Certificate in Theological Studies (CTS)
The post-baccalaureate conjoint Certificate in Theological Studies functions to introduce university graduates to a new academic discipline and corresponds to the introductory level of a second-entry program. It can be pursued in-person or online. The degree is conferred by Regis College or the University of St. Michael’s College and the University of Toronto.
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The Certificate requires seven (7) courses in Christian studies (or 3.5 FCE).
Foundational Courses. Five (5) courses required (at the 1000-level):
- Old Testament / Hebrew Scriptures
- New Testament
- Theology (systematic theology, historical theology, dogmatic theology)
- History of Christianity
- Another area of Theological Studies (such as theological ethics, philosophy of religion, comparative theology, apologetics, pastoral or practical theology, spirituality, liturgics).
Advanced Courses. Two (2) courses required.
- The courses must be taken at an advanced at the 2000 or 3000 levels.
The Certificate in Theological Studies can be completed in one of two modalities:
In-Person Option
- Five (5) to seven (7) courses must be taken in-person.
- Up to a maximum of two (2) courses may be taken online.
Online Option
- Five (5) to seven (7) courses must be taken online.
- No more than two (2) courses may be taken in-person.
- Full-time. The certificate can be completed within two semesters. A full-time course load is five (5) courses per semester.
- Part-time. The certificate must be completed within four academic years of first registration.
- Students may choose to begin in Fall, Winter or Summer sessions.
Students are required to take a minimum of one (1) course each Fall and Winter semester. Students are required to be registered in consecutive academic years until completion.
Students admitted to the Certificate with a first registration prior to Fall 2025 will be permitted to transfer to the online pathway option if they are able to meet the requirements of the online pathway. Students who have completed 3 or more courses in person (1.5 FCE) are not be permitted to transfer to the online pathway. All transfer requests must be submitted to and processed by the student’s home college by January 31, 2026.
Where students enter with some previous coursework in theological or religious studies, the program adviser may waive the above course requirements in favour of a substitute course. Students are not permitted to take graduate-level courses (numbered in the 5000s and 6000s).
College-specific polices are found on the respective websites. Any other basic degree program polices are found in the TST Conjoint Basic Degree Handbook.