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Master of Theology

Wilfrid Laurier University

  • Waterloo, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Wilfrid Laurier University campus

About the program

Theology master's for ministry and teaching careers.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (Up to 3 years (master's programmes of at least 8 months get 3 years, since 2024-02-15) (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 7; no field-of-study requirement; apply within 180 days of completion)): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Theology to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in with video access for online students. No thesis. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Lay pastoral associate
  • Director of parish school of religion
  • Youth minister
  • High school religion teacher
  • Campus minister

Curriculum

  • Master's in theology with course requirements on a separate page
  • Students take one or two courses a semester. On-campus classes meet evenings
  • With video access for online students. No thesis
  • Students give a final portfolio presentation. Graduate certificate also available.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Four-year honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in the same or a related field
  • usually with a B to B+ average in the last two years; some programmes ask for work experience
  • GMAT/GRE
  • a portfolio
  • audition or interview as stated on the programme page.

Accepted academic background

Four-year honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in the same or a related field, MSW and MBA also look for relevant work experience

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
  • TOEFL iBT 83 (20 per skill
  • TOEFL PBT 4.5 overall and 4.0 per band from January 2026)
  • PTE Academic TOEFL PBT 560

Documents you’ll need

  • OUAC Application Summary
  • Postsecondary Transcripts
  • Confidential References
  • English Proficiency Evidence if Applicable
  • Program-Specific Statement of Intent or Resume if Required

How to apply

  1. Check the programme page for requirements and the deadline (international deadlines are usually March 30). Apply online through OUAC and pay the non-refundable application fee
  2. 130 CAD standard and 105-230 CAD by programme. Upload the documents in the programme checklist to the application portal. Accept the offer and pay the 2
  3. 000 CAD tuition deposit within two weeks (credited to first-term tuition). Apply for the study permit. Graduate students need no provincial attestation letter from 2026-01-01.

Other costs

Tuition per year$33,788 CAD
Application fee$130 CAD
Deposit$2,000 CAD

Program details

CampusWaterloo
Faculty or schoolMartin Luther University College
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Teaching languageEnglish
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Study pace_
Post-study stayUp to 3 years (master's programmes of at least 8 months get 3 years, since 2024-02-15) (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 7; no field-of-study requirement; apply within 180 days of completion)
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.