Non-Conjoint Diplomas & Certificates
The Sheptytsky Institute offers primarily graduate university degree programs in Eastern Christian Studies.
At this level, there are two professional (pastorally oriented) basic degrees: M.Div. and M.T.S., with an emphasis on Eastern Christianity, as well as two research-oriented advanced degrees: the M.A. and the Ph.D. Sheptytsky Institute professors teach in four general areas of specialization: Spirituality-Doctrine, Liturgical Studies, Historical Studies, and Ecumenism and Eastern Christianity.
Some courses are offered online as distance education through videoconference.
If you would like to learn more about the Diploma in Eastern Christian Studies or would like some information about applying, please click the contact button above.
The Elliott Allen Institute for Theology and Ecology is a leading, collaborative institution in ecological theology rooted in the Catholic tradition. Taking its foundational inspiration from the visionary work of cultural historian and priest Thomas Berry (1914-2009), the institute initiates and facilitates ecumenical and interdisciplinary scholarship and conversations that foster integrated knowledge and transformative visions for an inclusive, just, and ecologically sustainable society.
The task of ecological theology is to articulate an earth-honoring faith that draws together scientific knowledge with the wisdom of religious cosmologies.
As we are faced with accelerating climate change, loss of biodiversity, and ecosystem collapse, it is essential that we recover our relationship to the earth, our kinship with non-human life, and the sacredness of creation. The task of ecological theology is to articulate an earth-honoring faith that draws together scientific knowledge with the wisdom of religious cosmologies.
Because ecological destruction affects poor and marginalized communities differently, the Elliott Allen Institute foregrounds an integrated approach to ecological theology that addresses the structural, intersecting injustices in our society and promotes integral human development and environmental justice.
In collaboration with the other member schools of the Toronto School of Theology (TST) as well as the School of the Environment and the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto, the Elliott Allen Institute offers a Certificate program for Master and PhD students seeking to specialize in Theology and Ecology. The Institute also offers a Diploma in Theology and Ecology as a continuing education program. The Institute regularly organizes webinars, conferences and lectures aimed at both academic and non-academic audiences.
If you would like to learn more about the Diploma in Eco-Theology or would like some information about applying, please click the contact button below.
The Certificate in Theological Studies (Post-Baccalaureate), conjointly awarded by The University of St. Michaelās College and the University of Toronto, provides university graduates with a general university-level foundation in Christian studies.
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Theological Studies is a 7-course certificate geared towards students who may be interested in studying theology but are not ready to commit to a full masterās degree.
These courses can be transferred if a student wishes to pursue a masterās degree.
Courses in Eastern Christian Studies taken in conjunction with the Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Institute may be applied to this certificate.
Funding may be available for full-time students.
If you would like to learn more about the Certificate in Theological Studies (Post-Baccalaureate) or would like some information about applying, please click the contact button above.
- Applicants must have a bachelorās 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.
The following courses are required of the certificate:
- Introduction to the Old Testament (SMB1007)
- Introduction to the New Testament (SMB1501)
- 1 course in Introductory Systematics
- 1 History overview course
- 1 introductory course of your choosing
- 2 courses at an advanced level (2000-3000 level)
For further details, please consult the Recruitment and Enrollment Officer.
The Sheptytsky Institute offers primarily graduate university degree programs in Eastern Christian Studies.
At this level, there are two professional (pastorally oriented) basic degrees: M.Div. and M.T.S., with an emphasis on Eastern Christianity, as well as two research-oriented advanced degrees: the M.A. and the Ph.D. Sheptytsky Institute professors teach in four general areas of specialization: Spirituality-Doctrine, Liturgical Studies, Historical Studies, and Ecumenism and Eastern Christianity.
Some courses are offered online as distance education through videoconference.
If you would like to learn more about the Certificate in Eastern Christian Studies or would like some information about applying, please click the contact button above.
This program introduces students to the beliefs and practices of other major religions that make up the demographics of the GTA (which reflect the major religions of the world generally), so that students can engage in meaningful dialogue with men and women of other religions.
This diploma springs from the reality that the Greater Toronto Area is one of the most diverse places on earth. It is designed to introduce students to the spirituality of many of the different religions and faith communities who are our neighbours, leading to meaningful dialogue and new points of connection with other people.
If you would like to learn more about the Diploma in Interfaith Dialogue or would like some information about applying, please click the contact button above.
By the end of the program, students will be able to:
- Understand and recount the historical origins, central teachings, devotional practices, and social/political influences of at least four major religions (informational and confessional aspects).
- Identify the major texts of at least four religions and explain how those texts are used in each religious practice (informational and confessional aspects).
- Articulate how more than one religion engages in religious topics such as peace and justice, prayer and mystical experience, etc. (relational and practical issues).
- Demonstrate the relationship between religion and culture through the arts and education (relational and practical issues).
- Engage in meaningful dialogue with men and women of other religions at either a personal or institutional level. This does not mean that every student will be members of dialogue teams; rather, through experiential learning they will come to understand the nuances of interfaith dialogue that can occur at every level: personal, local groups, and the larger institutional (when available).
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
- Admission is open to people of all faith traditions. A prior degree is not required to apply.
- Submit theĀ application formĀ with a $25 processing fee.
- Please note that no candidate will be considered until all documentation has been received. Please send your completed application form with a non-refundable fee of $25.00 CAD payable to the University of St. Michaelās College to:Committee on Admissions and Academic Standing
Faculty of Theology, University of St. Michaelās College
81 St. Mary St.,
Toronto, ON
M5S 1J4