Academic Calendar 2023-2024

Acadia Divinity College is the seminary of the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada and the Faculty of Theology for Acadia University. Graduate degrees are approved by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada.

All degrees are awarded by Acadia University.

Published by Acadia Divinity College

2023-2024 Academic Year

Information contained in this Calendar was accurate at the time of publication but is subject to change without notice.

Acadia Divinity College

15 University Avenue

Wolfville, Nova Scotia

Canada B4P 2R6

Telephone: (902) 585-2210

Toll-Free: 1 (866) 875-8975

Fax: (902) 585-2233

Email: adcinfo@acadiau.ca

Website: acadiadiv.ca

Calendar Dates

2023

August 1

August 11

August 18

Fall application deadline – Canadian applicants.

Last day to apply for fall-term and full-year ADC Financial Assistance.

Last day for all written work for spring / summer courses to be submitted (unless earlier date set by instructor).

Residences open for new students (International and Canadian).

September 2

Acadia University new student orientation activities (International and Canadian).

September 4 Labour Day.

Residences open for returning students (12:00 noon).

September 6

Acadia University fall-term and fall/winter (full-year) courses begin.

Fee payment deadline.

September 5-7 ADC New Student Orientation.

September 7 All Acadia Divinity College (faculty, staff, students) Retreat

September 8 Last day to apply for Fall Graduation (all students)

September 11 ADC fall-term and fall / winter (full-year) courses begin.

September 15 Winter application deadline – International Group 2.1

Last day to add / change any fall-term or fall / winter (full-year) course sections

September 15

Last day to withdraw from a fall-term or fall / winter (full-year) course without a “W” appearing on the transcript.

September 18 ACBAS Zeman Lecture.

September 21 Deadline for approved and printed MA (Theology) and DMin theses for Fall Graduation.

September 29

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation observed. No classes scheduled.

Last day to decrease meal plan for fall-term

September 30 Last day to opt out of ASU Health Plan or add dependents.

October 2-4 Hayward Lectures.

October 4 Last day to receive grades for Fall graduands.

October 9 Thanksgiving Day. No classes scheduled.

1 International Group 2: Caribbean, Central America, North America (except Canada and US), South America, Europe, Oceania

2023

October 10

ADC Faculty Meeting to approve fall graduates.

ADC Senate Meeting to approve fall graduates.

October 11 Acadia University Senate meeting to approve fall graduates

October 30-

November 3

Acadia University & ADC Reading Week. No regular scheduled classes.

ADC Intensive Classes as scheduled.

November 10 Remembrance Day observed. No classes scheduled.

November 15 Winter application deadline – International Group 3.2

November 17

Last day to withdraw from a fall-term course and receive a “W”. Any fall-term course withdrawals after today will receive an “F” grade.

December 1 Winter application deadline – Canadian applicants.

December 5 Acadia University last day of classes.

December 6-7 Acadia University Exam Study Days

December 7 Last day of ADC classes – fall term.

December 8-19 Acadia University fall-term examinations.

December 8

Last day to apply for winter-term ADC Financial Assistance.

December 12-14 ADC fall-term examinations.

December 15

December 20

2024

January 4

January 5

Last day for all ADC take-home examinations and other written work to be submitted (unless earlier date set by instructor).

Residences close at 12:00 noon.

Residences open for new international and Canadian students.

New student orientation activities for students beginning studies in the Winter 2024 semester.

January 7 Residences open for returning students at 12:00 noon.

Fall / winter (full-year) courses resume, and winter-term courses begin.

January 8

Fee payment deadline.

January 10 Last day to apply for Spring Convocation.

January 15 Last day to submit printed thesis copies for examination for Spring Convocation for DMin students.

2 International Group 3: US

January 17

Last day to add / change any winter-term course sections.

Last day to withdraw from a winter-term course without a “W” appearing on the transcript.

Last day to withdraw from fall / winter (full-year) courses and receive a ‘W’. Any courses withdrawn after today will receive an ‘F’ grade.

January 26

January 31

February 14

Last day to decrease meal plan for Winter term.

Last day to opt out of ASU Health Plan or add dependents for students newly eligible on the ASU Health and Dental Plans.

Last day to submit printed thesis for examination for Spring Convocation for MA (Theology).

February 15 Fall application deadline – International Group 13

February 19 Nova Scotia Heritage Day. No regular classes.

February 19-23 Acadia University & ADC Winter Study Break No regular scheduled classes.

February 20-24 ADC Intensive classes as scheduled.

March 8

March 29

April 5

Last day to withdraw from winter-term courses and receive a “W”. Any course withdrawals after today will receive an “F” grade.

Good Friday. No classes scheduled.

Last day of classes – Acadia University & ADC

Last day for DMin and MA (Theology) oral defences.

April 6-7 Acadia University Exam Study Days.

April 8-18 Acadia University winter-term examinations.

April 11

Last day to apply for Summer-term ADC Financial Assistance.

April 9-11 ADC examinations.

April 15 Summer application deadline – Canadian applicants.

April 18

April 19

April 30

Last day for all ADC take-home examinations and other written work to be submitted (unless earlier date set by instructor).

Residences close at 12:00 noon.

Deadline for final printed MA (Theology) and DMin thesis for Spring Convocation.

2024

April 30

May 1

May 6

May 8

Last day to submit printed thesis for examination for fall graduation for DMin and MA (Theology) students.

Final date for faculty to submit all grades.

ADC Faculty meeting to approve spring graduates.

ADC Senate meeting to approve spring graduates

Acadia University Senate meeting to approve spring graduates.

May 12 Baccalaureate Service.

May 15

May 15

May 16

Fall application deadline – International Group 2.4

Commissioning Supper (5 pm).

Commissioning Service (7:30 pm).

Spring Convocation ceremony for Faculty of Theology graduates (morning).

May 20 Victoria Day. No classes scheduled.

May 21 ADC Summer Term begins.

May-June ADC Summer Intensive courses.

June 11-13 Simpson Lectures.

June 14

June 28

July 15

August 12

August 16

Last day to submit an appeal to the Academic Appeals Committee.

Last day for DMin and MA (Theology) oral defences for fall graduation.

Fall application deadline – International Group 3.5

Winter application deadline – International Group 1.6

Last day to apply for fall-term and full-year ADC Financial Assistance.

Last day for all written work for summer courses to be submitted (unless earlier date set by instructor).

4 International Group 2: Caribbean, Central America, North America (except Canada and US), South America, Europe, Oceania

5 International Group 3: US

6 International Group 1: Africa and Asia

Welcome to Acadia Divinity College

From the President

We are living in a time of rapid change and fresh opportunity for the church, and we need leaders to help us engage a complex world with good news. Acadia Divinity College equips you to respond to the call of God to make a difference where you are, by providing the fertile ground you need to grow effective ministry. We are located in the beautiful Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, on the land of Mi’kma’ki, the traditional and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaw people. Here, the land, sea, and sky testify to the Creator’s goodness and generosity. We long to echo God’s provision, as we help you to be equipped with knowledge and skills for ministry now. Whether you come to campus or study from a distance, our courses will provide the seedbed out of which your practical ministry will grow.

Contemporary ministry requires deep understanding of the Bible and foundational Christian teaching, a recognition of the cultural trends that affect the life of the church, and wisdom to follow Jesus well in the contexts where we live today. Our faculty will help to equip you for this mission.

As the Faculty of Theology for Acadia University, the College embodies the biblical and theological heritage on which this leading and innovative public institution was founded. Our presence in a newly refurbished building on one of Canada’s most beautiful campuses reflects our commitment to excellence in higher learning, clearly engaged in the emerging issues of our time. Acadia Divinity College is a wonderful place to prepare to respond to Christ’s call to serve.

Our vibrant faculty members are experts in their disciplines, firmly committed to the life of the church; our staff reflect passion and excellence for the work they do. We care about you as a person, your ministry call, and your spiritual formation. Regardless of where you are called to serve, we prepare you to navigate ministry opportunities and wrestle with complicated social and ethical issues. We help you to develop leadership skills in applying Biblical principles to life now, to understand yourself and to know God better, so that you will develop a resilient life for your service to flourish and to serve church and neighbour with God’s love.

Whether from a distance or on site, we invite you to be part of a community who will equip you to make a difference for Christ. Come and see!

Dr. Anna M. Robbins President, Acadia Divinity College Dean of Theology, Acadia University

Acadia Divinity College Profile

Acadia Divinity College Mission Statement

The mission of Acadia Divinity College (ADC) is to equip Christians to serve the mission of God in church and world with transformative impact.

Mission and Purpose

The mission of Acadia Divinity College is to equip Christians in diverse contexts with knowledge and skills to interpret the realities of life today in the light of God’s Word, to speak good news and act confidently with love and justice, and to serve the mission of God in church and world with transformative impact.

Acadia Divinity College equips people for Christian service. As the seminary of the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada, and the Faculty of Theology for Acadia University, students acquire excellence in academic studies, achieve competence in leadership, develop spiritual maturity in relationship with God and others, and gain confidence in sharing Christian faith in diverse contemporary contexts.

As Acadia Divinity College equips Christians to serve, it seeks:

1. To offer university-based, accredited instruction in the foundational theological disciplines and practice of ministry.

2. To integrate spiritual, academic, and practice of ministry so that graduates make transformative impact on their churches and communities.

3. To work in partnership with the church, in local, national, and global expressions and serve the mission of God in diverse contexts, beginning with the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada and the Atlantic region, and reaching beyond denominational and geographic limits.

4. To provide opportunities for enhancement of theological understanding and professional competence in ministry for those involved in Christian service in various contexts, including facilitating life-long learning for Christian leaders.

5. To develop biblically-rooted, and professionally competent servant-leaders who will make a positive impact on their churches and communities for the cause and mission of Christ.

6. To encourage the personal and community formation of students so that they live and serve with Christian integrity.

About the College

Our roots are deep and have a long history. As early as 1830, Baptists in Nova Scotia established a “department of pious scholars” at Horton Academy in Wolfville (founded 1828) for ministerial training. With the founding of what became Acadia University in 1838, preparation for ministry was carried on under various formats until the School of Theology was put on a more formal footing in 1923. After Acadia University was reorganized in 1966, the Baptists of Atlantic Canada began to operate the school of theology under the name Acadia Divinity

College, and on June 1, 1968, the College was established by an act of the Nova Scotia Legislature. Today the College exists as the seminary of the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada, functioning within its evangelical tradition, and continues as the Faculty of Theology of Acadia University. The University awards all our degrees. All our graduate degrees are approved by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada.

While we are a Baptist seminary, we recognize that the Church of Jesus Christ is much larger than our own church affiliation and so we continue to welcome men and women from all church backgrounds. Currently, the College has students from more than 20 Christian denominations.

Teaching Sites and Formats

Acadia Divinity College offers courses in a variety of locations including:

• Wolfville: Students can complete any bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree or program part time or full time at ADC’s main teaching site located on the campus of Acadia University. All courses required for all degrees are offered on a rotating basis over a two- or three-year period in a variety of teaching formats including once weekly, intensive weeks, and on weekends. Courses in the Summer term for Doctor of Ministry degree are also available at the Wolfville site. Most Wolfville courses are offered in a hybrid format, with synchronous class time in the classroom and additional elements that are accessed online. Classrooms are also equipped for online students to join most onsite courses.

• Halifax: Acadia Divinity College occasionally offers courses in the greater Halifax region, based on demand. Such courses are listed on the ADC website.

• New Brunswick: Several bachelor-level and master-level courses are offered annually in New Brunswick, usually at Crandall University in Moncton.

• Crandall University: Crandall University students may be eligible to enrol concurrently in the Acadia Bachelor of Theology program while completing a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Business Administration degree at Crandall University. Crandall University students are encouraged to contact the Director of the Crandall-Acadia Bachelor of Theology Partnership.

• Online Courses: Because the ADC classrooms at our Wolfville campus are well equipped for online learning, distance students can join most Wolfville courses via the internet. Most courses are taught in a hybrid format, with students joining the class in Wolfville for part of the course requirements and completing additional asynchronous elements of the course outside of synchronous class time.

ADC also offers several independent study courses, (primarily within the Master of Arts (Theology) programs), and most courses are available through virtual seats. For planned course offerings at all sites, visit acadiadiv.ca.

Affiliated Colleges

Acadia Divinity College has developed a number of relationships with other theological schools. These links have been formed with four theological colleges:

• One in Québec, Canada;

• Two in Nigeria; and,

• One in Hong Kong.

These institutions have been approved by the Senate of Acadia University after academic review. In this way, Acadia Divinity College supports the training of Christian leaders in other linguistic and cultural settings. While these degrees are not approved by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS), they carry the accreditation of Acadia University who awards the degrees.

The schools with which we are closely linked include:

1. Faculté de Théologie Évangélique: The Baccalauréat en Théologie (BTh) degree from the Faculté has been awarded by Acadia University from its inception in 1980. In 1994, the Acadia University Senate approved the introduction of a Maîtrise en Théologie (MTh) degree. Subsequently, Acadia University has awarded the Maîtrise ès Arts (Théologie) degree and the Maîtrise en Divinité (MDiv) degree. The Faculté de Théologie Évangélique is located in Montréal, Québec.

