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

Extended Canada Day Holiday - TST Offices Closed

June 30, 2022 to July 1, 2022

Civic Holiday (Ontario) - TST Offices Closed

August 1, 2022

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News

New Principal of Emmanuel College Announced

The Board of Regents of Victoria University in the University of Toronto is pleased to announce that The Rev. Dr. HyeRan Kim-Cragg has been appointed Principal of Emmanuel College beginning on July 1, 2022. The appointment was made following the unanimous recommendation of the Search Advisory Committee....

Dr. Gordon Rixon, SJ, Named Regis College President Designate

With much joy and anticipation, Regis College announced that Dr. Gordon Rixon, SJ, has been named President Designate of Regis College, subject to confirmation by the Congregation for Catholic Education of the Vatican. He was unanimously recommended by the Regis College Presidential Search Committee and subsequently...

Dr. Jaroslav Skira Appointed Founding Dean of Regis-St. Michael’s

Dr. Jaroslav Skira, a seasoned academic with extensive administrative experience, has been appointed inaugural Dean of the new Regis-St. Michael’s Faculty of Theology, both member colleges of the Toronto School of Theology.

Dr. Skira, whose research interests and expertise include modern Eastern Christian...

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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.