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Awarded conjointly by Regis College and the University of Toronto
The Master of Theological Studies Program is a first degree in theology that complements previous professional or academic training. These studies take place in a Roman Catholic faith community grounded in Ignatian spirituality that prepares students to respond insightfully and creatively to the needs of the world with generosity and discernment. Students may select one of two focuses.

Goals

  • To foster among Regis College students a general understanding of theology as a discipline and of the Roman Catholic tradition within it. This understanding will include knowledge of the major areas of systematic theology, the exegesis of Sacred Scripture, the principles and issues of moral theology, the history of the Church and the role of spirituality in integrating faith and life experience.
  • To prepare students for their service to the Church and to the world.
  • To promote a community of faculty and students actively engaged in theological reflection on the religious basis of their life and work, whether in secular careers or within Church life.

Program Outline & Requirements

 

The Master of Theological Studies, two-year, twenty-credit, can be completed on a part-time basis. All students are required to maintain an electronic portfolio that documents their progress through their programs. See below for specific requirements.

Integrating Studies Focus

The Integrating Studies focus enables students to engage in a dialogue between their profession and/or life experience and theology in an environment enriched by graduate theological research. Experienced church ministers may also find this a rewarding program for ongoing professional development.

Biblical: 3 Units

 

  • RGB1005H Introduction to Old Testament
  • RGB1501H Introduction to New Testament
  • One Elective

Historical: 2 Units

 

  • Introduction: Early Church History
  • One Elective: Taken at the 3000 level

Theological: 4 Units

 

  • RGT1101H Foundations of Theology
  • One Elective: Taken at the 3000 level
  • Two Electives: May be taken at any TST college

Moral Theology: 2 Units

 

  • RGT1905H Introduction to Theological Ethics and Moral Theology
  • One Elective: May be taken at any TST college

Pastoral: 4 Units

 

  • RGP1621H Ignatian Foundations for Mission & Ministry
  • One Elective: Taken at the 3000 level
  • Two Electives: May be taken at any TST college

Free Electives: 3 Units

 

These courses may be selected from any of the four TST departments, although they are usually selected with a view to forming a concentration of courses in one department (e.g. Theology).

Closure: RGT3790Y MTS Synthesis Paper

 

A detailed protocol on the preparation of the synthesis paper to bring the MTS program to completion is available in PDF format by clicking here.

Admission Requirements

  • Fulfill minimum requirements for all basic programs.
  • Two referee evaluation forms.
  • A self-evaluation form.
  • An admission interview.

First Studies Focus

Seminar 

 

A 18-hour seminar in academic skills entitled “Introduction to Philosophical Studies” given over the course of 6 days in late August.

Religious Heritage: 8 Units

 

  • RGP1621H Ignatian Foundations for Mission and Ministry
  • RGT1101H Foundations of Theology
  • RGB1005H Introduction to the Old Testament
  • RGB1501H Introduction to the New Testament
  • Introduction: Early Church History
  • Three Electives:  In Theology, Contextual Theology or Biblical Languages

Cultural Context: 10 Units

 

The precise courses that fulfill the philosophy distribution requirements will be determined each year by the program director/academic advisor.

4 units in the history of philosophy; one from each of the different historical periods:

 

  • Ancient
  • Medieval
  • Early Modern
  • Contemporary

4 units in different philosophical disciplines:

 

  • Philosophy of God
  • Philosophy of Human Nature
  • Epistemology
  • Ethics

2 units of electives in Philosophy

Social and Natural Sciences, Humanities, or a Second Language: 10 Units

 

With the approval of the program director, courses may be completed on an undergraduate level.

Summative Exercise: 2 Units

 

  • A final integrative seminar in which the student prepares a 30-page paper, which will be defended orally in the first week of June.

Graduation Requirements

  • A passing grade of B- or better in each of 20 course units, including a pass in the synthesis paper.
  • An overall course average of B-.

Application Materials

Application materials common to all certificate programs, basic degrees, and ecclesiastical degrees (see Admissions Process), plus/and more specifically:

 

  • Academic transcripts
  • Statement of purpose
  • Contact information for two (2) referees