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Diploma in Denominational Studies

Overview of Programme
The Diploma in Denominational Studies is designed to provide a solid foundation in one of the three supporting denominations at VST – The Anglican Church of Canada, The United Church of Canada and The Presbyterian Church in Canada.

Length of Programme
The Diploma in Denominational Studies is an 18-credit hour programme. It may be completed within one year of study.

Course Requirements for Diploma in Denominational Studies

Courses Credit

• DS100/DS110/DS120 – Denominational Studies (Anglican/Presbyterian/United Church)

(3)
• HIS200 – North American/Canadian Church History
(3)
• DS300/DS310/DS320 - Denominational Studies (Anglican/ Presbyterian/United Church)*
(3)
The denominationally appropriate course from among:
HIS 210 – The Anglican Tradition
(3)
HIS215 – Calvin and the Reformed Tradition
(3)
HIS220 – Wesley and the Methodist Tradition
(3)
• One of:  
PT310 – Mission, Church and Ministry (for Special Students**)
(3)
HIS100 – Roots of the Christian Tradition (for regular admissions students)
(3)

• One elective

(3)

• Involvement in worship and community life of the denomination at VST is a requirement of this programme. Specifics can be arranged with the relevant Director of Denominational Formation.

Admissions
Students requiring denominational studies at the request of their denomination may complete the Diploma as Special Students** and do not have to go through the regular admissions procedure at VST. Contact the Coordinator of Admissions at 604-822-9563 or admissions@vst.edu for details and a Special Student application form.

A student must complete the regular admission process if:

  1. His or her denomination requires more coursework than listed above in the Diploma programme.
  2. He or she is not required to complete the Diploma by the denomination.

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* Graduates of this Diploma who wish to transfer credit into VST’s Master of Divinity (Ordination) degree programme will be required to re-take DS300/DS310/DS320 as an auditor.

** Special Students in this case are those who have been required by their denominations to do a programme in denominational studies and whose academic background and fitness for ministry have been assessed by the denominational authorities.

If you would like additional information, please use our Request for Information form.



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