pastoral Theology 5334A/B: Grief, Crisis, and Pastoral Care

Area V: Contextual & Formational Studies (2.0 course)
Field Education 5110A: Introduction to Ministry [Identity & Formation]
Supervised Practical Education 5120: SPE Basic I
Pastoral Theology 5213A/B: MTS Integrative Seminar [MTS Integration and Formation Seminar]

Area VI: Comparative & Cultural Studies (0.5 courses)
Religious Studies 5134A/B: Navigating Freedom of Religion and Accommodation in Canadian Society

Multireligious Engagement Requirement
At least one half-course (from any area or from among electives) must focus on a religious tradition other than the tradition primarily studied in the degree program.

MTS Degree with Concentration in Ministry Leadership – Christian Congregational Stream

Complete all 20 half-courses (10.0 full courses) in the degree from the areas and electives as indicated below:

Area I: Scriptural Studies (1.5 courses)
Biblical Studies 5110A/B: Introduction to the Bible as Scripture
Biblical Studies 5116A/B: New Testament Writings
Biblical Studies 5120A/B: Gods, Empires, Kings & Rebels: The Hebrew Bible in Context

Area II: Theological Studies (1.5 courses)
Systematic Theology 5103A/B: Introduction to Systematic Theology
Theological Ethics 5203A/B: A Critical Investigation of Theological Ethics
One further half-course from Area II, Theological Studies

Area III: Historical Studies (1.5 course)
Three half-courses from Area III, Historical Studies

Area IV: Public Leadership & Ministry Studies (2.5 courses)
Homiletics 5204A/B: The Theology & Practice of Preaching
Liturgics 5204A/B: Liturgical Theology: An Introduction
Pastoral Theology 5230A/B: Congregational Development and Leadership
Religious Education 5203A/B: Teaching Ministry
One further half-course from Area IV, Public Leadership & Ministry Studies

Area V: Contextual & Formational Studies (2.0 courses)
Field Education 5110A: Identity and Formation
Field Education 5211A: Parish/Community Practicum I
Field Education 5212B: Parish/Community Practicum II
Pastoral Theology 5213A/B: MTS Integration and Formation Seminar

Area VI: Comparative & Cultural Studies (0.5 courses)
Religious Studies 5134A/B: Navigating Freedom of Religion and Accommodation in Canadian Society

General Electives (0.5 courses)
One half-course electives from any of the areas

Multireligious Engagement Requirement
At least one half-course (from any area or from among electives) must focus on a religious tradition other than the tradition primarily studied in the degree program.

MTS Degree with Concentration in Ministry Leadership – Social Justice Stream

Complete all 20 half-courses (10.0 full courses) in the degree from the areas and electives as indicated below:

Area I: Scriptural Studies (2.0 courses)
EITHER
Biblical Studies 5110A/B: Introduction to the Bible as Scripture
Biblical Studies 5116A/B: New Testament Writings
Biblical Studies 5120A/B: Gods, Empires, Kings & Rebels: The Hebrew Bible in Context
Biblical Studies 5192A/B: Scriptural Foundations of Social Justice

OR
Either
Religious Studies 5310A/B: Interpreting the Qur’an
Or
Biblical Studies 5320A/B: New Scholarship in Qur’anic Studies
And
Biblical Studies 5119A/B: Studies in Sunnah and Hadith
Biblical Studies 5192A/B: Scriptural Foundations of Social Justice
Plus one half-course from Area I, Scriptural Studies, including any Qur’anic Arabic course

Area II: Theological Studies (1.5 courses)
EITHER
Systematic Theology 5103A/B: Introduction to Systematic Theology
Plus two further half-courses from Area II, Theological Studies

OR
Systematic Theology 5208A/B: Key Issues in Islamic Theology
Theological Ethics 5213A/B: Islamic Ethics: Theory and Application
Plus one further half-course from Area II, Theological Studies

Area III: Historical Studies (1.0 course)
Two half-courses from Area III, Historical Studies

Area IV: Public Leadership & Ministry Studies (1.0 course)
Two half-courses from Area IV, Public Leadership & Ministry Studies

Area V: Contextual & Formational Studies (2.0 courses)
Field Education 5110A: Identity and Formation
Field Education 5211A: Parish/Community Practicum I
Field Education 5212B: Parish/Community Practicum II
Pastoral Theology 5213A/B: MTS Integration and Formation Seminar

Area VI: Comparative & Cultural Studies (0.5 courses)
Religious Studies 5134A/B: Navigating Freedom of Religion and Accommodation in Canadian Society

General Electives (2.0 courses)
Four half-course electives from any of the areas

Multireligious Engagement Requirement
At least one half-course (from any area or from among electives) must focus on a religious tradition other than the tradition primarily studied in the degree program.

Combined MA-MTS Accelerated Program
  • Unique to the Faculty of Theology at Huron University, students can complete our Master of Theological Studies and Master of Arts (MA Theology) programs in an accelerated period of three 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 MTS program.
  • A minimum of 12 courses must be completed in our MTS program prior to admission.
  • Students are registered part-time in one degree program and full-time in the other.
  • For more information about our accelerated program, please visit our Master of Arts (MA Theology) page.

APPLICATION LINKS

Traditional Applicants + Special Students (those who already hold a university degree & wish to take course(s) for credit, without being in a degree program)

Program Application

 

Letter of Permission Students – those who are currently in a program in another university, who would like to visit Huron to take a course, and have the results of that course sent back to their university.

