ADC DEGREES AND PROGRAMS

BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY

The Bachelor of Theology is a 90-credit hour undergraduate program (three years when enrolled full-time) designed to equip you for your call to a leadership role in the Christian community. In addition to giving an exciting introduction to Biblical Studies, Christian Theology, and Christian History, this program also introduces current and proven ministry approaches that make a difference in the lives of people. Foundational courses in arts and science also provide an understanding of the historical and current context for the practice of ministry.

ORDINATION TRACK

Specifically designed to meet the ordination requirements of some denominations and churches.

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FOR ACADIA UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

A Second Degree – If you have completed your first degree at Acadia University, you are able to enroll in the “2nd Undergraduate Degree” program which requires, in additionto your first degree, a minimum of 30 additional credit hours of study in the Bachelor of Theology program to graduate. This option is designed to prepare you for leadership, bivocational ministry, or other work within a Christian context now or later in your life. If you have completed our BTh as your first degree, you are also able to take a second degree at Acadia University in another discipline.

Minor

If you are a Bachelor of Arts or Science student, you may choose to minor in Theological Studies. Bachelor of Arts students are required to complete 24-credit hours, while Bachelor of Science students are required to complete 12-credit hours, all chosen from available courses in Biblical Studies and Christian Theology.

Electives

If you are looking to fulfill elective requirements for your respective program, you can take available undergraduate courses through Acadia Divinity College.

Crandall - Acadia Bth Partnership

This unique partnership gives you the opportunity to take our Bachelor of Theology degree concurrently with your Crandall University degree. You will take specialized courses that focus on personal discipleship and Christian service in the church and community, as well as courses in Biblical Studies and Christian Theology. Practical elements in the program will provide you the opportunity to serve and lead both locally and internationally. This degree is designed specifically for students who have a passion for serving God and developing a stronger relationship with Him. While not designed to prepare you for ordained ministry, this “double-degree” learning experience is an excellent foundation for those who wish to do further study towards an Acadia Master of Divinity degree, with graduates having the potential to receive advanced standing with credit.

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Student Feature:

SCOTT McKNIGHT, BTh ‘19

“I chose Acadia Divinity College because I didn’t want to attend a Bible school where everyone I interacted with was of similar mind and belief. I wanted a university where I could explore other faculties while doing my Bachelor of Theology degree. Within the program, I am learning things that ground me firmly in what I believe. The classes are small enough for relationships to form, but also diverse enough for constructive debate and thorough dialogue to take place. This provides the opportunity to discuss different ideas, challenge perspectives, and be enlightened to new ones, which has had a major impact on my learning. My experience at ADC is making a difference in my life in the way that it facilitates the learning that I desire. One of the greatest joys is that I am always greeted by peers and professors who are also my friends. The College has a sweetness of spirit that facilitates learning, fosters community, and broadens the Kingdom.”

MASTER OF DIVINITY

The Master of Divinity is the primary degree designed to equip leaders for ordained Christian ministry. Building on a strong undergraduate background, this 90-credit hour graduate-level program (three years when enrolled full-time) will instruct you in understanding and interpreting Scripture, appreciating Christian history and theology, and understanding how to provide effective ministry leadership within the context of contemporary Canadian culture.

Master of Divinity graduates are prepared for a wide range of ministry leadership including service in local churches, chaplaincy settings, | 14and global missions. Graduates also provide leadership to denominations and parachurch ministries. Some graduates engage in further study and then teach in colleges and seminaries around the world.

SPECIALIZATIONS

• Pastoral Ministry

• Evangelism and Mission

• Next Generation Ministry

• Pastoral Care and Counselling

• Leadership and Spiritual Formation

• Prison Chaplaincy

• Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care

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Student Feature:

Joel Okyere, MDiv ‘19

As an international student from Africa, I looked for a theological seminary that would prepare me academically as a pastor and demonstrated a strong and practical community of faith. Acadia Divinity College came strongly recommended by my pastor in Montreal.

The Master of Divinity program at Acadia Divinity College has helped me build a strong Biblical foundation, provided me with tools for faithful Scriptural interpretation and studies, and equipped me with the skills to become a resourced pastor for Christ’s church. The staff, faculty, and students express an environment of love, welcome, and passion, which I truly admire. This has helped me to grow more in my love and passion for Christ’s church and to fulfill my calling of reaching out with the gospel of Christ and His love.

Student Feature:

Joel Okyere, MDiv ‘19

“As an international student from Africa, I looked for a theological seminary that would prepare me academically as a pastor and demonstrated a strong and practical community of faith. Acadia Divinity College came strongly recommended by my pastor in Montreal. The Master of Divinity program at Acadia Divinity College has helped me build a strong Biblical foundation, provided me with tools for faithful Scriptural interpretation and studies, and equipped me with the skills to become a resourced pastor for Christ’s church. The staff, faculty, and students express an environment of love, welcome, and passion, which I truly admire. This has helped me to grow more in my love and passion for Christ’s church and to fulfill my calling of reaching out with the gospel of Christ and His love.”

MASTER OF ARTS (THEOLOGY)

ACADEMIC FIELDS OF STUDY

Designed to equip you for advanced study at the doctoral level and thus, all programs require a thesis. Acadia graduates have been accepted into major research universities across North America and in Europe as a result of their studies and are teaching in Bible colleges, universities, and seminaries worldwide.

SPECIALIZATIONS

• Old Testament

• New Testament

• Second Temple Judaism

• Theology | 16

• Christian History

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PRACTICAL FIELDS OF STUDY

Designed to equip you for non-ordained leadership roles in church and society, these practical programs contain foundational study in Biblical Studies and Christian Thought, a broad introduction to ministry, and an opportunity to specialize in an area of ministry interest. All programs allow you to complete a major project or thesis applying what you have learned to your own ministry setting.

