The doctoral program aims to develop competence that will enable students to make an original contribution to scholarship in a chosen area of specialization. These programs prepare students to teach theology and religious studies in a university or seminary and to do university-level research and writing. For more information, please consult Advanced Degree Director Dr. Michael Attridge or contact the Graduate Centre for Theological Studies at the Toronto School of Theology.
All St. Michael's PhD degrees are granted conjointly with the University of Toronto. |
| Application Notes : | For admission into the Historical, Pastoral, and Theological departments, the applicant must be "competent" (normally proven through transcript evidence of successful completion of a one-year university course or its equivalent within the previous four years, or by passing a written examination) in at least one language selected from among ancient or modern languages necessary for their research. Alternatively, the applicant may be admitted on the condition that he or she will be able to demonstrate competence in at least one of these languages before entering the first year of studies. The TST Advanced Degree Admissions Committee determines the entrance language based on the student's statement of purpose and previous language study. Competence in a second language (determined by the supervisory committee) is required before proceeding to the comprehensives stage of the Program, with the provision that at least one language is a language of modern scholarship. A supervisory committee may require a student to demonstrate language skills beyond the above to support research in his or her area of specialization. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | - A degree in theology (MDiv, MTS, ThM, or MA) from an accredited theological institution.
- First-class standing (3.7 GPA / A- or better) in course work and a thesis. If a thesis was not required for the master's degree, substantial evidence of research ability (i.e., a 50-page paper) must be submitted with the application.
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* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.