Letter of Permission Application

REQUIREMENTS

The Master of Theological Studies degree program is designed to provide opportunities for intellectual growth and leadership development. As such, admission is based not only on academic considerations, but also on evidence of personal characteristics and interpersonal skills required to function effectively in such an educational environment. In order to assess these criteria for admission, we rely on the candidate’s application materials and the confidential statements made by referee(s).

Once an application file is complete, with all supporting documents received by Huron, it is reviewed by an Admissions Committee comprised of the Dean of Theology and two full-time members of the Faculty of Theology. After its review of the completed application, the Admissions Committee will make a recommendation concerning admission.

Upload to Portal:

  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
  • Transcript showing completed Bachelor’s degree
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (If applicable. See “English Language Proficiency Requirements” below)

Send to Referee:
(Please note your referee emails or mails your reference form directly to Huron.)

For Applicants to MTS Concentrations in Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy (either Christian or Islamic stream) OR Ministry Leadership (Christian Congregational stream) (Please note your referees should email or mail your reference form directly to Huron.):

DEADLINES

Winter Term
Applicants seeking admission in the Winter term should apply by December 1.

Fall Term
Applicants seeking admission in the Winter term should apply by May 30. Please enquire at theology@huron.uwo.ca or srice@huron.uwo.ca for flexibility with applications beyond this deadline.

International Applicants
International applicants seeking admission to the MDiv or MTS programs should have their applications complete, including all supporting documents, by March 1 for September admission and September 1 for January admission.

FINANCIAL AID

If you wish to be considered for Financial Aid, please complete the form below:

TRANSFER CREDIT AND WAIVER OF PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS POLICY

The Transfer Credit and Waiver of Program Requirements Policy for the MDiv and MTS programs can be accessed here:

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

If you have not completed your degree/diploma at an institution where the principal language of instruction is English, you are required to submit a satisfactory English Language Proficiency test score.

Huron requires one of the
following:

Test Minimum Score Required
TOEFL(iBT), 83, with no less than 20 on any section

TOEFL(PBT), 500, with TWE of 5

MELAB, 80, with no less than 78 on any section

IELTS, 6.5, with no less than 6.0 on any section

CAEL, 60, with no less than 60 on any section

PTE Academic, 58, with no less than 56 on any section

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Program Learning Outcomes

By completing the Master of Theological Studies program, students will demonstrate:

  1. a critical and culturally sensitive engagement with the scriptural, historical, theological, and liturgical foundations of a religious tradition, and the ability to apply this knowledge responsibly in multireligious and secular settings
  2. proficiency in the key skills and competencies for contextually appropriate leadership and practice
  3. an ability to analyze diverse social and intercultural contexts and to adapt behaviour and formulate strategies to acknowledge differences, recognize commonality, and pursue justice
  4. an integrative academic preparation that combines intellectual, ethical, and emotional maturity in the cultivation of attitudes, habits, and character. Here are Student Best Practices for a Context-Driven Approach to Theological Education

Master of Theological Studies Course Timetable

Theology Orientation Handbook 2024-25
can be found here: 2024  Orientation Handbook  


Course Registration for 2024-25 instructions 
Admitted MDiv & MTS Students, Theology Special, and Letter of Permission Students, may register for courses once they receive their registration appointment from Western.
If you have not received a registration appointment, please contact srice@uwo.ca.

Here is your Registration Handbook for 2024-25:
Registration for Courses in the Faculty of Theology 2024 25

Degree Maps for MTS Concentrations

Degree Begun prior to Sept. 2022
MTS 2021 Islamic Studies Degree Map for students who began before September 2022.
MTS 2021 Degree Map for students who began before September 2022.

Degree Begun Sept. 2022 onward  
For all new MTS Concentrations, beginning September 2022 and onward, a degree map is below; with a recommended first-year course list in the Registration Handbook 2024-25 and in the map for your concentration.  Your concentration’s complete requirements are listed in the map and in Program section, above.
Concentration in Theology and Religion 2023, 2024 
Concentration in Theology & Religion:  Biblical Studies  2022, 2023, 2024
Concentration in Theology & Religion:  Christian Theology & Ethics 2022, 2023, 2024
Concentration in Theology & Religion: Comparative Religion & Theology 2024
Concentration in Islamic Studies, 2022, 2023, 2024 REVd
Concentration in Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy–Muslim Communities Stream 2024
Concentration in Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy, Christian Communities Stream 2024
Concentration in Ministry Leadership–Christian Congregational Stream 2024
Concentration in Ministry Leadership–Social Justice Stream 2024

2024-2025 Course Timetable

“A” courses are in fall term
“B” courses are in winter term
No suffix = full-year course
Courses are Hybrid (online for approved students/in person for all others) unless otherwise noted, 5000-level only.
Calendar course descriptions are found in MDiv map.

Students can find course schedules in Draft My Schedule.
Students can find room numbers in student.uwo.ca.
Instructions for selecting/registering are in the Registration Handbook above.

