Dottorato di Ricerca in Studi Teologici (PhD)

The Ph.D. program trains candidates to carry out innovative research. Successful candidates qualify to teach theological (and related) subjects in universities, liberal arts colleges, and theological schools. Candidates are also equipped for positions of leadership in ecclesiastical and related organizations, or for academically enhanced ministerial practice.

Wycliffe's Ph.D. program is administered by the Toronto School of Theology. Students apply directly to the TST but name Wycliffe as their home college.

About Us

Wycliffe College is a graduate theological school rooted in an evangelical Anglican tradition, affiliated with the University of Toronto and Toronto School of Theology. Our students come from a wide variety of backgrounds and denominations.

Our goal is to challenge and encourage those who seek a greater understanding of the transforming power of Jesus Christ and to equip those who are called to ministry or academic pursuits through excellence in theological scholarship and spiritual formation.

Some things you should know

• Wycliffe draws students from over 40 denominations.
• Our graduates have gone on to teach at some of the finest institutions in the world and serve as pastors, missionaries, ministry leaders, and business people equipped for service.
• We are part of the University of Toronto, meaning that the majority of our degrees are awarded conjointly by both Wycliffe College and the University of Toronto.
• Our fees are the most affordable in Canada.
• We are at the very centre of the University of Toronto, located in the downtown core of the city of Toronto, giving you access to a wealth of cultures and places to live out your faith.

Unique Selling Points

• Wycliffe is part of the University of Toronto
  • ranked 25th in the world, and offering the 3rd largest research library system in North America. Wycliffe offers a prestigious and respected UofT degree and access to exceptional facilities while still remaining a committed Christian community with a 1:13 faculty-student ratio.
• Wycliffe is a member of the Toronto School of Theology
  • allowing students to freely take classes in any of TST’s 7 theological colleges (over 300 courses available, spanning a wide breadth of topics and specialities)
• Wycliffe is centrally located in Toronto, the most multicultural city in the world – offering an easy commute, amenities, a wide range of Christian denominations, churches, Christian leaders, networking, and ministry opportunities.