Bachelor of Theology

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While the Master of Divinity represents the standard level of education required of those preparing for ordination, Queen’s College offers a Bachelor of Theology (B. Th.) degree as an option for persons who is without an undergraduate degree. Applicants may apply for admission to the Bachelor of Theology program when they have successfully completed ten post-secondary credits from a recognized institution with the following qualifications (This can include 10 completed courses in the Associate in Theology (ATh) Program or other such recognized program as approved by the Faculty): 

• a minimum average of 65% 

• sponsorship of a diocesan bishop or other appropriate ecclesial authority.

This program has the following requirements: A. For those pursuing ordination in the Anglican Church, and B. For others.

 

A. For those pursuing Ordination in the Anglican Church: sponsorship by a diocesan bishop is required and the following requirements.

 

1. Thirty-five three-credit-hour courses, as follows:

6 courses in Biblical Studies (3000-Q, 3200-Q, plus four others)

2 courses in Church History (one of which must 3155-Q unless taken as 3655-Q)

3 courses in Theological Studies (3510-Q or 3520-Q, plus two others)

5 courses in Liturgical Studies (3808-Q, 3818-Q, 3840-Q, plus two others)

2 courses in Moral Theology (one of which must be 3655-Q unless taken as 3155-Q)

6 courses in Pastoral Studies (at least one course in Faith Development, at least one in Pastoral Skill and at least one in Spirituality)

1 Pastoral and Theological Integration Seminar (3900-Q)

5 credit hours for one unit of CPE/SPM 

5 credit hours for one unit of SPIP (Parish Internship)

35 total required.

 

2. The Supervised Practice of Ministry or a Clinical Pastoral Education basic unit from an accredited site must be completed prior to the postulant’s admission to year two of the degree program.

 

3. The Supervised Parish Internship requirement is a fifteen-week internship sponsored by the College. Students must complete a minimum of one preaching course before registering for the SPIP.

 

4. A minimum average of 65% with no mark less than 60% in all courses so graded.

 

5.A minimum of five of the seven semesters required for the degree as a full-time student (one of these semesters must be the student’s final semester before completion of the degree).  

 

6.Completion of all the requirements of the B. Th. program within seven years from the date of first registration.

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7. Postulants are expected to participate fully in the College’s commitment to a common rule of life, which requires attendance at Daily Offices, the Holy Eucharist, College retreats, and any such activities and events. Postulants are expected to attend all scheduled community activities and events. Request to be excused from any activities and events must be presented in advance to the Provost, except in unforeseeable circumstances such as sudden illness or family crisis. Missing scheduled activities, by choice or circumstances, may jeopardize completion of the degree program. 

 

8. Postulants are required to: 

• Participate fully in the College’s commitment to a common rule of life 

• Complete four units of Field Education                                                                                                                  

• Attend the Formation Seminar each semester (until all are complete)

• Engage in the Student Evaluation Process. 

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B. For Others (not pursuing ordination in the Anglican Church), the following requirements apply:

 

1. Thirty-five three-credit-hour courses, as follows:

6 courses in Biblical Studies (3000-Q, 3200-Q, plus four others)

2 courses in Church History (one of which must 3155-Q unless taken as 3655-Q)

3 courses in Theological Studies (3510-Q or 3520-Q, plus two others)

1 course in Liturgical Studies (3808-Q)

2 courses in Moral Theology (one of which must 3655-Q unless taken as 3155-Q)

6 courses in Pastoral Studies (at least one course in Faith Development, at least one in Pastoral Skills

    and at least one in Spirituality)

1 Pastoral and Theological Integration Seminar (3900-Q)

5 credit hours for one unit of CPE/SPM 

5 credit hours for one unit of SPIP (Parish Internship)

4 Electives

35 total required

 

2. The Supervised Practice of Ministry or a Clinical Pastoral Education basic unit from an accredited site 

must be completed prior to the student’s admission to year two of the degree program.

 

3. The Supervised Parish Internship requirement is a fifteen-week practicum approved and sponsored by the 

College. Where appropriate, students may do their internship with an approved community organization. Students must complete a minimum of one preaching course before registering for the SPIP (if the internship is in a Parish).

 

4. A minimum average of 65% with no mark less than 60% in all courses so graded.

 

5. A minimum of five of the seven semesters required for the degree as a full-time student.  

 

6. Completion of all the requirements of the B. Th. degree program normally within seven years from the 

  date of first registration.

 

7. Students are required to:

• Complete three units of field education

• attend three Formation Seminars including the one in Research Methods

Note: The College encourages and welcomes those students enrolled in the Bachelor of Theology    program but who are not seeking ordination to participate fully in the College’s liturgical, social, and corporate life.

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