Continuing Education

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‌‌Continuing education benefits everyone, and AST is pleased to offer opportunities throughout the year. These offerings are meant to:

  • provide opportunities for personal and vocational growth
  • provide opportunities for creative and critical self-assessment
  • assist in upgrading pastoral competence
  • encourage lifelong learning in formal and informal educational programs

You will find a variety of courses online and on campus, as well as summer intensive classes. There are also workshops, symposiums, and lectures to choose from.

2026-2027 Continuing Education & Course Offerings

Hayes Symposium 2026

Camino Nova Scotia

For further information on AST Continuing Education offerings, please contact Lydia Hood, Continuing Education Coordinator: lydia.hood@astheology.ns.ca.

The below courses are now concluded and are listed here for archive purposes:

Navigating & Surviving Eldercare

2025 Nicholson Lecture Series

Looking for financial assistance to fund your continuing education?
Here are few places where you can begin your search.

Anglican Church of Canada

Roman Catholic Church

  • Some parishes and dioceses will sponsor or assist with your fees. Please inquire with your priest or parish council.

United Church of Canada