Master of Divinity
Huron’s Faculty of Theology will be happy to welcome you into our midst. Our programs are continually monitored, evaluated, and improved so that we can offer you the very best in theological education and formation, and our faculty are committed to your intellectual and spiritual growth. Students from any denomination are welcome to study with us.
Master of Divinity students at Huron engage in a wide variety of experiences as they undertake their formation for ministry and service. What all members of the community have in common is the desire to know God more deeply, to serve others, to grow intellectually, and to mature spiritually. You will be welcomed into our community of prayer and study with the hope that, in a very short time, you might call us home.
Alumni Stories
We are proud of our Master of Divinity graduates, who are dedicating their lives to spiritual and civic leadership around the world. This program is intended to prepare students for Christian ministry, but our graduates are well prepared to Lead with Heart in both church and community settings. We welcome students from every denomination and interest area, so our graduates move on to create positive change across a diverse array of sectors.
Learn more about how our alumni have found success with their Huron theological education as foundation.
The Quick Facts
- The MDiv is a three-year, post-baccalaureate, professional undergraduate degree to prepare you for ordination and service.
- The program may be taken full-time or part-time; however, the maximum duration of the degree is six years.
- The degree is granted by Western University and accredited by the Association of Theological Schools; it is also recognized by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada for the training of ordinands, but we are pleased to welcome students from a variety of denominations.
- Knowledge of the Bible and its interpretation using contemporary methods of criticism
- Understanding of Christian doctrines and the historical, methodological and philosophical approaches to the study of theology
- Skills in ministerial leadership: preaching, pastoral care, personal and public prayer, worship planning, and management and administration
- Ability to provide diverse forms of public leadership and service
- Cultural sensitivity and awareness for living in an ecumenical and multi-faith context
- small, inclusive learning community within one of Canada’s leading Liberal Arts universities
- over 150 years of excellence in theological education
- new context-driven approach allows you to develop skills and knowledge as a church leader in your local community
- new program mode includes convenient, two-day timetable and distance learning option
- knowledgeable, supportive faculty who take a personal interest in your learning and development
- excellent research support in Huron’s Library and Learning Services and Writing Services
- generous financial aid available to students who qualify
- full access to Western University amenities – and graduate with a Western degree
You may apply to the MDiv if you hold a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university. A limited number of competitive, discretionary admissions may be available for those without a bachelor's degree (contact the Faculty for details). Occasional January part-time admission is possible. (Contact the Faculty for information.)
Deadline for application is May 30 for September entry (enquire at the Faculty of Theology office if that date has passed).
Taking Courses Only (Not the Degree), Letter of Permission, and Special Student:
You may take courses without being in a degree stream in the following ways when you already hold a university degree:
- Special Students already hold a university degree & wish to take individual course(s), for audit or credit, without being in a degree program.
- Letter of Permission students are visiting students from another university.
Deadline for Special Student or Letter of Permission status: August 1 for September starts and December 1 for January starts (Call the Faculty of Theology office, 519.438.7224, ext. 289, directly if this deadline has passed, for further information).
Non-Registered Students:
If you do not already hold a Bachelor's degree, you can contact the Faculty of Theology office regarding the possibility of sitting in on courses in the Faculty. You will not be an official Western/Huron student, no records will be kept, and audit fees will be charged.
General degree Requirements:
Students complete the following 30 half-courses over three years (full-time or part-time equivalent). Normal full-time enrolment is 5 half-courses per term, 10 half-courses per year. The total program of study for the MDiv shall not extend beyond 6 years.
Area I: Biblical Studies--Old Testament, New Testament, and related studies
- Biblical Studies 5110a/b, 5116a/b, and 5120a/b* (Before Sept. 2015: BS 5112a/b*)
- One of Hebrew 5040a/b or Greek 5103a/b
- One half course in New Testament from Area I, Biblical Studies
- One half-course in Old Testament from Area I, Biblical Studies (*Before Sept. 2015: BS 5114a/b)
- One half-course from Area I, Biblical Studies, including Greek, or Hebrew
Area II: Theological Studies--Philosophical Theology, Systematic Theology, Theological Ethics
- Systematic Theology 5103a and Theological Ethics 5203a
- Three further half-course from Area II, Theological Studies
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
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
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, 5232a/b
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
General Program Electives:
- 4 elective half-courses from any of the 6 areas above.
