AST Associates 2026
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.
Selection criteria for AST Associates
- Length of service to the AST community
- Significance or quality of contribution to the life and work of the university
- Current staff and faculty of AST are not eligible
Submitted nominations are held in strict confidence. Under no circumstances should the nominee be made aware of their nomination.
Any breach of this confidentiality will result in the immediate cessation of the candidate's consideration by the Honorary Degree Committee.
The Committee considers all received nominations and presents its selection(s) to Senate for approval. Once the President has contacted the recipient(s) and received confirmation of their acceptance, the names of recipients will be made public.
Please fill out the AST Associates nomination form 2026 and include a letter of recommendation no longer than two pages, outlining the reasons for nomination and how the criteria of selection are met by the nominee(s).
These should be sent to:
The Chair of the AST Honorary Degree Committee
C/O The President’s Office
Executive Assistant and Project Manager
Atlantic School of Theology
660 Francklyn Street Halifax,
N.S. B3H 3B5
or email them to beth.pyesmany@astheology.ns.ca with the subject “Nomination Submission: AST Associates 2026”.
Should you require any assistance with the online nomination forms, please don't hesitate to contact Beth Pyesmany at beth.pyesmany@astheology.ns.ca
Closing date for nominations: January 12, 2026