Atlantic School of Theology

An Ecumenical School of Theology

Attractively situated on the shore of the Northwest Arm in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Atlantic School of Theology (AST) has been a leader in ecumenical theological education since its founding in 1971. AST is committed to graduate level theological education and research, and in formation for Christian ministries, lay and ordained, in church and society.

As a small university, we have always sought to be responsive to the needs of the church, of our students, and of the wider society we are all called to serve. Our students are enrolled in a variety of programs that reflect the diverse needs of our constituency. These include programs centered on our campus here in Halifax, as well as full programs of study designed to enable students to study at a distance utilizing the resources of the Internet. Our students come from all four Atlantic provinces, as well as other Canadian and international cities.

Growth. Future. Vision.

We have a young and energetic faculty committed both to the highest levels of theological scholarship, and to the health and well-being of the church. As the context for the church's ministry changes, we have renewed our curriculum to reflect the changing needs of today's church. Most recently we have refocused our mission to provide "transformational leadership for the church and for the world." We believe this is an exciting development and hope you will want to be a part of it.

Our affiliation with Saint Mary's University strengthens our ability to prepare students to lead their church's engagement with the world around us. The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Public Affairs (CCEPA) is one joint initiative that is bringing a theological contribution to the discussion of the significant contemporary issues that shape our society. We are also in the process of developing a joint Master of Arts that would allow students to benefit from the strengths of both institutions.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Hope to see you here!
Learn more about Atlantic School of Theology, visit our website, www.astheology.ns.ca

 
Atlantic School of Theology was founded in 1971 when the Divinity faculty of the University of King's College (Anglican), Holy Heart Seminary (Roman Catholic) and Pine Hill Divinity Hall (United Church of Canada) came together to form an ecumenical school.  In 1974, an act of the Legislature of Nova Scotia formally incorporated the school, providing it with a charter to grant degrees.  In 2002, Atlantic School of Theology and Saint Mary's University signed a Memorandum of Agreement establishing an affiliation in which the two institutions will explore joint projects and economies.