Graduate Degree Application Form | Toronto School of Theology

Submitting this form and the required attachments is the first step in the application process. Please ensure that you read the information in How to Apply carefully prior to starting the application and make note of the applicable deadlines.

Please complete all sections of the application form. An asterisk (*) next to a field indicates a required field. Please ensure that you have all the necessary information ready before you start your application, as the form cannot be saved and returned to later.

At the conclusion of the form, please attach in PDF format your statement of intent and, if required, a bibliography, and writing sample. PhD, DMin, and MA applicants may also attach a curriculum vitae.

TST strongly recommends applicants requisition official transcripts at the beginning of the application process, as official transcripts, from all post-secondary institutions attended, must be received by April 20, 2023 for those holding offers of entry for DMin, and June 30, 2023 for all other graduate programs. However, for the purposes of initial admissions assessment, unofficial transcripts (e.g., scans, copies, or transcripts received from the student) will be accepted - providing that the transcripts are fully legible and are complete copies of the original, including the grading legend; these must be uploaded as part of the application process or received by the GCTS Office prior to December 01, 2022 for round admission consideration or February 16, 2023 for second round admission considerations. Information on appropriate methods of official transcript delivery can be found on the How to Apply page of your program of interest. It is recommended that unofficial copies of transcripts be attached as PDF scans to this form (preferred method) or they may be sent by regular postal mail or courier service to the GCTS, 47 Queens Park Cres. E, Toronto, ON, M5S 2C3, CANADA (please ensure NO signature is required upon delivery).

If you experience difficulty with the attachment function you may email materials to gcts.office@utoronto.ca. Please do not send if you have successfully attached documents as part of the application process.

Once you have submitted this form, please see your program's How to Apply page (DMin How to Apply; PhD, ThM, MA How to Apply) on how to submit the remaining required application materials (e.g. fee, letters of reference).

Please note that only complete applications received by the stated deadlines above will be considered by the Admissions Committee and that your application is not considered complete unless all supporting material, including the application fee, have been received by TST.

Financial aid must be applied for separately from this application for admission. Please contact the college you have selected on this form for financial aid information.

*Please do not enter information in all-capital letters.*

Applicants may make only one application per academic year.

If you have previously applied to the GCTS for admission to a graduate program or a TST member college for a BD program, you are required to submit all documentation including official transcripts and references as part of the application process. All application fees are non-refundable. Students presenting credentials from international institution please ensure you read and follow the instructions relating to English translations and the possible request for a credential evaluation.

Section 1: Personal Information

Please be sure to enter your full legal name (i.e. as it appears on your passport). Do NOT use all-capital letters.

Name

Last (Family) Name *

First Name *

Middle Name(s)

Title

Name you use if different from your legal name

Statistical Information

Domestic or International *

Gender (This information is used for statistical purposes only and is NOT communicated to the Admissions Committee.) *

Are you currently, or have previously been a student, or applied to TST, a TST college, or UofT ? *

Yes

Current Address

Apartment or Unit number (if applicable)

Street *

Town/City *

Province/State *

Country *

Postal/Zip Code *

Telephone *

Email Address *

Is your current mailing address the same as your permanent address? *

Yes

Permanent Address

Apartment or Unit number (if applicable)

Street

Town/City

Province/State

Country

Postal/Zip Code

Telephone

Place and date of birth and citizenship status:

Please indicate in which country you were born. Your date of birth is used for administrative purposes only. It will not be considered by the Admissions Committee.

Country of Birth *

Birth date *

Month

Day

Year

Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? *

Citizen

Permanent Resident

Citizenship(s) *

Section 2: Program Information

Please indicate which program and college you are applying to. You are also required to indicate whether you have applied to a TST Graduate Degree Program within the last two years. Please note that the ThM II in Pastoral Counselling is so longer open to new admissions.

Which program are you applying to? *

Which option do you intend to pursue? *

Which program area are you applying to enter? *

Are you applying for full-time or part-time studies? *

Full-time

Part-time

Which college are you applying to? *

Potential Supervisor(s)

Have you contacted your potential supervisor(s)? If you have not already done so, you must, prior to the application deadline.

Please give a short, one-line (max 50 word) description of your area of research interest. *

If I am not admitted to the degree to which I have applied, I wish to be considered for an alternate graduate degree. *

Yes

NOTE: Applications are considered for alternate degrees at the discretion of the Admissions Committee. Selecting this option does not guarantee that your application will be considered for another degree.

If I am not admitted to the college to which I have applied, I give permission for my application materials to be forwarded to other TST colleges for their consideration. *

Yes

NOTE: Applications are forwarded for consideration by other colleges at the discretion of the Admissions Committee. Selecting this option does not guarantee that your application will be considered by other colleges.

