Master of Divinity
Quick Facts
M.Div. Admission Requirements & Application
M.Div. Degree Synopsis/Course Requirements
What Might My First-year Courses Look Like?
Compare the Theology Degrees
Theology Viewbook Brochure (pdf)
Curious about the degrees in Theology?
Faculty of Theology Open House, March 29, 2012.
Details/registration here or email srice@uwo.ca for details.
Curious about the degrees in Theology?
Faculty of Theology Open House, March 29, 2012.
Details/registration here or email srice@uwo.ca for details.
The Quick Facts
- three-year, post-baccalaureate, professional degree preparing women and men for ordination
- taken full- or part-time; however, the maximum duration of the degree is six years
- granted by The University of Western Ontario.
- accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States & Canada.
- recognized by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada for the training of ordinands; however, we are pleased that students come to Huron fr om a variety of denominations--community life at the College is enhanced by ecumenical relationships.
M.Div. Admission Requirements & Application
You may apply if you hold a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a recognised university. A lim ited number of competitive, discretionary admissions may be available for those without a bachelor's degree (contact the Faculty for details). Deadline for application is May 30 for September entry.
Click here for applications.
M.Div. Degree Synopsis/Course Requirements
(NOTE: If you began the M.Div. prior to September 2010, consult this page to see revisions to your M.Div. degree. )
Complete the following 30 half-courses over three years (full-time or part-time equivalent). Normal full-time enrollment is 5 half-courses per term, 10 half-courses per year. The total program of study for the M.Div. shall not extend beyond 6 years.
From Area I: Biblical Studies--Old Testament, New Testament, and related studies
Biblical Studies 5110a/b, 5112a/b, 5114a/b, 5116a/b
one of Hebrew 5040a/b or Greek 5103a/b
1 half-course in New Testament from Area I, Biblical Studies
one half-course from Area I, Biblical Studies, including Greek, or Hebrew
(what courses are in Area I? here)
From Area II: Theological Studies--Philosophical Theology, Systematic Theology, Theological Ethics
Systematic Theology 5103a and Theological Ethics 5203a
Three further half-courses from Area II, Theological Studies
(what courses are in Area II? here)
From Area III: Historical Studies--Studies in Church History, History of Christian Thought, and other historical studies of Christianity, the Christian tradition
Church History 5104a/b and 5106a/b
One further half-course from Area III, Historical Studies
(what courses are in Area III? here)
Area IV: Public Leadership and Ministry Studies--Studies in the work of the church, in particular conducting liturgy and preaching, and of the various forms of ministry, pastoral care and public leadership
Homiletics 5204a/b and Homiletics 5305a
Liturgics 5204a/b and 1 other Liturgics course (Candidates for ordination in Anglican Church of Canada take Liturgics 5301a/b)
Religious Education 5203a/b
Pastoral Theology 5230a/b
(what courses are in Area IV? here)
Area V: Contextual and Formational Studies--Field Education and Community-Based Learning conducted alongside theological reflection on parochial, social, educational, or clinical ministries
Field Education 5110a
Field Education 5211a and 5212b; or two of Field Education 5222a/b, 5230a/b or 5232a/b
(what courses are in Area V? here)
Area VI: Comparative and Cultural Studies--Ecumenical, Interfaith and cross-cultural studies in religion, philosophy, the arts, sociology, and anthropology
2 half-courses from Area VI, Comparative & Contextual Studies
(what courses are in Area VI? here)
General M.Div. Electives
4 electives from any of the 6 areas.
Transcultural Learning Experience
no course credit
What Might My First-Year Courses Look Like?
| First Term (Fall) | Second Term (Winter) |
| Biblical Studies 5110a | Biblical Studies 5112b |
| Heb. 5040a/b or Greek 5103a/b | Biblical Studies 5116b |
| Systematic Theology 5103a | Theological Ethics 5203b |
| Church History 5104a | Church History 5106b |
| Field Education 5110a | elective or other required course |
For more details about the M.Div. program, its courses, requirements, and regulations, please ask for a copy of the Theology Calendar or download it here or feel free to contact us with your questions.
CONTACT US:
Faculty of Theology
Phone. 519-438-7224 ext. 289
Email. srice@huron.uwo.ca
Room. A227
Phone. 519-438-7224, ext. 289