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Rich in Resources

Conjoint students have access to University of Toronto libraries, one of the top three academic research library systems in North America.

Academic Excellence

Ten degrees are conferred conjointly with the University of Toronto, one of the world’s top universities.

Community Culture

Grow closer to God through a welcoming community of fellowship and worship.

Ecumenical Edge

Students represent dozens of denominations and diverse theological and cultural traditions.

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Programs

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PhD, MA and ThM Graduate Degrees

Graduate programs offer a rich array of faculty, library, and academic resources within a vibrant ecumenical community. Degrees are conferred conjointly with the University of Toronto.

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Doctor of Ministry (DMin) Degree

Develop a comprehensive and critical understanding of ministry and gain expertise in the general practice of ministry with a flexible program of study. Conferred conjointly with the University of Toronto.

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MDiv, MTS, and Other First Theological Degrees

Gain a deeper knowledge of theology and further preparation for doctoral study or pastoral ministry. Most degrees are conferred conjointly by the University of Toronto.

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Non-degree Diplomas and Certificates

TST member colleges offer a variety of specialized diplomas and certificates that are awarded by the individual member colleges.

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The Director's Diary

March 21, 2020 - Courage

For two days, I got distracted from opening my computer to read the “revised daily lectionary daily readings” during dawning. Early mornings, I find it easier reach into my soul and draw the living water that Jesus promised the Samaritan woman at the well.

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Events

Good Friday - TST Offices Closed

April 10, 2020

CANCELLED - “Finding God in the Mess” Retreat with Jim Deeds and Brendan McManus, SJ

April 25, 2020

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News

Changes to TST Spring Convocations, Summer Courses, Libraries

Spring Convocations at the Toronto School of Theology

Today, March 25, 2020, the University of Toronto announced that its June convocation ceremonies will be postponed. Read the message from President Merc Gertler...

A message to the TST Community from Pamela Couture, Director, Toronto School of Theology

March 13, 2020

We are in an unprecedented time: COVID-19 reports change daily. We are anxious about ourselves, our loved ones and friends near and far who may be exposed to the virus. We are concerned about highly vulnerable populations, the homeless, persons in institutions, person with compromised immune...

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Why Study at TST

Prestigious Degrees and Affiliation

Ten of TST's degrees carry the international recognition and prestige of being conferred conjointly by the University of Toronto, consistently ranked as one of the world’s top universities.
TST member colleges are affiliated or federated with the University of Toronto, a world-renowned university of over 80,000 undergraduate and graduate students.
TST students in conjoint degree programs have privileges in the University of Toronto libraries - one of the top three academic research library systems in North America.

Accreditation and Quality Assurance

TST and each of its seven member colleges are members of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) of the United States and Canada and all degree programs offered at TST are fully accredited by ATS.
All TST programs offered conjointly with the University of Toronto are reviewed cyclically under the terms of the University of Toronto Quality Assurance Process (UTQAP).

Large Size and Diversity

TST has the largest graduate theology program in Canada.
Seven member colleges and over 1500 enroled students represent an impressive diversity of theological and cultural traditions.

Degree Program Variety

TST offers a wide variety of programs and courses including over a dozen professional and academic degree programs, with some member colleges also offering diploma programs.

Fellowship

Although TST students are part of a sizable school in a large university, you will find a smaller, more personal and welcoming community within each TST member college providing fellowship, worship, and opportunities for spiritual and academic growth.