Questioning the Answers: Theological Education at Emmanuel College

Welcome to Emmanuel College

Why Study at Emmanuel College?

Experience Vibrant Community

Worship Life & Prayer Spaces

Flexible and Supportive Learning Environment

International Students

Master of Divinity

Master of Pastoral Studies

Master of Sacred Music

Master of Theological Studies

Other Programs

Advanced Degree Programs

Admissions

Money Matters

Events for Prospective Students

Contact

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Table of Contents

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Welcome to Emmanuel College

!""#$%!& '(&&!)! is a theological college of Victoria University in the University of Toronto. Emmanuel is the largest theological school associ-ated with the United Church of Canada, one of seven federated theological colleges within the Toronto School of Theology and a fully accredited member of the Association of Theological Schools. Emmanuel provides a place where dialogue and discussion can thrive in the pursuit of theological inquiry, diver-sity and social justice within a safe and encouraging space. Emmanuel College welcomes students from all denominational and faith backgrounds and culti-vates an ecumenical and inclusive academic and community environment. Our students come from a diversity of backgrounds with some students recently graduating from an undergraduate degree, second career students and those nearing retirement.

Emmanuel College values educational achievement and academic freedom, social and cultural diversity, ecumenical and interreligious relationships, the integration of the theoretical and the practical, analytical and transformational activities, excellence in teaching and research, spiritual and professional formation, and partnerships with communities focused on faith and education.

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Why Emmanuel College?Informed by its Christian heritage, relationship with both church and university, and its Canadian, urban, and pluralistic location, Emmanuel College provides an education characterized by rigorous theological inquiry, contextual analysis, commitment to justice, and inclusive practice.

Toronto School of Theology Emmanuel College is a member of the Toronto School of Theology, an ecumenical consortium of theological schools within the context of the University of Toronto. Students at Emmanuel College benefit from the opportunity to study and share community in an ecumenical and intercultural environment. Students are encouraged to take courses at member schools and attend !"!-wide community and worship events.

University of Toronto Our degrees are awarded conjointly between Emmanuel College of Victoria University and the University of Toronto and are recognized around the world. Our a#liation with the University of Toronto allows our students to take advantage of the many services, resources and opportunities o$ered through the university.

City of Toronto Emmanuel College is located in the heart of downtown Toronto, an incredibly diverse, intercultural, international, multi-faith and dynamic city. It is within this environment that Emmanuel College thrives. Emmanuel is easily accessible by public transportation for locals and commuters who travel by !!%, Greyhound, Via Rail and Go Transit.

Library Resources Emmanuel College is an unparalleled place in Canada to engage in research and theological education. The Emmanuel College Library is one of the most beautiful libraries at the University of Toronto and provides a tranquil setting for study and research. Students have full-access to the University of Toronto library collections and the other theological libraries located within the Toronto School of Theology providing students with access to the largest collection of theology and religion in Canada.

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Vibrant CommunityEngage in various social, spiritual and academic opportunities

With frequent social events, public lectures, an active student society and daily worship students experience a friendly, intimate and supportive community life at Emmanuel College. The Emmanuel College Student Society (!"##) is comprised of students who organize events to facilitate greater community involvement and enjoyment. Students, however, also benefit from being part of a larger extended community within Victoria University, University of Toronto and the Toronto School of Theology.

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Community Lunches

College Forum and Colloquia

Film Screenings

Pub Nights

Emmanuel Annual Dinner and Dance

Many Calls… Many Paths… Ministry Fair

Café Noël Advent Celebration

Public Lectures

Emmanuel Days

Vestment Fair

Academic Conferences

Examples of Community Events

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Worship Life & Prayer Spaces

Christian worship is student-led and held in our beautiful Chapel at Emmanuel College. On Wednesday the community gathers for a full service of worship that frequently includes the celebration of the Sacrament of Communion. On Tuesday and Thursday, a simple service of midday prayer, lasting about 15 minutes, focuses on prayer, music, scripture and silence.

Emmanuel College also o!ers a Muslim Prayer Space, complete with prayer rugs and ablution facilities.

The Prayer Room at Emmanuel College is an open space for people of any background to gather for prayer, silence, meditation or reflection.

The Multi-Faith Centre at the University of Toronto also accommodates a variety of spiritual and faith-based practices, and encourages interfaith dialogue and spiritual development as part of the learning experience for all students.

