Non-Thesis (45 credits)
ATS Accreditation: The S.T.M. program is approved by the Association of Theological Schools in the U.S. and Canada.
The normal requirement is 2 years (of 2 terms each) of full-time study. Students are permitted to take the S.T.M. over a period of 12 full months (three terms) but must first meet with the S.T.M. advisor.
The S.T.M. degree may, by permission, be taken on a part-time basis. Note: Ordination requirements for S.T.M. graduates will normally involve a further year of professional pastoral studies (the In-Ministry Year) provided by the Montreal School of Theology affiliated with the School of Religious Studies.
The pass mark in courses is (B-) for S.T.M. students
Required Course (15 credits)
RELG 645. Methods in Religious Studies.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Religious Studies (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of religion, including: historical studies/textual hermeneutics; ritual/performance studies; and religion and modernity.
- Note: Restricted to M.A. students in Religious Studies, except with permission of the instructor.
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RELG 646. Research Project 1.
Credits: 6
Offered by: Religious Studies (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
An analysis of the research approaches of certain designated interdisciplinary fields of study. These independent studies are structured to provide students with the necessary research skills in their adopted interdisciplinary studies and will be presented in the form of a project to be determined by the student and Area studies professor.
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RELG 647. Research Project 2.
Credits: 6
Offered by: Religious Studies (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
An analysis of the research approaches of certain designated interdisciplinary fields of study. These independent studies are structured to provide students with the necessary research skills in their adopted interdisciplinary studies and will be presented in the form of a project to be determined by the student and Area studies professor.
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Complementary Courses (30 credits)
12 credits from Area studies listed below
Area Studies:
RELG 644. Biblical Theology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Religious Studies (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Tutorials and guided reading in the field of biblical theology.
- Restriction(s):Only open to students in the S.T.M.; Non-Thesis program. Not open to students who have taken RELG 520.
- Fall and Winter
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
RELG 648. Church History.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Religious Studies (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Tutorials and guided reading in the field of church history.
- Restriction(s): Only open to students in the S.T.M.; Non-Thesis program. Not open to students who have taken RELG 530.
- Fall and Winter
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
RELG 652. Christian Theology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Religious Studies (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Tutorials and guided reading in the field of Christian theology.
- Restriction(s): Only open to students in the S.T.M.; Non-Thesis program. Not open to students who have taken RELG 531.
- Fall and Winter
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
RELG 653. Philosophy of Religion.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Religious Studies (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Tutorials and guided reading in the field of philosophy of religion.
- Restriction(s): Only open to students in the S.T.M.; Non-Thesis program. Not open to students who have taken RELG 540.
- Fall and Winter
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
RELG 656. Theological Ethics.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Religious Studies (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Tutorials and guided reading in the field of theological ethics.
- Restriction(s): Only open to students in the S.T.M.; Non-Thesis program. Not open to students who have taken RELG 541.
- Fall and Winter
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
RELG 663. Comparative Religion.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Religious Studies (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Tutorials and guided reading in the field of comparative religion.
- Restriction(s): Only open to students in the S.T.M.; Non-Thesis program. Not open to students who have taken RELG 550.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
18 credits at the 500 level or higher. Course selection approval is required by the Chair of the Religious Studies Graduate Committee.
Advising
Course selection approval is required by the S.T.M. Advisor, ian.henderson [at] mcgill.ca (Professor Ian Henderson).
Students who take the S.T.M.听Non Thesis听as part of their ordination requirements are to choose their courses in consultation with the Principal of the Theological College with which they are associated.
Related courses,听at the 500 level or higher, are also available in other departments and chosen in consultation with the S.T.M. advisor.