2. Christ International Divinity College (CINDICO): In 1990, following an extended period of consultation and academic review, the Acadia University Senate agreed, on the recommendation of Acadia Divinity College, acting as the University’s Faculty of Theology, to affiliate the College, which is located in Erinmo Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria. Acadia University awards Bachelor of Theology (BTh) and Bachelor of Religious Education (BRE) degrees to graduates of the College. The College is accountable to the University through the Dean of Theology, and is supported strongly by leading members of the Departments of Religious Studies in neighboring Nigerian universities. In 1994, the College’s affiliation was renewed. CINDICO was founded by Dr. S. K. Abiara.

3. Universal Gospel Divinity College (UNIDICO): In 1994, following careful review by the Divinity College and University Senates, a second Nigerian College was affiliated with Acadia. UNIDICO is located in Ile-Ifé, Osun State, Nigeria, and is strongly supported by members of the Department of Religious Studies in neighbouring universities. It was founded by the first Provost of CINDICO, Dr. Michael Odelami, himself a graduate of Acadia University, and graduated its first class of Bachelor of Theology (BTh) and Bachelor of Religious Education (BRE) students in 1994.

4. Bethel Bible Seminary, Hong Kong: This seminary, begun in Shanghai, and for many years located in Hong Kong, has a strong reputation for its bachelor’s degrees in Theology and its program of Clinical Pastoral Education, with Dr. Wat Wai Ho as its President. After careful review, the Seminary was affiliated in 1997, through Acadia Divinity College, to Acadia University for the award of Master of Divinity, Master of Arts (Theology), and Master of Theological Studies degrees.

What is Theological Education?

As the Acadia Divinity College faculty equips leaders for Christian ministry in the twenty-first century, it is appropriate for a prospective student to ask us:

• What is at the heart of our mission?

• What are the basic components of a theological education?

• What is the rationale for including those components?

The following is a brief explanation of what we are trying to do and where we have placed our emphasis in theological education.

The Basic Components of an Effective Theological Education

Traditionally, a theological education focused on three basic dimensions of preparation for Christian ministry. Some theological schools have emphasized one or two of the three, but special effort is required to have a good balance in all of them and a good balance is our aim. These areas are essentially:

1. The existential or personal dimensions of our relationship with God that stress who we are as individuals before God;

2. Our biblical and theological foundations for Christian ministry; and,

3. The practical aspects or “how-to” ingredients of Christian ministry.

More specifically, there are personal, foundational, and practical dimensions in a theological education, but also there is the role of the local church. All are essential for a well-rounded preparation for Christian ministry.

The Personal Dimension

Unlike any other profession, it is essential that those preparing for Christian service have a meaningful relationship with God. Ministers must be men and women of integrity who “practice what they preach”. Ours is not simply a functional service to humanity but rather a leadership role in which others see Christ in us and sense the presence and power of God in and through a messenger of the Word of God. Because of this, it is essential that a minister consider his or her personal walk with God to be central to all that he or she does. In recent surveys, churches also agree that this is one of the most important aspects of the minister’s responsibility as a servant of Christ. Surveys published in clergy-oriented journals have long noted the importance of these three traditional emphases in theological education, but they often show how three different groups within the church view what is most important.

1. There is a tendency for educators to say that the greatest need of the minister is for more theological education. A better knowledge of the Bible and the theological foundations of the Christian Church are the most important ingredients in a minister’s success.

2. Pastors, on the other hand, have often concluded that their greatest need is for more practical help in church management, church growth, evangelism, preaching, and other “how-to” sorts of things.

3. Members of congregations (or the laity as we often call them), unlike the first two have tended to list the minister’s personal integrity and walk with God as the most important features of Christian ministry.

We believe that all three areas are essential for productive ministry, but if the personal dimension is not in place first, then everything else that we do accomplishes very little for the work of Christ. Ministers are all too frequently dismissed from churches over issues of integrity. If the congregation does not perceive the minister’s devotion to God, it will not follow him or her very long.

Along similar lines, some ministers do not spend adequate time with their families and as a result many families suffer from neglect. It is essential that a minister have integrity, regular communion with God, and be able to care for his or her family and self, and this must be obvious to the people in the church or they will not follow. Christians will not normally follow a person if they do not believe he or she walks with God.

While the chapel program at Acadia Divinity College reflects our concern for personal devotion to Christ and for moral integrity, spiritual formation is broader than this and it is vital in the preparation for Christian service. We believe that spiritual formation is also done in significant cooperation with the church. For this reason, it is essential that students be actively involved in church while they are preparing for a life of Christian ministry. We have chosen to cooperate with the church in this regard by not having heavy assignments or examinations due on Monday morning after we have encouraged students to be involved in church on Sunday. Those who neglect this aspect of theological education do not produce devoted followers of Christ and so we are “up front” about our commitment here.

Biblical, Theological, and Historical Foundation

It is also essential that Christian ministers know the faith “once delivered” to the church. Without a clear understanding of the biblical, theological, and historical traditions of the church, a minister cannot adequately claim to be sharing the Gospel of Christ nor what the implications of that Gospel are for the people of God. The Bible is the minister’s primary source for determining what it means to be a Christian and what the will of God is. Shallowness in this area of preparation will show up in the minister’s ability to communicate the Gospel and its relevance for this generation. Without this awareness, a pastor loses his or her Christian identity and it becomes difficult for the church to distinguish itself from the world.

The Bible frequently calls into question the values of the world, but with an insufficient understanding of the Bible, the minister is likely to foster the world’s value system rather than challenge it when it manifests itself in his or her congregation or community. Christian ministers must be able to understand and articulate the message of the Bible as well as its theological and historical underpinning if they are to have an effective Christian ministry.

Practical Awareness and Training

The older model of theological education - the university model that had as a paradigm the pursuit of the knowledge of God - has changed considerably in recent years. In earlier stages of theological education, students received mostly Bible, theology, and church history courses with some (often too few) practical classes. The “how-to” kinds of things were often there, namely, learning how to study the Bible, how to preach and teach, as well as how to marry, bury, baptize, organize, lead, etc., but they were often insufficiently emphasized. As a result, ministers frequently felt a lack of understanding in how the church functions and what their role in it should be. Many poor models of ministry emerged that led to significant failures in ministry.

In recent years, as a result of a significantly high number of ministers leaving the ministry, many seminaries have changed much of the theological curriculum to include more practical aspects of ministry. For example, many who examine ministry from a sociological perspective have observed that ministers are generally not well trained in leadership, management, and the organizational design or structure of the church. We have also observed the recent changes in the ways people communicate and respond to traditional methods of communication.

The importance of learning skills in these areas cannot be over-estimated. The costs for failure to prepare adequately in these practical areas of Christian ministry are enormous. As a result of many changes in society at large and in the makeup of the church, there are several other very important areas that belong in the theological curriculum today. These include leadership, evangelism, discipleship, as well as management of conflict, understanding worship, and dealing with financial matters in Christian ministry.

The Local Church’s Role

Finally, as we observed above, there is no way for a theological school to train persons adequately for Christian ministry without the significant contribution of the church. We welcome almost all our students from churches, and we are grateful that many churches from several denominations have opened their doors to our theological students for their Mentored Ministry experience, that is, training in the practice of ministry during the time that students are studying the various theological disciplines at the College. Just as physicians must have practical training in the hospital and work directly with patients while they are receiving their formal education, so also with training for Christian ministry. Students must be connected to the church at all times during their preparation for ministry.

Students are simply not well prepared for ministry if there is little opportunity for ongoing supervision and training in the local church, or in some area of Christian ministry, while they are studying in seminary. For this reason, the pastors who supervise and mentor our students and give them both counsel and opportunities for ministry with guidance provide an invaluable resource in the preparation of persons for Christian ministry. Those pastor-supervisors and mature lay persons in the church who take their role seriously, and do not simply look for additional and inexpensive help in their ministries, play an essential role in the preparation of the next generation of ministers for the church and its various ministries.

Faculty Appointed by the Board of Trustees

Lennett J. Anderson

BA (Dalhousie University), MDiv (Acadia University), Doctor of Divinity, honoris causa, (St. Thomas Christian College). Lecturer in Leadership and Racial Justice.

Grace W.Y. Au

BA (University of Hong Kong), MCS (China Graduate School of Theology), ThM (China Graduate School of Theology), PhD (University of Edinburgh and China Graduate School of Theology). Assistant Professor of New Testament Studies.

Glen Berry

BSc (Hons.) (Acadia University), Master of Arts (University of Western Ontario), PhD in Clinical Psychology (University of Western Ontario). William and Virginia Leach Associate Professor of Pastoral Psychology, Director of the Charles J. Taylor Centre for Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care. Registered Psychologist, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Clinical Associate & Part-time Faculty, Acadia University.

Stuart M. Blythe

BD (Baptist Theological Seminary Rueschlikon, Switzerland), MA (Hons.) (Glasgow University), MTh (Spurgeon’s College, University of Wales), MEd (University of the West of Scotland), PhD (University of Edinburgh). John Gladstone Professor of Preaching and Worship, Associate Dean responsible for Faculty, Dean of the Sarah Daley Nickerson Chapel, Director of Simpson Lectures

Spencer M. Boersma

BRS (Heritage College), MTS (Heritage Seminary), ThD (University of Toronto, Wycliffe College). Assistant Professor of Theology.

Christopher Killacky

BSc (Hons.) (Exeter University), MA (Greenwich School of Theology), PhD (Potchefstroom University), P.G.C.E. (Brunel University). Associate Professor of Theology, Director of Undergraduate Programs

Jody L. Linkletter

BA (Hons.) (Crandall University), MDiv (Acadia University), PhD (University of Warwick). Assistant Professor of Next Generation Ministry, Associate Director of Doctoral Studies, Academic Assistant to the Associate Deans, Manager of Admissions.

Melody C. Maxwell

BA (Union University), MDiv (Beeson Divinity School at Samford University), PhD (University of Wales / International Baptist Theological Seminary). Associate Professor of Christian History, Director of Acadia Centre for Baptist and Anabaptist Studies (ACBAS).

John H. McNally

BA (Hons.) (Queen’s University), MPA (Queen’s University), MDiv (University of Toronto), DMin (Acadia University). Assistant Professor of Practical Theology, Director of Mentored Ministry Program.

D. Steven Porter

BA (Hons.) (William Jewell College), MDiv (Candler School of Theology, Emory University), ThD (Duke University). Assistant Professor of Church Innovation and Evangelism, Director of Doctoral Studies.

Anna M. Robbins

BA (Carleton University), MRE (Acadia University), MA (Theology) (Acadia University), PhD (University of Wales). President and Dean of Theology, Dr. Millard R. Cherry Professor of Theology, Ethics and Culture, Director of Andrew D. MacRae Centre for Christian Faith and Culture.

Matthew L. Walsh

BSc (Mount Saint Vincent University), MDiv (Acadia University), MA (Theology) (Acadia University), PhD (McMaster University). Associate Professor of Biblical Studies, Dean of Students.

H. Daniel Zacharias

BA (Providence College), MDiv (Acadia University), MA (Theology) (Acadia University), PhD (University of Aberdeen). Associate Professor of New Testament Studies, Associate Dean responsible for Curriculum, Director of Master of Arts (Theology) Program, Director of Hayward Lectures, Liaison to NAIITS: An Indigenous Learning Community Partnership.

Faculty Advisor

Terry L. LeBlanc

Director Emeritus of NAIITS: An Indigenous Learning Community Advisor on Indigenizing Theological Education, Acadia Divinity College PhD (Asbury Theological Seminary), Doctor of Divinity, honoris causa (Acadia University), Doctor of Divinity, honoris causa (University of Toronto).

Fellows of Acadia Divinity College

Upon recommendation of the Faculty of Acadia Divinity College, the Board of Trustees bestows the honorary distinction, Fellow of Acadia Divinity College, on individuals who have distinguished themselves through noteworthy contributions in their own disciplines in theological education and who have contributed significantly to the life and mission of the College. The Faculty recognizes the following individuals as lifetime Fellows of the College:

J. Peter Holmes, BA, MDiv, DMin

Andrew J.B. Stirling, BA, MDiv, DMin, DD

President Emeritus

The title President Emerita / Emeritus is an honour conferred by the Board of Trustees upon a retired Acadia Divinity College President for distinguished service to Acadia Divinity College while serving as President:

Harry G. Gardner, BA, MDiv, DMin

Professors Emeriti

Stephen D. McMullin, PhD

Sheldon and Marjorie Fountain Professor of Evangelism and Mission, Emeritus, Acadia Divinity College.

Allison A. Trites, DPhil, DD

Payzant Distinguished Professor of New Testament, Emeritus, Acadia Divinity College

Robert S. Wilson, PhD

Thomas James Armstrong Memorial Senior Professor of Church History, Emeritus, Acadia Divinity College.

Lecturers

G. Daniel Pyke

BA (Crandall University), MDiv (Acadia University), MA (Acadia University). Lecturer in Next Generation Ministry, Director of the Next Generation Ministry Program.

Dale O. Stairs

BA (Crandall University), MDiv (Acadia University), PhD (Free University of Amsterdam). Lecturer in Practical Theology, Director of Crandall-Acadia Bachelor of Theology Partnership.

Adjunct Faculty

Benjamin MacDonald, BA, MA (Theology), PhD

College Recruiter, Acadia Divinity College.

Ksenija Magda, PhD

Associate Professor of Biblical Studies at the Matthias Flacius Illyricus University Centre for Protestant Theology, Croatia.

