Theology (MA): Public Faith and Spirituality

The Public Faith and Spirituality field covers the Bible, church history, systematics, ethics and practical theology. In this wide-ranging course of study, you can focus your studies on spiritual growth and development, a comprehensive research project, or faith-based professional development. 

You’ll take three courses in a scripture cluster (Hebrew Scriptures, New Testament, or the Abrahamic Faiths); three introductory theology courses; nine theology electives; and a research course.

This program is designed such that required courses are rotated through the evening and during the spring term, making it an excellent choice for commuting or part-time students.

A bursary valued at more than $1,900 a year is automatically applied to full-time student accounts each term.

In addition to the full-time bursary, annual bursaries to a maximum of $1,500 are available based on financial need (typically applied to accounts in the fall term).

• An honours bachelor’s degree with minimum B average.
• Applications are reviewed by the Martin Luther University College Admissions Committee, which considers all prior university grades, personal statement, current CV and two letters of reference (one academic).
• Applicants must also complete a CASPer Test. 

  Test dates available:

• Jan 20, 2019 - 2:00 PM EST

• Feb 21, 2019 - 5:00 PM EST

Application Deadline

Feb. 15 for a fall term start (full- or part-time studies).

The listed dates are for first consideration; we accept applications until the program is full. Consult the program for more details.

Visit our Graduate Admissions Toolkit for more information about applying.

Application Checklist

After you have submitted your OUAC application, paid the non-refundable application fee, and Laurier has received your application, you'll receive an email from fgps@wlu.ca advising you to upload the additional required documentation to Laurier’s Online Viewing system.

An application for admission to our MA in Theology program must include:

• The Application Summary, which is generated after you complete your OUAC application (log back in to OUAC to retrieve it).
• Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work.
• A completed statement of intent.
• A résumé of your academic and work experience. Include a history of your publication and scholarly paper activity and any other information you feel will interest the admissions committee.
• A sample of your scholarly writing (10-20 pages in length). This may be a chapter of your master's thesis or a paper written for a graduate course.
• Completed reference forms. Two academic references are required. Note: Reference forms are electronically submitted to Laurier by the referee and do not need to be uploaded.
• Completion of the CASPer Test. Note: You must take the CASPer Test on a date available to Wilfrid Laurier University applicants.

Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential to graduate studies at Laurier. Applicants whose language of instruction during their previous postsecondary education was not in English must submit evidence of proficiency in English. If applicable, results from accepted testing services must be uploaded to Laurier’s Online Viewing system.

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