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Montreal Diocesan Theological College (widely known simply as “Dio”) is an ecumenical theological college with roots in in the Anglican and United Church traditions. We work in affiliation with McGill University and The Presbyterian College to train people for Christian ministry in all traditions.
We are located in a world-class, multi-cultural, and multi-lingual city that is among the most secular in North America. Our students learn about Christian mission and ministry from people who are constantly thinking through what it means to be a follower of Christ in a pluralistic context. Our welcoming college community offers a supportive place to discern how God is calling you to be a bearer of good news.
Our in-person degree programs are offered in collaboration with the School of Religious Studies at McGill University and The Presbyterian College in the ecumenical Montreal School of Theology.
Students at Dio–whether in the Master of Divinity, Master of Sacred Theology, Bachelor of Theology, or Diploma in Ministry–simultaneously are formed in the Anglican or United Church tradition, collaborate with and learn from our ecumenical partners, and study the Christian tradition at one of Canada’s leading universities.
While learning French is not a requirement for graduation, students are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to learn or improve their French. Students enrolled in the Master of Divinity or Diploma in Ministry programs may study for the Certificate in Bilingual Ministry alongside their degree. Students who do so will graduate not only with the practical and theological grounding to work in ministry but also with the ministry specific terminology they will need to minister in French.
Our Certificate and Licentiate programs offer theological education to students who cannot relocate to Montreal.
For 40 years, our Reading and Tutorial program has trained people for ministry in their local context. Now completely revised, this program continues to form Christian leaders who need local theological education. Our online courses offer a virtual community of students from across the continent who gather to learn more about the Christian tradition and their calling in ministry.
Even if you can’t move to Montreal, you can still join us for one of our online courses that will help prepare you for Christian ministry in a changing world.
Every year, we offer a variety of online courses, open to anyone with an interest in deepening their Christian faith and knowledge, and cultivating leadership skills in the church. There is no homework or written assignments. All you need is a desire to learn and a willingness to participate.
UPCOMING COURSES
See all coursesInterested in theological education but can’t enroll in a full degree program? Consider joining us as a non-degree student for a single course, workshop, or seminar, whether in person or online.
| Course name | Instructor | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Paul the Apostle |
Paul the Apostle |
Winter 2023 |
| Collaborative Ministry Leadership in a Constantly Changing World |
Collaborative Ministry Leadership in a Constantly Changing World |
Winter 2023 |
| French For Ministry |
French For Ministry |
Spring 2023 |
| La prédication et l’identité chrétienne dans un monde en mutation |
La prédication et l’identité chrétienne dans un monde en mutation |
Fall 2022 |
| Practical Preaching: From Preparation to Proclamation |
Practical Preaching: From Preparation to Proclamation |
Fall 2022 |
| The Christian Gospel and Popular Culture |
The Christian Gospel and Popular Culture |
Fall 2022 |
| Lambeth 2022: What Happened? |
Lambeth 2022: What Happened? |
Fall 2022 |
| United Church History and Theology |
United Church History and Theology |
Fall 2022, Spring 2023 |
| United Church Polity |
United Church Polity |
Fall 2022, Spring 2023 |