Post-Baccalaureate Certificates
The following certificates are conferred conjointly by a TST member college and the University of Toronto.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Specific information about a certificate program and admission requirements should be sought from the admissions staff of the member college(s) you are most interested in attending, as each college sets its own unique curriculum.
The Basic Degree Handbook outlines common policies and procedures for basic degrees and post-baccalaureate certificates offered by TST member colleges:
Certificate in Theological Studies (CTS)
The Certificate in Theological Studies is a post-baccalaureate conjoint certificate intended to provide university graduates with a general university-level foundation in Christian studies. It may also provide academic background for those interested in applying to the Master of Arts (MA) in Theological Studies program.
Member Colleges: The CTS is offered by all TST member colleges.
Length: Seven courses (3.5 Full Course Equivalent [FCE]); can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis (if part-time, must be completed in four years).
How to Apply: Applications are made directly to a member college. All TST member colleges offer the Certificate in Theological Studies.
More Information: For details about the program and the admission process, please contact the admissions staff of your college(s) of interest directly.
Certificate in Theology and Interreligious Engagement (CTIE)
The Certificate in Theology and Interreligious Engagement is a post-baccalaureate conjoint certificate that is intended to provide university graduates with a general university-level foundation in theological and practice-based approaches to religious pluralism and interreligious engagement, through the exploration of religious texts and histories, spiritualities and practices, and theologies and theories of religions.
The main program focus of this certificate is to provide the necessary academic foundation for those working in multi-faith contexts as well as those who are interested in professional development - as, for example, hospital or school chaplains, social workers, etc. The program offers flexibility to address relevant personal interests and professional contexts.
The second focus is to provide the necessary background in the area of religious texts and histories, and theologies of religion and contextual practices for those interested in applying to various degrees such as the Master of Pastoral Studies (MPS), Master of Divinity (MDiv), Master of Theological Studies (MTS), and Master of Arts (MA) in Theological Studies.
The Certificate in Theological Studies is a post-baccalaureate certificate intended to provide university graduates with a general university-level foundation in Christian studies. It may also provide academic background for those interested in applying to the Master of Arts (MA) in Theological Studies program.
Member Colleges: The CTIE is offered by six of the TST member colleges (Knox College does not offer this certificate).
Length: Seven courses (3.5 FCE*); can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis (if part-time, must be completed in four years). *Full Course Equivalent
How to Apply: Applications are made directly to a member college. All TST member colleges offer the Certificate in Theology and Interreligious Engagement.
More Information: For details about the program and the admission process, please contact the admissions staff of your college(s) of interest directly.