Current Course Offerings

Below is a list of courses offered at Trinity College. There are three categories for course delivery:

  • In Person
    • A course is considered in-person if it requires attendance at a specific location and time for some or all course activities. These courses will have section codes starting with 0 or 4.
  • Online – Synchronous
    • A course is considered online synchronous if online attendance is expected at a specific time for some or all course activities, and attendance at a specific location is not required for any activities or exams. These courses will have the section code starting with 62.
  • Online – Asynchronous
    • A course is considered online-asynchronous if it has no requirement for attendance at a specific time or location for any activities or exams. These courses will have the section code starting with 61.

Some courses may offer multiple delivery methods. You will not be permitted to switch delivery methods after the last date to add a course for the given semester.

Click on the links to read the course descriptions. For a full list of courses offered at TST, please see their website.

 

☑️ Course fulfils the MDiv requirement.

☑️TRB1007H
Introduction to the Hebrew Bible, Old Testament Part 1
Instructor: Walter Deller
Section:  0101 | 6201 
Format: In-person and online–synchronous
Schedule: Mon
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

☑️TRP2202HS
Spiritual Formation in the Anglican Tradition
Instructor: Constance Gefvert
Section: 0101
Format: Online-synchronous
Schedule: Tue
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

☑️TRH2414HS
Modern History of the Orthodox Churches (1204 to Present)
Instructor: Daniel Opperwall
Section: 0101
Format: Online-synchronous
Schedule: Thu
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

☑️TRP2665HS
Life and Death in the Wilderness – Introduction to Congregational Development
Instructor: Walter Deller
Section: 0101 | 6201
Format: In-person and online–synchronous
Schedule: Tue
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

☑️TRT2942HS 
Ethics and Society
Instructor: Chris Brittain
Section: 0101 | 6201
Format: In-person and online–synchronous
Schedule: Tue
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

☑️TRP3103H  | Graduate degree students enrol in TRP6103H 
Sanctification of Time – Orthodox Liturgy of the Hours and Liturgical Year
Instructor: Geoffrey Ready
Section: 0101 | 6201
Format: In-person and online–synchronous and online asynchronous
Schedule: Wed
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

TRP3120HS |Graduate degree students enrol in TRP6120HS 
The Book of Common Prayer
Instructor: Jesse Billett
Section: 0101 | 6201
Format: In-person and online–synchronous
Schedule: Tue
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

TRH3236HS | Graduate degree students enrol in TRH6236HS 
Richard Hooker
Instructor: David Neelands
Section: 0101
Format: In-person
Schedule: Wed
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

☑️TRH3455HS | Graduate degree students enrol in TRH6455HS   
Orthodox Understanding of the Old Testament and Contemporary Exegesis
Instructor: Geoffrey Ready
Section: 0101 | 6101 | 6201
Format: In-person, online-asynchronous and online-synchronous
Schedule: Wed
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

TRT3641HS | Graduate degree students enrol in TRT6641HS
Race, Theology, and Diversity – Theological Challenges and Opportunities
Instructor: Chris Brittain
Section: 0101 | 6201
Format: In-person and online synchronous
Schedule: Mon
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 13:00 p.m.

☑️TRT3914HS
Orthodox Life II – Eastern Christian Understanding of Ethics, Society and the World
Instructor: Kate McCray
Section: 6101
Format: Online-asynchronous
Schedule: N/A
Time: N/A

TRT5579HS
Kierkegaard’s Studies
Instructor: Abrahim H. Khan
Section: 0101
Format: In-person
Schedule: Mon
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

TRT5709HF
Methodological Issues with Theology in the Modern University
Instructor: Donald Wiebe
Section: 0101
Format: In-person
Schedule: Mon
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

TRP3261H
Mystical Traditions and the Sacred Journey of Transformation – Narrative, Ritual, and Entheogens

Instructor: Geoffrey Ready
Format: In-person, online synchronous and online asynchronous

Schedule: Saturdays – May 2 to Jun 6, 2026
Time: 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: TBD

 

TRB1901H
Accessing Hebrew and Greek without knowing the Languages

Instructor:  Andrew Youssef
Format: In-person and online synchronous

Schedule: Wednesdays – May 6 to Jun 10, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: TBD

 

TRP2600H
Rooted in God
Instructor: Sister Connie Gefvert
Format: In-person

Schedule: Monday to Friday – Jun 29 to Jul 3, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Sisterhood of St. John the Divine, 233 Cummer Avenue, Toronto, ON M2M 2E8

There will be a limited number of spaces available at the convent for those who wish to stay onsite during the course. Please contact Guest House Manager, Jeanette Strong, at guesthouse@ssjd.ca

 

TRT2700H
Chan/Zen Buddhism
Instructor:  Jizhang Yi
Format: In-person

Schedule: Monday to Friday – May 25 to May 29, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: TBD

 

FALL COURSES

TRH2401H
Medieval Eastern Thought, Doctrine and Theology – From Maximus to Palamas
Instructor: Dan Opperwall
Session: 20269
Format: In-person and online–asynchronous
Schedule: Thursday
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m

TRP2631H
Church and Evangelism – Towards Building a New Relationship
Instructor: Darcey Lazerte
Session: 20269
Format: In-person and online–asynchronous
Schedule: Monday
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

TRP3523H | TRP6523H
Trauma, Healing and Transformation – Psychodynamic Theoretical and Clinical Perspectives
Instructor: Marsha Hewitt
Session: 20269
Format: In-person
Schedule: Tuesday
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

TRT1101H
God and Creation – Christian Theology 1
Instructor: Jeff Nowers/Alison Hari-Singh
Session: 20269
Format: In-person and online–synchronous
Schedule: Monday
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

