Master of Arts (Theology)


Application to the Master of Arts (Theology) Program [PDF]

Admission Requirements:
Admission to the Master of Arts (Theology) requires a four year baccalaureate degree from a university recognized by the Association of Universities & Colleges of Canada (AUCC) or its equivalent, with a minimum "B" average.  Academic records, academic references and a personal statement of intent, will be used to determine suitability of an applicant for admission into graduate studies.  Any student who qualifies academically is welcome to enter the program regardless of religious affiliation or faith stance.  Language prerequisites may be required as appropriate for the chosen field of study.  Students must consult with the Director of Studies or a Faculty Advisor in planning their course of study.

Areas of Concentration:
The Master of Arts (Theology) offers four areas of concentration:

    1.  Peace and Justice Studies    

    2.  Biblical Studies   

    3. Theology and Church History

    4.  Pastoral Theology  

Residency Requirements:
The program requires the equivalent of two years of full time study (60 credit hours).  A minimum of 33 credit hours must be taken at the Masters level at the University of Winnipeg, Faculty of Theology (residency requirement). The remaining 27 credit hours may be completed at either the University of Winnipeg, Faculty of Theology, one or more of the Cooperative partners, or by Letter of Permission at another accredited institution approved by the Faculty of Theology.

Advanced Standing:
In some cases advanced standing may be granted for appropriate graduate level credits as reviewed with the Faculty of Theology Director of Studies. No advanced standing upon admission will be given for undergraduate courses, or courses applied to a previous degree.  Advanced standing will not be granted for core curriculum (below), which must be earned at the Faculty of Theology.  Equivalent courses in alternative scriptural and religious traditions may be substituted with the authorization of the Theology Academic Council.

GPA Requirements:
In order to maintain good standing, and to graduate with a Master of Arts a student must have a degree GPA of 3.0 (B-). Students dropping below  this GPA should meet with the Director of Studies before further registration.

Length of Degree:
The degree may be completed on a part-time basis.  Candidates normally complete the work for this degree within a six year period (including thesis), which may be extended through written permission from the Faculty.

Degree Requirements (60 Credit Hours):

Core curriculum - 18 credit hours as follows:

    TBIST-5100 Introduction to Scripture I (3 hours)

    TBIST-5101 Introduction to Scripture II (3 hours)

    TTHCH-5210 Survey of Church History I (3 hours)

    TTHCH-5211 Survey of Church History II (3 hours)

    TTHCH-5230 Introduction to Theology (3 hours)

    TTHCH-7240 Christian Ethics (3 hours)

Elective courses - 30 credit hours as follows:

     Courses related to area of concentration (18 hours)

     Courses unrelated to the area of concentration (12 hours)

Thesis - 12 credit hours as follows:

     3 credit hours of Thesis Seminar (3 hours)*

     9 credit hours of Thesis Writing (9 hours)

 *Thesis Seminar is a required peer learning course that helps candidates with the research and writing skills necessary to complete a Thesis Proposal and a Thesis.  Before registering for this course candidates should seek the advise of their Advisor.