Course Catalogue 2026-2027

There are four categories for course delivery:

In-Person if the course requires attendance at a specific location and time for some or all course activities. These courses will have section codes starting in 0 or 4.

Online – Asynchronous if the course has no requirement for attendance at a specific time or location for any activities or exams. These courses will have the section code starting with 61.

Online – Synchronous if online attendance is expected at a specific time for some or all course activities, and attendance at a specific location is not expected for any activities or exams. These courses will have the section code starting with 62.

Hybrid if the course requires attendance at a specific location and time, however 33-66% of the course is delivered online. If online attendance is expected at a specific time, it will be in place of the in person attendance. These courses will have the section code starting with 31.

Some courses may offer more than one delivery method please ensure that you have the correct section code when registering via ACORN. You will not be permitted to switch delivery method after the last date to add a course for the given semester.

Please Note:
  • If you are unable to register, through ACORN, for a course listed on this site, please contact the registrar of the college who owns the course. This can be identified by the first two letters of the course code.
  • For Summer courses, unless otherwise stated in the ‘Enrolment Notes’ of the course listing, the last date to add a course, withdraw from a course (drop without academic penalty) and to obtain a 100% refund (minus the minimum charge) is one calendar day per week of the published meeting schedule (start and end date) of the course as follows: One-week Summer course – 1 calendar day from the first day of class for the course; Two-week Summer course – 2 calendar days from the first day of class for the course, etc. up to a maximum of 12 calendar days for a 12 week course. This is applicable to all delivery modalities.

 

  • Contextual Theology and Theological Reflection

    TSM5020HY

    • Instructor(s):
    • College: Toronto School of Theology
    • Credits: One Credit
    • Session: Summer 2013 Schedule: Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri  Time: TBA
    • Section: 0101

    This course will focus on theological reflection and social and cultural analysis of the student’s respective contexts of ministry and research.  It introduces and explores theological reflection, and the foundational principles of theological context.

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  • Culture and Practical Ministry

    KNP5021HF

    • Instructor(s):
    • College: Knox College
    • Credits: One Credit
    • Session: Fall 2018 Schedule: Wed  Time: 11:00
    • Section: 0101

    Culture Matters! How does culture shape practical ministry? How does practical ministry affect cultural renewal? Practical ministry includes education, preaching, worship, and pastoral care ministry of the church. In this course we will analyze how culture and practical ministry interacted in specific historical periods, and evaluate ways that could have been more appropriate for practitioners of the Christian ministry to respond to those cultural contexts. Also, through cultural sketch of one's own context, the student will envision the future of practical ministry, not only engaging in, but also challenging his/her own culture. Prof. Anne Anderson and Prof. Dorcas Gordon will take parts in areas in Preaching and Pastoral Care. Seminars, lectures, discussion, watching films. Class Participation (20%) Leading Seminar(40%) Final Paper (40%)

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  • Culture and Practical Ministry

    KNP5021HF

    • Instructor(s):
    • College: Knox College
    • Credits: One Credit
    • Session: Fall 2019 Schedule: Wed  Time: 11:00
    • Section: 0101

    Culture Matters! How does culture shape practical ministry? How does practical ministry affect cultural renewal? Practical ministry includes education, preaching, worship, and pastoral care ministry of the church. In this course we will analyze how culture and practical ministry interacted in specific historical periods, and evaluate ways that could have been more appropriate for practitioners of the Christian ministry to respond to those cultural contexts. Also, through cultural sketch of one's own context, the student will envision the future of practical ministry, not only engaging in, but also challenging his/her own culture.

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  • Culture and Practical Ministry

    KNP5021HF

    • Instructor(s):
    • College: Knox College
    • Credits: One Credit
    • Session: Fall 2017 Schedule: Wed  Time: 11:00
    • Section: 0101

    Culture Matters! How does culture shape practical ministry? How does practical ministry affect cultural renewal? Practical ministry includes education, preaching, worship, and pastoral care ministry of the church. In this course we will analyze how culture and practical ministry interacted in specific historical periods, and evaluate ways that could have been more appropriate for practitioners of the Christian ministry to respond to those cultural contexts. Also, through cultural sketch of one's own context, the student will envision the future of practical ministry, not only engaging in, but also challenging his/her own culture. Prof. Anne Anderson and Prof. Dorcas Gordon will take parts in areas in Preaching and Pastoral Care. Seminars, lectures, discussion, watching films. Class Participation (20%) Leading Seminar(40%) Final Paper (40%)

