Master of Theological Studies Degree (MTS)
This program is designed to strengthen the religious basis of a person’s life and work, whether in a secular career or church-related career, by providing the student with a general theological understanding as well as the opportunity for in-depth study and specialization.
The Sheptytsky Institute offers a broad array of courses in Eastern Christianity that can be used for credit in this program. A typical program length of 2 years full-time study consists of twenty (20) units of study with foundational courses, in-depth courses, electives, and a summative exercise. The program can also be completed on a part-time basis.
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Master of Theological Studies Degree (MTS) – St. Michael’s College
Course Requirements
5 Philosophy prerequisites are required for this program.
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Foundational Courses (5 Units)
- Introduction to the Old Testament
- Introduction to the New Testament
- Foundations of Eastern Christian Theology
- Introduction to Eastern Ethics
- History I
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In-Depth Courses (7 Units)
- Old Testament – Any Course
- New Testament – Any Course
- Systematics – Three-Personed God
- Systematics – Christ the Saviour
- Additional Course in Ethics (e.g. Eastern Christian Approaches to Contemporary Ethical Issues)
- History: General Introduction to the Eastern Churches
- Course in Pastoral Theology (e.g. Canonical Tradition of the Christian East)
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Electives (6 Units)
- Introduction to Byzantine Liturgy OR Byzantine Sacraments
- ECS Elective (3)
- Free Elective (2)
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Electives – Option 1: Field Education (2 Units)
- Theology of Ministry
- Field Education and Theological Reflection Seminar
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Electives – Option 2: Research Paper (2 Units)
- Free Elective
- Major Research Paper
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Electives – Option 3: Thesis (2 Units)
- Thesis