I understand the Toronto School of Theology (TST) is a consortium of schools. Who belongs to the consortium? 

Seven institutions are member colleges within the consortium: Emmanuel College of Victoria University, Knox College, Regis College, St. Augustine's Seminary, University of St. Michael's College, University of Trinity College and Wycliffe College.

Three schools are affiliated member institutions of TST: Conrad Grebel University College at the University of Waterloo, the Institute for Christian Studies, and NAIITS: An Indigenous Learning Community.

What programs are offered at TST?

TST member schools offer several professional and academic programs at the post-baccalaureate level. Basic degrees are first theological degrees and are administered by the member schools of TST. Students contemplating application to a basic degree program should contact the member college registrar. Graduate degrees operate at a higher academic level, and (except in the case of the MA) admission is restricted to students with both a bachelor's degree and a basic theological degree. The graduate degrees (MA, ThM, DMin and PhD) are administered by TST, and inquiries concerning admission may be directed to the Graduate Centre for Theological Studies Administrator.

A degree conferred conjointly by the University of Toronto is likely to have considerable international recognition.  Which TST degrees are conjoint?

Conjoint basic degrees are:

• Master of Divinity (MDiv) - offered by all TST member colleges

• Master of Religious Education (MRE) - offered by Knox College, St. Augustine's Seminary and the University of St. Michael's College

• Master of Pastoral Studies (MPS) - offered by Emmanuel College

• Master of Arts in Ministry and Spirituality (MAMS) - offered by Regis College

• Master of Sacred Music (MSMus) - offered by Emmanuel College

• Master of Theological Studies (MTS) - offered by all TST member colleges

Conjoint graduate degrees are:

• Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MA)

• Master of Theology (ThM)

• Doctor of Ministry (DMin)

• Doctor of Philosophy in Theological Studies (PhD)

If I don't have a bachelor's degree, can I study at TST?

Some colleges will admit persons without a bachelor's degree to the MDiv program. These individuals must provide evidence that they can function effectively at a post-baccalaureate level. Each member college has its own rules for these cases and makes its own decisions about them.

Also, many colleges have certificate or diploma programs, operated separately from the degree programs, open to indivisuals without university degrees. More information on available diploma and certificate programs can be found here.

How can I be sure that the degree I earn at TST will be recognized elsewhere?

The standard method by which institutions give public attestation of the educational quality of their degree programs is accreditation. TST member schools and TST itself are members of the Association for Theological Schools (ATS) in the United States and Canada, and each of the seven member colleges are accredited by the ATS Commission on Accrediting. The "conjoint" degree programs, which lead to degrees conjointly conferred by the University of Toronto, have the additional endorsement of the University of Toronto, which is ranked among the world's top research universities. These programs are administered within the accountability structures of the University of Toronto's Quality Assurance Process, which is consistent with the Quality Assurance Framework of the Ontario Universities Council on Quality Assurance.

How big is TST and how many courses do I have to choose from?

Across the seven member colleges over 900 students are enrolled representing dozens of denominations and diverse theological and cultural traditions. All together, the member colleges offer about 400 courses per year, taught by over 60 faculty members.

Will I find the books I need in the libraries there?

The University of Toronto Libraries is the largest academic library in Canada and one of the top academic research libraries in North America. It has nearly 12 million bound volumes, nearly 6 million microfilms, over a million maps, films, recordings, and graphics, and nearly 239,000 serial subscriptions. TST students in conjoint degrees have full access to the collection, and, except at a few specialized libraries, full borrowing privileges.

Each college has its own library (Trinity College and Wycliffe College share their library). All college libraries are part of the University of Toronto Libraries.

What is Toronto's population?

Toronto is generally regarded as one of the most multicultural cities in the world and is expressed in over 200 distinct ethnicities. Over 140 languages and dialects are spoken here, and just over 30 per cent of Toronto residents speak a language other than English or French at home. The city of Toronto has a population of 2.7 million; in what is called the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), there are 5.9 million.  Toronto has become the primary financial and commercial centre of Canada, and it is the cultural and entertainment capital of English-speaking Canada.