Toronto,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Ministry in Toronto Canada | University of Toronto
University of Toronto
|
Toronto Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
17,100
(c. USD12,273.46)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Doctor of Ministry program equips ministry professionals seeking to strengthen their leadership abilities and theological creativity. Students engage in scholarly collaboration with peers while maintaining active involvement in their current ministry settings, fostering impactful service in an evolving world.
This program is tailored for individuals holding a Master of Divinity or comparable graduate degree, accepting both lay and ordained candidates from diverse ministerial backgrounds including parish leadership, religious instruction, preaching, worship leadership, pastoral counseling, healthcare chaplaincy, and other forms of spiritual leadership. The DMin is a joint degree awarded by the University of Toronto and the student's affiliated college. Among TST's seven member institutions, six participate in this joint program (excluding St. Augustine's Seminary, which focuses solely on foundational degree programs). Learn more at Choosing a College.
Typically spanning four years, the DMin program allows participants to maintain full-time ministry work while advancing through their studies. Each spring requires a two-to-three week residency at TST's University of Toronto, St. George campus location.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
The Admissions Committee will take into consideration:
grades in all previous post-secondary education with particular weight accorded to performance in the prerequisite degree(s) and in other recent programs,
the potential of the applicant for graduate study, as attested in the letters of reference,
the quality of the applicant's statement of intent,
the availability of qualified faculty resources in the applicant's proposed area of research,
evidence that the applicant is likely to complete the program.
Prerequisite Education and Experience
Master of Divinity (MDiv), or its equivalent, from a recognized college or university*, with a B+ average or better.
Baccalaureate degree (or its equivalent) from a recognized college or university.
Minimum of three years experience in the practice of ministry is required following the MDiv degree, or equivalent degree.
Engagement in a recognized ministry (normally full-time), which will serve as the ministry base during this period of advanced professional study.
TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT): 93, with a minimum of 22 in the writing section and 22 in the speaking section. The TST TOEFL institution code is 0655 and the department code is 99.
TOEFL paper-based test: 580, with a minimum 5.0 in the Test of Written English (TWE). The TST TOEFL institution code is 0655 and the department code is 99.
IELTS (Academic): 7.0 with no component below 6.5. Only the Academic version of the IELTS test will be accepted.
grades in all previous post-secondary education with particular weight accorded to performance in the prerequisite degree(s) and in other recent programs,
the potential of the applicant for graduate study, as attested in the letters of reference,
the quality of the applicant's statement of intent,
the availability of qualified faculty resources in the applicant's proposed area of research,
evidence that the applicant is likely to complete the program.
Prerequisite Education and Experience
Master of Divinity (MDiv), or its equivalent, from a recognized college or university*, with a B+ average or better.
Baccalaureate degree (or its equivalent) from a recognized college or university.
Minimum of three years experience in the practice of ministry is required following the MDiv degree, or equivalent degree.
Engagement in a recognized ministry (normally full-time), which will serve as the ministry base during this period of advanced professional study.
TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT): 93, with a minimum of 22 in the writing section and 22 in the speaking section. The TST TOEFL institution code is 0655 and the department code is 99.
TOEFL paper-based test: 580, with a minimum 5.0 in the Test of Written English (TWE). The TST TOEFL institution code is 0655 and the department code is 99.
IELTS (Academic): 7.0 with no component below 6.5. Only the Academic version of the IELTS test will be accepted.
Tuition
CAD
17,100