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Flexible Learning & AccommodationBe supported by the community at Emmanuel College

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Flexible and Supportive Learning Enviroment Emmanuel College is dedicated to providing a flexible learning environ-ment for full-time and part-time, local and commuting students. Our classes are scheduled during the day and evening on Tuesdays, Wednes-days and Thursdays in the fall and winter sessions and we occasionally o!er elective or core courses on Saturdays. During the summer months Emmanuel o!ers intensive elective courses.

Students are well supported by the community at Emmanuel College. New students are assigned a faculty advisor to help them with course selection and are welcomed to the College with a comprehensive orienta-tion before the semester begins. Throughout their studies, students can access the wide range of personal and academic resources and services o!ered through the University of Toronto.

Commuting students benefit from our location. Emmanuel is accessible by public transit via ""#, Greyhound, Go Transit and Via Rail and many students carpool together.

Accommodation Spaces are available in graduate apartment-style residences at Victoria University, steps away from Emmanuel College.

The Housing O$ce at the University of Toronto can also help students find o!-campus accommodation in Toronto.

Commuting students who need to stay in Toronto weekly or on an occasional basis have a few options. Victoria University operates a bed-and-breakfast style residence. The Main O$ce at Emmanuel College also keeps a list of local church families who have nearby rooms to rent on an occasional or continuing basis.

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International Students

Degrees from Emmanuel College are awarded conjointly with the University of Toronto and are recognized around the world. International students will benefit from health insurance and benefits, the welcoming and supportive community at Emmanuel and the Centre for Interna-tional Experience. The Centre is dedicated to supporting and connecting international students studying at the University of Toronto.

Whenever possible, Emmanuel will arrange a funding package for international applicants to o!set the cost of international tuition fees. Such packages are not automatic, but depend on a number of factors. Applicants will be notified in an o!er of admission if a funding pack-age can be o!ered. International students are responsible for living expenses, remaining tuition and incidental fees, books and supplies, transportation, and other miscellaneous costs.

“While academic work at Emmanuel has been challenging for me as a Korean woman!dealing!with language, culture and patterns!of thinking very di"erent from my own, I have learned how to explore and interpret Asian theological interests within wider contexts. My own theological understanding and spirituality have been re-formed and enriched through encounters with the diverse theological voices I have found here.”

— YunJung Kim Doctoral student Master of Theological Studies

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Master of Divinity

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The Master of Divinity (MDiv) prepares students for vocations in ordained ministry, community ministry and lay leadership in various denominations. Graduates are eligible to be certified with the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care as persons who provide pastoral counsel-ling and/or spiritual care (public chaplaincy) in hospitals, educational institutions, prisons and the armed forces. Graduates may work in leadership in social service or community-based agencies and organiza-tions. The Master of Divinity program also prepares students for further education at the doctoral level.

The MDiv consists of 30 credits and may be completed on a part-time basis. Students are allowed up to eight years to complete the degree. It is possible to combine the MDiv program with the MPS program.

The MDiv is comprised of 19 required courses and 11 elective courses that provide students with a comprehensive and well-rounded curricu-lum with opportunities to tailor learning goals, including core and elective courses from bible, history, theology, ethics, worship, homilet-ics, pastoral care, contextual education and spirituality. Contextual education courses seek to integrate academic learning with practical ministry experiences. Biblical languages and the opportunity to write a thesis are optional electives. Students also may participate in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) and/or Pastoral Counselling Education (PCE) as electives.

Emmanuel College welcomes students from all denominational and faith backgrounds and cultivates an ecumenical and inclusive academic and community environment.

“My experiences at Emmanuel have prepared me to ask big questions and have given me the confidence to let go of looking for fixed answers. Time here has taught me of the abundant grace in ambiguity. I've been inspired over and over again. I have been encouraged to givethanks thoughtfully and creatively, with justice, love and peace always in mind.”

— Samantha Cavanagh Doctoral student Master of Divinity

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Master of Pastoral Studies

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The Master of Pastoral Studies (MPS) allows students to specialize in one of five streams: Spiritual Care, Muslim Studies: Spiritual Care, Muslim Studies: Social Service, Social Ministry and Worship and Preaching.

The Spiritual Care and Muslim Studies: Spiritual Care streams are profes-sional master’s programs that prepare graduates to be certified with the Canadian Association of Spiritual Care as persons who provide pastoral counselling and/or spiritual care (public chaplaincy) in hospitals, educa-tional institutions, prisons, congregations and armed forces.