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  • Culture and Practical Ministry

    KNP5021HF

    • Instructor(s):
    • College: Knox College
    • Credits: One Credit
    • Session: Fall 2011 Schedule: Tue  Time: 9:00
    • Section: 0101

    Culture Matters! How does culture shape practical ministry? How does practical ministry affect cultural renewal? Practical ministry includes education, preaching, worship, and pastoral care ministry of the church. In this course we will analyze how culture and practical ministry interacted in specific historical periods, and evaluate ways that could have been more appropriate for practitioners of the Christian ministry to respond to those cultural contexts. Also, through cultural sketch of one’s own context, the student will envision the future of practical ministry, not only engaging in, but also challenging his/her own culture. Prof. Anne Anderson and Prof. Dorcas Gordon will take parts in areas in Preaching and Pastoral Care. Seminars, lectures, discussion, watching films. Class Participation (20%) Leading Seminar(40%) Final Paper (40%)

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  • Culture and Practical Ministry

    KNP5021HF

    • Instructor(s):
    • College: Knox College
    • Credits: One Credit
    • Session: Fall 2020 Schedule: Tue  Time: 9:00
    • Section: 9101

    Culture Matters! How does culture shape practical ministry? How does practical ministry affect cultural renewal? Practical ministry includes education, preaching, worship, and pastoral care ministry of the church. In this course we will analyze how culture and practical ministry interacted in specific historical periods, and evaluate ways that could have been more appropriate for practitioners of the Christian ministry to respond to those cultural contexts. Also, through cultural sketch of one's own context, the student will envision the future of practical ministry, not only engaging in, but also challenging his/her own culture.

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  • Culture and Practical Ministry

    KNP5021HF

    • Instructor(s):
    • College: Knox College
    • Credits: One Credit
    • Session: Fall 2013 Schedule: Wed  Time: 11:00
    • Section: 0101

    Culture Matters! How does culture shape practical ministry? How does practical ministry affect cultural renewal? Practical ministry includes education, preaching, worship, and pastoral care ministry of the church. In this course we will analyze how culture and practical ministry interacted in specific historical periods, and evaluate ways that could have been more appropriate for practitioners of the Christian ministry to respond to those cultural contexts. Also, through cultural sketch of one's own context, the student will envision the future of practical ministry, not only engaging in, but also challenging his/her own culture. Prof. Anne Anderson and Prof. Dorcas Gordon will take parts in areas in Preaching and Pastoral Care. Seminars, lectures, discussion, watching films. Class Participation (20%) Leading Seminar(40%) Final Paper (40%)

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  • Culture and Practical Ministry

    KNP5021HF

    • Instructor(s):
    • College: Knox College
    • Credits: One Credit
    • Session: Fall 2015 Schedule: Wed  Time: 11:00
    • Section: 0101

    Culture Matters! How does culture shape practical ministry? How does practical ministry affect cultural renewal? Practical ministry includes education, preaching, worship, and pastoral care ministry of the church. In this course we will analyze how culture and practical ministry interacted in specific historical periods, and evaluate ways that could have been more appropriate for practitioners of the Christian ministry to respond to those cultural contexts. Also, through cultural sketch of one's own context, the student will envision the future of practical ministry, not only engaging in, but also challenging his/her own culture. Prof. Anne Anderson and Prof. Dorcas Gordon will take parts in areas in Preaching and Pastoral Care. Seminars, lectures, discussion, watching films. Class Participation (20%) Leading Seminar(40%) Final Paper (40%)

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  • Research and Scholarship

    TSJ5021HF

    This required first-year course for doctoral students deals with fundamental aspects of advanced research and scholarship. Students will (1) formulate their research problem for SSHRC or another granting agency in relation to relevant interdisciplinary scholarly approaches and theological sub-disciplines; (2) discuss how to identify relevant evidence and engage with relevant research methods; (3) communicate knowledge effectively in an academic, ecumenical, and multi-religious context through class presentations; and (4) demonstrate an openness to dialoguing with, and learning from, people from communities, whose beliefs and practices are different from their own in their first-year cohort and with guest presenters from across the TST.

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  • Research and Scholarship

    TSJ5021HF

    A required cohort course for doctoral students dealing with fundamental aspects of research and scholarship, research methods and other aspects of professional scholarship, with attention to the study of theology in a university context.

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