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Mission Statement: The Toronto School of Theology is an ecumenical federation of Christian theological schools working together at the heart of the University of Toronto to achieve excellence in research, in scholarship, in teaching, and in the formation of leaders for service in ministry in the Church and the world.
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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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Events

TST 50th Anniversary Juried Art Exhibition - Memory and Hope: Institutional, Scriptural, Theological, Moral or Spiritual

October 18, 2021 to November 30, 2021

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News

New Website Launched for Master of Theological Studies (MTS) Theology, Spirituality and the Arts Stream

A new independent website has been launched specifically for the Toronto School of Theology's Master of Theological Studies (MTS) Theology, Spirituality and the Arts Stream. This basic degree MTS program stream is offered conjointly by the University of Toronto and four of TST's member colleges,...

TST's UTQAP External Review Report Received

As part of the University of Toronto Quality Assurance Process (UTQAP), the Toronto School of Theology has now received the final report from the external reviewers after their virtual site visit in March and an extensive review of TST's academic programs.

The reviewers have noted, "The high quality of the...

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Why Study at TST

Prestigious Degrees and Affiliation

Eleven 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's 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 many 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, there are smaller, more personal and welcoming communities within each TST member college providing fellowship, worship, and opportunities for spiritual and academic growth.