Faculty of NAIITS: An Indigenous Learning Community

The Faculty of NAIITS: An Indigenous Learning Community are vetted and chosen by its leadership, and all professors for NAIITS-delivered courses are chosen by NAIITS. The full list of NAIITS professors is listed on www.naiits.com

Associates in Clinical Pastoral Education

Kim Bustard

BA (University of Prince Edward Island), MDiv (Atlantic School of Theology). Spiritual Care Coordinator, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, PEI. Provisional Supervisor.

Pam Driedger

BA (Princeton University), MDiv (Yale Divinity School). Director of Spiritual & Religious Care, Saint John Regional Hospital (Horizon Health Network), Saint John, NB. Supervisor-Educator.

Wilma Janzen

BA (Acadia University), MDiv (Acadia University). Manager of Spiritual Services Northeast Nova Scotia Correctional Facility (NNSCF). Site Supervisor.

Joana Madu

MA (Mission Studies, Saint Paul University, Ottawa). Supervisor-Educator, QEII Halifax, NS.

Sandra Morrison

BA (Mount Saint Vincent University), MDiv, MRE, MTh (Acadia University), MTh (St. Stephen’s College, University of Alberta). Supervisor-Educator, Nova Scotia Health Authority, Cape Breton, NS.

Peg Noseworthy

BA, BEd (Memorial University), MDiv, MRE (St. Michael’s College, Toronto School of Theology). Supervisor-Educator.

Monika Price

MDiv (University of Toronto-TST at Regis College). CSCP. CSC. SupervisorEducator, QEII, Halifax, NS.

Academic Administrative Responsibilities

President and Dean of Theology

Associate Dean responsible for Curriculum

Associate Dean responsible for Faculty

Dr. Anna M. Robbins

Dr. H. Daniel Zacharias

Dr. Stuart M. Blythe

Advisor on Indigenizing Theological Education......................................Dr. Terry LeBlanc

Associate Director, Doctoral Studies....................................................... Dr. Jody L. Linkletter

Dean of Sarah Daley Nickerson Chapel....................................................Dr. Stuart M. Blythe

Dean of Students Dr. Matthew L. Walsh

Director, Acadia Centre for Baptist and Anabaptist Studies

Director, Andrew D. MacRae Centre for Christian Faith and Culture

Director, Charles J. Taylor Centre for Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care

Dr. Melody C. Maxwell

Dr. Anna M. Robbins

Dr. Glen Berry

Director, Crandall-Acadia Bachelor of Theology Partnership...................................................................................................Dr. Dale O. Stairs

Director, Doctoral Studies.................................................................................Dr. D. Steven Porter

Director, Hayward Lectures......................................................................Dr. H. Daniel Zacharias

Director, Master of Arts (Theology) Program

Director, Mentored Ministry Program

Director, Next Generation Ministry Program

Dr. H. Daniel Zacharias

Dr. John H. McNally

Rev. G. Daniel Pyke

Director, Simpson Lectures...............................................................................Dr. Stuart M. Blythe

Director, Undergraduate Studies........................................................Dr. Christopher Killacky

Liaison to NAIITS: An Indigenous Learning Community Partnership

Dr. H. Daniel Zacharias

Administrative and Support

President Dr. Anna M. Robbins

Associate Dean responsible for Curriculum

Dr. H. Daniel Zacharias

Associate Dean responsible for Faculty Dr. Stuart M. Blythe

Academic Assistant to the Associate Deans.......................................Dr. Jody L. Linkletter

Administrative Assistant................................................................................................Andrea Pearce

Assistant to the President’s Office........................................................ Karen Slater Padovani

Building Manager Susanne Blythe

College Recruiter Dr. Benjamin MacDonald

Communications Coordinator Carley Lee

Communications Liaison............................................................................................Shawna Peverill

Consultant to the President, Development........................................Dr. Harry G. Gardner

Crandall-Acadia Bachelor of Theology Partnership Assistant.................Sophia Jones

Director, Advancement

Rev. John E. Campbell

Director, Education for Ministry Innovation Dr. Jodi L. Porter

Director, Technology Rev. John E. Campbell

Donor Care Coordinator Trisha Urquhart

Events Coordinator..........................................................................................................Trisha Urquhart

Executive Controller....................................................................................................Matthew Kimball

Facilitator of Trend Research & Analysis...................................................................Joel Murphy

Manager of Admissions Dr. Jody L. Linkletter

Receptionist Susanne Blythe

Registrar and Manager of Student Services

Shawna Peverill

Secretary to the Board of Trustees...............................................................Eveline DeSchiffart

Senior Executive Assistant to the President..........................................Eveline DeSchiffart

Academic Chairs

Thomas James Armstrong Memorial Professorship of Practical Theology and Church History

Income from a trust fund established by Mrs. T.J. Armstrong, Portland, Oregon, in 1927 to endow the “Thomas James Armstrong Memorial Professorship of Practical Theology and Church History” or such chair as may succeed these.

Dr. Millard R. Cherry Chair of Theology, Ethics and Culture

The Board of Trustees of Acadia Divinity College has established the Dr. Millard R. Cherry Chair of Theology, Ethics and Culture in recognition of Dr. Cherry’s long service to ADC as its first Principal and a Professor of Systematic Theology for nearly three decades. The income from this fund will be used to fund the Professor of Theology, Ethics and Culture.

Sheldon and Marjorie Fountain Chair of Evangelism and Mission

The Board of Trustees of Acadia Divinity College has established the Sheldon and Marjorie Fountain Chair of Evangelism and Mission in recognition of a trust fund established by Sheldon and Marjorie Fountain of Halifax, NS. The income is used to fund a Professor of Evangelism and Mission.

John Gladstone Chair of Preaching and Worship

The Board of Trustees of Acadia Divinity College has established the John Gladstone Chair of Preaching and Worship, in honour of Dr. John Gladstone, retired senior minister of the Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, Toronto. Dr. Gladstone has had a long association with ADC and was one of the Lecturers in the Gerald K. Simpson Lectureship series.

Abner J. Langley and Harold L. Mitton Chair of Church Leadership

The Board of Trustees of Acadia Divinity College has established the Abner J. Langley and Harold L. Mitton Chair of Church Leadership. Income from the trust will be used to fund a Professor of Church Leadership. Dr. Abner J. Langley was the second Principal of Acadia Divinity College, and Dr. Harold L. Mitton was the third Principal. Abner and Harold were supported in ministry by their remarkable wives, Thelma Langley and Marguerite Mitton, who provided leadership in a variety of areas.

William and Virginia Leach Chair of Pastoral Psychology

The Board of Trustees of Acadia Divinity College has established the William and Virginia Leach Chair of Pastoral Psychology, in honour of Rev. William and Virginia (Beatty) Leach, pioneers and advocates for clergy wellness in Canada. William and Virginia extended their vision for pastoral education through the establishment of The Beatty Ryckman Trust, an organization dedicated to supporting those who equip and train clergy for self-knowledge and personal wellness.

Thomas B. McDormand, Charles J. Taylor, and Dennis M. Veinotte Chair of Pastoral Care and Counselling

The Board of Trustees of Acadia Divinity College has established a Chair of Pastoral Care and Counselling in honour of Dr. Thomas B. McDormand, Dr. Charles J. Taylor, and Dr. Dennis M. Veinotte.

Hannah Maria Norris Chair of Christian Missions and Social Issues

The Board of Trustees of Acadia Divinity College has established the Hannah Maria Norris Chair of Christian Missions and Social Issues. Income from a trust given by the United Baptist Woman’s Missionary Union is used toward funding the Chair.

Rev. Dr. William and Dr. Pearleen Oliver Chair of Community Leadership and Social Justice

The Board of Trustees of Acadia Divinity College has established the Rev. Dr. William and Dr. Pearleen Oliver Chair of Community Leadership and Social Justice in honour of Rev. Dr. William and Dr. Pearleen Oliver. These two Christian activists and visionary community leaders worked tirelessly to advance social equality in education, employment, and community. They dedicated themselves to breaking barriers and ending racial discrimination.

Payzant Chair of Biblical Studies

Godfrey Philip Payzant (1814-1896) was a prominent Windsor, Nova Scotia, merchant, ship owner, and President of the Commercial Bank of Windsor, Nova Scotia. He was also a very active Baptist layperson. Through his will, the “G.P. Payzant Fund” was established at Acadia College in 1897, and the income from this trust used toward funding a Theological Chair at Acadia. The Reverend Dr. Thomas Trotter, the 5th President of Acadia (1897-1906), was the first person to occupy the Payzant Chair.

Stevens-Fenerty Chair of Urban Ministry and Church Growth

The Board of Trustees of Acadia Divinity College has established a Chair of Urban Ministry and Church Growth to honour the life and work of B.D. Stevens, and to recognize the ministry of Dr. Freeman Fenerty. The income from a trust fund is used toward funding a professor teaching Urban Ministry and Church Growth.

Centres of Excellence

Acadia Centre for Baptist and Anabaptist Studies (ACBAS)

The Acadia Centre for Baptist and Anabaptist Studies (ACBAS) was established by Acadia Divinity College, in cooperation with the Vaughan Memorial Library of Acadia University, in April 1991. Its primary goal is to encourage and facilitate studies in the fields of Baptist and Anabaptist history and thought To learn more about ACBAS and its activities visit: https://acadiadiv.ca/acbas/

Andrew D. MacRae Centre for Christian Faith and Culture

The Andrew D. MacRae Centre for Christian Faith and Culture was established by Acadia Divinity College in 2016. This Centre is ADC’s focus for helping students and the wider church engage with people and issues in meaningful, thoughtful, relevant, and transformative ways.

We are called to help students, alumni, congregations, and others in ministry to navigate Christian life and thought through the complexities of today’s world. Addressing the complicated issues that emerge from all directions requires knowledge, wisdom, engaged theological thinking, and skill in applying biblical principles to our contemporary culture.

Charles J. Taylor Centre for Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care

The Charles J. Taylor Centre for Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care was established by Acadia Divinity College in 2011. This Centre fosters and promotes clinical and theological excellence in the area of Pastoral Care through personal growth, the building of professional capacities and rigorous theological reflection. The Taylor Centre trains and prepares men and women for pastoral ministry in specialized forms,including hospital chaplaincy, military chaplaincy, prison chaplaincy, and a variety of other caring professions, for which care for the Spirit is of primary importance.

Continuing Education

The need for continuing education for pastors and other paid and volunteer ministry leaders has been recognized by most churches, denominations, and ministry organizations. The College seeks to encourage and equip leaders throughout their lifetime of ministry through two annual lectureships and ongoing opportunities for graduates and others to take part in regular courses at the College, as well as various conferences.

Courses

With the approval of the instructor, qualified ministers and lay people may enrol in regular bachelor-level and master-level courses offered on the Wolfville campus or at an extension site, either for academic credit or as “auditors”.

Auditors who wish to participate in class are expected to read all required reading and may participate in class to the extent determined by the instructor. To apply to audit a course, contact the ADC Registrar’s office at 1-902-585-2215, adcstudentservices@acadiau.ca or visit https://acadiadiv.ca/audit/.

An individual who wishes to enrol in a course for academic credit at ADC without completing a program may apply as a No Program Divinity (NPD) student. See page 31 for more information.

Hayward Lectures

In 1964, Mrs. C.C. Hayward of Wolfville, Nova Scotia established an endowment of $50,000 to provide for an annual lectureship in theology and related subjects. The visiting lecturers shall be selected by the Faculty of Acadia Divinity College and, with the permission of the lecturers, may publish the lectures.

The Lectures provide academic dialogue in order to stimulate critical engagement and reflection on key and emerging ideas in Church History, Christian Theology, and Biblical Studies. The Hayward Lectures advances its vision by inviting world-class scholars to Acadia in the aforementioned disciplines to address the community each October on their freshest work and emerging or disruptive ideas in the formats of lecture, conversation, and writing.

Hayward Lectures

Since the lectureship was inaugurated, the following distinguished scholars have held the appointment:

1965

1966

1967

1968

1969

1970

1971

1972

1973

1974

1975

1976

1977

1978

1979

1980

1981

1982

1983

1984

George A. Rawlyk

A. Scott

J.R.C.

Simpson Lectures

Mr. Gerald K. Simpson of Fairhaven, Deer Island, New Brunswick, has established an endowment to finance an annual series of lectures on the practice of ministry prepared primarily for students, pastors, and spouses. The lecturers are outstanding persons in ministry who will focus on the role of the minister as both preacher and pastor. The following have held this appointment:

1979 Thomas R. McKibbens

1980

Leonard Griffith

1981 Gardner Taylor

1982

1983

1984

1985

Valentine

E. Bartlett

N. Gladstone

1988

1989

1990 Joseph B. Underwood

1991 Eugene H. Peterson

1992 James L. Blevins

Porter & Perry Hanley

Steeves & David Morehouse 1994

1993 Reginald Harvey

B. Griffiths

Library Resources

Individuals are welcome to make use of the Vaughan Memorial Library at Acadia to access the large collection of theological books and journals, the Baptist Archives, and the Acadia Centre for Baptist and Anabaptist Studies.

The Commissioning Service

Since 1962, an annual Commissioning Service has been held for graduating students. The Commissioning Service is one of the spiritual high points of the school year. It is the College’s way of sending off the leaving students with its love and prayerful support. The departing students are commissioned to fulfill their ministry in Christ’s Church as they have opportunity.

