Trinity College, University of Toronto

Trinity College is federated with the University of Toronto, and forms part of the Toronto School of Theology, regularly ranked in the top 10 theological studies institutions in the world. It is fully accredited with the Association of Theological Schools (ATS).

The theological library at the University of Toronto, including its vast patristic collection, is unequalled in North America.

Orthodox Christian Studies Programmes Available

The following programmes of study are all available with a Concentration in Orthodox and Eastern Christian Studies:

• Master of Divinity (MDiv) — 30 courses (equivalent to three years full time), a professional degree for preparation for ordained ministry or full-time lay pastoral ministry (MDiv degrees are often required to be fully insured to do pastoral work)
• Master of Theological Studies (MTS) — 20 courses (equivalent to two years full time), an academic theological degree suitable for those interested in scholarship or teaching
• Master of Psychospiritual Studies (MPS) — 20 courses (equivalent to two years full time), a professional degree for preparation as a chaplain, counsellor, psychotherapist, or other pastoral role
• Postgraduate Certificate in Theological Studies (CTS) — 7 courses, a first-stage exploration of theological studies that can be transferred into one of the degree programmes

All programmes may be completed in person or online, on a full or part time basis. Students admitted to any programme may switch to another one before graduation. Upon completion of the MTS, MPS, or MDiv, students may move on to advanced degree studies (ThM, PhD, or DMin).

Admission Requirements

An undergraduate degree in any discipline with a 2.7 GPA is required for admission, along with three letters of reference. Students will normally begin their studies in September, for which a 31 May application deadline applies. Applications are however received on a rolling basis with exceptional start dates in January (31 October application deadline) or May (28 February deadline).

Auditing

For those without an undergraduate degree or simply seeking to deepen their understanding of Orthodox Christian tradition and theology but not needing to study for credit within a degree programme, auditing is available for $300/course. Recognition is awarded upon completion of 7 audited courses.

Tuition Fees and Bursary Support

Domestic tuition is approximately $600 (plus student fees) per course. Students preparing for ordained ministry in the MDiv programme are eligible for 100% bursary support. MTS or MPS students may receive up to 75% bursary support. There is no financial support for those studying within the CTS or for auditors.

Upcoming Orthodox Christian Studies Courses (2026-27)

Summer (May to June) 2026

• Mystical Traditions and the Sacred Journey of Transformation
• Accessing Hebrew and Greek without Knowing the Languages

Fall (September to December) 2026

• Foundations of Orthodox Theological Practice
• Salvation Is from the Jews — Christianity and Judaism in Theological Perspective and Dialogue
• Living Tradition I — Reading the Gospels and Acts (Gospels and Acts)
• Patristics II — Mediaeval Patristics / Orthodox Thought
• Introduction to Spiritual Direction

Winter/Spring (January to April) 2027

• Sanctification of Life — Orthodox Mysteries (Sacraments)
• Proclaiming the Kingdom — Homiletics and Liturgical Celebration
• Orthodox Spiritual Tradition
• Oriental Orthodoxy Unveiled
• Age of Growth, Age of Schism — Eastern and Western Church History from 451 to 1204

Students also have full access to dozens of courses every term from across the Toronto School of Theology.

Applying

Application details may be found on the Trinity College website: https://www.trinity.utoronto.ca/apply-theology/apply-now/ 

For more information

For further details or to apply, please email info@trinityorthodox.ca

Very Rev Dr Geoffrey Ready
Director, Orthodox Christian Studies
Faculty of Divinity, Trinity College
6 Hoskin Avenue
Toronto M5S 1H8
Tel (647) 567-8955
Email geoffrey.ready@utoronto.ca

Divinity Office
Tel (416) 978-2133