Graduate Studies

Graduate Studies at AST includes the following:

• Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies Program 
  A 10-credit academic program that may be completed on campus, online or through a combination of on-campus and online courses. The program may serve as a time of discernment for further academic or professional needs.

• Master of Arts (Theology and Religion)
  This program brings together two complementary programs: Theology (AST) and Religion (Saint Mary’s University). Graduate students will experience a diverse and rich field of expertise in the study of theology and religion.

• Master of Divinity
  Designed primarily, but not exclusively, for persons preparing for ordained or professional ministry. 

• Master of Divinity Summer Distance

• Special Student Status
  Courses completed as a Special Student may be transferred to a degree or certificate program at AST at a later date (as applicable).

Academic programs admission requirements

The academic pre-requisite for admission to the Master of Divinity Program (MDiv), Graduate Certificate Program in Theological Studies, and admission as a Special Student is a Bachelor’s Degree (or its educational equivalent) from a university recognized by the Association of Universities and Colleges in Canada or the Council for Higher Education in the United States.

Applicants to the MDiv Program, Graduate Certificate Program, and Special Students are expected to have attained an average of at least 70% or a ‘B’ grade (or the grade point average equivalent) in their undergraduate program.

Please contact, our Recruitment Coordinator for further information:

Email: astinfo@astheology.ns.ca
Tel: 902-430-7662