Annual John Gladstone Sermon

The person selected to preach the sermon for the Commissioning Service is invited to give the Annual John Gladstone Sermon, named for the highly regarded Senior Minister at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church in Toronto, Ontario, where he served between 1965 and 1991. The Reverend Dr. Allison A. Trites delivered the inaugural John Gladstone Sermon on April 4, 2002, with Dr. John Gladstone present at the Commissioning Service. Dr. Trites is the Payzant Distinguished Professor of New Testament, Emeritus, Acadia College

Speakers for the annual Commissioning Service have included: 1963

Distinguished Alumni Award

Established in 1995, The Distinguished Alumni Award is an annual award given to a graduate of Acadia Divinity College whose faithful service have contributed significantly to the Kingdom of God.

1995 Josephine K. Moore

1996 Stewart D. Trites

1997 Carrol R. Armstrong

1998 Earl D. Ward

1999 H. May Bartlett

2000 Joao S. Matwawana

2001 John S. Beers

2002 Hedley H. Hopkins

2003 Dennis R. Leamont

2004 Nelson A. Metcalfe

2005 Hazen C. Parent

Marlene G. Knowles

Donald E. Robertson

Ida Armstrong-Whitehouse

Kevin Vincent

Cecil Aaron Kenny

Tracy A. vom Hagen

Lennett J. Anderson

Wayne L. Murphy

Sterling W. Gosman

Wilma R. Janzen

2006 Frank E. Locke 2021 Rhonda Y. Britton

2007 Ron G. Baxter 2022 Frank Guinta Jr.

2008 Dennis M. Veinotte 2023 Danny R. Smith

2009 David R. Watt

Academic Policies

Introduction

Acadia Divinity College is the Faculty of Theology for Acadia University; therefore, this Calendar is a supplement to the Calendar of Acadia University.

Curriculum, course requirements and descriptions, and academic regulations are approved by the Senate of Acadia University, upon recommendation by the Senate of Acadia Divinity College, and are recorded in this Calendar or its addendum. Through registering in any course or program described herein, a student agrees to abide by the pertinent sections of the current Academic Calendar.

It is expected that students who register in the Faculty of Theology have familiarized themselves with the contents of this Calendar and have accepted responsibility for meeting curriculum requirements, completing registration and related forms accurately, and complying with published dates and deadlines. Students will also recognize that not every course described in the Calendar will necessarily be offered in any given year or place. Modifications to a student’s program may only be made by written petition to the Faculty of Acadia Divinity College through the Associate Dean’s office.

Application Deadlines:

Canadian Students:

• Fall Session: August 1

• Winter Session: December 1

• Summer Session: April 15

International Students:1

• Fall Session:

o International Group 1: February 15

o International Group 2: May 15

o US Applicants: May 15

• Winter Session:

o International Group 1: July 15

o International Group 2: September 15

o US Applicants: November 15

• Summer Session: International students are not eligible to begin the program during our Summer Session except for the Doctor of Ministry Program Exceptions can be made for those wishing to complete their program entirely online from their home country.

Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a case-by-case basis, time permitting.

1 International Group 1

Africa and Asia

Caribbean, Central America, Bermuda, Greenland, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, South America, Europe, Oceania

International Group 2

Procedure

1. Applications for admission to Acadia Divinity College must be submitted and supported by all required documents.

2. Applicants are required to submit official copies of all transcripts and other records of academic work. Transcripts must be sent directly from the institution or provided in an envelope sealed by the institution. Photocopies and electronic transcripts are not accepted.

Manger of Admissions

Acadia Divinity College

15 University Avenue

Wolfville NS B4P 2R6

3. All applicants, with the exception of those applying for the Bachelor of Theology program directly from high school, are required to submit a copy of a recent resume outlining academic as well as work and ministry experience.

4. The appropriate application fees will accompany the Application for Admission.

$40.00

$50.00

5. Applicants to the Master of Divinity and the Bachelor of Theology (Special Track for CBAC-recommended mature students) programs are required to submit a pastoral reference. The Pastoral Reference Form will be emailed to the recommender you list on your application. This should be someone you know in a pastoral context, has known you for a minimum of 2 years, is at least 21 years of age, and is not related to you.

6. Applicants to the Master of Arts (Theology) and Bachelor of Theology (General Program) programs are required to submit a letter of reference. A letter of reference should be submitted by the recommender you list on your application. This can be someone who knows you in an academic, professional, or ministry context. They will be prompted with an email once you submit their contact information on your application.

7. Those applying to the Bachelor of Theology (General Program and Special Track for CBAC-recommended mature students), Certificate in Christian Studies, Master of Divinity, Master of Arts (Theology), and Graduate Diploma in Christian Studies will be required to provide a letter of intent. This should include relevant information on who you are, why you are applying to our program, and what your goals are. It should not exceed one (1) page.

8. Applicants to the Certificate in Ministerial Studies and Certificate in Lay Leadership programs must follow a different application process by completing the application form found on our website here: https://acadiadiv.ca/apply-cms-cll/

9. Doctor of Ministry applicants:

a. Must submit:

i. A Personal Self-Study statement which clarifies the applicant’s academic, motivational, and professional admissibility to the program; and,

ii. A Letter of support written by an individual who knows the applicant’s current ministry situation and can recommend their suitability for the program.

b. Normally will have an interview with the Director of Doctoral Studies

10. International applicants may be required to submit additional documentation, which will be communicated once an official application has been submitted. All documents submitted in a language other than English when applying for admission must be accompanied by a notarized English translation.

11. After an applicant’s file is complete, Bachelor of Theology applicants through the Crandall-Acadia Partnership will be reviewed by the Manager of Admissions and applicants will be notified immediately. All other applicants will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee and informed of the decision. An interview may be requested.

For further information, contact:

Manager of Admissions

Acadia Divinity College (ADC):

Toll-Free: 1 (866) 875-8975

Phone: (902) 585-2210

Email: adcadmissions@acadiau.ca

Fax: (902) 585-2233

For additional information about the various educational opportunities at Acadia Divinity College, as well as to see photos of the campus and facilities, students are encouraged to visit the ADC website at acadiadiv.ca or email adcinfo@acadiau.ca.

Diversity Statement

Acadia Divinity College embodies the historical Christian legacy of Acadia University, an academy founded on a faithful pursuit of truth and inclusivity. Under the Lordship of Christ, our Baptist roots encourage us to live in light of the Scriptures, to recognize religious freedom and soul competency, as well as to engage the community as a place where the people of God together discern the mind of Christ. Acadia Divinity College thus bears witness to the diversity of a good creation, God’s presence in all places, and recognizes the dignity of God’s image in everyone.

Acadia Divinity College welcomes and embraces the whole people of God, inclusive of differences in race, ethnicity, age, gender, and levels of ability. We value interconnectedness and interdependence as it relates to the Church’s mission, and we equip students with the theological education required to minister in a global and diverse world. We welcome a wide range of perspectives and teach a range of scholarly views that represent varied contexts, with practices that are equitable and inclusive for our diverse student community. We take measures to recruit and support the training of leaders from diverse groups and seek to reflect diversity in appointments to staff, faculty, and the Board of Trustees.

Notice of Non-Discriminatory Policy as to Students

Acadia Divinity College admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Disclosure of Information

Information collected to determine eligibility for admission and scholarship may be used for related purposes as contact information regarding university programs, services, university advancement and development. If admitted, it will form part of the student record and may be disclosed to faculty or members of the university staff, donors, or partner institutions for officially recognized and legitimate use.

Interview Requests

As part of the application process, if the Admissions Committee believes that more information is needed prior to making a decision, an interview may be requested. The Manager of Admissions will notify the applicant and will arrange for one or two members of the Admissions Committee to meet with the applicant by for phone, Zoom, or in person

Home-Schooled Undergraduate Applicants

Home-schooled students are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. As a homeschooled applicant, you will be asked to provide information to confirm high school equivalency, which may include a cover letter, course grades, outlines of curriculum covered including a list of books / textbooks, any external test scores or transcripts, and completion of specific program required courses.

Mature Admission – Master of Divinity

Each year, Acadia Divinity College may grant mature admission to a small percentage of Master of Divinity applicants. Such applicants may be admitted without an undergraduate degree or its equivalent if they are at least 35 years of age and demonstrate evidence of the commitment and qualities desired for pastoral leadership and the academic ability to engage in graduate education. Such evidence may be provided by course work in the Bachelor of Theology program at ADC, or by providing an academic essay as assigned by the Associate Dean.

Mature admission to the Master of Divinity program is competitive, and only candidates who have applied by August 1 will be considered. Such applicants who are not accepted as Master of Divinity students may be offered admission to the Bachelor of Theology (special track-CBAC recommended mature students)) program instead.

Admission by Special Circumstance:

The Admissions Committee may recommend that students who do not meet a program’s general academic admission requirements be admitted as a No Program Divinity (NPD) student to complete 2 courses in the next available semester. These students will be expected to achieve a pre-determined grade of at least B-in each completed course. If achieved, such students may reapply for admission to a degree program

No Program Divinity

An individual who wishes to enrol in a course for academic credit at ADC without completing a program may apply as a No Program Divinity (NPD) student. NPD students are permitted to complete up to 15 credit hours (5 courses). To complete more than 5 courses for credit, the student must normally apply to a degree, diploma, or certificate program at ADC.

Advanced Standing

Students from other institutions who have completed courses which have similar content and learning outcomes as courses offered in the Acadia program may appeal to the Associate Dean for advanced standing without credit, up to onethird of the degree being sought. Such requests should be made by the end of the first week of classes in each term.

Students in the BTh program who have a CGPA of at least 3.33 after completing 60 credit hours of study and who intend to pursue a Master of Divinity program at ADC following graduation may, with permission from the Associate Dean, take as many as five graduate-level ADC courses during their final year of study.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Theology degree at Acadia University, and graduates of Crandall University or Kingswood University, who apply to the Master of Divinity program may be eligible for advanced standing with credit for some ADC graduate courses. ADC has signed agreements with Crandall University and Kingswood University that provide guidelines for advanced standing.

Applicants to the Master of Arts (Theology) program who already possess a graduate theological degree or an honours undergraduate degree in the subject in which they wish to specialize may be eligible for the 30-credit-hour MA (Theology) program.

Transfer of Credits

Applicants for admission from another approved educational institution may request that up to half of the credit hours required to complete a degree or program at Acadia Divinity College be transferred. An official transcript must be sent directly from that institution for evaluation. Transfer credits will typically be given for individual courses which are applicable to the intended program of study and meet the minimum grade requirement of at least a C- (60%). Students must meet the standard admission requirements for each program.

The applicant must submit to the Registrar the appropriate course description(s) along with the official transcript. If the Associate Dean and the Registrar deem the course(s) to be acceptable for transfer, the Registrar will provide written approval.

Once enrolled in a program at Acadia Divinity College, students who are interested in registering for a course offered by another recognized university or seminary may submit to the ADC Registrar a request for Transfer Credit and the appropriate course description and course code. If the Associate Dean and the Registrar deem the course acceptable for transfer, the Registrar will issue a Letter of Permission to transfer to the host school.

Full-time Status

Full-time students are those who register for 18 to 33 credit hours in a twelvemonth period (September to August) and who take a minimum of 9 credit hours during both the fall and winter semesters.

ADC Entrance Scholarship recipients should note that registration in a minimum of 24 credit hours in a twelve-month period (September to August), with a minimum of 9 credit hours during both the fall and winter semesters, is required.

Undergraduate students who have achieved a sessional grade point average of 3.00 in the previous academic year, with no grade lower than a B-, may register for up to 18 credit hours in a semester in the Bachelor of Theology program. Firstyear undergraduate students may register in no more than 15 credit hours in the BTh program per semester.

At the graduate level, students normally take a maximum of 15-16.5 credit hours per semester. Graduate students who have achieved a sessional grade point average of 3.33, and have not submitted late work in the previous semester, may request permission from the Associate Dean to register for more than 16.5 credit hours in a semester. Graduate students are not normally permitted to register more than 18 credit hours in one semester. Courses taken above 33 credit hours in a twelve-month period are charged at the per course rate noted in the academic calendar.

Registration

If students are unable to register on the days specified in this Calendar, a late fee may be charged. (See Penalties on page 53.) Students are not considered officially registered for any program unless they have completed the necessary forms at or before registration time and have the program approved by the Associate Dean and the Registrar. Normally, students will not be permitted to register for more than five courses per term. Requests to enroll for more than five courses must be approved by the Associate Dean.

Communication Policy

All students are to activate an Acadia e-mail address upon course registration. The e-mail address assigned to a student by Acadia University will be the only email address used by Acadia for official communication with students for academic and administrative purposes. Students are responsible for checking their Acadia e-mail account regularly so as to remain current with administrative and academic notifications. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that timecritical e-mail is accessed, read, and acted upon in a timely fashion. If a student chooses to forward University e-mail to another e-mail address, it is the student's responsibility to ensure that the alternate account is active.

Orientation

All students are normally required to enroll in Orientation during the first year of a degree or diploma program. No Program Divinity students are encouraged, but not required, to participate in Orientation (either in Wolfville or, in the case of distance students, online).

Bible Knowledge Exam

Graduate students wishing to enroll in BIBL 5023 or 5033 must first pass the Bible Knowledge Exam (see: https://acadiadiv.ca/bible-knowledge-exam/) or enroll in BIBL 5013 (which may be taken concurrently with BIBL 5023 and / or BIBL 5033). Students need not pass the Bible Knowledge Exam to enroll in other graduatelevel courses.

