The MTS - Theology, Spirituality, and the Arts Stream is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to interpret and analyze the theological dimension of the arts and culture.
This stream of the MTS program:
• Allows students to receive focused academic content in the area of theology, spirituality and the arts within the existing learning objectives and structure of the MTS.
• Explores the range of ways that the arts intersect with theological understanding.
• Builds relationships with artists [painters, sculptors, architects, writers, musicians, performers, filmmakers, etc.] art experts, academics, therapists, and the public and private cultural institutions of Toronto and beyond.
• Supports student exploration of the possible role of theology in arts related vocations.
• Uses interdisciplinary methodologies from theology, aesthetics theory, art history, pastoral theology, liturgy and material culture studies, and other related disciplines.
• Prepares students for preparation for an advanced research degree.
Program Summary
Eight courses in Level 1, and 12 courses for Level 2, for a total of 20 credits, with required Emmanuel College Core Courses, Designated Electives, and additional Electives for the Stream. Electives are designed to focus academic content in the area of theology, spirituality and the arts.
The degree can be done full-time in two years, but may be completed purely on a part-time basis, and up to eight years are allowed for completion.
Master of Theological Studies
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Master of Theological Studies program will be able to demonstrate
- Knowledge of scripture, history, ethics, and theology that is substantial and relevant.
- Comprehension of intercultural, interreligious and contextual issues bearing upon theological research and scholarship.
- Skills and practices of theological scholarship.