How to apply for a basic degree: MDiv, MTS, MPS, and CTS
To apply for a basic degree (MDiv, MTS, MPS, and CTS) at Knox College, begin by consulting the list of Checklist for Basic Degree Applications here and summarized below.
Before applying, also be sure to consult the Admission Requirements for your specific degree program of interest.
Application Requirements (see also the full Checklist here):
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- Online application form
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions you have attended
- Two letters of reference, using the Reference Request Form
- Academic or Employment reference
- Pastoral reference
- Statement of purpose (approximately 300 words) mailed or emailed
- Student Information Form
- Professional CV/resume
- English Proficiency (if applicable)
- E&R letter (if applicable; see MDiv Admissions Requirements)
- Video interview: applicants will be contacted to schedule a video interview
- Additional documents may be submitted as needed (such as a supplementary letter to the Admissions Committee, additional reference letters, etc.)
Please request official transcripts from your previous school(s) as soon as possible, as domestic transcripts often take at least 2-3 weeks to arrive. International transcripts sent via regular post can take several months to arrive. When Knox College receives all of your application documents, you will receive a notification by email.
Application deadlines (all applicants begin with the Fall Term)
For international applicants:
For all basic degree programs: January 30, to provide time for Study Permit applications ahead of a Fall start
For domestic applicants (Canadian citizens or permanent residents):
For the Master of Divinity (MDiv), Master of Theological Studies (MTS), and Certificate in Theological Studies (CTS) programs: May 15
For the Master of Pastoral Studies (MPS) program: April 15
After each deadline, the Admissions Committee reviews all completed applications. Three to four weeks later, applicants receive a letter (first by email and then by mail) regarding the result of their application. Incomplete applications are not reviewed by the Admissions Committee.
Feel free to reach out to our Admissions Counsellor and Recruitment Coordinator and ask questions about the application process, tuition, financial aid, and more.
For information on housing, visit the University of Toronto’s housing webpage or email info.knoxresidence@utoronto.ca for information on living in the Knox campus residence.
How to apply for a graduate degree: ThM, MA, PhD, and DMin
All Graduate Degrees are offered through the Toronto School of Theology (TST). To apply for a graduate degree (ThM, MA, PhD, DMin), contact the Graduate Center for Theological Studies at the Toronto School of Theology. Applications, Admissions, and related deadlines are posted on the TST website. Contact inquiries@tst.edu for more information and assistance.
Before applying, be sure to consult the Admission Requirements for your degree program of interest.
Feel free to reach out to our Admissions Counsellor and Recruitment Coordinator
and ask questions about the application process, tuition, financial aid, and more.
For information on housing, visit the University of Toronto’s housing webpage or email info.knoxresidence@utoronto.ca for information on living in the Knox campus residence.