Course Subject
Course #
Brief Course Outline
Day
Start
End
Instructor
(tentative)
Arabic 1070A Quranic Arabic for Beginners (in person) Kharrat, Y.
Arabic 2080A Intermediate Quranic Arabic  (in person) Kharrat, Y.
Arabic 5260B Advanced Quranic Kharrat, Y.
Bib Studies 5110A  Intro to the Bible as Scripture Sabo, P.
Bib Studies 5116B New Testament Writings Meyer, N.
Bib Studies 5120B Intro to the Hebrew Bible
DATE/TIME CHANGE		 Meyer, N.
Bib Studies 5119a Studies in Sunnah & Hadith
DATE/TIME CHANGE		 Mattson, I.
Bib
Studies		 5203b
CANCELLED		 Sex, Marriage & the Bible
Bib
Studies		 5204b
NEW		  Wisdom Literature  (contact
srice@uwo.ca to register)		 Sabo, P.
Bib
Studies		 5205a Major Pauline Epistles Meyer, N.
Church Hist 5104A Early Church to Late Middle Ages Acres, W.
Church Hist 5106B Late Mid Ages to Modern Period Acres, W.
Church Hist 5111b Christian-Muslim Relations Mattson, I.
Church Hist 5231a History of Spiritual Care
(Indep. Studies contact Instructor for permission)		 Morrison, B
Church
Hist		 5232a Christianity & Indigeneity Acres, B.
Church Music 5223B Liturgical Music Lupton,W
Field Educ 5110a Identity & Formation Davis, D.
Field Educ 5211a Parish/Community Practicum Davis, D.
Field Educ 5212b Parish/Community Practicum Davis, D.
Field Educ 5313a/b Parish/Community Practicum (3rd year; contact instructor for details) Davis, D.
Homiletic 5204a Theo & Practice of Preaching Crittenden,J.
Homiletic 5305b Continuation of Homiletics Crittenden,J.
Liturgics 5204a Liturgical Theology (online)
DAY/TIME CHANGE		 Koyle, J.
Liturgics 5301b Liturgical Leadership (online) Koyle, J.
Past Theol 5210b Islam & Wellness Sezen, E.
Past Theol 5213b MTS Integration & Formation Smith, D.
Past Theol 5230a Congregational Development & Leadership Morrison, B.
Past Theol 5231a Spiritual Care & Counselling Morrison, B.
Past Theol 5250b Human Development & Growth Process Morrison, B.
Past Theol 5313b MDiv Integration & Formation Smith, D.
Past Theol 5333b Grief, Trauma & Spiritual Care Morrison, B.
Rel Educ 5203b Teaching Ministry Morrison, B.
Rel Stud *2130 Living Religions of the World
(in person; details below *)		 Acres, B.
Rel Stud 5134a Freedom of Rel. & Accommodation in Canada Fahmy, M.
Rel Stud 5220b Islam & Politics Mattson, I.
Rel Stud 5240g Religion & Neuroscience Marks, D.
Rel Stud 5245b Religion & Social Justice Samuel, J.
SupPast 5120 SPE I see D. Davis
SupPast 5220 SPE II see D. Davis
Syst Theol 5103a Intro to Systematic Theology Potter, B.
Syst Theol 5201a Contextual Theology Samuel, J.
Syst Theol 5208a Key Issues in Islamic Theology
(online course)		 Taleb, L. R.
Theo Ethics 5203b Critical Investigation into Theological Ethics Gruning, H.

*RS 2130 Living Religions:  You may take as an Area 6 elective course or general elective, but this course does not count toward your “Multireligious Engagement Requirement,” if your degree map requires it.  No online.  Full-year, 1.0 course.

2024 Summer/Intersession Timetable

How to Register for an Intersession course
First, beginning Feb 22, activate yourself for the Summer Session on student centre, student.uwo.ca.
Second, once activation is complete, register yourself for the course in student centre.   Here are some helpful detailed instructions!
Or contact srice@uwo.ca for assistance.
Remember, Huron students pay Huron for summer courses.  

Intersession 2023 falls between May 15 and June 23, followed by exams if scheduled.
“A” courses are half-courses in first half (May 15-June 2)
“B” courses are half-courses in second half (June 5-June 23)
No suffix = full-course, lasting all Intersession (May 15-June 23)
Calendar course descriptions are found below.

Course Subject
Course #
Course Outline
Day
Start
End
Instructor
Religious
Studies		 2130 Living Religions of the World
(Intersession)		 online
M/Tu
W/Th		 9:30 12:30 Acres, William
Supervised Pastoral Educ 5120 SPE Basic I
(Summer)		 see Dr. Dawn Davis for details & instructions

RS 2130  Living Religions  (Online Only–Intersession)
A study of the history, faith, and practices of the major living religions – selected from Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shintoism, Zoroastrianism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.   (Note:  this course can be used toward an Area 6 requirement.  This course cannot be used toward the Multireligious Engagement Course, if your degree requires this.)

SPE 5120 Supervised Pastoral Education Basic I (Summer)
Offered in partnership with an SPE program (Basic I) accredited by the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care, this course blends supervised clinical experience and reflective learning to enable students to develop the art and practice of spiritual care. The course addresses theological, psychological, sociological, and ethical issues in spiritual care.

