Applicants for the Diploma of Theology must have an Alberta High School Diploma (with English 30) or its equivalent. Applicants, 30 years of age or older, who do not have a high school diploma may also be admitted upon successful completion of English 30 or an acceptable equivalent.  At present we are not able to offer Distance Education courses to residents of the U.S.A., but we welcome inquiries from anyone so interested.

This program is not Designated and ineligible to receive foreign nationals on a study permit.

1) Submit a completed Application Form online and pay the non-refundable application fee. by using our CrossRoad application portal. 
2) Arrange for official high school transcripts and transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended to be sent directly to Admissions from the issuing educational authority. No photocopies allowed.
4) Letters of reference from two persons qualified to judge the applicant’s character and intellectual ability as well as aptitude for ministry.

The Dip.Th. is awarded upon completion of 60 credits including:

• 45 core credits

• 15 elective credits

Students who enter the Dip.Th. program with a C.Th. from Newman Theological College transfer all credits received for the C.Th. program into the Dip.Th. program. 

General Outline

Core Courses

Foundational Theology

6 Credits

FND 211              Early Church History

Plus one of:
FND 221              Medieval Church History
OR
FND 231              Modern Church History

Sacred Scriptures

9 Credits

SCR 100               Introduction to Sacred Scriptures and their Interpretation*
SCR 260               The Synoptic Gospels**
SCR 355               Pauline Literature

Systematic Theology

21 Credits

SYT 100               Introduction to Theology*
SYT 184               Christology
SYT 214               Introduction to the Sacraments and Christian Initiation
SYT 215               Liturgical Theology
SYT 240               Theological Anthropology
SYT 308               The Theology of Revelation
SYT 385               Theology of God

Moral, Pastoral, and Spiritual Theology

9 Credits

MPS 120              Introduction to Moral Theology
MPS 170              Introduction to Spiritual Theology
MPS 230              Theology of Ministry

* Courses must be taken in the First Year of Studies.

** Students who take this SCR 261 or SCR 362 cannot take SCR 260 Synoptic Gospels for credit.

Electives

15 Credits

Can be taken from any undergraduate courses.

Lay Formation THEO 020 - optional

Full-time, part-time and distance lay students (seminarians and ordained do not need to take this) are encouraged to participate in THEO 020 Lay Formation for two semesters. This non-credit course is strongly recommended for students who foresee continuing with the B.Th. program.

Students who enter the program having completed courses from the Certificate in Catholic Studies program will be granted advanced standing of 3 credits for each 6 unique C.C.S. courses towards their undergraduate studies at Newman Theological College to a maximum of 9 elective credits towards the Dip.Th. program. Students may transfer in a maximum total of 15 credits towards the Dip.Th. program including credits from other recognized colleges and universities. The transfer of credit is subject to the approval of the NTC Admissions and Evaluations Committee. 

Tuition and Fees (per term) - 2025/2026

*Full-time student fees include Administration fee, Library fee and Students' Association fee.