Master of Divinity
Graduates of the Master of Divinity programme will:
1. Religious Heritage
a. demonstrate scriptural literacy, exegetical skill, and sensitivity to critical issues;
b. know and interpret major milestones in 20 centuries of church history and doctrinal development;
c. articulate clearly Lutheran doctrine and practice from the 16th century onwards, particularly the content of the Book of Concord;
2. Cultural Context
a. know and embrace the heritage and ethos of Lutheran Church–Canada (or the student’s own church body), and critically assess it, where appropriate;
b. understand the origins and nature of the secularist worldview prevalent in contemporary Canada and the impact of resulting social issues on Christian ministry (cf. 1 Cor. 1:18-25; 9:19-23);
c. be able to articulate and critically assess the teachings and practices of people in the multi-faith and multi-cultural Canadian context in order to proclaim Christ’s love to them (cf. Acts 17:22-34);
3. Personal & Spiritual Formation
a. manifest and seek a deepening faith, devotional life, personal maturity (1 Tim. 4:11-16), and other personality traits becoming a spiritual father in the household of God (1 Cor. 4:14-15);
b. demonstrate and appreciate the need to live “above reproach” (1 Tim. 3:2-7), i.e., in accordance with the Law of God, displaying humility, professionalism, and integrity;
c. display and cultivate a compassionate and kindly approach to other people (1 Pet. 5:1-5);
4. Ministry & Public Worship
a. be able to preach, teach, feed, defend, and guide the flock with skill, rightly applying the Word of God (2 Tim. 4:1-5);
b. appreciate and demonstrate the need to lead as one who serves (Mt. 20:25-28);
c. develop the skills and attitudes to equip members of the congregation to further the church’s mission in the local community and the world (1 Pet. 4:1-11).
Master of Theological Studies
Graduates of the Master of Theological Studies programme will:
1. Religious Heritage
a. demonstrate scriptural literacy, exegetical skill, and sensitivity to critical issues;
b. know and interpret major milestones in 20 centuries of church history and doctrinal development;
c. articulate clearly Lutheran doctrine and practice from the 16th century onwards, particularly the content of the Book of Concord;
2. Cultural Context
a. know and embrace the heritage and ethos of Lutheran Church–Canada (or the student’s own church body), and critically assess it, where appropriate;
b. understand the origins and nature of the secularist worldview prevalent in contemporary Canada and the impact of resulting social issues on Christian ministry (cf. 1 Cor. 1:18-25; 9:19-23);
c. be able to articulate and critically assess the teachings and practices of people in the multi-faith and multi-cultural Canadian context in order to proclaim Christ’s love to them (cf. Acts 17:22-34);
3. Personal & Spiritual Formation
a. manifest and seek a deepening faith, devotional life, and personal maturity (Eph. 4:13-16; 6:18);
b. demonstrate and appreciate the need to be “blameless” (I Tim. 3:10), i.e., to live in accordance with the Law of God, displaying humility and integrity;
c. display and cultivate a compassionate and kindly approach to other people (Eph. 4:25-32).