Course Changes / Adds / Drops

All course changes, additions, and withdrawals other than those made on the registration form must be discussed with the College Registrar and supported by the professor(s) whose course is listed. It may then be approved by the Associate Dean.

See Calendar Dates at the front of this calendar for the dates and deadlines for course additions and withdrawals.

The notation “F” (failed) will appear on the student's official record for courses dropped after the last day to withdraw unless permission has been granted by the Associate Dean for the course to be discontinued without academic penalty for substantial medical, psychological, or compassionate reasons.

Directed Study Courses

Directed study courses provide students with an opportunity to engage in an area of study and research not specifically covered by the curriculum. Such courses are offered by the instructor’s and Associate Dean’s consent and only to graduate students.

• Doctor of Ministry students may apply to take up to one (1) directed study

• Master of Arts (Theology) students may normally apply to take up to two (2) directed study courses

• Master of Divinity students may normally apply to take up to two (2) directed studies

• INCD directed studies are normally available only to students enrolled in the MA- INCD program.

For further guidelines on applying for directed study courses, contact the Associate Dean. The Directed Study Application can be found at https://acadiadiv.ca/directed- studies/ .

Mentored Ministry

Gaining ministry experience is an important component of all ministerial training at ADC. The Mentored Ministry program is designed to enable students to experience ministry in a practical setting. This encourages the integration of academic and practical courses and as well, enables students to develop their own gifts for ministry. Mentored Ministry is an essential component of the Master of Divinity and Bachelor of Theology (special track for CBAC-recommended, mature students) programs of study.

Extensions

When circumstances warrant, students may apply in writing to the Faculty, through the Dean of Students, for a 45-day extension to the final due date for all term work. If such an extension is granted, all assignments would be due to the professor within 45 days following the last day of examinations and the professor would be required to submit the students’ grade within 14 days of receiving the outstanding material.

Leaves of Absence from the MA (Theology) and MDiv programs

Students in the MA (Theology) and MDiv programs may, for unforeseen reasons (e.g., documented health problems or a serious family emergency), apply to the Dean of Students for a leave of absence up to one year. Tuition is not charged during a leave of absence nor are scholarship funds awarded. When students resume their program, tuition is charged, and scholarships are awarded in accordance with their admission letter. There is no scholarship penalty for taking a leave of absence that is approved by the Dean of Students.

Theses

In the preparation of a thesis, students are under the guidance of a supervisor assigned by the Faculty. Exact due dates vary from year to year and may be found under Calendar Dates. Specific regulations concerning theses may be found by consulting the Handbook for the relevant degree. Any thesis proposal (in any degree program) that requires the use of statistics will also require evidence of successful completion of a graduate-level statistics course from a recognized university or evidence of sufficient statistical training at the undergraduate level to deal with the thesis.

Grade Point Average

The Grade Point Average (GPA) is the weighted sum of the grade points earned divided by the number of courses attempted. Courses with a notation of “W” are not included in the GPA.

The Sessional Grade Point Average (SGPA) refers to a particular session. The program grade point average is calculated on courses offered towards a degree program and is used to determine a student’s eligibility to graduate. It does not appear on the official transcript.

The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is calculated on all courses taken and does appear on the official transcript. Only the most recent grade in repeated courses will be included in any GPA.

Examinations and Final Grades

Examinations are held during, and at the end of, many courses. Some courses may substitute the final examination with a term paper or some other means of determining competence in the course. Alternative means of examination are at the discretion of each faculty member. Final grades are normally based on class exercises, including quizzes, participation, term papers, completion of required readings, and examinations or some combination of these.

Acadia University uses a letter-based grading system for final marks. When numerical marks are used for assignments at ADC, the following translation between numerical marks and letter marks will be used.

Students in the Master of Arts (Theology) and the Doctor of Ministry programs should note that any course grade below a B- cannot be applied to their degree.

Academic Probation

All full-time students who obtain a GPA of at least 1.50 and less than 2.00, and who are not already on probation, will be placed on academic probation but are eligible to re- register.

Dismissal

Any full-time students placed on probation who, in their succeeding academic year, obtain a GPA of less than 2.00 will be placed on dismissal and will be unable to register for courses in the following academic year. Students who, in any academic year, obtain a GPA less than 1.50 will be placed on dismissal. Students placed on probation or dismissal will be advised in writing of their status, of appeal dates, and/or procedures.

Re-Admission of Former Students

All students who have graduated from the program of studies to which they were admitted, or who were subject to academic dismissal, and who wish to return for further studies, must apply for re-admission and complete the required application form. PLEASE NOTE that re-admission to a program is not guaranteed.

Standards for Graduation

Degrees are conferred at the Spring Convocation of Acadia University. Students whose academic work was not complete in time for Spring Convocation may also apply to graduate in October, though no formal Convocation exercises are held in the fall. No degree will be awarded to any candidate who has not fully paid their student account.

Acadia Lifelong Learning

Members of the Acadia Lifelong Learning (ALL) program may audit any introductory weekly course that meets in Wolfville. ALL members with previous study at ADC may be permitted to audit certain advanced courses that meet weekly in Wolfville. To register as an auditor, contact the ADC Registrar’s office. ALL membership does not allow access to courses that meet at extension sites, INCD courses, or those offered in non-traditional formats. Visit: https://all.acadiau.ca/course-audits.html for more information.

International Students

Since English is the language of instruction at Acadia University, candidates must be able to communicate competently in English both orally and in writing, and students whose first language is not English may be required to present the result of the TOEFL, IELTS, or CAEL.

Only applicants from the following countries are EXEMPT from providing and English Language Proficiency Test as part of the application process: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Nigeria, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, United States, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Acadia’s minimum English requirements are as follows:

- IELTS (Academic Only)- 6.5 overall with no subtest score below 6.0

- TOEFL - 93 IBT with no subtest score below 20

- TOEFL - 93 IBT Home Edition with no subtest score below 20

- CAEL - 70 overall with no subtest score below 60

- PTE Academic - 61 with no subtest score below 60

Original hard copy scores are required from the Test Centre if you are accepted to the program. After submitting your application, you can upload your unofficial score through the Applicant Status Portal, and we will use that for our assessment/review.

Only if accepted to Acadia would you arrange for the English test scores to be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service to Acadia by mail or courier. Acadia's number for submission is 0901.

If a student has studied in an English medium of instruction for three years and can provide confirmation from the institution, the language proficiency requirement may be waived. This confirmation should be a sealed letter from the institution, either included with the transcripts when mailed or sent separately.

Students who do not meet our English Requirements but are academically admissible may receive an offer of admission allowing them to begin academic studies upon successful completion of Acadia University’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program.

Before traveling to Canada, International students should make sure they have secured all proper documentation required by the government of Canada in order to study in Canada, including but not limited to the proper Visa(s), official letter of admission from Acadia, evidence of adequate funds to live and study in Canada, a valid passport, and in some cases, a character reference and a certificate of medical clearance.

For more information, consult with the Acadia University Academic Calendar, Acadia’s international student website acadiau.ca/international.html, as well as Canadian Immigration at www.cic.gc.ca.

In addition, students should ensure that they have secured housing before arriving in Canada. Wolfville is a small town, and the College is not responsible for securing students’ accommodations.

Academic Integrity Policy

Acadia Divinity College (ADC) is committed to excellence in higher learning and widely recognized for our academic rigour. We expect all students to uphold our academic standards and to that end, will guide students as they strive to complete all assignments with integrity.

ADC also acknowledges that there may be instances where grievances can arise. In such cases, ADC is committed to addressing complaints in a fair, consistent, and timely manner.

Purpose

The purpose of the Academic Integrity Policy is primarily instructive and remedial, rather than punitive. It is intended to ensure that students learn how to refer to, and appropriately incorporate with integrity, the works of others in their own thinking and writing. This policy provides guidance for Acadia Divinity College faculty and students about what is and is not appropriate when referring to the work of others (from any source). This includes proper citation, understanding when and how it is appropriate to refer to the work of others in an assignment (as either quotations or paraphrases), and why it is important.

ADC recognizes that understandings of plagiarism are related to Western cultural conceptions of intellectual property, which may be conceived differently in some non-Western educational settings. This will be considered when dealing with students and determining the severity of the plagiarism and the remedial steps required

Definition of Plagiarism

For the purposes of this policy, plagiarism includes:

▪ the presentation of another's ideas, methods, research, or words without proper acknowledgment, or

▪ the representation of one’s own previously submitted written work in one course as an original submission for credit in a different course; or

▪ Verbatim, nearly verbatim, or close paraphrasing of a source without acknowledgment.

Whether plagiarism is the result of carelessness, ignorance, laziness, or the deliberate representation of another's work as one's own, this Academic Integrity Policy applies.

Determining Severity

The submission of an essay that is completely plagiarized from another source is far more severe than the neglect of a few citations. When a student has paraphrased another’s work to avoid detection, it is more severe than when a student has paraphrased another’s work in an attempt to express in their own words that which they have read.

The following are examples of minor instances of plagiarism:

• A direct citation, marked with quotation marks, but lacking a footnote to the source.

• A footnote to the source, but the citation is missing the quotation marks.

• Misattribution of a quotation to an incorrect source.

• Inadequate paraphrasing of footnoted material.

• Short paraphrasing, without attribution, to a source used elsewhere in the paper.

Instances such as these are not reported to the Associate Dean (curriculum) and no grade penalty for plagiarism will be incurred. The instructor is responsible to ensure that the student learns from the mistake so that it will not be repeated, and may ask the student to make any necessary changes to the assignment.

The following are examples of major instances of plagiarism in order of severity:

• Sources paraphrased without attribution

• Sources quoted verbatim without quotation marking or attribution

• The conglomeration of a number of sources in succession, used with minimal or no attribution

• A completely plagiarized assignment

• An assignment written by someone else for the student

When major instances of plagiarism are found, the procedures below will be followed.

Procedure for Reporting Major Instances of Plagiarism in Courses

1. When an instructor recognizes, on the basis of evidence, that a major instance of plagiarism has occurred, the instructor will document the problem, including the instructor’s understanding of the level of severity of the plagiarism.

2. Documentation will be forwarded to the Associate Dean (curriculum), who will keep a written record of all instances of reported plagiarism. Such records shall be confidential and available only to the Associate Dean (curriculum). The Associate Dean (curriculum) will direct the instructor on which procedure below to follow.

The instructor and the Associate Dean (curriculum) will keep the matter of plagiarism confidential.

Procedures for Responding to Reported Plagiarism

First Reported Occurrence

In keeping with the remedial purpose of this policy, the response to a first reported offence is intended to make sure the student is aware of why their actions have led to a finding of plagiarism, to help them learn from their mistake, and to instruct them towards academic integrity in all future work. The Associate Dean (curriculum) will have been informed of such an occurrence, but is not involved in the response.

1. The instructor will inform the student in writing of the offence (with a copy to the Associate Dean (curriculum) and will provide an opportunity for the student to respond. Normally, the instructor and the student will discuss the offence to determine its severity and the degree of intentionality.

2. When a student is presented with a first occurrence of plagiarism by the instructor and the student recognizes their error (especially if it seems that it was unintentional, or that the student did not understand what plagiarism means, or if the student’s educational background may have contributed to their actions):

a. The student must amend and re-submit the assignment with proper referencing.

b. The student will be informed that a record of the offence will be kept by the Associate Dean (curriculum), and that there will be a penalty for a subsequent occurrence of plagiarism.

c. The re-submitted paper will be graded without penalty.

First Reported Occurrence (Severe)

Only in severe cases of plagiarism should the response to a first instance of plagiarism be punitive. In such cases, the instructor will work in consultation with the Associate Dean (curriculum). Based on their agreed decision:

1. The instructor will inform the student in writing of the offence (with a copy to the Associate Dean (curriculum)) and will provide an opportunity for the student to respond. Normally, the instructor and the student will discuss the offence.

2. The instructor will communicate in writing to the student (copy to the Associate Dean (curriculum)) that one of the following penalties will be imposed:

• The assignment will receive a penalty of one full grade.

• The assignment will receive a grade of 50%.

• The assignment will receive a grade of zero.

Subsequent Major Offence(s)

Any repeat offence of a major instance of plagiarism will be dealt with directly by the Associate Dean (curriculum).

For a second offence, the Associate Dean (curriculum) will inform the student of the penalty. Normally, a second offence results in the assignment receiving a grade of zero. The student will be required to complete a tutorial on proper referencing from the Acadia University Writing Centre, and provide the Associate Dean (curriculum)with confirmation of the tutorial’s completion.

For a third offence, the penalty will normally be a grade of zero for the course.

In cases of a fourth offence, the student will normally be dismissed from the program and will not be permitted to re-apply for admission to Acadia Divinity College, unless the Admissions Committee is convinced that the concerns about plagiarism have been adequately addressed.

Plagiarism in a Thesis:

Plagiarism in a thesis is a very severe matter. By the time of the writing of the thesis, students should be well aware how to write with academic integrity. Each thesis submitted for examination will be reviewed using plagiarism detection software and the results will be shared with the thesis supervisor. Plagiarism may be detected at two stages of the thesis submission process:

At the initial point of submission (before it is provided to examiners)

1. If plagiarism is detected, the supervisor will intervene to prevent the thesis from moving to the examination stage.

2. In consultation with the program director, a finding of plagiarism will result in a decision either:

• to dismiss the student from the program for academic misconduct (in cases of severe plagiarism), or

• in the case of less severe infractions, to permit the student to revise and re-submit the thesis within one year.

