Non-Conjoint Basic Students

Non-Conjoint Basic Students can explore theological education by earning credit for up to four basic-level Regis College courses. This is an excellent option for those with an interest in pursuing a higher qualification in theology, but who are still unsure whether they wish to commit to an entire course of study.

Non-conjoint students comply with all admission requirements, policies, and procedures set by the College and the TST Handbook, but are not conjoint students with the University of Toronto.Following completion of the four courses, non-conjoint students may apply to conjoint basic programs at Regis College. Upon admission, courses taken as a non-conjoint student will be considered for transfer credit.

Please note that non-conjoint students pay tuition and fees directly to the Regis College finance office. A Regis College Library card is issued to non-conjoint students for the period of their course enrollment.

Program Outline

Non-conjoint basic students:

fulfill all normal basic level admission requirements
must maintain a cumulative B- average to retain good standing.
in good standing may enroll in no more than two courses per semester for a total of four courses over two continuous years.
are required to adhere to policies and regulations as set out in the BD Conjoint Degree Handbook, approved by Academic Council and/or Governing Council.
are allowed enroll in basic level Regis College courses from an approved selection, and for which all required resources are available at the Regis College Library.
are allowed to transfer applicable courses with a minimum grade of B- into a basic conjoint program at Regis College subject to #11.9 of the TST BD Handbook.
are required to pay tuition plus incidental fees, plus a surcharge to partially recover the loss of government grant such that their total charges remain equitably comparable to the tuition plus incidental fees paid by a part-time conjoint student.

Specific Requirements

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This Certificate program requires seven courses (7 X 0.5 FCE) in Christian studies.

Five (5) foundational (1000-level) courses from among the historic sub-disciplines of theological studies as indicated below:

- Old Testament/Hebrew Scriptures
- New Testament
- Theology (systematic theology, historical theology, dogmatic theology)
- History of Christianity
- Another area of Theological Studies (such as theological ethics, philosophy of religion, comparative theology, apologetics, pastoral or practical theology, spirituality, linguistics, etc.). This additional foundational course will be decided by the student in consultation with an academic adviser, on the basis of his or her prospective area of masters studies, and special academic interest. Two additional courses will be taken (with TST course codes numbered in the 2000s and 3000s), in order that students can achieve degree-level expectations in depth of knowledge.
- Where students enter with some previous coursework in theological or religious studies, their academic adviser may waive a requirement in favour of a substitute course. Students in the certificate program are not permitted to take graduate-level courses (numbered in the 5000s and 6000s).

Additional Information

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The conjoint Certificate can be earned through coursework alone.
The conjoint Certificate does not require full-time residency. It is intended to be flexible and accessible to students in full-time employment.
It does not require field placements, as it is not a professional certification
It does not require comprehensive or summative exams, since it is designed not as a program but as studies that will help qualify the student for entry into a program
It does not require extracurricular commitments.
It does not have formative expectations

Successful completion requires a passing grade of B- or better in each of 7 course units, and an overall course average of B-.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university, college, or Indigenous Institute with a CGPA of 2.7. Normally this should be a Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in a field of the humanities or social sciences. Where applicants have a different post-secondary background, TST may require them to begin their conjoint Certificate with courses that will build their skills of research, critical thinking, and expository writing.

Admissions Process