Vancouver School of Theology

Diploma

Graduate Diploma

MAPPL

MAPPL – Spiritual Care

MDiv

MATS (without thesis)

MAIIS (without thesis)

Module 1: Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Research Methods

Module 2: Undertaking Library Research

Module 3: How to Write a Paper

Module 4: Research with Human Subjects – must be taken synchronously 

MATS with thesis

MAIIS with thesis

ThM

Module 1: Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Research Methods

Module 2: Undertaking Library Research

Module 3: How to Write a Paper

Module 4: Research with Human Subjects - must be taken synchronously

Module 5: Thesis Proposal and Writing

Module 6: Library Research for a Thesis

A student can petition for Research Module exemptions on the following ground.

1. Having advanced degrees
   • Completion of Master's level and above degree programs (Th.M., D.Min, Ph.D.) from previous institutions accredited by ATS.
   • Religion related advanced degree (Master's and PhD) from a non ATS accredited school whose academic standard is considered to meet or exceed ATS accreditation standard by the VST librarian.
   • Advanced degrees awarded in disciplines other than theology, religious and inter-religious studies do not qualify.
2. Completion of Undergraduate program in theology and religious studies with submission of a previous academic writing.
3. Taking a timed online challenge exam for Modules A, B and D.

Final exemption will be approved by the VST Registrar based on VST librarian's recommendation.

Please contact VST librarian as soon as possible if you want to seek an exemption(s).

We strongly recommend you take modules, especially 1, 2 and 3 as early as possible to enhance your research skills. These Modules are mandatory for your graduation.