The Social Ministry, Muslim Studies: Social Service and Worship and Preaching streams are non-professional degrees and are usually pursued for personal enrichment. Graduates of these streams may be leaders in lay ministry and community or pursue careers in social service and community-based agencies and organizations.

The MPS program consists of 20 credits. Students may complete the program on a part-time basis so long as the degree is earned within a period of eight years. It is possible to combine the MPS with the MDiv program. Each specialty of the MPS program has a separate degree requirements that provides students with a comprehensive foundation with opportunities to tailor learning goals with electives. Students in the Pastoral Care and Muslim Studies specialties also participate in Contex-tual Education and Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) and/or Pastoral Counselling Education (PCE).

“Emmanuel isn't just challenging me to be a good student, it's challenging me to be a good human.”

— Khaiam Dar Master of Pastoral Studies

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Master of Theological Studies

The Master of Theological Studies (MTS) is designed to accommodate students who intend to pursue further study at the doctoral level and those seeking personal enrichment and/or lay leadership.

The MTS provides extensive flexibility to create a program of study to suit a student’s academic interests as electives may be used to construct either a ‘survey’ (non-specialized) or specialized program of study.

The program consists of 20 credits and may be completed on a part- time basis so long as the degree is earned within a period of eight years. The 9 core required courses provide a strong foundation and the 11 electives allow students to develop a program of study, in consultation with their faculty advisor, that suits their research interests and learning goals. Biblical languages and thesis are optional as electives but recom-mended for anyone interested in pursuing further studies at the doctoral level.

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“Diligent about truth-seeking, aesthetically mindful of inclusion and diversity, and liberal in action, Emmanuel’s vision as a school preparing religious leaders contains a refreshing outlook for the role of ministry in our society.”

— Vivianne LaRiviere Master of Theological Studies Master of Pastoral Studies

Master of Sacred Music

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The Master of Sacred Music (MSMus) provides graduate-level training in the art of leading sacred music, with both musical and theological depth to equip persons from any Christian tradition for competent leadership of music for worship in congregations and other settings.

The MSMus program consists of 20 credits from Emmanuel College and the Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto. Students may complete the program on a part-time basis so long as the degree is earned within a period of eight years. Degree requirements include course work in: bible, theology, pastoral, sacred music, history, applied performance, conducting, performance studies, music education, etc.

Admission to MSMus Students are admitted in the fall semester only and therefore the deadline for all general and supplemental application materials is February 15. Applicants are expected to have a baccalaureate degree with a minimum average of 70% and the performance-level equivalent to the level of a third-year university music program in their area of specialty. In addition to the general application requirements, MSMus applicants are required to submit supplemental music materials, appropriate to their area of specialization. All applicants are requested to appear for a 30-minute interview. Performance auditions are required for some specializations.

“Emmanuel College has equipped me with the tools I need to make the leap from identifying as a student to identifying as a minister. I learned valuable skills not only in the classroom, but at my internship site, and from my friends and colleagues at Emmanuel. I leave this place feeling inspired and ready to share my ministry.”

— Sara Wilson Master of Sacred Music

Other Programs at Emmanuel College

Diploma in Community and Health Ministries The Diploma in Community and Health Ministries was developed to enhance the basic Parish Nursing training curriculum used by the Inter-Church Health Minis-tries. It is designed for persons commit-ted to health care ministries and provides them with the opportunity to study the history, teachings, beliefs and practices of Christian theology in relation to issues of human health and health care.

The program consists of 10 courses (six required core courses and four specialized electives). The program may be completed on a purely part-time basis.

Lay Certif icate in Theology The Lay Certificate attracts people who are involved in lay leadership in their congregations and who are seeking to obtain greater theological understanding to support their work in leadership.

A Lay Certificate Mentor is assigned to each student to help students develop a personalized study plan based on each student's learning goals and interests. The program of study consists of three unit groups. Each unit is made up of two audited courses and an integrative project (for a combined total of six audited courses and three integrative projects). Over the course of the program students are required to audit one course in each of four areas: bible, history, pastoral theology, and theology. The remaining two courses are electives.

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Other Non-Degree Programs offered by Continuing Education

For more information about continuing education opportunities visit: www.emmanuel.utoronto.ca/coned

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Advanced Degrees The following degrees are administered by the Toronto School of Theology. The application deadline for advanced degrees is in early January. Applications are made directly to the Toronto School of Theology.