SPECIALIZATIONS

• Evangelism and Mission

• Next Generation Ministry

• Pastoral Care and Counselling

• Leadership and Spiritual Formation

• Discipleship

• Prison Chaplaincy

• Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care

• Indigenous Community Development Offered in partnership with NAIITS: An Indigenous Learning Community

Student Feature:

Jessica Bent, MA ‘18

“The skills that I have learned while doing my Master of Arts (Theology) have helped me connect the academic to the practical. As my understanding of others has grown, so has my desire to use the academic skills that I have developed. Acadia Divinity College has helped me to use both my heart and my head in serving people. The scholarship program was a vital component in choosing ADC. It allowed me to focus on my studies without unnecessary worry over finances. Additionally, the available assistantships allowed me to work as a teaching assistant for the College. This position, combined with my own courses, has prepared me to lead lectures and move forward in my academic goals. Acadia Divinity College was an obvious choice for me. It has provided an amazing environment for studying and equipped me for further studies and teaching opportunities.”

DOCTOR OF MINISTRY

The Doctor of Ministry program is designed to encourage you as a leader and ministry practitioner to explore and enhance your ministry practice in today’s world. It is an advancedUniversity degree intended to enable you to develop an integrative understanding of practice, Bible, theology, and theory, while growing in knowledge, skills, and spiritual maturity.

Designed with today’s learner in mind, the Doctor of Ministry degree is structured for you to complete in four years while engaged in your full-time ministry. One-week intensive courses held at the Acadia University campus are scheduled to reduce your time away from work and family. Directed studies throughout the winter months allow you to continue your studies throughout the year.

Through personal reflection, learning, and research, the culmination of these studies is the opportunity to contribute to the understanding and practice of ministry via a doctoral level thesis project in a ministry area of particular interest to you. Taught by experienced practitioners for practitioners, this Doctor of Ministry combines academic rigour with a commitment to advanced ministry practice in context.

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ROOTED

We have great respect for the importance of Scripture and Theology in determining faith and practice. Therefore, your program will include two advanced courses in Biblical Studies and two in Christian Theology.

RIGOROUS

Advanced-level academic courses are taught by world-class instructors that prepare you to combine substantial, intellectual depth with study that will be practical and useful in your life and ministry.

PERSONALIZED

While many programs only offer narrow “streams” of study, the Acadia Doctor of Ministry program allows you to personalize your program to focus on an area that aligns with your interests and passion. We draw in supervisors for thesis and directed studies from our own faculty, different denominations, and other institutions which allows for unprecedented customization without compromising academic quality.

AFFORDABLE

Because we understand the financial pressures felt in ministry homes, ADC is proud to offer affordable tuition rates as well as generous scholarships to help you finance your doctoral degree.

DIVERSE

Our student body represents more than 20 denominations and many different ministry vocations. Students from across Canada, the United States, and countries around the world choose to study at Acadia every year. Be challenged and enriched as you study alongside ministry colleagues from a rich variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Student Feature:

Stacey Campbell, DMin ‘22, CEO, Prison Fellowship Canada

“After researching many institutions across North America, I chose Acadia Divinity College for the depth of knowledge, breadth of network available to mentor me toward my end goal, and flexibility I need to study in my specific field. ADC has created an environment where I can reflect on the issues I face vocationally and develop relevant, innovative ideas that are shaping the way we do ministry. Peer interaction within the courses adds an enriched element to my learning as we discuss ideas that are both common and unique to us. The Doctor of Ministry program is providing me with a solid grounding in academics to go further in my field than I could on my own. It gives me the passion and motivation to further my professional development and deepen my sense of how God is at work. It is very invigorating, and I could | 19 not be happier with my choice to study at ADC.”

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS

Even more options to meet your ministry needs.

GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN CHRISTIAN STUDIES

If you would like to grow deeper in your faith through foundational courses in Biblical Studies, Christian Theology, and Christian History, and acquire additional skills in ministry leadership, the 30-credit hour (10 courses) Graduate Diploma may be the right program for you.

This diploma can be completed entirely online and is awarded by Acadia Divinity College. Courses taken can be applied toward a Master of Divinity or Master of Arts (Theology) degree.

NO PROGRAM DIVINITY

If you wish to enroll in a course for academic credit at the undergraduate or graduate level at ADC without completing a program, you may apply as a No Program Divinity (NPD) student. NPD students are permitted to complete up to 15 credit hours (five courses). To complete more than five courses for credit, you must apply to a degree, diploma, or certificate program at ADC.

CERTIFICATE IN MINISTERIAL STUDIES

This undergraduate-level, non-credit program is designed to provide those over 55 years of age and seeking ordination with a foundation of Biblical Studies, Christian Theology, Christian History, and Practical Ministry. You should normally have been accepted by your church or denomination as a candidate for ordination prior to applying. This certificate is awarded by Acadia Divinity College.

CERTIFICATE IN LAY LEADERSHIP

If you are not seeking ordination, this undergraduate-level, non-credit program is designed to provide you with a foundation of Biblical Studies, Christian Theology, and Practical Ministry. Applicants from the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada will normally be referred by the Board of Ministerial Standards and Education; students of other denominations will typically be referred by their accrediting bodies. This certificate is awarded by Acadia Divinity College.

CERTIFICATE IN CHRISTIAN STUDIES

A 30-credit hour undergraduate program designed to provide you with a foundation of Biblical Studies, Christian Theology, Christian History, and Practical Ministry courses. The Certificate in Christian Studies (CCS) can help equip you to be an effective volunteer leader in your church or ministry. The credits earned in the Certificate program can be applied toward a Bachelor of Theology degree. The CCS is also ideal for testing your interest in Christian studies with the possibility of applying to the Bachelor of Theology program.