Transcultural Learning Experience
Each student in the MDiv must complete an approved Transcultural Learning Experience (TLE) at any point during the MDiv program. The TLE may accompany a course from Area VI, Comparative and Contextual Studies, or may take the form of an independent study in Field Education , or may take place during the summer term. The Experiences have been worldwide, and Huron has funding available to defray the costs of the student's travel and accommodation, where this is necessary.
The primary purpose of the Experience is to provide each student with the opportunity to develop a wider framework from which to see their identity, community, and context so that they may develop a deeper understanding of ministry. In order for the TLE project to be approved and assessed, each student must submit a written proposal and self-evaluation to the Director of Field Education, in consultation with the Dean, if necessary. In both documents, a set of articulated learning objectives for the TLE will be cited that with fulfil the following criteria, stated here as prospective goals:
1. Does the proposed TLE provide the student with access to the lived experiences of the community visited? Does it express ways in which the student will live among (or close to) members of the community, share meals, participate in worship or other communal practices?
2. Does the proposed TLE enable the student to learn about different expressions of faith, community, and worship?
3. Does the proposed TLE demonstrate awareness of how the experience should shape the participating student's own context and sense of self?
4. Does the proposed TLE convey a sense of how it will affect the student's understanding of ministry?
MDiv Application Package (see Application Steps below for instructions)
Special Student/Letter of Permission Student application (see Taking Courses without admission to Degree, see below, for instructions)
MDiv Application Steps :
- Download the MDiv application form and complete and send to the Faculty of Theology.
- Print the MDiv reference letter forms from (1). Fill in your name and send to your referees.
- Arrange for an original academic transcript of your previous university degree to be sent to the Faculty of Theology at Huron (if a UWO degree, this may not be necessary).
- Complete and send your auto-biographical religious statement, as described on the MDiv application form.
- Once your file is complete, we will arrange for a convenient admissions interview with the Admissions Committee. (Other arrangements will be made for applicants some distance from London.)
Due Date for Applications for the MDiv degree:
May 31 of each year. (Call the Faculty of Theology office directly if this deadline has passed, for further information).
International students are advised to apply well in advance in order to give themselves extra time to apply for a student visa.
Special Student or Letter of Permission Application Steps:
- Special Students already hold a university degree & wish to take course(s) for credit, without being in a degree program. Those wishing to audit require permission of the Dean and instructor.
- Letter of Permission students are visiting students from another university.
- Download the Special Student/Letter of Permission Student Application. Complete and send to the Faculty of Theology.
- Arrange for an original academic transcript of your previous university degree to be sent to Huron (if a UWO degree, this may not be necessary).
- Visiting/Letter of Permission students arrange to have a Letter of Permission from their university sent to the Faculty of Theology
Due Date for Applications for Special Student or Letter of Permission status:
August 1 for September starts and December 1 for January starts (Call the Faculty of Theology office (519-438-7224, ext. 289) directly if this deadline has passed, for further information).
Non-Registered Student Application Steps:
- Contact the Faculty of Theology office regarding possibility of sitting in on courses without previously holding a bachelor's degree.
- Before attending classes you must get permission of instructor, then Dean to audit courses in this way.
- Download the application form here (pdf). Complete and send to the Faculty of Theology.
Auditing Courses
Regardless of method of application, those wishing to audit a course (sit in on course without assignments, tests, marks), must receive permission of both the instructor and the Dean of Theology before attending the class.
Highly motivated students with a minimum of 12 half-courses completed in the MDiv, with an average of 78% or better, may apply to the MA (Theology). Those completing both combined degrees will be part-time in one degree, full-time in the other.