Section 3: Academic Background

Please list your post-secondary education, starting with the most recent institution (count from year of convocation, or, for unfinished degrees, from last year studied). Please provide us with the name of the institution, your major subject, the years that you attended, the name of the degree or qualification sought, and, if applicable, the year the degree was conferred.

Post-Secondary Education

Most Recent Institution

Name of Institution (e.g. "University of Toronto") *

Major subject (e.g. "Religion") *

Years attended (e.g. "2001-2005") *

Name of degree granted (e.g. "BA") *

Year degree conferred or expected to be conferred (e.g. "2005") *

Current or Graduating CGPA (e.g. 3.7, 4.6, 80% etc.) *

Current or Graduating CGPA Scale (e.g. 4.0, 5.0, 10 etc.) *

Previous Institution 1

Name of institution (e.g. "University of Toronto")

Major subject (e.g. "Religion")

Years attended (e.g. "2001-2005")

Name of degree granted

Year conferred

Graduating CGPA (e.g. 3.7, 4.6, 80% etc.)

Graduating CGPA Scale (e.g. 4.0, 5.0, 10 etc.)

Previous Institution 2

Name of institution (e.g. "University of Toronto")

Major subject (e.g. "Religion")

Years attended (e.g. "2001-2005")

Name of degree granted

Graduating CGPA (e.g. 3.7, 4.6, 80% etc.)

Graduating CGPA Scale (e.g. 4.0, 5.0, 10 etc.)

Year conferred

Previous Institution 3

Name of institution (e.g. "University of Toronto")

Major subject (e.g. "Religion")

Years attended (e.g. "2001-2005")

Name of degree granted

Graduating CGPA (e.g. 3.7, 4.6, 80% etc.)

Graduating CGPA Scale (e.g. 4.0, 5.0, 10 etc.)

Year conferred

Other institutions

Practice of Ministry (DMin Supplement)

Years in Professional Ministry

How many years have you worked professionally in Ministry?

How many years have you been in professional ministry?

Ministry positions held:

Please list chronologically beginning with your current position.

Current Position

Job Title and Name of Employer:

Start Date:

End Date:

Previous Position 1

Job Title and Name of Employer:

Start Date:

End Date:

Previous Position 2

Job Title and Name of Employer:

Start Date:

End Date:

Previous Position 3

Job Title and Name of Employer:

Start Date:

End Date:

Other ministry positions

Languages

English Proficiency

Is English your first language? *

Yes

Please indicate how you intend to demonstrate your proficiency in English.

TOEFL

IELTS

U of T Continuing Education Class - Academic, Level 60

Transcript evidence of previous degree earned in English language institution

Other (Please give details in "Questions or Comments" below)

The Admissions Committee may require different or additional proof of your English Proficiency. Due to restrictions resulting from the COVID Pandemic, applicants are advised to research which test will meet the GCTS deadlines.

Research Languages

Please list all languages you have studied relevant to your research. Please review the appropriate handbooks for language requirements.

Language 1

Language 1 (e.g. "French")

Years Studied (e.g. 2001-2003, 2004-2005)

Language 2

Years Studied

Language 3

Years Studied

Language 4

Years Studied

Other Languages

Section 4: Letters of Recommendation

Please indicate the names of the individuals from whom you have requested letters of recommendation. Please briefly indicate their title (e.g. Dr. John Smith, Professor of Systematic Theology). Academic referees should have taught or supervised you in a post-secondary setting.

Academic References

Academic Reference 1 *

Academic Reference 2 *

Denominational/Institutional Letter of Support

This letter must come from the person with authority in your denomination or institution to permit this time of study (e.g. bishop, conference executive secretary, presbytery clerk).

Denominational/Institutional Letter of Support *

Ministry Base Group Letter of Support

An integral part of our program requires the support of a Ministry Base Group (MBG) to assist you with critical reflection and support in your ministry setting. The MBG is established on the site of your practice of ministry. This letter should be sent by someone who will serve as a member of the MBG.

Ministry Base Group Letter of Support *

Section 5: Application Materials

Please check the following box to indicate that you understand that your application will not be processed until for consideration by the Admissions Committee if all required application materials have not been received by the GCTS, including references and the application fee, by the application deadline. *

I understand.

Section 7. Questions or Comments; Questionnaire

Questions or Comments

How did you learn about TST's graduate programs? (Please indicate all that apply.)

I am/was a TST student.

TST Alumni

Faculty Recommendation

Church Recommendation

Academic Conference

Friend or Relative

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Faculty Publication

TST's Website

Other Websites

A TST Recruitment Event

Other

Please indicate how you learned about TST's graduate programs.

Attachment 1 (Statement of Intent) [NOTE: If you experience technical difficulties, you may send then via email to gcts.office@utoronto.ca. Please do not email documents if you have attached them.]

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