Bachelor of Theology
The Bachelor of Theology degree is available to students who
do not currently hold a baccalaureate degree. Students may earn the Bachelor of Theology through one of THREE primary Institutions: The Faculty of Theology,
Centre for Christian Studies and Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre.
Note: An interview with the Director of Studies is required.
Application to Bachelor of Theology Program [PDF]
1) The Faculty of Theology
The Bachelor of Theology may be earned in the Faculty of
Theology by mature students (21 and over) who complete 30 credit hours in the
University of Winnipeg Facutly of Arts and Science as well as 90 credit hours
in the Faculty of Theology.
Admission Requirements
The completion of 30 credit hours of undergraduate courses
at the UofW. The consideration of undergradaute work already completed outside
of the UofW will be evaluated by the Faculty of Theology in consultation with
the Faculty of Arts and Science at the UofW. Such courses for credit are to be
completed in at least three subject areas, selected with consultation provided
by the Faculty of Theology. No more than
three of these courses (18 credit hours) may be taken at the 1000 level.
Program Requirements
The satisfactory completion of 90 credit hours as listed in
the Master of Divinity program (See MDiv Program Requirements) constitutes the
completion of the Bachelor of Theology program.
The Faculty of Theology considers this Bachelor of Theology
degree equivalent to the Master of Divinity degree.
2) Centre for Christian Studies/Faculty of Theology
This degree program is a collaborative effort of the Centre
for Christian Studies and the Faculty of Theology. Students who have been granted the “Diploma
in Diaconal Ministries: Studies in Transformation and Action”, and who have no
prior university degrees, may apply to the Faculty for entrance to the Bachelor
of Theology. While completing the
comprehensive educational program of the Centre for Christian Studies, “Centre”
graduates will have accumulated credits which will be applied to this degree.
Students must provide a copy of their acceptance from Centre
for Christian Studies.
Note: At least 33 credit hours of this degree need
to be taught by the Faculty of Theology.
3) Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre/Faculty of Theology
The Bachelor of Theology program provides theological
education to Aboriginal people through the educational resources of the
Aboriginal culture in the Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre combined with
the resources of the academic program in the University of Winnipeg.
This program is administered by the Faculty of Theology and
is accountable to the Senate of the University
of Winnipeg. Criteria for
student selection, program planning and student guidance, follow established
Faculty of Theology procedures. An
advisory committee including staff members from both the Faculty and the Centre
manage the program.
Admission Requirements
Students who have been accepted into the Community Based
Model for Native Training at the Sandy- Saulteaux Spiritual Centre and who
meet the entrance requirements for the Faculty of Arts and Science of the University of Winnipeg may be admitted to the BTh
program.
Program Requirements
The satisfactory completion of the five-year Community Based
Model for Native Training Program of the Sandy- Saulteaux Spiritual Centre,
confirmed by the Senate of the University of Winnipeg. The satisfactory completion of five full
course equivalents at the University of Winnipeg in at least three subject
areas, selected with consultation and couselling provided by the Faculty of
Theology. No more than three courses may be at the 1000 level.