3. In the latter case, if the thesis does not pass at the examination or the defence due to issues of academic integrity, a subsequent re-submission of the thesis will not be permitted.

When plagiarism is detected by one of the thesis examiners or if it is detected during the thesis defence, the committee will either decide the thesis:

• Does not pass but may be rewritten and resubmitted within a year (only in cases where the examiners agree the plagiarism is minor or may have been unintentional).

• Fail and may not be rewritten or resubmitted for the degree because of sustained gross academic misconduct.

A student wishing to appeal the finding of plagiarism should follow the ADC Student Complaint Policy outlined in the Academic Calendar.

Student Complaint Policy

Acadia Divinity College (ADC) is committed to excellence in higher learning and widely recognized for our academic rigour. We strive to provide students, faculty, and staff with a safe learning environment.

ADC expects all students to uphold our academic standards and adhere to the Code of Conduct of Acadia University1. ADC also acknowledges that there may be instances where grievances can arise. In such cases, ADC is committed to addressing complaints in a fair, consistent, and timely manner.

Purpose

The Student Complaint Policy indicates ADC's expectations for student behaviour, both academic and non-academic, and procedures to initiate a formal complaint. This Policy also outlines the process for ADC to respond to issues raised by students.

Academic Issues

Academic expectations are outlined on the syllabus for each course. Academic issues include, but are not limited to:

• course content or delivery

• assignments

• grading

• allegations of academic dishonesty

• disclosure of academic information

Procedure

1. Students with complaints about academic matters should first attempt to resolve the matter with the ADC faculty member.

2. If the complaint cannot be resolved, present the complaint in writing to the Associate Dean, for inquiry and decision.

3. Students who believe they have been subjected to unfair treatment by a member of the ADC faculty may complain in writing to the Associate Dean without first contacting the faculty member.

4. The Associate Dean will consult with the Dean of Students without delay to consider the student complaint and faculty response, and recommend a resolution.

5. If the problem cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the complainant, a written report will be forwarded to the ADC President.

6. If the complaint involves a member of the ADC staff, or the Associate Dean, the complaint should be made in writing to the ADC President.

7. If the complaint involves the ADC President, the complaint should be made in writing to the Associate Dean.

1 Acadia University Student Code of Conduct: https://www2.acadiau.ca/student-life/equityjudicial/judicial.html

Appeals

Appeals should be made in writing to the Associate Dean who will forward the appeal to the ADC President for decision. If an ADC student's concern is not adequately addressed by this process, they may follow the “Procedures for Complaints in Academic Matters” which are found in the Acadia University academic calendar. Any complainant may at any time have the assistance of the Vice-President Academic of the Acadia Students' Union.

Non-Academic Issues

As students within the Faculty of Theology of Acadia University, those studying at ADC are subject to the University's “Non-Academic Judicial Student Code of Conduct". Complaints of a non-academic nature include, but are not limited to harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behaviour by any member of the ADC community (including faculty, staff, and students).

Such complaints will be considered quickly and treated with the utmost seriousness. The immediate concern will be the safety and well-being of the student, and reasonable efforts will be made to ensure the confidentiality of the complainant (including from other faculty and staff) to the extent possible while the complaint is being considered.

Procedure

1. Students should inform the Dean of Students as soon as possible.2

2. The Dean of Students will refer the matter to the Associate Dean or ADC President as appropriate for immediate action.3

3. A written report will be forwarded without delay to the ADC President for action.

Should the complaint be withdrawn, an investigation may still be pursued to ensure the safety of everyone in the ADC community.

ADC strongly encourages anyone who believes that s/he is a victim of sexual violence to notify the police immediately. Students are also encouraged to contact the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer of Acadia University for assistance and resources.

2 In the case of complaints about the Associate Dean or the Dean of Students, complaints should be forwarded directly to the ADC President. In the case of a complaint about the ADC President, the Associate Dean will refer the matter to the Chair of the Board of Trustees.

3 Complaints against students will be handled by the Dean of Students; complaints against faculty will be referred to the Associate Dean, and complaints against staff members will be referred to the ADC President.

Appeals

Appeals should be made in writing to the ADC President, who will then meet separately with the complainant and the respondent and issue a decision.

Should an ADC student's concerns not be adequately addressed by this Policy, or if complaints involve the wider Acadia University campus, university procedures (described in the University Academic Calendar) are available to all ADC students.

Reporting

A report regarding the number and general nature of the complaints and their resolution, with identities removed, shall be made to the ADC Senate in the case of Academic complaints, and to the Board of Trustees on other matters, at least annually.

Distance Students

Since most courses at Acadia Divinity College are taught in a hybrid format with both synchronous and asynchronous elements, and ADC classrooms are well equipped to include students who join via the internet, distance students can join most Wolfville classes using their camera-and microphone-equipped computers. To participate online, students should notify the Registrar at least ten (10) days before the first class. Students who join online are normally expected to keep their cameras turned on for the entire class time. Students living within a 70-kilometre radius of the College will normally be expected to attend the class onsite unless permission has been given to join online due to extenuating circumstances.

Fees and Related Information

Note: The Board of Trustees reserves the right to change fees at any time.

Application Fees

(Payment to accompany online application. Fees are non-refundable).

If an offer of admission is made by Acadia University to the applicant, an acceptance deposit may be required to be sent to Acadia University. This deposit, in all instances, is non-refundable. It is applied in full to university fees (which includes tuition) at the time of registration. Details of the amount of the deposit are stated in the letter of admission from Acadia University.

Academic Fees

Academic fees include tuition, registration, diploma, certification, library, and admission to certain fine arts and athletic events. Full-time students are defined as those who take 9 to 15 credit hours in a semester (including intensive courses that take place during the semester). Students who pay full-time tuition are permitted to take 33 credit hours during the academic year (September to August). All courses taken above the 33 credit-hour limit will be subject to additional course fees.

Policies regarding Academic Fees

1. Students who are full-time in both the fall and winter terms may audit one course per semester without extra cost.

2. A spouse of a full-time student may audit one course per semester without cost.

3. A student who is studying full-time in both the fall and winter terms and has not yet reached a maximum of 33-credit hours for the academic year may take one spring course without paying extra tuition. Beyond the 33-credit hour limit, students pay tuition for each spring course in which they register.

Graduate Programs

(Master of Arts (Theology), Master of Divinity, Graduate Diploma in Christian Studies)

* Seniors / Ministry Partners receive a 50% discount on full-time tuition.

** Based on Single Person Fee. See Separate Acadia University Medical and Dental, including international medical plan.

*** The continuance fee is payable annually if a Master of Arts (Theology) Thesis or Project extends beyond one year, until the degree is completed.

* Note: CPE units are not subject to any tuition discount (e.g., seniors or ministry partners)

Undergraduate Programs

(Bachelor of Theology, Certificate in Christian Studies)

* Seniors / Ministry Partners receive a 50% discount on full-time tuition.

** Based on Single Person Fee. See Separate Acadia University Medical and Dental, including international medical plan.

(per 3-Credit-Hour Course)

* Note: CPE units are not subject to any tuition discount (e.g., seniors or ministry partners)

(per 3-Credit-Hour Course)

* Seniors / Ministry Partners receive a 50% discount on full-time tuition.

* Audit fees are the same for graduate-level and undergraduate-level courses.

ASU Student Organization Fees

Note: The fees listed here are subject to change.

Doctor of Ministry

* Tuition is a 4-year program fee and students are billed each term over the course of their four-year program, following a trimester payment system (September, January & May). In year four, the payment of the program fee will be made in two installments (September and January). This fee is subject to an annual increase.

** Students choosing to take more than four years to complete the program will be charged an annual continuance fee, which is currently $980. The continuance fee is payable annually if the thesis-project extends beyond one year, until the degree is completed.

Doctor of Ministry Audit Fees

Graduates of the Acadia Doctor of Ministry program or those who hold a doctoral degree in ministry or theology from another recognized school, are welcome to audit classroom-based courses, subject to available space.

Acadia Students’ Union Health, Dental and Medical Plan Coverage

Acadia Students’ Centre, 30 Highland Ave

Acadia Students’ Union (ASU) extends Health, Dental and Medical Coverage to all full-time Canadian and all International students at Acadia University. The ASU has worked hard on behalf of its members to provide comprehensive benefits at affordable, student-friendly prices. For complete details regarding benefits visit ASUsupports.ca.

• All full-time Canadian students are automatically assessed the ASU Health Plan fee and the Dental Plan fee.

• All International students are automatically assessed the ASU International Medical Plan fee and the Dental Plan fee.

The coverage period runs from September 1 to August 31 for students who begin their studies in the Fall Term, or from January 1 to August 31 for students who begin their studies in the Winter term.

Students who have comparable coverage have the option to opt out of the ASU benefits. Students must submit an online opt-out application at ASUsupports.ca and upload proof of comparable health / medical / dental coverage. The opt-out period is August 15th-September 30th. There are no exceptions to the deadline.

Acadia Students’ Union Health Plan: ASUsupports.ca

Students who have a provincial health card receive coverage for extended health care services including, but not limited to, prescription drug coverage, counselling, eye exams, eyewear, medical equipment & supplies, orthotics, paramedical such as massage therapy, physiotherapy, travel coverage and more.

Health Plan Fee (for the policy period ending August 31)

Single Person $231.00 Family* $535.00

Acadia Students’ Union International Medical Plan -ASUsupports.ca

International students who do not have a provincial health card receive comprehensive coverage for emergency medical care and extended health care including, but not limited to, doctors’ visits, x-rays, lab tests, maternity, prescription medication, vision care, counselling and more.

International Medical Plan Fee (for the policy period ending August 31)

Single Person $775.00 Family $1,750.00

Acadia Students’ Union Dental Plan (Canadian & International Students) ASUsupports.ca

Students receive comprehensive coverage for dental services including, but not limited to, examinations, x-rays, cleanings, fillings, anesthesia, and oral surgery and more.

Dental Plan Fee (for the policy period ending August 31)

Single Person $165.00 Family* $350.00

* If you wish to add dependents to your Health, Dental or Medical Plan you must complete a family opt in application and pay the applicable fee online at ASUsupports.ca. The deadline to add dependents is September 30th . If you require assistance, please contact the ASU Health Plan Office. *Please note: Insurance premiums are subject to change.

Payment of Fees

All fees and charges are payable to Acadia University. Registration is not final until all fees are paid. Payment may include the assignment of required amounts from a Canada Student Loan. Half of the tuition fee for the year is payable at the time of registration in the fall and the second half is due by the first day of classes in January. (For registration dates, see Calendar Dates.) A handling fee will be charged for any NSF or returned payments.

Refunds on Withdrawal

Students withdrawing from their studies without officially notifying the ADC Registrar’s Office by email automatically incur academic course drop penalties and are not eligible for adjustments to their fees. Withdrawal is effective the day the Registrar’s Office receives written information. Refunds and course withdrawal penalties are calculated as of that day.

Students withdrawing from Acadia Divinity College during the academic year (September to April) will be charged as per the Acadia University’s Withdraw and Refund Schedule. For the detailed schedule, please visit https://financialservices.acadiau.ca/students-4959/withdrawals.html

Regulations Regarding Cancellation and Withdrawal

Full-time Students: Residence and Courses

Students must officially notify the ADC Registrar’s office by email at which time withdrawal becomes effective. These requirements apply at any time of the year, regardless of the reason for withdrawal or whether the student is registered for one or two terms. Students ceasing their studies without officially notifying the ADC Registrar’s office by email will automatically incur academic course drop penalties and are not eligible for adjustments to their fees. Students withdrawing from the University during the academic year will be charged as listed in the following table.

Part-time Students

Students withdrawing from courses must inform the ADC Registrar’s office of this in writing. Withdrawal is effective the day the ADC Registrar’s office receives this written notification. Refunds and course withdrawal penalties are calculated as of this day based on the “Academic and Student Fees” section as listed in the following table.

Discontinuing attendance in classes, notifying an instructor, or stopping payment does not constitute official withdrawal from a course. In addition, please refer to regulations regarding cancellations and withdrawals in the Acadia University Academic Calendar.

Penalties

Late Registration

Students who do not register by the dates specified in this Academic Calendar may be charged a late registration fee of $25.

Late Payment of Fees and Overdue Accounts

Please refer to the Acadia University Academic Calendar concerning late payment of fees. Please be advised that students who have unpaid accounts at the College or University are not permitted to register again; not permitted to receive or have sent an official transcript or grade record; and are not recommended by the College for any degree or diploma until all accounts have been paid in full.

Late Add / Drop Fee

$25 per transaction.

Handling Charges

A $35 per cheque fee will be charged when cheques are required to be reissued due to insufficient funds to cover the cheque or for other reasons.

Accommodations

Room and Meal Plan

Room and meals are available at Acadia University. The regulations governing room and board are found in the current Acadia University Academic Calendar. Please refer to the University website for the complete fee structure: http://residencelife.acadiau.ca/.

Room Occupancy

Unless special arrangements are made, students who arrive on campus before the University’s opening day in September, or fail to vacate their rooms within 24 hours after writing their last examination in April/May, or occupy their rooms during the Christmas recess, will be charged a per-diem rate.

Room Deposit

A deposit payable to Acadia University is required of any student who is applying for University residence accommodation. Note: Early withdrawal from University Housing will incur a substantial penalty. Please see Acadia University Academic Calendar for details.