2023-2024 Course Timetable

August Revisions below in bold

“A” courses are in fall term
“B” courses are in winter term
No suffix = full-year course
Courses are Hybrid (online for approved students/in person for all others) unless otherwise noted. 5000-level only
Calendar course descriptions are found in MTS maps.
2023-24 Islamic Studies and Related Courses PDF

Course Subject
Course #
Course Outline
Day
Start
End
Instructor
(tentative)
Arabic 1070A Quranic Arabic for Beginners (in person) M 13:30 16:20 Kharrat, Y.
Arabic 2080A Intermediate Quranic Arabic  (in person) Th 11:30 14:20 Kharrat, Y.
Arabic 5260B Readings From The Qur’an/Advanced  Tu 14:30 17:00 Kharrat, Y.
Bib Studies 5110A  Intro to the Bible as Scripture Th 12:30 15:30 Smith, D.
Bib Studies 5116B New Testament Writings Tu 14:30 17:00 Meyer, N.
Bib Studies 5120B Intro to the Hebrew Bible
Th
9:30 12:00 Lemos, T.
Bib Studies NEW
5192b		 Scriptural Foundations of Social Justice Th 12:30 15:00 Sabo, P. &
Mattson, I.
Bib Studies 5230b Preaching the Parables of Jesus Th 15:30 18:00 Smith, D.
Bib
Studies		 CANCEL-LED 5236a Studies in the Old Testament:  Sex, Marriage & the Bible  Contact instructor for info about replacement course Lemos, T.
Church Hist 5104A Early Church to Late Middle Ages Tu 9:30 12:00 Acres, W.
Church Hist 5106B Late Mid Ages to Modern Period Tu 9:30 12:00 Acres, W.
Church Hist 5227a History of Anglicanism Th 15:30 18:00 Acres, W.
Church Hist 5231a Independent Study:  History of Spiritual Care contact:  B Morrison for permission
Church Music 5222B Liturgical Music W 14:30 17:00 Lupton,W./tba
Field Educ 5110A Identity & Formation W 14:30 17:00 Davis, D.
Field Educ 5211A Parish/Community Practicum Tu 9:30 12:00 Davis, D.
Field Educ 5212B Parish/Community Practicum Tu 9:30 12:00 Davis, D.
Field Educ 5313A Parish/Community Practicum (3rd yr) Contact:
Davis, D.
Hebrew 5040A Intro to Biblical Hebrew Tu

Th

 15:30 17:30 Sabo, P.
Hebrew 5041B Intro to Bib Hebrew 2 Tu
Th		 15:30 17:30 Sabo, P.
Homiletics 5204A Theol & Practice of Preaching (contact srice@uwo.ca to sign up) Th 9:30 12:00 Crittenden, J.
Homiletics 5305B Continuation of Homiletics Th 9:30 12:00 Crittenden, J.
Liturgics 5204A Intro to Liturgical Theology (contact srice@uwo.ca to regist; mostly online course) W 18:00 20:30 tba
Past Theol 5213b
 MTS Integration & Formation Seminar Th 15:30 18:00 Potter, Brett
Past Theol 5230a Congregational Dev & Leadership Tu 14:30 17:00 Morrison, B.
Past Theol 5231a Pastoral Care & Counselling Tu 18:00 20:30 Morrison, B.
PastTheol 5232a Pastoral & Spiritual Care in Muslim Community Contexts (online) Th 19:00 21:30 Engin, S.
time rev’d
Past Theol 5235b Special Topics: Missions, Colonialism & the Gospel
(online)   (poster)		 W 8:30 11:00 Ruso, D.
Past Theol 5250b Human Develop & Group Process (online) Tu 14:30 17:00 Morrison, B.
Past Theol 5255a Spiritual Care Assessment & Planning  (online) W 18:00 20:30 Nikil, D.
Past Theol 5298b Case Studies in Chaplaincy & Prof Ethics   (online) Th 19;00 21:30 Edmison, K.
Past Theol 5305a CANCELLED Theological Reflection M 18:00 20:30 CANCELLED
Past Theol 5332b Family of Origin Seminar Tu 18:00 20:30 Morrison, B.
Rel Educ 5203b Teaching Ministry Tu 14:30 17:00 Morrison, B.
Rel Stud 2130 * Living Religions
(in person)		 M 17:30 20:30 Acres, B.
Rel Stud 5202a Spirituality of Muslim Women Th 12:30 15:00 Mattson, I.
Rel Stud 5310b Interpreting the Qur’an W 2:30 5:00 Mattson, I.
time rev’d
SPE 5120 5120 Supervised Pastoral Educ contact D. Davis for details
Syst Theol 5103a Intro to Systematic Theology W 08:30 11:00 Potter, B
Syst Theol 5201a CANCELLED
Contextual Theology		 W 8:30 11:00 tba
CANCELLED
Syst Theol 5228b Theol & Religious Pluralism Th 12:30 15:00 Potter, B.
Theol Ethics 5190b Islamic Law & Legal Theory Tu 11:30 14:00 Lowe, J.
Theol Ethics 5203b Critical Investigation of Theological Ethics W 18:00 20:30 Gruning, H.
Theol Ethics 5213a Islamic Ethics Tu 14:30 17:00 Mattson, I.

*RS 2130 Living Religions:  You may take as an Area 6 elective course or general elective, but this course does not count toward your “Multireligious Engagement Requirement,” if your degree map requires it.  No online.

