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University of Emmanuel & St Chad

The College of Emmanuel & St. Chad, federated with the Saskatoon Theological Union and affiliated with the University of Saskatchewan, is Canada's premier Anglican theological seminary serving the ecclesiastical provinces of Rupert's Land.

1879Founded
350+Community
30%International
25+Academics

Academic overview & excellence

Offering accredited Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.), and Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degrees, the college integrates classical biblical exegesis, Indigenous ministries, eco-theology, and pastoral leadership development.

Research admissions & criteria

Admission to graduate theological degrees requires an accredited Bachelor of Arts or equivalent degree with minimum 70% average. International scholars submit English proficiency test scores (TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.5) and ecclesial endorsement letters.

Verified opportunities & funding programs (7)

Scholarship

Archbishop of Rupert's Land Theological Scholarship

Endowed scholarship supporting master's candidates preparing for ordained ministry and community pastoral leadership in Western Canada.

Funding: Full tuition waiver plus CAD $6,000 living bursary per academic year Tuition: CAD $7,800/year (covered by diocesan endowment) Deadline: December 5, 2026
Master's

Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Degree Program

Three-year professional graduate degree combining biblical languages, systematic theology, pastoral counseling, and supervised field education.

Funding: Diocesan student support bursaries up to CAD $4,500/year Tuition: CAD $8,200 per academic year Deadline: February 15, 2027
PhD

Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) in Contextual Leadership

Advanced professional doctoral curriculum designed for experienced practitioners examining contemporary ecclesial change, reconciliation, and ethics.

Funding: Saskatoon Theological Union research fellowship CAD $5,000/year Tuition: CAD $6,900 per year Deadline: January 30, 2027
Scholarship

Indigenous Ministries & Reconciliation Study Bursary

Bursary fostering Indigenous theology, restorative justice studies, and culturally integrated community ministry models.

Funding: CAD $4,000 annual bursary for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis theology students Tuition: Credited towards semester tuition fees Deadline: November 15, 2026
Master's

Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.) in Eco-Theology

Two-year academic master's thesis program examining environmental ethics, climate justice, and faith-based ecological advocacy.

Funding: Research assistantships available through Saskatoon Theological Union Tuition: CAD $7,800/year Deadline: March 1, 2027
Internship

Certificate in Spiritual Care & Pastoral Chaplaincy Practicum

400-hour supervised clinical pastoral education practicum in Saskatchewan healthcare facilities and hospice centres.

Funding: CAD $1,500 clinical pastoral education unit subsidy Tuition: CAD $2,100 per CPE unit Deadline: April 15, 2027
Course

Diploma in Diaconal Ministries & Social Action

One-year hybrid academic diploma exploring community food security, affordable housing advocacy, and liturgical diakonia.

Funding: Parish lay ministry continuing education subsidies Tuition: CAD $4,200 total program fee Deadline: May 1, 2027

Distinguished faculty & researchers (3)

Rev. Dr. Iain Luke

Principal & Professor of Theology · Department of Theology & Pastoral Leadership

Rev. Dr. Iain Luke is Principal & Professor of Theology in the Department of Theology & Pastoral Leadership at University of Emmanuel & St Chad, conducting advanced research in Systematic Theology, Ecclesiology, Rural Ministry Transformation.

Systematic Theology Ecclesiology Rural Ministry Transformation

Dr. Walter Deller

Associate Professor of Biblical Studies · Department of Biblical Languages & Scripture

Dr. Walter Deller is Associate Professor of Biblical Studies in the Department of Biblical Languages & Scripture at University of Emmanuel & St Chad, conducting advanced research in Hebrew Bible Exegesis, Hermeneutics, Ancient Near Eastern History.

Hebrew Bible Exegesis Hermeneutics Ancient Near Eastern History

Rev. Dr. Trish McCarthy

Director of Pastoral Studies & Field Education · Faculty of Pastoral Practice

Rev. Dr. Trish McCarthy is Director of Pastoral Studies & Field Education in the Faculty of Pastoral Practice at University of Emmanuel & St Chad, conducting advanced research in Clinical Pastoral Education, Indigenous Reconciliation Ministries, Spiritual Formation.

Clinical Pastoral Education Indigenous Reconciliation Ministries Spiritual Formation

Editorial & verification standards

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