Combined MDiv-MA students will complete three fewer half-courses (generally elective courses) in the MDiv program (for a total of 27). With successful completion, both MDiv and MA degrees are awarded
Course Subject |
Course # |
Course Outline |
Day |
Start |
End |
Instructor |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arabic | 1070A | Quranic Arabic for Beginners | Th | 3:30 | 6:20 | Kharrat, Y. |
Arabic | 2080B | Intermediate Quranic Arabic | Th | 3:30 | 6:20 | Kharrat, Y. |
Arabic | 5260B | Readings From The Qur'an | Tu | 9:30 | 12:20 | Kharrat, Y. |
Bib Studies | 5110A | Intro to Bible as Scripture | M | 7:00 | 9:20 | Meyer, N. |
Bib Studies | 5116B | The New Testament Writings | M | 12:30 | 3:00 | Meyer, N. |
Bib Studies | 5119A | Qur'an, Sunnah & Hadith | M | 7:00 | 9:20 | Mattson, I. |
Bib Studies | 5120B | Intro to the Hebrew Bible | M | 7:00 | 9:20 | Lemos, T. |
Bib Studies | 5222B | Prophetic Literature | M | 8:30 | 11:00 | Lemos, T. |
Bib Studies | 5224B | Studies in the Gospels | Tu | 9:30 | 12:00 | Meyer, N. |
Church Hist | 5104A | Early Church to Late Middle Ages | M | 12:30 | 3:00 | McClatchie, S. |
Church Hist | 5106B | Late Mid Ages to Modern Period | M | 8:30 | 11:00 | Acres, W. |
Church Hist | 5111A | Christian-Muslim Relations | M | 12:30 | 3:00 | Mattson, I. |
Church Hist | 5223A | Christian Tradition in Canada | M | 3:30 | 6:00 | Acres, W. |
Church Music | 5223A | Liturgical Music | Tu | 9:30 | 12:00 | Lupton, W. / McClatchie, S. |
Field Educ | 5110A | Intro to Ministry | Tu | 7:00 | 9:00 | Smith, G. |
Field Educ | 5211A | Parish/Community Practicum | TBA | |||
Field Educ | 5212B | Parish/Community Practicum | TBA | |||
Field Educ | 5313B | Parish/Community Practicum | TBA | |||
Greek | 5130A | Intro to Greek Grammar |
M Tu |
3:30 | 6:00 | Meyer, N. |
Greek | 5104B | Con't of Greek Grammar and New Testament Readings |
M Tu |
3:30 | 6:00 | Meyer, N. |
Greek | 5223A | Readings in New Testament | Tu | 7:00 | 9:20 | Meyer, N. |
Homiletics | 5204A | Theol & Practice Preaching | M | 12:30 | 3:00 | Townshend, T. |
Homiletics | 5305B | Continuation of Homiletics | M | 7:00 | 9:20 | Crittenden, J. |
Liturgics | 5204B | Liturgical Theology | M | 8:30 | 11:00 | Larson-Miller, L. |
Liturgics | 5223B | Special Topics in Liturgics | Tu | 7:00 | 9:20 | Larson-Miller, L. |
Liturgics | 5301B | Liturgical Leadership | M | 3:30 | 6:00 | Larson-Miller, L. |
Past Theol | 5213B | Integrative Seminar | M | 3:30 | 6:00 | TBA |
Past Theol | 5230A | Congregational Develop & Leadership | Tu | 3:30 | 6:00 | Morrison, B. |
Past Theol | 5231A | Pastoral Care & Counselling | Tu | 7:00 | 9:00 | Morrison, B. |
Past Theol | 5313B | MDiv Integration & Formation Seminar | TBA | |||
Past Theol | 5332B | Family of Origin Seminar | Tu | 7:00 | 9:20 | Morrison, B. |
Rel Educ | 5203B | Intro to Christian Education | Tu | 3:30 | 6:00 | Morrison, B. |
Rel Stud | 5134A | Freedom of Religion and Accommodation in Canada | M | 8:30 | 11:00 | Fahmy, M. |
Rel Stud | 5202B | Spirituality of Muslim Women | M | 7:00 | 9:20 | Mattson, I. |
Rel Stud | 5223B | Special Topics Course | M | 12:30 | 3:00 | TBA |
Syst Theol | 5130A | Intro to Systematic Theology | M | 8:30 | 11:00 | TBA |
Syst Theol | 5201B | Contextual Theology | M | 12:30 | 3:00 | TBA |
Syst Theol | 5206B | Christ, Salvation, & Trinity | Tu | 3:30 | 6:00 | TBA |
Syst Theol | 5234A | Special Topics Course | M | 3:30 | 6:00 | Badcock, G. |
Theol Ethics | 5203B | Theological Ethics | Tu | 7:00 | 9:20 | Gruning, H. |
Master of Divinity 2019-2020 Course Timetable
For detailed course and program information, click here.
2018-19 MDiv/MTS Fall/Winter Course Timetable
Room #s available at student.uwo.ca under "your Weekly Schedule"
"a" and "f" courses are in first (fall) term; "b" and "g" in second (winter)
"Calendar/catalogue description is found by clicking "Course #."