2022-2023 Course Timetable

Link to copy of timetable with classrooms
“A” courses are in fall term
“B” courses are in winter term
No suffix = full-year course
Courses are Hybrid (online for approved students/in person for all others) unless otherwise noted.
Calendar course descriptions are found in MDiv map.
See sample course outlines from last year in 2021-22 timetable.
Islamic Studies Courses in 2022-23

Course Subject
Course #
Course Outline
Day
Start
End
Instructor
Arabic 1070A Quranic Arabic for Beginners (in person) Tu 8:30 11:20 Kharrat, Y.
Arabic 2080A Intermediate Quranic Arabic  (in person) Th 14:30 17:20 Kharrat, Y.
Arabic 5260B Readings From The Qur’an Th 11:30 14:00 Kharrat, Y.
Bib Studies 5110A  Intro to the Bible as Scripture Th 11:30 14:00 Smith, D.
Bib Studies 5116B New Testament Writings Tu 18:00 20:30 Meyer, N.
Bib Studies 5119B Qur’an, Sunnah, Hadith W 14:30 17:00 Mattson, I.
Bib Studies 5120B Intro to the Hebrew Bible Th 11:30 14:00 Meyer, N.
Bib Studies NEW
5205a		 Major Letters of Paul Th 18:00 20:50 Meyer, N.
Bib
Studies		 5210B Studies in the Pentateuch (online only) Tu 11:30 14:30 Sabo, P.
Bib
Studies		 5222A Prophetic Literature Th 11:30 14:00 Lemos, T.
Church Hist 5104A Early Church to Late Middle Ages Th 8:30 11:00 Acres, W.
Church Hist 5106B Late Mid Ages to Modern Period Tu 9:30 12:00 McClatchie, S.
Church Hist 5111B History of Christian-Muslim Relations Th 14:30 17:00 Mattson, I.
Church Hist 5232B Special Topics:  Christianity & Indigenaity Th 18:00 20:30 Acres, W.
Church Music 5223B Liturgical Music W 14:30 17:00 Lupton,W./ McClatchie, S.
Field Educ 5110A Identity & Formation W 14:30 17:00 Davis, D.
Field Educ 5211A Parish/Community Practicum Th 8:30 11:00 Davis, D.
Field Educ 5212B Parish/Community Practicum Th 8:30 11:00 Davis, D.
Field Educ 5313A Parish/Community Practicum (3rd yr) Contact:
Davis, D.
Greek 5103A Introductory Grammar Tu

Th

 14:30 16:30 Meyer, N.
Greek 5104B Con’t of Greek Grammar & New Testament Readings Tu
Th		 14:30 16:30 Meyer, N.
Homiletics 5204A Theol & Practice of Preaching (contact srice@uwo.ca to sign up) W 14:30 17:00 Townshend, T.
Homiletics 5305B Continuation of Homiletics Tu 9:30 12:00 Crittenden, J.
Liturgics 5204A Intro to Liturgical Theology (contact srice@uwo.ca to sign up; online course only) W 18:00 20:30 Gibaut, J.
Liturgics 5301B Liturgical Leadership (online course only) Th 14:30 17:00 Koyle, J.
Past Theol 5213B  MTS Integration & Formation Seminar Tu 9:30 12:00 Marks, D.
Past Theol 5230A Congregational Development & Leadership Tu 14:30 17:00 Morrison, B.
Past Theol 5231A Pastoral Care & Counselling Ministry Tu 18:00 20:30 Morrison, B.
Past Theol 5235b Mission, Colonialism & the Gospel (mostly online) Th 11:30 14:00 Ruso, D.
Past Theol NEW
5250b		 Human Development & Group Process Tu 14:30 17:00 Morrison, B.
Past Theol 5313B MDiv Integration & Formation Seminar Please contact D. Davis
Past Theol 5330B Couple & Family Dynamics Tu 1800 20:30 Morrison, B.
Rel Educ 5203B Teaching Ministry Tu 14:30 17:00 Morrison, B.
Rel Stud 2130 Living Religions M 15:30 17:30 Acres, B
see Theol Office for permiss.
Rel Stud 5134B Freedom of Religion & Accommodation in Canada W 18:00 20:30 Fahmi, M.
Rel Stud 5224A Special Topics:  Sociology of Religion Th 18:00 20:30 Elliot, Neil
Supervised Past Educ 5120 SPE Basic I see D. Davis for permiss’n
Syst Theol 5103A Intro to Systematic Theol W 8:30 11:00 Potter, B.
Syst Theol 5206B Christ, Salvation, Trinity W 8:30 11:00 Potter, B.
Syst Theol 5231A Special Topics:  Readings in Islamic Theology Th 11:30 14:00 Taleb, L. R.
Theol Ethics 5203B Critical Investigation of Theological Ethics W 18:00 14:30 Gruning, H.

 

2022 Summer/Intersession Timetable

How to Register for an Intersession course
First, beginning Feb 22, activate yourself for the Summer Session on student centre.
Second, once activation is complete, register yourself for the course in student centre.   Here are some helpful detailed instructions!
Or contact srice@uwo.ca for assistance.
Remember,  Huron students pay Huron for summer courses.  

Intersession 2022 falls between May 16 and June 24, followed by exams if scheduled.
“A” courses are  half-courses in first half , May 16-June 3
“B” courses are half-courses in second half
No suffix = full-course, lasting all Intersession, May 16-June 24

Calendar course descriptions are found below.

Course Subject
Course #
Course Outline
Day
Start
End
Instructor
Pastoral
Theology		 5304A Church & Non-Profit Admin and Organisation online
M/Tu/
W/Th		 6:30 9:20 Hessler, Soren
Religious
Studies		 2130 Living Religions of the World online
M/Tu
W/Th		 9:00 12:00 Acres,
William

PT 5304a  Church & Non-Profit Organisation & Administration (Online)
An introduction to organization and administrative leadership in church and other not-for-profit organizations.
0.5 course

RS 2030  Living Religions  (Online)
A study of the history, faith, and practices of the major living religions – selected from Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shintoism, Zoroastrianism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.
1.0 course

2021-2022 Course Timetable

“A” courses are in fall term
“B” courses are in winter term
No suffix = full-year course
Calendar course descriptions are found in MTS booklet.

