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Institute for Christian Studies · Toronto | Online

Educational Leadership
at ICS

Graduate programs for educators who believe teaching is more than a job. It’s a practice shaped by faith, story, and the lives entrusted to our care.

Our Approach

Where Faith, Wisdom, and Educational Practice Intersect

ICS education courses create space for reflection and renewal, inviting Christian educators to step out of the daily rush and into a community where they can think deeply about their practice and why it matters. Our programs are Biblically informed, deeply contextual, and aligned with your professional passion.

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MWS-E

Develop Your Practice, Enhance Your Career

A flexible, faith-rooted master’s degree for K–12 teachers and administrators. Complete your degree in as few as 2 years while working full-time, through rich online learning and biweekly live sessions.

Online Part-Time 2 Years $500 Bursary / Semester
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MA-EL

Contribute to the Conversation

A thesis-based Master of Arts for those ready to push the boundaries of Christian educational thought through sustained scholarly inquiry and original research.

Hybrid Research-Focused
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Educator Certificates

Explore Teaching Christianly

Focused certificate programs in Teaching Christianly (CSTC), Inclusive Learning (CILC), and School Administration (CSAC), each stackable toward the MWS-E degree.

CSTC CILC CSAC

Why ICS

A Different Kind of Graduate School

Biblically Rooted

Grounded in the Reformational tradition, our programs centre on the love embodied by Christ as the foundation for all educational practice.

Designed for Working Educators

Complete your degree part-time and fully online: one course per term, with asynchronous work and biweekly live Zoom sessions.

Community of Practice

Join a community of reflective Christian educators who share your questions, sharpen your thinking, and walk alongside you.

Accessible & Affordable

At $1,500 per course with a $500 bursary available per semester, ICS makes graduate-level theological education within reach.

Ready to Think Deeper About Your Calling?

Applications are now open for Summer, Fall, and Winter starts. Take the next step in your journey as a Christian educator.