Interested in taking a course below, without being in MDiv or MTS degree stream?
Contact the Faculty of Theology, srice@uwo.ca.
Course |
Course # |
Course
|
Description |
Day |
Start |
End |
Instructor |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arabic | 1070A | 2018-19 | Quranic Arabic for beginners (avail to MDiv/MTS too) | Th | 3:30 | 6:20 | Kharrat, Y. |
Arabic | 5260B | 2018-19 | Readings for the Qur'an. MTS/MDiv students should register for this number; bachelor's students register for Arabic 3260b |
Th | 4:30 | 7:20 | Kharrat, Y. |
Bib Studies | 5110A | 2018-19 | Intro to Bible as Scripture | Tu | 11:30 | 2:20 | TBA |
Bib Studies | 5120B | 2018-19 | Intro to the Hebrew Bible |
W F |
9:30 9:30 |
10:20 11:20 |
Lemos, T. |
Bib Studies | 5116B | 2018-19 | New Testament Writings | Tu | 11:30 | 2:20 | Meyer, N. |
Bib Studies | 5205B | 2018-19 | Major Pauline Epistles | F | 11:30 | 2:20 | Meyer, N. |
Church Hist | 5104A | 2018-19 | Early Church to Late Middle Ages | Th | 9:30 | 12:30 | McClatchie, S. |
Church Hist | 5106B | 2018-19 | Late Mid Ages to Modern Period | Th | 9:30 | 12:20 | McClatchie, S. |
Church Hist | 5111B | 2018-19 | Christian-Muslim Relations | M | 14:30 | 17:20 | Mattson, I. |
Church Hist | 5223A | 2018-19 | Christian Tradition in Canada | W | 8:30 | 11:20 | Acres, W. |
Church Hist | 5350A | 2018-19 | Eastern & Orthodox Church History | M | 2:30 | 5:20 | Larson-Miller, L. |
Church Music | 5223B | 2018-19 | Liturgical Music (if you have dif signing up for this course, just email srice@uwo.ca) |
Tu Th |
12:30 12:30 |
2:20 1:20 |
Lupton, W. & McClatchie, S. |
Field Educ | 5110A | 2018-19 | Intro to Ministry | M | 9:30 | 12:20 | Smith, G & Silcox, JA |
Field Educ | 5211A | 2018-19 | Parish/Community Practicum | Tu | 9:30 | 11:20 | Smith, G |
Field Educ | 5212B | 2018-19 | Parish/Community Practicum | Tu | 9:30 | 11:20 | Smith, G. |
Field Educ | 5313B | 2018-19 | 3rd-yr Placement I.S. | contact G. Smith | |||
Greek | 5103A | 2018-19 | Intro to Greek Grammar |
Tu F |
4:30 1:30 |
6:20 3:20 |
TBA |
Greek | 5104B | 2018-19 | Con't of Grk Grammar and NT Readings | TU/F | 2:30 | 4:20 | TBA |
Hebrew | 5040A | 2018-19 | Intro to Biblical Hebrew |
TU F |
2:30 11:30 |
4:20 1:20 |
TBA |
Hebrew | 5041B | 2018-19 | Intro to Bib Hebrew, part 2 |
Tu/F |
2:30 | 4:20 | Meyer, N. |
Homiletics | 5204A | 2018-19 | Theol & Practice Preaching | M | 9:30 | 12:20 | Townshend, T. |
Homiletics | 5305B | 2018-19 | Continuation of Homiletics | F | 9:30 | 12:20 | Crittenden, J. |
Liturgics | 5204A | 2018-19 | Liturgical Theology | Th | 2:30 | 5:20 | Larson-Miller, L |
Liturgics | 5301B | 2018-19 | Liturgical Leadership | W | 2:30 | 5:20 | Larson-Miller, L |
Liturgics | 5302B | 2018-19 | Christian Initiation (New! see description below timetable |
Tu | 6:30 | 9:20 | Larson-Miller, L. |
Past Theol | 5213B | 2018-19 | Integrative Seminar (MTS only) Registered students should contract instructor to arrange convenient class time | Marks, D. | |||
Past Theol | 5230A | 2018-19 | Congregational Develop & Leadership | Tu | 2:30 | 5:20 | Morrison, B. |
Past Theol | 5231A | 2018-19 | Pastoral Care & Counselling | Tu | 5:30 | 8:20 | Morrison, B. |
Past Theol | 5313A/B | 2018-19 | MDiv Integration & Formation Seminar (see G. Smith for details) | Smith, G. | |||
Past Theol | 5333B | 2018-19 | Grief, Crisis & Pastoral Care | Tu | 5:30 | 8:20 | Morrison, B. |
Rel Educ | 5203B | 2018-19 | Intro to Christian Education | Tu | 2:30 | 5:20 | Morrison, B. |