Course Subject
Course #
Course Outline
Day
Start
End
Instructor
Arabic 1070A Arabic 1070a M 8:30 11:20 Kharrat, Y.
Arabic 2080A Intermediate Quranic Arabic Th 14:30 17:20 Kharrat, Y.
Arabic 5260B Readings From The Qur’an Tu 9:30 12:00 Kharrat, Y.
Bib Studies 5110A Intro to Biblical Scripture Tu 6:00 8:30 Smith, D.
Bib Studies 5116B The New Testament Writings Tu 18:00 20:30 Quigley, J.
Bib Studies 5120B Intro to the Hebrew Bible Th 11:30 14:00 Meyer, N.
Bib
Studies		 5222A Isaiah and Ezekiel compared Th 11:30 14:00 Lemos, T.
contact srice@uwo.ca to register!
Bib
Studies		 5250A Early history of God W 14:30 17:00 Lemos, T.
Bib
Studies		 5255A Gender and Sexuality in Early Christianity Th 8:30 11:00 Quigley, J.
Church Hist 5104A Church History I W 14:30 17:00 McClatchie, S.
Church Hist 5106B Church History 2 W 14:30 17:00 Acres, W.
Church Hist 5227A History of Anglicanism Th 14:30 17:00 Acres, W.
Church Hist 5232B CANCELLED
Medieval Heresies		 CANCELLED
Church Music 5222B TTheory & Practice of Music in the Church Th 14:30 17:00 Lupton, W. / McClatchie, S.
Field Educ 5110A Intro to Ministry W 8:30 11:00 Davis, D.
Field Educ 5211A Parish Community Practicum Th 18:00 20:30 Davis, D.
Field Educ 5212B Parish/Community Practicum Th 18:00 20:30 Davis, D.
Field Educ 5313B Parish/Community Practicum (3rd yr) Contact:
Davis, D.
Greek 5103A Intro to Biblical Greek Grammar Tu

Th

 14:30 16:30 Quigley, J.
Greek 5104B Cont of Greek Grammar & NT Writings Tu
Th		 14:30 16:30 Quigley, J.
Hebrew 5040A Intro to Biblical Hebrew Tu
Th		 14:30 16:30 Meyer, N.
Hebrew 5041B Hebrew 2 Tu
Th		 14:30 16:30 Meyer, N.
Homiletics 5204A Theology & Practice of Preaching Tu 9:30 12:00 Townshend, T.
Homiletics 5305B Cont of Homiletics Th 8:30 11:00 Crittenden, J.
Liturgics 5204B Liturgical Theology W 18:00 20:30 Gibaut, J.
Past Theol 5213B Integrative MTS Seminar Th 8:30 11:00 Marks, D.
Past Theol 5230A Congregational Development and Leadershipp Tu 14:30 17:00 Morrison, B.
Past Theol 5231A Pastoral Care and Counselling Ministry Tu 18:00 20:30 Morrison, B.
Past Theol 5232b Islamic Pastoral & Spiritual Care postponed until Fall ’22
Past Theol 5305A Theological Reflection W 14:30 17:00 Connor, T.
Past Theol 5313B MDiv Integration & Formation Seminar Please contact D. Davis
Past Theol 5333B Grief Crisis and Pastoral Care Tu 18:00 20:30 Morrison, B.
Rel Educ 5203B Introduction to Christian Education Tu 14:30 17:00 Morrison, B.
Rel Stud 2130 Living Religions of the World M 13:30 16:30 Acres, B
see Theol Office for permiss.
Rel Stud 5220A Islam and Politics M 18:00 20:30 Mattson, I.
Rel Stud 5310B Interpreting the Quran Th 11:30 14:00 Taleb, L.
Syst Theol 5103A IIntro to Systematic Theol Th 8:30 11:00 Potter, B.
Syst Theol 5201B Contextual Theology W 8:30 11:00 Davis, D.
Syst Theol 5208B Key Issues in Islamic Theology Th 14:30 17:00 Mattson, I.
Syst Theol 5228B Theology & Religious Pluralism Th 8:30 11:00 Potter, B.
Syst Theol 5232B Theological Anthropology W 14:30 17:00 Potter, B.
Theol Ethics 5190B Islamic Law and Legal Theory W 18:00 20:30 Mattson, I.
Theol Ethics 5203B Intro to Theological Ethics Th 18:00 20:30 Gruning, H.
Theol Ethics 5213A Islamic Ethics W 18:00 20:30 Mattson, I.

 

2020-2021 Course Timetable
Course Subject
Course #
Course Outline
Day
Start
End
Instructor
Arabic 1070A Quranic Arabic for Beginners Th 3:30 6:20 Kharrat, Y.
Arabic 2080B Intermediate Quranic Arabic Th 3:30 6:20 Kharrat, Y.
Arabic 5260B Readings From The Qur’an Tu 9:30 12:20 Kharrat, Y.
Bib Studies 5110A Intro to Bible as Scripture M 7:00 9:20 Meyer, N.
Bib Studies 5116B The New Testament Writings M 12:30 3:00 Meyer, N.
Bib Studies 5119A Qur’an, Sunnah & Hadith M 7:00 9:20 Mattson, I.
Bib Studies 5120B Intro to the Hebrew Bible M 7:00 9:20 Lemos, T.
Bib Studies 5222B Prophetic Literature M 8:30 11:00 Lemos, T.
Bib Studies 5224B Studies in the Gospels Tu 9:30 12:00 Meyer, N.
Church Hist 5104A Early Church to Late Middle Ages M 12:30 3:00 McClatchie, S.
Church Hist 5106B Late Mid Ages to Modern Period M 8:30 11:00 Acres, W.
Church Hist 5111A Christian-Muslim Relations M 12:30 3:00 Mattson, I.
Church Hist 5223A Christian Tradition in Canada M 3:30 6:00 Acres, W.
Church Music 5223A Liturgical Music Tu 9:30 12:00 Lupton, W. / McClatchie, S.
Field Educ 5110A Intro to Ministry Tu 7:00 9:00 Smith, G.
Field Educ 5211A Parish/Community Practicum TBA
Field Educ 5212B Parish/Community Practicum TBA
Field Educ 5313B Parish/Community Practicum TBA
Greek 5130A Intro to Greek Grammar M

