St. Michael's College

Faculty List

Professors Emeriti
D. Donovan, SSL, DrTheol
A. Dooley, MA, PhD

Professors
J. Ginther, MA, PhD
M. G. McGowan, MA, PhD
I. Morra, MA, PhD
G. Silano, LLB, MA, PhD
D. A. Wilson, MA, PhD

Associate Professors
R. Locklin, MTS, PhD
B. Miles, MA, PhD

Assistant Professors
A. Hincks, SJ, PhD
R. Macchioro, MA, PhD

Professor, Teaching Stream
D. Sylvester, MA, PhD (USMC) (President & Vice-Chancellor)

Associate Professors, Teaching Stream
I. J. Gildea, MA, PhD (USMC)
P. Granata, MA, MA, PhD (USMC)
A. More, MA, PhD
M. O’Connor, PhD, STB, STL, DPhil (USMC)
F. Parker, MA, PhD (USMC)

Assistant Professors, Teaching Stream
G. Gaimari, MA, PhD
J.O. Richard, PhD (USMC)
P. Sheehan, MA
S. Tardif, MA, PhD (USMC)
X. Wu, MA, PhD

Introduction

St Michael’s College prides itself on its lively interdisciplinary programs and its welcoming, diverse community. Students study with world-leading scholars in a beautiful setting that provides all the advantages of a small liberal arts college and all the opportunities of a major research university. Classes are held primarily in the historic grounds of the College and are complemented by the resources of the Kelly Library, the second-largest library at UofT. Students are encouraged to explore, discover, and excel in their classes and through various experiential opportunities that can include working with a printing press, taking up research internships, experimenting with VR, and studying abroad.

More information can be found on the St. Michael’s College website: stmikes.utoronto.ca

Programs

Book and Media Studies

The Book and Media Studies program studies how the tools with which humans have communicated – whether they're illustrated manuscripts, radio broadcasts, propaganda posters, musical performances, digital media, or AI – shape ideas and societies. Examining various forms of media throughout history and into the modern age, the program takes a global perspective as it asks: how do these media forms influence how we understand the world, ourselves, and our relationship with each other?  Students are provided with exciting opportunities to experiment with the latest AI, to study with renowned journalists, and to work hands-on with printing presses.

The Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream is available to students entering their second year of study and enrolled in the Book and Media Studies Major. In exceptional circumstances, students, including transfer students, who enrolled in the Book & Media Studies Major after Year 2, may also be admitted to the ASIP stream in the Fall of Year 3. Acceptance into an ASIP stream in Year 3 is dependent on space and requires approval of the student’s academic unit and the Faculty of Arts & Science Experiential Learning & Outreach Support (ELOS) Office. Please refer to the ASIP Eligibility page on the Faculty of Arts & Science website for further details.

Celtic Studies

Celtic Studies is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on the rich history, mythology, literature, politics, and culture of Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. The program also provides students with the opportunity to study different languages, from Old Welsh to modern Irish and Lowland Scots. The program is host to a vibrant speaker series and offers awards opportunities for students interested in furthering their research abroad.

Christianity and Culture

The Christianity and Culture program is an interdisciplinary program that is open to everyone of all faiths and backgrounds. Courses explore the relationship between Christianity, culture, and society throughout the ages and in a variety of cultural and global contexts. Subjects studied include Christianity and politics; magic and astronomy; social justice and gender; philosophy and theology; and the rich engagement of literature, theatre, art, and music with differing understandings of Christian inspiration and expression. Through small seminar-style classes that foster scholarly exchange, intellectual community, and the recognition of a shared search for meaning, this program explores the diversity of humanity’s response to the Christian faith.

Mediaeval Studies

The interdisciplinary Mediaeval Studies program studies the history, culture, and languages of the period between the fifth and fifteenth century, an age (sometimes also called “medieval” or “the Middle Ages”) associated by many with the legends of King Arthur and magical beasts, beautiful illuminated manuscripts, the proliferation of monastic traditions, Vikings and Celts, and  exciting developments in  scientific, theological, and philosophical thought. Students have the opportunity to study Middle English and Latin, to explore medieval manuscripts, and to pursue independent research projects. The program also encourages students to explore the reception and legacy of the mediaeval world in subsequent centuries and in various forms of art and culture.

For more information about our programs please see the St. Michael’s College website or email smc.programs@utoronto.ca.

SMC One: First-Year Seminars

The Gilson Seminar in Faith and Ideas

First-year students explore the intersection of faith with today’s most important questions. This course also features a two-week international learning experience in Rome that explores the roles that the Catholic Church and Vatican have played in ecology, science, literature and politics. Ancillary fees will apply.

The Boyle Seminar in Scripts and Stories

First-year students investigate the intersection of Celtic and mediaeval cultures through manuscript analysis and language instruction.

The McLuhan Seminar in Creativity and Technology

First-year students explore the relationship between creativity and technology and the individual, social, and cultural effects of innovation.

First-Year Foundations Courses

These small class-sized courses offer first-year students an introduction to inter-disciplinary university-level studies through a topic chosen by its instructor.

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