RYLE SEMINARY

Equipping unashamed workers, unashamed of the Gospel,
& unashamed of the whole counsel of God.

Programs & Courses

WHAT RYLE HAS TO OFFER

FIND WHICH PROGRAM IS BEST FOR YOU

MASTER OF DIVINITY

  • 3 YEARS (90 CREDITS)

    The Master of Divinity (Anglican Studies) is the only accredited Anglican Reformed, Complementarian MDiv program in North America. Offered in partnership with Heritage College & Seminary, it provides rigorous theological training rooted in the Evangelical, Reformed Anglican tradition.

    Designed to equip pastors and church leaders for faithful ministry, the program integrates academic study with deep formation in the life of the local church.

    Students complete the majority of coursework through Heritage, while receiving Anglican formation and mentorship through Ryle Seminary.

    • The only accredited Anglican, Reformed, Complementarian MDiv in North America

    • Fully accredited theological degree

    • Rooted in the Evangelical, Reformed Anglican tradition

    • Flexible synchronous online + in-person options

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LICENTIATE IN CHRISTIAN STUDIES

  • 2 YEARS (56CREDITS)

    A fifty-six credit terminal graduate degree in theology and ministry, ordinarily requiring a bachelor’s degree as a prerequisite, but open to mature students, and designed for those involved in or pursuing pastoral ministry or missionary service but who do not intend to advance to further graduate studies in theology, i.e. to a ThM or PhD.

    The foundational portion of the program includes 14 semester-long courses (42 credits) in Bible, theology and applied theology, while the advanced portion involves formal supervised training in preaching, pastoral ministry and worship in a local church setting (12 credits). Additional courses and/or examinations may be required by the student’s denomination or sponsoring organization.

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CERTIFICATE IN CHRISTIAN STUDIES

  • 1 YEAR (24 AUDITED CREDITS)

    Designed for lay leaders and ordinary Christians who desire a well-rounded introduction to the Christian faith. Awarded on the basis of attendance and participation, the Ryle Certificate in Christian Studies (CCS) does not meet the requirements of an academic degree. Rather, the Ryle CCS is awarded in recognition of learning received by students who have undertaken a program of study in an organized course audit pathway.

    The program consists of an audit of eight ten-week courses as listed below.  Each session runs for three hours and is held in-person (with a Zoom option) at Ryle Seminary’s Ottawa or Burlington campus. As a certificate awarded in recognition of engagement by an auditing student, each class is graded on a pass/fail basis. Auditing students are encouraged but not required to complete otherwise assigned readings, course assignments, or tests, but must attend at least five (50%) of class sessions.

    The following courses must be passed by auditors wishing to receive the CSS:

    • One Old Testament course (either Pentateuch, Historical Books, Prophets, or Psalms & Wisdom Literature)

    • One New Testament course (either Gospels & Acts, Pauline Epistles, or General Epistles & Revelation)

    • Either Church History I or Church History II

    • Either Systematic Theology I or Systematic Theology II

    • Christian Ethics

    • Either Apologetics & Evangelism or God’s World Mission

    • Either Christian Formation & Calling or Christian Formation & Leadership

    • One elective from any course offered at Ryle Seminary, either from the Licenciate of Divinity or Licenciate of Christian Ministry programs.

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deepen your faith

Not looking for a degree but still want to enrich your spiritual journey? The new Certificate in Christian Studies (CCS) is ideal for those who want to grow in their understanding of the Christian faith in an informed but not necessarily academic environment.

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What People Are Saying

“Ryle was the place I needed to be… After three years of study, I graduated knowing God more, loving God more, and having a passion to introduce others to Him and to love His church and serve His church.”

- Colton Carrick 2020 Licentiate of Divinity Graduate.

  • Rev. Jonathan Camiré

    “Studying and being part of the community at Ryle has helped me stand firm in the biblical Gospel, to stay simple but faithful to the person and work of Jesus, and to trust the power of the Holy Spirit through prayer and the Word. The pastoral professorship of Ryle has equipped me to stand on God's Word in every sort and season of Gospel ministry; whether in leading my family, in preaching the Word, in sharing my faith with the believer and the curious, and in representing Jesus in the secular marketplace. I wholeheartedly recommend Ryle Seminary for its Bible and Gospel formation, in the shape and style of J. C. Ryle.”

  • Rev. Daniel Ativan

    “It’s clear that Ryle courses are designed to exalt God and His Son and that its professors truly have a love for the Lord. I would recommend Ryle to anyone who wants to grow in their faith and knowledge of God and wants to minister to His people.”

  • Rev. Brock Hewitt

    “Named after the man himself, Ryle Seminary has strong roots in the Evangelical Anglican tradition, emphasizing broadly reformed, robust and thoroughly Biblical teaching. The lectures at Ryle have been very beneficial for my formation as an Anglican Minister, and will continue to be key for my growth in theological knowledge and love for the Lord Jesus Christ.”

  • Rev. Colton Carrick

    “Ryle was the place I needed to be… After three years of study, I graduated knowing God more, loving God more, and having a passion to introduce others to Him and to love His church and serve His church.”

  • Rev. Matthew Usherwood

    Ryle was a place of deep growth for me and my relationship with the Lord. All the content is highly biblical and you will learn the whole counsel of God. It has given me a deep conviction and confidence to share the Gospel with those around me. I highly recommend attending Ryle.