Tu

 3:30 6:00 Meyer, N.
Greek 5104B Con’t of Greek Grammar and New Testament Readings M

Tu

 3:30 6:00 Meyer, N.
Greek 5223A Readings in New Testament Tu 7:00 9:20 Meyer, N.
Homiletics 5204A Theol & Practice Preaching M 12:30 3:00 Townshend, T.
Homiletics 5305B Continuation of Homiletics M 7:00 9:20 Crittenden, J.
Liturgics 5204B Liturgical Theology M 8:30 11:00 Larson-Miller, L.
Liturgics 5223B Special Topics in Liturgics Tu 7:00 9:20 Larson-Miller, L.
Liturgics 5301B Liturgical Leadership M 3:30 6:00 Larson-Miller, L.
Past Theol 5213B Integrative Seminar M 3:30 6:00 Marks, D.
Past Theol 5230A Congregational Develop & Leadership Tu 3:30 6:00 Morrison, B.
Past Theol 5231A Pastoral Care & Counselling Tu 7:00 9:00 Morrison, B.
Past Theol 5313B MDiv Integration & Formation Seminar Please contact D. Davis
Past Theol 5332B Family of Origin Seminar Tu 7:00 9:20 Morrison, B.
Rel Educ 5203B Intro to Christian Education Tu 3:30 6:00 Morrison, B.
Rel Stud 5134A Freedom of Religion and Accommodation in Canada M 8:30 11:00 Fahmy, M.
Rel Stud 5202B Spirituality of Muslim Women M 7:00 9:20 Mattson, I.
Rel Stud 5223B Intro to Sufi Spiritual Teachings M 12:30 3:00 Taleb, L.
Syst Theol 5130A Intro to Systematic Theology M 8:30 11:00 TBA
Syst Theol 5201B Contextual Theology M 12:30 3:00 Davis, D.
Syst Theol 5206B Christ, Salvation, & Trinity Tu 3:30 6:00 Connor, T.
Syst Theol 5231B Theology of Anglican Sacraments Tu 7:00 9:30 Larson-Miller, L.
Syst Theol 5234A Special Topics Course M 3:30 6:00 Badcock, G.
Theol Ethics 5203B Theological Ethics Tu 7:00 9:20 Gruning, H.
2019-2020 Course Timetable

Islamic Studies and Related Course Outlines

Master of Theological Studies 2019-2020 Course Timetable

For detailed course and program information, click here.

2018-2019 Course Timetable

2018-19 MDiv/MTS Fall/Winter Course Timetable

Room #s available at student.uwo.ca under “your Weekly Schedule”

“a” and “f” courses are in first (fall) term;  “b” and “g” in second (winter)

“Calendar/catalogue description is found by clicking “Course #.”
Interested in taking a course below, without being in MDiv or MTS degree stream?
Contact the Faculty of Theology, srice@uwo.ca.

Islamic Studies and Related Course Outlines

Course
Course #
Course
Outline
Description
Day
Start
End
Instructor
Arabic 1070a 2018-19 Quranic Arabic for beginners (avail to MDiv/MTS too) Th 3:30 6:20 Kharrat, Y
Arabic 5260b 2018-19 Readings for the Qur’an. 
MTS/MDiv students should register for this number;
bachelor’s students register for Arabic 3260b		 Th 4:30 7:20 Kharrat, Y
Bib Studies 5110a 2018-19 Intro to Bible as Scripture Tu 11:30 2:20 tba
Bib  Studies 5120b 2018-19 Intro to the Hebrew Bible W

F

 9:30

9:30

 10:20

11:20

 Lemos, T.
Bib Studies 5116b 2018-19 New Testament Writings Tu 11:30 2:20 Meyer, N.
Bib Studies 5205b 2018-19 Major Pauline Epistles F 11:30 2:20 Meyer, N.
Church Hist 5104a 2018-19 Early Church to Late Middle Ages Th 9:30 12:30 McClatchie, S.
Church Hist 5106b 2018-19 Late Mid Ages to Modern Period Th 9:30 12:20 McClatchie, S.
Church Hist 5111b 2018-19 Christian-Muslim Relations M 14:30 17:20 Mattson, I
Church Hist 5223a 2018-19 Christian Tradition in Canada W 8:30 11:20 Acres, W.
Church Hist 5350a 2018-19 Eastern & Orthodox Church History M 2:30 5:20 Larson-Miller, L.
Church Music 5223b 2018-19 Liturgical Music (if you have dif signing up for this course, just email srice@uwo.ca) Tu

