Master of Arts in Leadership, Theology & Society

Grow in wisdom as you weave together theological insight, critical cultural analysis, and practical leadership training.

The Master of Arts in Leadership, Theology & Society Is ...

Transformative: Cultivate a practice of ethical leadership driven by a vision of human dignity, the flourishing of creation, and the common good.

Thoughtful: Build critical awareness of the ways in which culture, theology, and the biblical narrative inform effective leadership.

Practical: Hone essential leadership skills such as making difficult decisions, managing groups, managing conflict, and mentoring.

Unique: Experience an innovative, cohort-based learning model combining intensive on-campus classes with Workplace Integration, one-on-one mentorship, and a Capstone Project tailored to your vocation.

Flexible: Learn in intensive two-week segments; substantially enhance your leadership competence without leaving your career.

Students who take this program typically ...

Application Requirements

Your application must show us that you have the experience and the skills necessary to complete graduate-level academic work.

This usually means that you have completed a bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 2.8 (out of 4). However, we will consider your application if you are at least 28 years old and you can demonstrate that your vocational, educational, or life experience is equivalent to a university degree.

Additionally, admission to the MALTS program requires five years of full-time work experience (or equivalent) in which you have had leadership responsibilities or which points toward potential leadership responsibilities in the future. The program is designed so that you will fulfil various assignments within the context of your current employment (whether paid or as a volunteer).

For documents and more information about the application process, visit our Admission Requirements page.

Application Deadlines

We operate a staged admissions process with four rounds. Anticipated decision dates for each round are outlined in the table below. Please note that an application will not be considered within a round unless we have received the complete application, including all supporting documents, by 11:59 pm on the relevant deadline.

International students should submit their applications in the first two rounds in order to have enough time to obtain a study permit. Applications within each round will be reviewed in the order in which they were received, taking into consideration applicants' qualifications and objectives, as well as the goals of the program. In the event that the cohort fills before all rounds are complete, qualified applicants from the later rounds will be placed on a waitlist.

We recommend that you submit your completed application form as early as possible in order to ensure time to make arrangements for finances, work, and travel.

Program Structure

The MA in Leadership, Theology & Society is a 24-month, cohort-based program designed to enable participants to remain in their current workplace while developing their leadership abilities. The program's 36 credit hours include:

• Eight on-campus courses, delivered through four intensive two-week residences at Regent College in Vancouver, BC.
• A 24-month Workplace Integration, in which students will be mentored and will have an opportunity to reflect on and develop their own leadership abilities.
• A Capstone Project, in which students will apply their learning from the program to a situation in their own workplace and reflect theologically on that experience.
• A week-long Capstone Retreat, where students will gather to share their Capstone Projects and celebrate the conclusion of the program.

The tuition for the MALTS program comes to $25,000. The cost of the Capstone Retreat varies from year to year, usually falling within the range of $2,000 to $3,000. It includes accommodation and meals while at the retreat and a shuttle service from a designated hotel to the lodge (round trip). For more information on program costs and payment, see the Program FAQ page.

Dates: 2023 Incoming Cohort

CAPSTONE RETREAT
JUNE 2025

Program Requirements

All students are required to take all eight MALTS courses together with their assigned cohort. These courses comprise an interdisciplinary approach, examining leadership through the lenses of biblical, historical, and applied theology.

Additionally, all students will take part in a two-year Workplace Integration and will be paired with a mentor with whom they will discuss the ongoing integration and application of their MALTS coursework within the context of their own workplace.

Finally, in order to graduate with a MALTS degree, students must complete a final Capstone Project. This project leads students to blend theological reflection with creative expression as they develop solutions for their particular workplace (e.g.,teaching curriculum, business plan, policy paper, healthcare protocol, etc.).

The cohort-based design of the MALTS program provides important opportunities for students and faculty to build relationships within the context of courses, retreats, meals, and online conversations. All students are accordingly required to participate fully in every aspect of the program.