University of Toronto Toronto School of Theology Self-Study External Review March 8-12, 2021 As Commissioning Officer, I have reviewed and approved the self-study and confirm that it addresses: The terms of reference The consistency of the program's learning outcomes with the institution's mission and di- visional Degree-Level Expectations, and how its graduates achieve those outcomes; Program-related data and measures of performance, including applicable provincial, na- tional and professional standards (where available); The integrity of the data The UTQAP program evaluation criteria (UTQAP section 5.6.5); Concerns and recommendations raised in previous reviews; Areas identified through the conduct of the self-study as requiring improvement; Areas that hold promise for enhancement; Academic services that directly contribute to the academic quality of each program under review; I confirm that: The self-study describes in detail the participation of program faculty, staff and students in the self-study and how their views have been obtained and taken into account. I have identified the reports and information to be provided to the Review Committee in ad- vance of the site visit, and confirm that the following core items will be provided: Terms of reference (Appendix I1); Self-study; Previous review report including the administrative response(s); Any non-University commissioned reviews (for example, for professional accreditation or Ontario Council on Graduate Studies) completed since the last review of the unit and/or program (Association of Theological Schools reports and correspondence); Access to all course descriptions; Access to the curricula vitae of faculty; (In the case of professional programs): the views of employers and professional associa- tions solicited by the unit/program and made available to the Review Committee (see CRPO correspondence). Commissioning Officer: Prof. Mark Schmuckler Acting Vice-Provost, Academic Programs Sign Off Date: February 5, 2021 Table of Contents List of Appendixes .......................................................................................................................... 7 Acronyms and Definitions .............................................................................................................. 9 1. Acronyms ................................................................................................................................. 9 2. Definitions ............................................................................................................................. 11 List of Tables and Graphs ............................................................................................................. 12 INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................... 14 1. Context .................................................................................................................................. 15 2. Brief Program Descriptions .................................................................................................. 17 3. Significant Milestones ........................................................................................................... 18 4. TST’s Characteristics, Strengths, and Risks ......................................................................... 19 5. How the Self-Study was conducted........................................................................................ 21 6. Previous Review Recommendations, and Responses ............................................................ 27 I. ACADEMIC PROGRAMS .................................................................................................... 36 Master of Arts in Ministry and Spirituality................................................................................... 37 1. Program Overview ................................................................................................................ 37 2. Program Design .................................................................................................................... 38 3. Assessment of the MAMS Program Relative to the Best of Its Kind ..................................... 46 Master of Divinity ......................................................................................................................... 47 1. Program Overview ................................................................................................................ 47 2. Program Design .................................................................................................................... 48 3. Assessment of the MDiv Program Relative to the Best of Its Kind ....................................... 65 Master of Pastoral Studies, Including Category 2 Certificate: Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy ................................. 66 1. Program Overview ................................................................................................................ 66 2. Program Design .................................................................................................................... 67 3. Assessment of the MPS Program Relative to the Best of Its Kind......................................... 81 Master of Religious Education ...................................................................................................... 82 1. Program Overview ................................................................................................................ 82 2. Program Design .................................................................................................................... 83 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3. Assessment of the MRE Program Relative to the Best of Its Kind ........................................ 89 Master of Sacred Music ................................................................................................................ 90 1. Program Overview ................................................................................................................ 90 2. Program Design .................................................................................................................... 92 3. Assessment of the MSMus Program Relative to the Best of Its Kind .................................. 103 Master of Theological Studies .................................................................................................... 106 1. Program Overview .............................................................................................................. 106 2. Program Design .................................................................................................................. 107 3. MTS – Urban Community Development stream ................................................................. 114 4. MTS – Theology, Spirituality and the Arts Stream ............................................................. 117 5. Assessment of the MTS Program Relative to the Best of Its Kind ....................................... 123 Certificate in Theological Studies ............................................................................................... 124 1. Program Overview .............................................................................................................. 124 2. Program Design .................................................................................................................. 124 3. Assessment of the Cert TS Program Relative to the Best of Its Kind .................................. 130 Master of Theology ..................................................................................................................... 131 1. Program Overview .............................................................................................................. 131 2. Program Design .................................................................................................................. 132 3. Assessment of the ThM Program Relative to the Best of Its Kind ....................................... 143 Master of Arts in Theological Studies ........................................................................................ 144 1. Program Overview .............................................................................................................. 144 2. Program Design .................................................................................................................. 145 3. Assessment of the MA Program Relative to the Best of Its Kind......................................... 152 Doctor of Ministry ...................................................................................................................... 153 1. Program Overview .............................................................................................................. 153 2. Program Design .................................................................................................................. 154 3. Assessment of the DMin Program Relative to the Best of Its Kind ..................................... 169 Doctor of Philosophy in Theological Studies ............................................................................. 170 1. Program Overview .............................................................................................................. 170 2. Program Design .................................................................................................................