Off-Campus Accommodations

Those students who wish to find their own accommodation off campus can expect to pay at least $400 per month for a single room and $600 to $850 per month for a one- bedroom apartment.

Ordination Standards

Students preparing for ordained ministry are encouraged to be in contact with their denominational judicatories to know, prior to beginning their theological studies, what the standards for ordination are in their denominations and whether a license to minister is expected of them prior to beginning their studies.

The Master of Divinity program (or Bachelor of Theology for mature individuals pre- approved by the CBAC) normally meets the educational standards for ordination in the Canadian Baptist Ministries-related churches, including the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada.

Certificate in Ministerial Studies: For persons of mature age (normally above the age of 55) who are recommended to ADC by the Board of Ministerial Standards and Education of the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada, ADC offers a two-year non- credit course of studies that leads to the Certificate in Ministerial Studies. Successful completion of this program requires a pass of at least 50 on every negotiated assignment and a cumulative average of 55. No academic credit is given for this course and no University degree is offered for its completion.

Graduate Education beyond Acadia

Many graduates of Acadia Divinity College with the Master of Divinity and Master of Arts (Theology) degrees have been accepted into ThD and PhD programs at a number of prestigious institutions including, McGill University, Toronto School of Theology / University of Toronto, Princeton University, Boston University, University of Edinburgh in Scotland, St. Andrews University in Scotland, Durham University in England, the University of Wales, University of Warwick, and others. Those with degrees from these and other schools will be competitive in their search for seminary and university-level teaching positions.

Guide to Course Numbering and Departmental Abbreviations

Course Numbering

Undergraduate

2000-level courses are introductory bachelor-level courses in a discipline. Normally, a student will have completed 15 credit hours in arts or science before taking these courses. These courses are considered foundational and students are advised, and sometimes required, to complete these courses before taking courses at the 3000 or 4000 level.

3000-level courses are bachelor-level elective courses in a discipline. These courses generally assume some previous study in the field and sometimes require the completion of an introductory course in the field.

4000-level courses are advanced bachelor-level courses requiring previous study (and which are generally not open to auditors without previous study in the field).

Graduate

5000-level courses are introductory master-level courses in a discipline. These courses are considered foundational and students are advised, and sometimes required, to complete these courses before taking courses at the 6000 or 7000 level.

6000-level courses are master-level elective courses in a discipline. These courses generally assume some previous study in the field and sometimes require the completion of an introductory course in the field.

7000-level courses are either advanced master-level courses requiring previous study (and which are generally not open to auditors without previous study in the field), or specialized courses such as Reading courses, Directed Study courses, Projects, or Theses – all courses which are limited to students who are enrolled in a particular program of study.

Doctoral

8000-level courses are doctoral-level courses and are only open to students admitted to the Doctor of Ministry program. Space permitting, these classroombased or travel courses can be audited by students in the Doctor of Ministry program or Doctor of Ministry alumni/ae.

Departmental Abbreviations

Biblical Studies

ARAM Aramaic

BIBL Bible

GREE Greek

HEBR Hebrew

Christian Thought

CHUR Christian History

THEO Theology Ministry

CHAP Chaplaincy

DISP Discipleship

DMIN Doctor of Ministry Course

EVAN Evangelism and Mission

IDTH Interdisciplinary Study

INCD Indigenous Community Development

LEDR Leadership

NXGN Next Generation Ministry

PACC Pastoral Care and Counselling

PAST Pastoral Ministry

SPFM Spiritual Formation

Graduate Programs

Master of Divinity Purpose

The Master of Divinity (MDiv) program provides graduate-level professional training for many kinds of professional Christian ministry, and is the basic degree program offered at ADC to prepare men and women for ordained Christian ministry. The MDiv degree provides a core curriculum to acquaint students with the various disciplines involved in the practice of ministry as well as the opportunity to specialize in a particular field of interest. The degree requires a total of 90 credit hours.

Students may choose one of the following specializations or study without specialization:

• Pastoral Ministry

• Evangelism and Mission

• Next Generation Ministry

• Pastoral Care and Counselling

• Leadership and Spiritual Formation

• Prison Chaplaincy

• Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care

MDiv Program Outcomes

By the end of this program participants should be able to:

1. Interpret and apply Scripture to Christian faith and practice with critically informed exegetical and hermeneutical skills.

2. Critically discuss and defend Christian faith and practice with personal integration and responsible theological thinking.

3. Critically analyse and discuss the global history of the Christian faith with a particular emphasis on the nature of their own tradition.

4. Demonstrate the personal and spiritual characteristics required of Christian leaders who will practice ministry in a local cultural context which is yet part of a global and diverse world.

5. Demonstrate with contextual adaptability a range of skills required for the practice of Christian leadership, ministry, and mission.

Academic Admission Requirement

Entrance to the MDiv program requires a baccalaureate degree (or its equivalent), with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00 or better.

Program Requirements

The requirements for Master of Divinity graduation shall be a CGPA of 2.00 or better, and a pass mark in all courses within the 90 credit hours for the degree. The statute of limitations is seven (7) years.

1 Students with previous equivalent academic credit may apply for advanced standing in the same general area (i.e. Biblical Studies, Christian Thought, or Ministry)

2 .Survey of the Bible (BIBL 5013) required if Bible Knowledge Entrance Test is not passed.

3 Those seeking ordination within a Baptist context take Baptist History and Polity (CHUR 6013). Those seeking ordination within another denominational family should contact the Associate Dean regarding a Directed Study or alternate option for meeting denominational studies requirements within their tradition.

1 Students with previous equivalent academic credit may apply for advanced standing in the same general area (i.e. Biblical Studies, Christian Thought, or Ministry).

2 Survey of the Bible (BIBL 5013) required if Bible Knowledge Entrance Test is not passed.

3 Those seeking ordination within a Baptist context take Baptist History and Polity (CHUR 6013). Those seeking ordination within another denominational family should contact the Associate Dean regarding a Directed Study or alternate option for meeting denominational studies requirements within their tradition

1 Students with previous equivalent academic credit may apply for advanced standing in the same general area (i.e. Biblical Studies, Christian Thought, or Ministry)

2 Survey of the Bible (BIBL 5013) required if Bible Knowledge Entrance Test is not passed

3 Those seeking ordination within a Baptist context take Baptist History and Polity (CHUR 6013). Those seeking ordination within another denominational family should contact the Associate Dean regarding a Directed Study or alternate option for meeting denominational studies requirements within their tradition

1 Students with previous equivalent academic credit may apply for advanced standing in the same general area (i.e. Biblical Studies, Christian Thought, or Ministry)

2 Survey of the Bible (BIBL 5013) required if Bible Knowledge Entrance Test is not passed

3 Those seeking ordination within a Baptist context take Baptist History and Polity (CHUR 6013). Those seeking ordination within another denominational family should contact the Associate Dean regarding a Directed Study or alternate option for meeting denominational studies requirements within their tradition

1 Survey of the Bible (BIBL 5013) is required if Bible Knowledge Entrance Test is not passed

2 Those seeking ordination within a Baptist context take Baptist History and Polity (CHUR 6013). Those seeking ordination within another denominational family should contact the Associate Dean regarding a Directed Study or alternate option for meeting denominational studies requirements within their tradition

1 Survey of the Bible (BIBL 5013) required if Bible Knowledge Entrance Test is not passed

2 Those seeking ordination within a Baptist context take Baptist History and Polity (CHUR 6013). Those seeking ordination within another denominational family should contact the Associate Dean regarding a Directed Study or alternate option for meeting denominational studies requirements within their tradition

1 Students with previous equivalent academic credit may apply for advanced standing in the same general area (i.e. Biblical Studies, Christian Thought, or Ministry)

2 Survey of the Bible (BIBL 5013) required if Bible Knowledge Entrance Test is not passed

3 Those seeking ordination within a Baptist context take Baptist History and Polity (CHUR 6013). Those seeking ordination within another denominational family should contact the Associate Dean regarding a Directed Study or alternate option for meeting denominational studies requirements within their tradition

Master of Arts (Theology)

Purpose

The following degrees are designed to equip students for advanced study at the doctoral level.

Academic Master of Arts (Theology) specializations with thesis:

• Biblical Studies (Old Testament, Second Judaism, New Testament)

• Theology

• Christian History

• Practical Theology (Discipleship, Evangelism, Leadership, Next Generation Ministry, Pastoral Care and Counselling, Pastoral Ministry, Spiritual Formation)

• Indigenous Community Development (60 Credit Hour degree only)

Acadia graduates have been accepted in major research universities across North America and in Europe and are teaching in Bible Colleges, universities, and seminaries worldwide

The following degrees are designed to equip students not seeking ordination for ministry leadership roles in church and society.

Practical Master of Arts (Theology) degrees complete with project: Specializations can include:

• Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care

• Discipleship

• Evangelism and Mission

• Indigenous Community Development (60 credit hour degree only)

• Leadership and Spiritual Formation

• Next Generation Ministry

• Pastoral Care and Counselling

Acadia also offers Master of Arts (Theology) degrees by course work only in:

• Indigenous Community Development (60 credit hour degree only)

• Master of Arts (Theology) degree without specialization

Academic Admission Requirement

Applicants to the 60 hour MA require a baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent, from an approved university with a grade average of 3.0 on the courses taken in the major field in the last two years of undergraduate studies.

Prospective students can apply for admission to a 30 credit-hour Master of Arts (Theology) degree provided they hold an honours undergraduate degree within the same field in which they intend to specialize or if they hold a master’s degree in a theological discipline with a CGPA of at least 3.0.

MA Program Learning Outcomes

A. MA Degree with Thesis: Specialization in Biblical Studies

By the end of this program participants should be able to:

1. Engage in critical and analytical theological discussion.

2. Demonstrate skills of writing and research including the collection, evaluation, and presentation of relevant material in a coherent way.

3. Practice exegetical and hermeneutical interpretation of Scriptural texts with attention to scholarly perspectives and research.

4. Produce a MA level thesis on a significant Biblical subject.

B. MA Degree with Thesis: Specialization in Theology

By the end of this program participants should be able to:

1. Engage in critical and analytical theological discussion.

2. Demonstrate skills of writing and research including the collection, evaluation, and presentation of relevant material in a coherent and convincing way.

3. Identify and appraise with personal engagement, significant theological doctrines and themes.

4. Produce a MA level thesis on a significant theological theme.

C. MA Degree with Thesis: Specialization in Church History

By the end of this program participants should be able to:

1. Engage in critical and analytical theological discussion.

2. Demonstrate skills of writing and research including the collection, evaluation, and presentation of relevant material in a coherent and convincing way.

3. Identify, and appraise, significant historical events and themes.

4. Produce a MA level thesis on a significant issue related to the history of the Christian church.

D. MA Degree with Thesis: Specialization in Practical Theology

By the end of this program participants should be able to:

1. Engage in critical and analytical theological discussion.

2. Demonstrate skills of writing and research including the collection, evaluation, and presentation of relevant material in a coherent and convincing way.

3. Integrate learning from both theory and practice

4. Produce a MA level thesis on a significant issue related to a chosen area of practical theology.

E. MA Practical Theology Degree with Project

By the end of this program participants should be able to:

1. Engage in critical and analytical theological discussion.

2. Demonstrate skills of writing and research including the collection, evaluation, and presentation of relevant material in a coherent and convincing way.

3. Integrate learning from both theory and practice

4. Produce a MA level project on a significant issue related to a chosen area of practical theology

F. MA Degree in Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care

By the end of this program participants should be able to:

1. Engage in critical and analytical theological discussion.

2. Demonstrate skills of writing and research including the collection, evaluation, and presentation of relevant material in a coherent and convincing way.

3. Identify and appraise key features of the practice of chaplaincy and spiritual care

4. Engage in effective prison chaplaincy or clinical pastoral practice.

G. MA Theology Degree Without Specialization

By the end of this program participants should be able to:

1. Engage in critical and analytical theological discussion.

2. Demonstrate skills of writing and research including the collection, evaluation, and presentation of relevant material in a coherent and convincing way.

3. Identify and appraise significant themes in a range of theological disciplines.

Program Requirements (both 30 credit hour and 60 credit hour)

A grade point of 2.67 is necessary for each course in order for that course to apply toward the Master of Arts (Theology) degree. Students with less than a 2.67 GPA in 12 or more term hours may not continue in the Master of Arts (Theology) program. The Statute of Limitation is five (5) years.

Master of Arts (Theology) (30 Credit Hours)

Electives and Directed Studies should be chosen in consultation with your program supervisor.

Electives and Directed Studies should be chosen in consultation with your program supervisor.

Electives and Directed Studies should be chosen in consultation with your program supervisor

in Practical Theology (Thesis)

Students will choose a specialization for Guided Readings and Thesis in one of the practical theology fields in consultation with the Registrar and MA (Theology) Director.

Master of Arts (Theology) with a specialization in Practical Theology (Project)

Students will choose a specialization for Guided Readings and Project in one of the practical theology fields in consultation with the Registrar and MA (Theology) Director

Master of Arts (Theology) (60 credit hours)

Electives and Directed Studies should be chosen in consultation with your program supervisor.

1 This elective must be Survey of the Bible if the Bible Knowledge Entrance Exam has not successfully been completed.

2 Students concentrating in Old Testament will take Intermediate Hebrew, students concentrating in New Testament will take Intermediate Greek.