Master of TheologyThe ThM provides advanced, specialized study following an MDiv, MTS, or other first degree in theology. The program o!ers three alternative streams:

Option I includes six courses and a thesis of at least 12,500 words, and can prepare students for doctoral study and some forms of teaching.

Option II includes eight courses and an extended major paper. This option provides opportunities for scholarly enhancement of the practice of ministry or disciplined reflection on a special-ized function in ministry. It is a terminal degree and does not provide the basis for entry into a Toronto School of Theology doctoral program.

The ThM in Pastoral Counselling (an Option II ThM) includes two years of full-time study or its equivalent and an extended essay during the second year. In this program, students will simultane-ously complete the requirements for the ThM degree and the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care prerequi-sites for certification as a Specialist PCE. It is designed for people who want to practice a specialized ministry or who wish to serve as a minister with special-ized counselling skills.

Master of Arts in Theology The Master of Arts in Theology fosters graduate-level competence in several areas of theological study and more advanced expertise in an area of interest. It combines basic and advanced degree courses and includes a thesis. The student achieves personal enrichment and is prepared for further study at the doctoral level. Admission does not require a previ-ous degree in theology or religion.

Doctoral Programs Emmanuel College also o!ers doctoral programs. Students may enroll in research doctoral programs covering a variety of theological disciplines. In addition, Emmanuel College o!ers a professional doctorate (DMin) through its a"liation with the Centre for the Study of Ministry in the Toronto School of Theology. Visit our website for complete details.

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Application Deadlines

Basic Degree Application Deadlines

May 30 Fall Session Admission (September)

October 30 Winter Session Admission (January)

February 15 Summer Session Admission (May)

Emmanuel College reviews applications on a rolling basis throughout the year. International applicants should apply as early as possible so they have su!cient time to secure a study permit and make necessary preparations.

MSMus

February 15 Fall Session Admission (September)

Admissions

Admission RequirementsFor complete details about the application requirements and procedures visit www.emmanuel.utoronto.ca/prospective/admissions

Applicants to basic degree programs should have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution recognized by the University of Toronto with a minimum average of 70%.

Applicants whose first language is not English may be required to demonstrate language competency. If you are not certain whether you meet the minimum academic prerequisites contact the Admis-sions Counsellor. Emmanuel accepts students from all denominations and faiths and applicants are assessed on the basis of personal ability without regard to race, sex, age or sexual orientation.

General Application Procedures for Basic Degrees Completed applications must be received before the application deadlines and consist of:

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Money Matters

Tuition and FeesFor up-to-date tuition and fee prices please refer to: www.emmanuel.utoronto.ca/students/tuition

Funding Emmanuel College o!ers generous financial aid bursaries and merit-based scholarships to domestic basic degree students who qualify. Visit our website for complete information. The Registrar’s O"ce at Emmanuel maintains an exten-sive list of external awards and opportuni-ties. The o"ce encourages all students to apply.

Funding for Doctoral Students Graduate Entrance Awards are o!ered to qualified incoming doctoral students. These award packages range from $1,000 up to the amount of $22,000 #$% per year, and can be held for up to four years of study.

Research fellowships are awarded to both entering doctoral students and continuing internal doctoral award recipients.

Housed within the Contextual Education Program at Emmanuel, the Teaching for Ministry Program (TFM) educates an inter-disciplinary group of doctoral students with the pedagogical insight and skills necessary for becoming excellent theological educators. TFM Fellows reflect deeply on the current and future shape of theological education through the contexts of their classroom teaching, mentoring

roles, and shared conversations about pedagogy as they learn to articulate and enact their own particular teaching vocation.

Other possible sources of funding

Government student loan (i.e. !"#$)

Student line of credit o%ered by a bank

Faith Community/Congregation

External Awards

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Events for Prospective Students Explore your options, ask your questions and experience Emmanuel College

Throughout the year Emmanuel College hosts a number of events on campus and online for prospective student who would like to experi-ence community life and explore the academic opportunities available at Emmanuel. Learn about our programs and financial aid, take a tour, attend mini-classes, experience worship and meet students and faculty. To see upcoming dates and to register visit www.emmanuel.utoronto.ca/prospective/events

Meet with the Admissions Counsellor one-on-one to discuss in greater depth your questions, concerns and hopes. Contact the O!ce of Admissions to schedule an in-person, telephone or Skype meeting!

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