The Presbyterian College is a private nonprofit theological college in Montreal, Quebec, founded in 1865 and supported by The Presbyterian Church in Canada.
The Presbyterian College is a private nonprofit college in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is constituted and supported by The Presbyterian Church in Canada and is one of the church's three theological colleges. The College welcomes students from Pentecostal, Non-Denominational, Baptist, and Presbyterian backgrounds.
The College was founded in 1865. It evolved from a meeting of local industrialists, educators and community leaders, led by Sir William Dawson, then Principal of McGill College, held at the home of John Redpath. James Naismith, the man who invented basketball, graduated from the College.
The Master of Divinity is the College's foundational degree, formerly known as a Bachelor of Divinity, and its program is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools. The College is affiliated with the Faculty of Religious Studies of McGill University and with the Institut de Théologie pour la Francophonie. Its mission emphasizes Christian scholarship grounded in rigorous academic study and spiritual formation within a community of faith and learning. A new French-language program, the Master of Theological Studies, has been introduced.
The College is located at 3495 University Street in Montreal, Quebec. Its facilities include the Rev. Dr. Joseph C. McLelland Library, a library reading room and reserve section, a common room, a chapel, and residence accommodation. The College is part of the Montreal School of Theology, an ecumenical consortium of three theological colleges.
Applicants may apply to The Presbyterian College and McGill University together through a dual application for BTh, MDiv, STM, and other programs. Application deadlines are set for BTh or MDiv entry in Fall (September) and Winter (January), and for STM entry in Fall (September). International applicants must meet an English proficiency requirement.