Program Overview

Academic Programs

The university offers various academic programs, including:

• Conflict Management Certificate Program
• Mennonite Studies
• Music
• Peace and Conflict Studies
• Theological Studies

Theological Studies

The Master of Theological Studies program is a diverse and inclusive community of students from various backgrounds and denominations. The program includes:

• Supervised Experience in Ministry (SEM) courses, which provide students with practical experience in ministry settings
• Courses that explore indigenous perspectives, such as TS 732 - "Theologies of the Global South" and TS 733 - "Indigenous Theologies and Methods"
• A range of denominations represented, including Mennonite, Pentecostal, Orthodox, Anglican, and Baptist

Program Details

The Master of Theological Studies program has:

• 23 students who received a total of $78,327 in awards
• 9 students who participated in supervised experiences in ministry
• 7 students who presented major research projects

Alumni

MTS alumni are living out their vocations and making an impact in their communities as:

• Pastors
• Lay ministers
• Chaplains
• Spiritual directors
• Doctors
• Executive directors
• Musicians
• Scholars
• Authors
• Business owners

Practical Placements

Students in the Applied Studies stream of the Master of Theological Studies degree find Supervised Experience in Ministry (SEM) courses to be highly rewarding aspects of the curriculum. With two required placements, students:

• Explore ministry in a practical setting
• Set learning goals
• Develop a reading list
• Write a summative paper

Indigenous Voices

The Master of Theological Studies program is careful to include indigenous perspectives in the curriculum, following Call to Action #60 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Courses like TS 732 and TS 733 explore indigenous theologies with attention to experience, history, the nature of the spiritual, key figures, and important themes.