Continuing Education
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.
Winter 2026 Continuing Education Offerings (January 7 - April 13, 2026)
Navigating & Surviving Eldercare
Hayes Symposium 2026
2025 Nicholson Lecture Series
Camino Nova Scotia
For further information on AST Continuing Education offerings, please contact Lydia Hood, Continuing Education Convenor: lydia.hood@astheology.ns.ca.
Looking for financial assistance to fund your continuing education?
Here are few places where you can begin your search.
Anglican Church of Canada
- Anglican Church of Canada Continuing Education Plan
- Anglican Diocese of Nova Scotia and PEI
Lay Leadership Legacy Fund
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
- Bermuda-Nova Scotia Region
Ministry Personnel/Lay Continuing Education Fund - Fundy St. Lawrence Dawning Waters Regional Council
Ministry Personnel/Lay Continuing Education Fund - First Dawn Eastern Edge Regional Council
Post-Graduate Education Fund for Ministry Personnel