The Pastors’ College has been approved by the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities as an educational ministry of Metropolitan Baptist Church in Toronto, Canada. Its purpose is to prepare Christians for ministry, and to foster a love for God's Word.

Courses are taught by Tutors who are pastors, thus closing the gap between theory and practice. Students learn from those engaged in pastoral work. The curriculum has been simplified to focus on what is most needed for pastoral ministry.

Students enrolled in the Pastoral Program meet weekly with their Tutor for instruction from September to April. Weekly readings and written assignments will normally be given, along with term papers and final exams.

Since there are no classes, Personal Enrichment courses are offered on an individual basis anytime. Interested students will pursue a reading course supervised by the Tutor. There will normally be a monthly one-on-one meeting with the Tutor. However, those living at a distance may substitute a monthly telephone call. There are no written assignments or exams.

There are no tuition fees. The members and friends of Metropolitan Baptist Church believe that God’s church should bear the burden of training Christians for ministry. Living expenses, accommodation, textbooks, transportation, health insurance, etc., are the responsibility of the individual student. Interested Christians who share our convictions are invited to support this ministry. Donations receive a charitable tax-receipt.

All students must be a Christian, at least 18 years of age, and complete the application form (available on-line). The Pastors’ College reserves the right to exercise sole discretion in granting admission to any applicant.

Pastoral Program (lectures and exams; classes September to April) Back to Top

• Hermeneutics: Principles of Biblical Interpretation
• Introduction to New Testament Greek
• Gospel of John (Advanced Greek)
• 1 Corinthians (Greek Exegesis)
• New Testament History, Text, Canon
• Introduction to Old Testament Hebrew
• Genesis and Samuel (Hebrew Narrative)
• Psalms and Isaiah (Hebrew Poetry)
• Introduction to Pastoral Counseling
• Critical Issues in Pastoral Leadership
• Expository Preaching
• Key Bible Doctrines
• Church History Survey

Personal Enrinchment (no classes or exams; offered anytime)

• C. S. Lewis: Poet and Theologian
• D. M. Lloyd-Jones: Preacher and Theologian
• Francis Schaeffer: Philosopher and Theologian
• Preparing For Marriage
• Christian Sexuality
• From Abraham To Christ: Judaism Fulfilled
• Meet The Holy Spirit
• The Role Of Women
• Church History Through Biography