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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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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.

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

2025 Summer/Intersession Timetable

How to Register for an Intersession or Summer course
First, beginning end of Feb., 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 2025 falls between May 15 and June 23, followed by exams if scheduled.
No suffix course number = full-course, lasting all Intersession (May 15-June 23)

Summer Evening 2025
“F” course is half-course, 12 weeks (May 5 – July 25)

Intersession and Summer Evening Courses for 2025

Course Subject
Course #
Course Outline
Day
Start
End
Instructor
Religious
Studies
2130 * Living Religions of the World online
Intersession
M/Tu
W/Th
Mornings Acres
Religious Studies 3168f Constructing Jesus online
Summer Eve
W
Wed evenings Potter
Supervised Pastoral Educ 5120 # SPE Basic I SPE/CPE placement Days, May through July see Dr. Dawn Davis for details & instructions to apply

*RS 2130  Living Religions  (Online Only)
1.0 course weight
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.)

RS 2130 Constructing Jesus (Online Only) 
0.5 course weight
Details
(Note:  See Dean’s office for permission to take as MDiv/MTS student)

# SPE 5120 Supervised Pastoral Education Basic I
1.0 course weight
Offered in partnership with a 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.   (student must first be accepted into a SPE unit)

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

F

9:30

9:30

11:20

10:20

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

W

2:30

3:30

3:20

5:20

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

Th

2:30

2:30

4:20

3:20

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

W

3:30

2:30

5:20

3:20

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

W

10:30

9:30

11:20

11:20

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

Th

3:30

2:30

5:20

3:20

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

W

2:30

3:30

3:20

5:20

Marks, D.

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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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

Key Contacts