Catholic Thought - Master of Catholic Thought (MCT)

St. Jerome's University

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Explore one of the most vibrant and venerable faith traditions and its implications for the good of the world.

The Master of Catholic Thought (MCT) program at St. Jerome's University is a conjoint master's degree offered together with the University of Waterloo. The program responds to the need for “Theology for the World” for those of all faith denominations who provide leadership in areas such as health care, social services, and education in communities, churches, and beyond to be theologically informed regarding Roman Catholic life and thought. The program is also well aligned for those who distinctively wish to pursue a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Catholic tradition.

Join us for this transformative learning experience. 

Research fields

  • Theology

Program overview

Department/School: Catholic Thought
Faculty: St. Jerome's University
Admit term(s): Fall (September - December)
Delivery mode: On-campus
Program type: Master's, Research
Length of program: 24 months (full-time)
Registration option(s): Full-time
Study option(s): Thesis

Application deadlines

  • February 1 (for admission in September)

Key contacts

Scott Kline
scott.kline@uwaterloo.ca

Supervisors

Admission requirements

  • A four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent, in any discipline, with a minimum overall average 75%. Applicants who do not meet these requirements may be considered for admission on an exceptional basis, provided they demonstrate equivalent qualifications.

Degree requirements

  • Review the degree requirements on the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree.

Application materials

  • Program-specific questions (PSQ)
    • These are questions specific to the program you’re applying to. They can be viewed once you’ve started an application and are completed through a form in the online application.
    • Students should comment on their reasons for applying to the program, their academic record, their employment record, professional goals, and research interests in the general area of Catholic thought.
  • Transcript(s)
  • References
    • Three references are required. Two must be academic and one must be from an employer, supervisor, other professional, or academic.
  • Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
    • TOEFL 4.5 (writing 5, speaking 5), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5)

Tuition and fees