Honours and Awards

The Honourable Mayann Francis Faith in Action Award

The Honourable Mayann Francis Faith in Action Award, presented by Atlantic School of Theology, honours exceptional community outreach that is recognized as having provided significant benefit to the wider community.

This outreach award is given to individual(s) whose honoured work is driven by their religious commitment to the faith tradition to which they belong. 

The award seeks to recognize individuals whose actions are inspired by their religious commitment, resulting in tangible, positive change in people’s lives.

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AST Associates

The naming of Associates of Atlantic School of Theology (AST) is intended to publicly recognize outstanding service to the university and to encourage a continuing relationship between the university and its contributors. A maximum number of five (5) appointments will be made in any year.

The Honorary Degree Committee invites nominations from the members of the Senate, the Board of Governors, Founding Parties, students in-course and graduates.

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Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree

The Honorary Degree Committee invites nominations from the members of the Atlantic School of Theology (AST) Senate, the Board of Governors, Founding Parties, students in-course and graduates. 

A maximum of two (2) appointments will be made in any year.

The AST Honorary Doctorate is awarded to persons who exemplify our mission to serve by shaping faithful and effective ordained and lay leaders and understanding among communities of faith, and who would be perceived as bridge-builders. Bridge-building may begin inside or outside of the specific faith traditions that are most central to the life of AST. 

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