Th

 12:30

12:30

 2:20

1:20

 Lupton, W. & McClatchie, S.
Field Educ 5110a 2018-19 Intro to Ministry M 9:30 12:20 Smith, G & Silcox, JA
Field Educ 5211a 2018-19 Parish/Community Practicum Tu 9:30 11:20 Smith, G
Field Educ 5212b 2018-19 Parish/Community Practicum Tu 9:30 11:20 Smith, G.
Field Educ 5313b 2018-19 3rd-yr Placement I.S. contact G. Smith
Greek 5103a 2018-19 Intro to Greek Grammar Tu

F

 4:30

1:30

 6:20

3:20

 tba
Greek 5104b 2018-19 Con’t of Grk Grammar and NT Readings TU/F 2:30 4:20 tba
Hebrew 5040a 2018-19 Intro to Biblical Hebrew TU

F

 2:30

11:30

 4:20

1:20

 tba
Hebrew 5041b 2018-19 Intro to Bib Hebrew, part 2 Tu/F 2:30 4:20 Meyer, N.
Homiletics 5204a 2018-19 Theol & Practice Preaching M 9:30 12:20 Townshend, T
Homiletics 5305b 2018-19 Continuation of Homiletics F 9:30 12:20 Crittenden, J.
Liturgics 5204a 2018-19 Liturgical Theology Th 2:30 5:20 Larson-Miller, L
Liturgics 5301b 2018-19 Liturgical Leadership W 2:30 5:20 Larson-Miller, L
Liturgics 5302b 2018-19 Christian Initiation
(New!  see description below timetable		 Tu 6:30 9:20 Larson-Miller, L.
Past Theol 5213b 2018-19 Integrative Seminar (MTS only) Registered students should contract instructor to arrange convenient class time Marks, D.
Past Theol 5230a 2018-19 Congregational Develop & Leadership Tu 2:30 5:20 Morrison, B.
Past Theol 5231a 2018-19 Pastoral Care & Counselling Tu 5:30 8:20 Morrison, B.
Past Theol 5313a/b 2018-19 MDiv Integration & Formation Seminar (see G. Smith for details) Smith, G.
Past Theol 5333b 2018-19 Grief, Crisis & Pastoral Care Tu 5:30 8:20 Morrison, B.
Rel Educ 5203b 2018-19 Intro to Christian Education Tu 2:30 5:20 Morrison, B.
Rel Stud 2130 2018-19 Living Religions of the World (avail to Master’s students if instructor agrees.  = 2 half courses) Th 6:30 9:30 Acres, W.
Rel Stud 2297a 2018-19 Faith in Sound, Stone & Paint (MDiv/MTS may take toward degree if instructor agrees) W

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 McClatchie, S.
Rel Stud 2300a 2018-19 Religion & Psychoanalysis W 6:30 9:20 tba
Rel Stud 3030g 2018-19 Angry God:  The Bible & War (MDiv/MTS may take toward degree, if instructor agrees) Tu 2:30 5:20 Lemos, T.
Rel Stud 3333f 2018-19 Theology, Science & Society (MDiv/MTS make take toward degree if instruct agrees) M

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 Marks, D
Rel Stud 3450g 2018-19 Judaism & the Holocaust (MDiv/MTS may take toward degree, if instructor agrees) W 3:30 6:20 Marks, D.
Rel Stud 5134a 2018-19 Freedom of Religion and Accommodation in Canada Th 6:30 9:20 tba
Rel Stud 5202b 2018-19 Spirituality of Muslim Women Tu

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 Mattson, I.
SPE 5101a/b 2018-19 Supervised Pastoral Educ (for those who want credit along with CPE unit) see Faculty of Theol office for details
Syst Theol 5103a 2018-19 Intro to Systematic Theology M

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 Badcock, G.
Syst Theol 5222b 2018-19 Theology of Karl Barth M

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 Badcock, G.
Syst Theol 5226b 2018-19 Christian Theol in the 20th Century M

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 Badcock, G.
Theol Ethics 5203b 2018-19 Theological Ethics Th 2:30 5:20 Gruning, H.
Theological Studies 3333f 2018-19 Theology, Science & Society (MDiv/MTS may take toward degree with instructor perm.) M

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Professors

Huron’s Theology professors have found their purpose within our university where they have continuous opportunities to inspire students to find theirs. Regardless of whether or not students are set on pursuing career paths that include religious or theological vocations, you will find the professors within this department to be extremely open-minded, supportive and knowledgable.

Meet the educators who are going to help you better understand how religions shape the most influential aspects of humanity, so you can Lead with Heart, compassion and conviction – no matter where your calling takes you.

  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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 passion is to help develop ministry leaders – from a wide variety of backgrounds and experience – who are growing spiritually, grounded in excellent academic training, and understand how to be contextually relevant.
    The Rev. Dawn Davis, DMin
    Assistant Professor of Contextual Learning and Director of Leadership for Ministry Programs
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Master of Theological Studies Careers

Half of the recent graduates from our MTS program have gone on to further studies. However, over the years, many others have focused on pursuing careers that reflect their belief systems, knowledge and strong skill sets they refined during the attainment of their degree. The career options outlined below are just a few of the vocations that demand exceptional critical and creative thinking, the affinity for building meaningful relationships, and the cultural and social sensitivity necessary to navigate successfully within our global community.

This degree will prepare you for many diverse paths, including professions in:
  • Teaching
  • Community & Public Service
  • Advocacy & Social Justice
  • Business
  • Foreign Service
  • Ministry
  • Journalism
  • Law
  • Government/Politics
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