Rel Stud | 2130 | 2018-19 | Living Religions of the World (avail to Master's students if instructor agrees. = 2 half courses) | Th | 6:30 | 9:30 | Acres, W. |
Rel Stud | 2297A | 2018-19 | Faith in Sound, Stone & Paint (MDiv/MTS may take toward degree if instructor agrees) |
W F |
9:30 9:30 |
11:20 10:20 |
McClatchie, S. |
Rel Stud | 2300A | 2018-19 | Religion & Psychoanalysis | W | 6:30 | 9:20 | TAB |
Rel Stud | 3030G | 2018-19 | Angry God: The Bible & War (MDiv/MTS may take toward degree, if instructor agrees) | Tu | 2:30 | 5:20 | Lemos, T. |
Rel Stud | 3333F | 2018-19 | Theology, Science & Society (MDiv/MTS make take toward degree if instruct agrees) |
M W |
2:30 3:30 |
3:20 5:20 |
Marks, D |
Rel Stud | 3450G | 2018-19 | Judaism & the Holocaust (MDiv/MTS may take toward degree, if instructor agrees) | W | 3:30 | 6:20 | Marks, D. |
Rel Stud | 5134A | 2018-19 | Freedom of Religion and Accommodation in Canada | Th | 6:30 | 9:20 | TBA |
Rel Stud | 5202B | 2018-19 | Spirituality of Muslim Women |
Tu Th |
2:30 2:30 |
4:20 3:20 |
Mattson, I. |
SPE | 5101A/B | 2018-19 | Supervised Pastoral Educ (for those who want credit along with CPE unit) see Faculty of Theol office for details | ||||
Syst Theol | 5103A | 2018-19 | Intro to Systematic Theology |
M W |
3:30 2:30 |
5:20 3:20 |
Badcock, G. |
Syst Theol | 5222B | 2018-19 | Theology of Karl Barth |
M W |
10:30 9:30 |
11:20 11:20 |
Badcock, G. |
Syst Theol |
5226B | 2018-19 | Christian Theol in the 20th Century |
M Th |
3:30 2:30 |
5:20 3:20 |
Badcock, G. |
Theol Ethics | 5203B | 2018-19 | Theological Ethics | Th | 2:30 | 5:20 | Gruning, H. |
Theological Studies | 3333F | 2018-19 | Theology, Science & Society (MDiv/MTS may take toward degree with instructor perm.) |
M W |
2:30 3:30 |
3:20 5:20 |
Marks, D. |
Professors
Meet the teachers who will help you develop your knowledge, character, and skills so you are well-prepared to carve out a unique path in our complex world. Huron's Theology professors are internationally renowned scholars and authors who are also dedicated to creating challenging, inclusive, and vibrant learning environments. Whether you are attending a lecture, pursuing a research project, or engaging with community partners, your professors will be there to guide you toward leaving a legacy of Leadership with Heart – wherever you go.
Interested in learning more, or applying to one of Huron’s programs in Theology?
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Master of Divinity Careers
Through our Master of Divinity program, you will develop superior oration skills, theological knowledge and the character necessary to motivate people towards a higher purpose or greater goal. This program is designed to support students' pursuit of becoming a religious leader, however, many of our graduates have chosen to use the attributes developed during their time at Huron to follow career paths in a wide variety of other sectors.
Wherever you want to go, trust you'll be better prepared to get there with the abilities you develop in this intensive learning environment. From an enriched understanding of cultural differences through to confidence as a public speaker, prepare to become a formidable leader in a world that could benefit from purveyors of positive values, hope and empathy.
- Minister
- Executive director
- Clergy
- Senior or youth pastor
- Inspirational speaker
- Chaplain
- Counselor
- Volunteer coordinator
- Program director
- Writer
- Social worker
- Theologian
- Professor
- Family advocate