Master of Theological Studies with a Specialization in Spiritual Care
This program is currently suspended. We are not accepting new applications at this time.
In today's multi-cultural Canada those preparing to provide spiritual and religious care in multifaith settings must be familiar with a variety of faith traditions besides their own.
The Master's program is designed for persons preparing for work in spiritual and religious care in a pluralist context, such as a hospital, home for the aged, nursing home or other long-term care facility, prison, university, the military, or parish nursing. It provides foundational training in the Christian tradition as well as formation in religious pluralism through course work and a CPE unit. The program provides academic preparation for professional certification by the Ontario Multi-faith Council, which certifies persons as competent in the area of multifaith practice.
The MTS in Spiritual and Religious Care normally involves two years of full-time studies or its equivalent in part-time studies. Students select their course electives in consultation with their faculty advisor.
The degree is awarded by Queen's University on the recommendation of the Faculty of Queen's School of Religion.
Admission and Application Requirements
Applicants must have a three-year baccalaureate degree (B.A.) or equivalent; normally with a minimum cumulative average of 75 percent. Applicants must also be admitted to the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC) Clinical Pastoral Education program as part of this admissions process.
- Spiritual and Religious Care Program Application (PDF, 101 KB). Please note the extra written requirements on the last page of this application, which include an autobiographical statement and descriptions of your personal health, personal and professional goals, and your understanding of your faith community and ministry.
- Official transcripts of all post-secondary education
- Three (3) completed reference forms, one Faith (PDF, 115 KB), one Academic (PDF, 115 KB) and one Employer (PDF, 115 KB). Please ask your referees to use the appropriate form.
Program Requirements - 64 units
Required Courses (36 or 40 units)
- THEO-781 (4) Introduction to Canadian Pluralism
- THEO-707 (4) Introduction to Spiritual Care and Counselling
- THEO-782 (4) Spiritual Care in a Pluralist Context
- THEO-655 (12) Clinical Pastoral Education A
- THEO-765 (4) Professional Ethics
- Either Field Education (THEO 703 (8) or THEO 704 (8)) or another CPE unit (such as THEO 685 (12)) *Note: If field education option is chosen, student is required to complete 16 units in electives.
Required Courses in Christianity (12 units) (choose 3 of the following):
- THEO-515 (4) The Hebrew Scriptures
- THEO-516 (4) The New Testament and Christian Origins
- THEO-541 (4) The History of Christianity or THEO-545 (4) The Church in Canada
- THEO-771 (4) Christian Theology
- THEO-764 (4) Christian Social Ethics