Regis College, University of Toronto
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Regis College is the Jesuit graduate theological school in the University of Toronto (UofT), in Canada. It is a member institution of the Toronto School of Theology (TST). Through this it has ties with other seminaries in Toronto, especially the two other Roman Catholic schools of the federation: St. Augustine's Seminary and the University of St. Michael's College.
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[edit] Jesuit Tradition
Regis College sits proudly and deeply in the traditions of Jesuit spirituality, scholarship and service. Situated in Toronto, one of the world's most multicultural cities, this Jesuit school is located in a highly diverse community. As a result, Regis sees its mission as promoting an integrated spirituality, a faith that does justice, and critical dialogue, all framed by the pursuit of academic excellence. As per all Jesuit institutions, the concepts of finding God in all things and always acting Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam--for the greater glory of God--underpins the whole enterprise of Regis College.
[edit] Degree Programmes Offered
Regis College offers almost 20 different awards. They include:
Advanced Degree Programmes
- Master of Arts in Theology (M.A.)
- Combined Master of Divinity/Master of Arts in Theology (M.Div./M.A.)
- Master of Theology (Th.M.)
- Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Theology (Ph.D.)
- Doctor of Theology (Th.D.)
Conjoint Basic Degree Programmes
- Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
- Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.)
Ecclesiastical Degrees
- Bachelor of Sacred Theology (S.T.B.)
- Licentiate of Sacred Theology (S.T.L.)
- Doctor of Sacred Theology (S.T.D.)
[edit] History
Regis College had its genesis as the Jesuit Seminary in downtown Toronto in 1930. It then offered philosophy programmes to Jesuit scholastics preparing for priesthood. It was in 1943, that the programme of offerings was expanded to include theology. In 1954 the Jesuit seminary was formally named Collegium Christi Regis, The College of Christ the King; then, in 1956 Regis College was accredited as a pontifical faculty (a status it retains) and thus became able to offer ecclesiastical degrees in theology. In 1969 Regis became a founding member of the Toronto School of Theology, an ecumenical federation of seven theological faculties and colleges affiliated with the University of Toronto. This relationship enabled Regis College to conjointly offer awards with the TST and UofT.
[edit] Notable faculty
[edit] Former and current faculty
- Bernard Lonergan, SJ (1904-1984), philosopher, theologian, and economist
- Frederick Crowe, SJ, philosopher and theologian
- Robert M. Doran, SJ, philosopher and theologian
