Diploma in Youth Ministry

 

Atlantic School of Theology offers a part-time program of study leading to a Diploma in Youth Ministry. This program is designed for leaders of youth who wish to deepen and broaden their skills for ministry with young people.

 

The Diploma in Youth Ministry provides timely, effective, faith-based training for leaders of youth in the Atlantic region and beyond. Participants in the Diploma are given opportunities to build skills and confidence as well as networks of learning and support.


The Diploma program combines required and elective units of study with practical experience in the leadership of youth. Learning sites include the Halifax campus of Atlantic School of Theology, as well as several distance locations. Some units are available via online study. Bursary assistance is available.

Upcoming Learning Units

History, Theology, and Spirituality of Ministry
Winter 2013
(Requ - online)

Introduction to the Christian Scriptures
Fall 2013
(Requ - online)

Introduction to ChristianTheology
Winter 2014
(Requ - online)

Elective Learning Unit: Ministry with Youth at Risk
May 10-11, 2013
(Elective - residential)
More Info

We welcome registration for Ministry with Youth at Risk from individuals not enrolled in the Diploma in Youth Ministry program.

Tuition $275

Food $35 for two days

Accommodation (availability is limited)
   - $40 per night for single room
   - $60 per night for a shared double
     ($30 ea.)

If you are not enrolled in the Diploma program and want to register for this event, please contact Maryann Martin:
academicoffice@astheology.ns.ca
(902)423-5592

More information on Residential Learning Units coming soon!

The following third-party events can be counted as electives toward the Diploma:

  • Ask & Imagine May 5-11, 2013, in London, ON. www.askandimagine.org.
  • Let Us Play! February 6-9, 2013, in Orlando, Florida. More info: apce2013.com.
  • Going Deeper: Youth Ministry Networking with Doris Kizinna, October 12-14, 2012, at Tatamagouche Centre. More info available at www.tatacentre.ca.
  • On Fire - Canada Youth 2012, July 3 - 8, 2012 - St. Catherine's, ON, presented by the Presbyterian Church in Canada. In the 'Youth Ministry Training' track "Youth leaders will get re-charged with great plenary sessions, interactive workshops, dynamic panel discussions, and the opportunity to swap youth ministry ideas with colleagues from across the country. This is a rare chance to replenish the spirit, rejuvenate energy, and refine youth ministry programs."
  • Camp STUFF 2012, for camp staff, is Friday, June 8 to Sunday, June 10, at Camp Ta Wa Si.
  • Camp Director's & Senior Staff Training, June 5 - 10, 2012 - For more information: Janice Campbell at Maritime Conference office: jmaclean@marconf.ca. Camp Director's Training is expanded this year to include Senior Staff. It takes place from Tuesday, June 5, to Sunday, June 10, and includes camp STUFF. It takes place at Mt. Allison University in Sackville, NB, and at Camp ta Wa Si at Johnston's Point, Port Elgin, NB.
  • Children, Youth and a New Kind of Christianity, May 7 - 10, 2012 - Although registration is now closed for this conference, which takes place in Washington, DC, anyone who attends can use the event as an elective in the DYM program.
  • Be Still & Know That I Am God, March 9 - 11, 2012 - Ottawa ON. The CCYMN holds a conference every two years to help better equip those involved in Youth Ministry. This year’s conference will continue to offer tools and Youth Ministry training but will also focus on having time to refocus upon prayer.

If you participate in one of these programs, you must have the conference organizer(s) complete the Confirmation of Completion of Third Party Event‌ form on your behalf. These confirmation forms should be sent to the Diploma Director's office within six months of the event.

Additional Materials:

Brochure (pdf)

Poster (pdf)

Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)

 

Confirmation of Completion of Third Party Event

Your Program Status Checklist

Practicum Units:

The Process

The Guidelines (updated 2-Feb-12)

The Agreement (updated 2-Feb-12

Coming Soon:
I am ready to apply:

Application package (pdf)

Bursary request (pdf)

Request for Exemption or Transfer (pdf)

To sign up for Learning Units and to register, please see our Application & Course Registration page (scroll down)

    For more information, please contact the Diploma Director
    Email: youthministry@astheology.ns.ca
    Telephone: 902-423-1314