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Toronto School of Theology Announces Due Dates for 2013 ThD Applications

The Toronto School of Theology is happy to announce due dates for applications for the 2013 entering cohorts for the Doctor of Theology (ThD) program. ThD applications will be accepted until January 7, 2013 for admission in September 2013.

TST has the largest graduate program in theology in Canada. Almost 400 students are registered in TST's advanced degree programs. TST offers two advanced master's degrees, the Master of Theology (ThM) and the Master of Arts in Theology (MA). The ThM degree is granted conjointly by the University of Toronto (U of T) and the TST member school in which the student is registered. The MA degree is granted by the University of St. Michael's College.

TST's doctoral program leads towards the Doctor of Theology (ThD), granted conjointly by the U of T and the TST member school in which the student is registered, or the Doctor of Philosophy in Theology (PhD), granted by the University of St. Michael's College.

The Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program is a professional doctoral degree granted conjointly by U of T and the TST member school in which the student is registered.

Academic policies for the AD programs are administered collaboratively by the Director of Advanced Degree Programs of the TST (TST AD Director), by the Director of Advanced Degree Studies in the student's college of registration (college AD Director), and by the academic department in which the student is registered. An Advanced Degree Office located in the TST building supports the administration of the AD programs (tstadv.degree@utoronto.ca). Applications to the AD programs are made to the TST AD Director.

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Doctor of Ministry (DMin)

The Doctor of Ministry is a conjoint degree with the University of Toronto. The program provides the opportunity to develop a comprehensive and critical understanding of ministry in which theory and practice inform and enhance one other. It is designed to assist students in gaining advanced expertise in the general practice of ministry as well as advanced skill in specialized area of research particular to their ministry.

Master of Arts (MA)

This program is designed to foster graduate-level competence in several basic areas of theological study, and to provide the opportunity for more advanced work in areas of particular interest to the student. It prepares the student for admission to a doctoral program. An M.A. student may complete the degree program entirely on a part-time basis. The minimum time required to complete the program is two years, the maximum allowed is six years. The program consists of twelve courses. A thesis of at least 12,500 words is also required.

Doctor of Theology (ThD)

TST is currently pursuing a conjoint PhD degree with the University of Toronto. Information about admission requirements and procedures will likely be available by Fall 2013. Once the details are known about the admission process, applicants are welcome to apply to the program. Please check the TST website for updates in Fall 2013.

Master of Theology (ThM)

This program is designed to deepen students' knowledge of theology and further their preparation for doctoral study or pastoral ministry. To accomplish this, two options for the ThM program are offered:

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