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The Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) degree requires 120 credits. Many students enter the program with advanced standing, and their credit requirement for the degree is adjusted accordingly.
All students must discuss their course selection with their program adviser.
The required and complementary course requirements below describe the program for students who enter in Year 1 (U1) with 30 credits of advanced standing based on a Quebec Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC).
Students admitted directly from high school into U0 must consult their program adviser regarding appropriate courses for their first year of study.
Students admitted on the basis of a bachelor degree will have advanced standing and should consult their program adviser to determine any course equivalencies completed during their first degree and how these affect their program requirements for the Bachelor of Theology. Normally, these students start in Year 2 (U2) and follow the requirements below starting with Year 2.
The normal course load in the degree for full-time students is 15 credits per term, five 3-credit courses.
By permission of the Dean and the Chair of the B.Th. Committee, students may also enrol for courses at any university in the province of Quebec. For further information, see University Regulations & Resources > Undergraduate > Registration > Quebec Inter-University Transfer Agreement > Quebec Inter-University Transfer Agreement: McGill Students.
Professional and vocational courses (e.g., leading to ordination) are available through the In-Ministry Year (Master of Divinity (M.Div.)) upon the completion of the B.Th. degree.
Required Courses (54 credits)
| RELG 203 | (3) | Bible and Western Culture |
| RELG 204 | (3) | Judaism, Christianity and Islam |
| RELG 207 | (3) | Introduction to the Study of Religions |
| RELG 210 | (3) | Jesus of Nazareth |
| RELG 302 | (3) | Literature of Ancient Israel 1 |
| RELG 303 | (3) | Literature of Ancient Israel 2 |
| RELG 311 | (3) | New Testament Studies 1 |
| RELG 312 | (3) | New Testament Studies 2 |
| RELG 321 | (3) | Western Intellectual Tradition |
| RELG 322 | (3) | The Church in History 1 |
| RELG 323 | (3) | The Church in History 2 |
| RELG 333 | (3) | Principles of Christian Theology 1 |
| RELG 334 | (3) | Christian Thought and Culture |
| RELG 341 | (3) | Introduction: Philosophy of Religion |
| RELG 420* | (3) | Canadian Church History |
| RELG 434 | (3) | Principles of Christian Theology 2 |
| RELG 470 | (3) | Theological Ethics |
| RELG 479 | (3) | Christianity in Global Perspective |
* RELG 420 may be replaced with another 3-credit course if recommended by the program adviser.
Complementary Courses (66 credits)
3 credits in History and Classical Studies at the 200 or 300 level.
3 credits in Catholic Studies, Jewish Studies. or Islamic Studies at the 200 or 300 level.
0-6 credits in languages (ancient or modern) at the 100 level (if necessary).
6 credits of literature (other than biblical), Art History, or Music at the 200 or 300 level.
Note: All courses at the 100 and 300 level require Faculty approval.
3 credits from:
| PHIL 200 | (3) | Introduction to Philosophy 1 |
| PHIL 201 | (3) | Introduction to Philosophy 2 |
12 credits to be chosen from among the 300- or 400-level courses offered in the B.Th. or B.A. Religious Studies programs in consultation with the B.Th. program adviser, of which 6 credits may be chosen from the following:
| RELG 280D1 | (3) | Elementary New Testament Greek |
| RELG 280D2 | (3) | Elementary New Testament Greek |
3 credits in a religious tradition* other than Christianity, such as:
| ISLA 380 | (3) | Islamic Philosophy and Theology |
| RELG 252 | (3) | Hinduism and Buddhism |
| RELG 253 | (3) | Religions of East Asia |
| RELG 352 | (3) | Japanese Religions: History and Thought |
| RELG 354 | (3) | Chinese Religions |
*Students who have previously completed a university-level course in world religions may replace this with 3 credits of complementary courses.
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2017-2018 (last updated Mar. 6, 2017) (disclaimer)
Faculty of Arts—2017-2018 (last updated Mar. 6, 2017) (disclaimer)
