Continuing Education

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‌‌Continuing education benefits everyone, and AST offers 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.

Aitken Lecture: Historic Negro Spirituals in Culture, Activism, and Liturgy | June 23, 2026

Save the Date: MacKinnon Lecture | September 28

Save the Date: Nicholson Lecture | October 27 & 28

2026-2027 Continuing Education & Course Offerings

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

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

Hayes Symposium 2026: Pastoral Ministry in the Context of MAiD

Introduction to Intense Short‑Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP)

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