TRT3566H | TRT6566H
Studies in Anglican Theology
Instructor: David Neelands
Session: 20269
Format: In-person and online–synchronous
Schedule: Wednesday
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

TRT3661H | TRT6661H
Salvation Is from the Jews – Christianity and Judaism in Theological Perspective and Dialogue
Instructor: Geoffrey Ready
Session: 20269
Format: In-person and online–synchronous and online asynchronous
Schedule: Thursday
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

TRT5671H 
Cross-cultural Religious Thought
Instructor: Abrahim Khan
Session: 20269
Format: In-person
Schedule: Monday
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

TRT5831H
Theology and Power – Method in Political Theology
Instructor: Christopher Brittain
Session: 20269
Format: In-person and online-synchronous
Schedule: Tuesday
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

TRT5867H
Religious Pluralism as Theological Challenge
Instructor: Abrahim Khan
Session: 20269
Format: In-person
Schedule: Monday
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

TRT2101H
Foundations of Orthodox Theological Practice
Instructor: Katherine McCray
Session: 20269
Format: online asynchronous
Schedule:
Time:

TRB2610H
Living Tradition I – Reading the Gospels and Acts
Instructor: Geoffrey Ready
Session: 20269
Format: In-person and online–synchronous and online asynchronous
Schedule: Monday
Time: 9:00 a.m to 11:00 a.m.

TRB1094H
Introduction to Hebrew Bible, Old Testament Part 2
Instructor: Walter Deller
Session: 20269
Format: In-person and online–synchronous
Schedule: Tuesday
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

TRP2100H
Liturgy in Context
Instructor: Christopher Brittain
Session: 20269
Format: In-person and online–synchronous
Schedule: Tuesday
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

TRP2200H
Introduction to Spiritual Direction
Instructor: Andrew Youssef
Session: 20269
Format: In-person and online–synchronous
Schedule: Thursday
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

TRP2502H
Psychotherapeutic Theories of Spiritual Care
Instructor: Jesse Schellenberg
Session: 20269
Format: In-person and online–synchronous
Schedule: Wednesday
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

TRT2700H
Chan/Zen Buddhism
Instructor: Jizhang Yi
Session: 20269
Format: In-person and online–synchronous
Schedule: Monday
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

TXT1120H
Theology, Spirituality, and the Arts
Instructor: Walter Deller
Session: 20269
Format: In-person and online–synchronous
Schedule: Monday
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 

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WINTER COURSES

TRT2311H
Orthodox Christian Spiritual Practice from the Desert to Today
Instructor: Katherine McCray
Session: 20271
Format: online–asynchronous
Schedule: Thursday
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

TRT3641H
Race, Theology, and Diversity – Theological Challenges and Opportunities
Instructor: Christopher Brittain
Session: 20271
Format: In-person and online–synchronous
Schedule: Monday
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

TRP3511H
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy and Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy
Instructor: John Clarke Jr.
Session: 20271
Format: online–synchronous
Schedule: Thursday
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

TRB2920H
Encountering Scripture Through Art
Instructor: Walter Deller
Session: 20271
Format: In-person and online-synchronous
Schedule: Tuesday
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

TRT5936H
Radical Evil – Religious, Philosophical and Psychoanalytic Perspectives
Instructor: Marsha Hewitt
Session: 20271
Format: In-person
Schedule: Monday
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

TRT5579H
Kierkegaard’s Studies
Instructor: Abrahim Khan
Session: 20271
Format: In-person
Schedule: Monday
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

TRT3557H | TRT6557H
Readings in Augustine
Instructor: David Neelands
Session: 20271
Format: In-person and online–synchronous
Schedule: Wednesday
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

TRP3115H | TRP6115H
Sanctification of Life – The Orthodox Mysteries (Sacraments)
Instructor: Geoffrey Ready
Session: 20271
Format: In-person, online–synchronous and online asynchronous
Schedule: Thursday
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

TRP2311H 
Proclaiming the Kingdom – Orthodox Homiletics and Liturgical Celebration
Instructor: Geoffrey Ready
Session: 20271
Format: In-person, online–synchronous and online asynchronous
Schedule: Tuesday
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

TRT1301H
Oriental Orthodoxy Unveiled
Instructor: Andrew Youssef
Session: 20271
Format: In-person, online–synchronous and online asynchronous
Schedule: Thursday
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

TRP1622H
God’s Mission and the Church’s Calling
Instructor: Walter Deller
Session: 20271
Format: In-person, online–synchronous
Schedule: Monday
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

TRP2500H
Human Development
Instructor: 
Session: 20271
Format: In-person, online–synchronous
Schedule: Wednesday
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

TRT3701H
Buddhist-Christian Dialogue
Instructor: Jizhang Yi
Session: 20271
Format: In-person, online–synchronous
Schedule: Monday
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

TRH3XXX | TRH6XXX
Medieval Encounters With Scripture
Instructor: Jesse Billett
Session: 20271
Format: In-person, online–synchronous
Schedule: Thursday
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

TRH3XXX | TRH6XXX
Liturgical Conflict and Anglican Theology 1549-1906
Instructor: Jesse Billett
Session: 20271
Format: In-person, online–synchronous
Schedule: Monday
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

TRH2215H
Age of Mission, Age of Schism: History of Christianity, 451–1204
Instructor: Dan Opperwall / Jesse Billett
Session: 20271
Format: In-person and online–asynchronous
Schedule: Tuesday
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

TRJ3601H
Models of Mission
Instructor: Ian Mobsby
Session: 20271
Format: Online synchronous
Schedule: Thursday
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.