1 This elective must be Survey of the Bible if the Bible Knowledge Entrance Exam has not successfully been completed.

1 This elective must be Survey of the Bible if the Bible Knowledge Entrance Exam has not successfully been completed.

1 This elective must be Survey of the Bible if the Bible Knowledge Entrance Exam has not successfully been completed.

and Directed Studies should be chosen in consultation with your program supervisor.

1 This elective must be Survey of the Bible if the Bible Knowledge Entrance Exam has not successfully been completed.

1 This elective must be Survey of the Bible if the Bible Knowledge Entrance Exam has not successfully been completed.

2 Students specializing in Prison Ministry are required to take CHAP 5033

3 For students specializing in Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care

1 This specialization is offered in partnership with the North American Institute for Indigenous Theological Studies (NAIITS) to offer an almost entirely Indigenously-taught program.

2 Applicants to this specialization will meet the admission requirements of both Acadia Divinity College and NAIITS

3 The Statute of Limitations is seven years.

4 Normally a course offered by NAIITS When appropriate, other ADC courses may be taken with permission

1 This specialization is offered in partnership with the North American Institute for Indigenous TheologicalStudies (NAIITS) to offer an almost entirely Indigenously-taught program.

2 Applicants to this specialization will meet the admission requirements of both Acadia Divinity College and NAIITS

3 The Statute of Limitations is seven years.

4 Normally acourseofferedbyNAIITS Whenappropriate, other ADCcourses maybe takenwith permission

1 This specialization is offered in partnership with the North American Institute for Indigenous TheologicalStudies (NAIITS) to offer an almost entirely Indigenously-taught program.

2 Applicants to this specialization will meet the admission requirements of both Acadia Divinity College and NAIITS

Master of Arts (Theology)

1 This elective must be Survey of the Bible if the Bible Knowledge Entrance Exam has not successfully been completed.

The Graduate Diploma in Christian Studies

Purpose

The Graduate Diploma in Christian Studies (GDCS) is a 30 credit-hour graduatelevel program designed to train students in various biblical, theological, historical, and practical disciplines, and to help the church by enhancing the gifts of Christian leaders. It is not designed to be training for ordained ministries. This Diploma is awarded by Acadia Divinity College.

Program Outcomes

The Program outcomes for the Graduate Diploma in Christian Studies are the same as those for the Master of Divinity. Please see page 60

Academic Admission Requirements

Applicants for the GDCS shall have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Program Requirements

The requirements for GDCS graduation shall be a CGPA of 2.00 or better, and a pass mark in all courses within the 30 credit hours required for the diploma.

Students who plan to enroll in the Master of Arts (Theology) program must meet the program requirements of that degree on any courses taken as part of the Graduate Diploma in Christian Studies.

Graduate Courses

Aramaic

ARAM 7013 Biblical Aramaic

This course will introduce students to the grammar, syntax, and vocabulary of the Aramaic of the Old Testament. Building off the basics of Hebrew grammar, students will learn the basic grammar and vocabulary of Biblical Aramaic. As part of this course, students will translate portions of the Aramaic sections of Daniel and Ezra. Prerequisite: HEBR 5023

ARAM 7913, 7923, 7933, 7943, 7953, 7963 Directed Study in Aramaic

Advanced independent study of Aramaic texts or grammar under the supervision of a professor.

Bible

BIBL 5013 Survey of the Bible

This course lays the foundation for advanced study of the Bible by helping students acquire knowledge of the basic contents and narrative of the Bible. This course is required of students who have not passed the Bible Knowledge Entrance Test. Normally, this course is taken prior to, or concurrent with, BIBL 5023 or BIBL 5033.

BIBL 5023 Interpreting the Old Testament

The Old Testament contains most of the Christian Bible. This course will introduce the student to the different sections and genres of literature in the Old Testament, to interpretative methods appropriate to them, and to theological principles. The course will also survey aspects of the historical and cultural context of the Old Testament. This course assumes knowledge of the contents of the Old Testament, and is the foundation for advanced studies. Recommended prior study: Completion of, or simultaneous enrolment in, BIBL 5013 is recommended for those who have not passed the Bible Knowledge Entrance Test.

BIBL 5033 Interpreting the New Testament

This course will introduce the student to the different sections and genres of literature in the New Testament, to interpretative methods appropriate to them, and to theological principles. The course will also survey the world of Jesus and the early Christian Church. This course assumes knowledge of the contents of the New Testament, and is the foundation for advanced studies. Recommended prior study: Completion of, or simultaneous enrolment in, BIBL 5013 is recommended for those who have not passed the Bible Knowledge Entrance Test.

BIBL 5043 Death, Burial, and Resurrection of Jesus

The death, burial and resurrection of Jesus is central to historic Christian belief. This course will consider how the historicity of these events can be established confidently, despite criticisms and objections. Through a close reading of the evidence in the four Gospels and other portions of the New Testament, and examination of other historical and archeological evidence, the historicity of these events will be explored.

BIBL 5503 Hebrew Scripture Foundations

A general introduction to the historical, sociological, and theological context in which the Hebrew Scriptures came into existence, this course will provide the student with an understanding of the major emphases of the texts. In addition, the student will be introduced to themes of community life and praxis in the Hebrew Scriptures that find parallels in historical Indigenous worldviews of creation and Creator. The course will use community understandings, models and paradigms as a basis for comparison. This course is normally taught by an Indigenous instructor. This course is normally available only to students enrolled in the MA-INCD program.

BIBL 5513 New Testament Foundations

A general introduction to the historical, sociological, and theological context in which the New Testament Scriptures came into existence, this course will familiarize students with the content and structure, distinctive theology, and introductory matters of the New Testament. In addition, the student will be introduced to the nature of the early Christian community, its transitions and changes from a strictly Hebraic construct as found within the Jewish community, and projections made for its future development. This course is normally taught by an Indigenous instructor. This course is normally available only to students enrolled in the MA-INCD program.

BIBL 6013 Genesis

In this course students will study the book of Genesis by applying the hermeneutical and exegetical skills learned in BIBL 5023. In addition to the contents, context, and interpretive issues, authorship, date of composition, theology, and narrative technique will also receive attention. This course will provide students with the foundation for preaching, teaching, and further research in Genesis and other Old Testament narrative. Prerequisite: BIBL 5023, and completion of, or simultaneous enrolment in, HEBR 5013.

BIBL 6023 Deuteronomistic History

In this course students will study selected texts from Joshua, Judges, 1 and 2 Samuel, and 1 and 2 Kings by applying the hermeneutical and exegetical skills learned in BIBL 5023. In addition to the contents, context, and interpretive issues, authorship, date of composition, theology, and narrative technique will also receive attention. This course will provide students with the foundation for preaching, teaching, and further research in these books and other Old Testament narrative. Prerequisite: BIBL 5023, and completion of, or simultaneous enrolment in, HEBR 5013.

BIBL 6033 1 and 2 Chronicles and Ezra-Nehemiah

In this course students will study the books of 1 and 2 Chronicles and EzraNehemiah by applying the hermeneutical and exegetical skills learned in BIBL 5023. In addition to the contents, context, and interpretive issues, authorship, date of composition, theology, and narrative technique will also receive attention. This course will provide students with the foundation for preaching, teaching, and further research in 1 and 2 Chronicles, Ezra-Nehemiah, and other Old Testament narrative. Prerequisite: BIBL 5023, and completion of, or simultaneous enrolment in, HEBR 5013.

BIBL 6043 Daniel

In this course students will study the book of Daniel by applying the hermeneutical and exegetical skills learned in BIBL 5023. In addition to the contents, context, and interpretive issues, authorship, date of composition, theology, and apocalyptic worldview will also receive attention. This course will provide students with the foundation for preaching, teaching, and further research in Daniel and other apocalyptic literature. Prerequisite: BIBL 5023, and completion of, or simultaneous enrolment in, HEBR 5013.

BIBL 6053 Amos and Isaiah

In this course students will study the books of Amos and Isaiah by applying the hermeneutical and exegetical skills learned in BIBL 5023. In addition to the contents, context, and interpretive issues, authorship, date of composition, theology, and social justice issues will also receive attention. This course will provide students with the foundation for preaching, teaching, and further research in Amos, Isaiah, and other prophetic literature. Prerequisite: BIBL 5023, and completion of, or simultaneous enrolment in, HEBR 5013.

BIBL 6063 Psalms

In this course students will study the book of Psalms by applying the hermeneutical and exegetical skills learned in BIBL 5023. In addition to the contents, context, and interpretive issues, authorship, date of composition, theology, and poetic technique will also be receive attention. This course will provide students with the foundation for preaching, teaching, and further research in Psalms and other poetic literature. Prerequisite: BIBL 5023, and completion of, or simultaneous enrolment in, HEBR 5013.

BIBL 6113 The Gospel of Matthew

In this course students will study Matthew’s gospel by applying the hermeneutical and exegetical skills learned in BIBL 5033. In addition to the contents, context, and interpretive issues, authorship, date of composition, theology, and Matthew’s portrait of Jesus will receive attention. This course will provide students with the foundation for preaching, teaching, and further research in Matthew and other gospels. Prerequisite: BIBL 5033, and completion of, or simultaneous enrolment in, GREE 5013.

BIBL 6123 The Gospel of Luke and Book of Acts

Luke-Acts is a two-part work that describes the life and ministry of Jesus and moves seamlessly to the life and ministry of the church, with the early church’s ministry modelled upon the ministry of Jesus. This course will examine the narrative and theological unity of Luke-Acts, focusing particularly on the mission of the early church. Prerequisite: BIBL 5033, and completion of, or simultaneous enrolment in, GREE 5013.

BIBL 6133 The Gospel of John

In this course students will study the John’s gospel by applying the hermeneutical and exegetical skills learned in BIBL 5033. In addition to the contents, context, and interpretive issues, authorship, date of composition, theology, and John’s portrait of Jesus will receive attention. This course will provide students with the foundation for preaching, teaching, and further research in John and other gospels. Prerequisite: BIBL 5033, and completion of, or simultaneous enrolment in, GREE 5013.

BIBL 6143 Romans and Galatians

In this course students will study the Epistles of Romans and Galatians by applying the hermeneutical and exegetical skills learned in BIBL 5033. In addition to studying the contents, contexts, and interpretive issues involved in the study of the apostle Paul’s major epistles to the churches in Galatia and in Rome, the epistles’ contribution to the Christian teaching regarding righteousness and justification before God will be emphasized. This course will provide students with the foundation for preaching, teaching, and further research in Romans, Galatians and other New Testament epistles. Prerequisite: BIBL 5033, and completion of, or simultaneous enrolment in, GREE 5013.

BIBL 6153 Hebrews and James

In this course students will study the Epistle to the Hebrews and James by applying the hermeneutical and exegetical skills learned in BIBL 5033. In addition to studying the contents, contexts, and interpretive issues involved in the study of Hebrews and James, these letters’ contribution to the Christian understanding of Jesus Christ’s saving work will be emphasized. This course will provide students with the foundation for preaching, teaching, and further research in Hebrews and other New Testament epistles. Prerequisite: BIBL 5033, and completion of, or simultaneous enrolment in, GREE 5013.

BIBL 6163 Philippians, Colossians, Ephesians, Philemon

In this course students will study Paul’s Prison Epistles by applying the hermeneutical and exegetical skills learned in BIBL 5033. In addition to studying the contents, contexts, and interpretive issues involved in the study these epistles, these letters’ contribution to Christology and a life of integrity in the face of adversity will be emphasized. This course will provide students with the foundation for preaching, teaching, and further research in the Prison Epistles and other New Testament epistles. Prerequisite: BIBL 5033, and completion of, or simultaneous enrolment in, GREE 5013.

BIBL 6503 Community Models in Scripture

This course is a theological and exegetical exploration of how the Scriptures speak about community, how they present and promote particular values and praxis of community, and what examples of community appear in both testaments. This understanding is critical to a community development program focused through the lens of a biblically-informed worldview. Finally, the course will seek to enable understanding of the nature of community in the early church and its implications, if any, on our thinking about the holistic development of community within the Kingdom of God.

BIBL 7113 Dead Sea Scrolls

This course introduces students to the Dead Sea Scrolls and their contribution to our understanding of the world of Jesus and the early Church. The course surveys the Scrolls and related literature of the intertestamental and New Testament periods, including a survey of the history of these periods and the debate surrounding the origin of the Scrolls. The course engages in the study of a number of texts and themes that shed light on Jesus, the Gospels, and Paul. Prerequisite: BIBL 5023, 5033.

BIBL 7123 Life and Teaching of Jesus

This course offers an introduction to the life of Jesus, with emphasis on religious and historical context. Sources canonical and noncanonical will be critically assessed, criteria for determining authenticity will be reviewed, and the history of critical study of the life of Jesus will be surveyed. Prerequisite: BIBL 5033.

BIBL 7133 Israel Study Tour

A study tour in Israel and the Palestinian Territories (and surrounding areas as possible) designed to introduce the geography of the land and to shed light on events of the Old and New Testaments and the intertestamental period. Some consideration will also be given to the role that Christians and the Church have played in the land in ancient and modern times.

BIBL 7213, 7223, 7233, 7243, 7253, 7263, 7273, 7283, 7293

Special Topics in Biblical Studies

Specialized courses in Biblical Studies offered from time to time.

BIBL 7313, 7323, 7333, 7343 Directed Study

Independent research and writing courses in Biblical Studies currently designed in consultation with, and supervised by, Dr. Matthew Walsh

BIBL 7413, 7423, 7433, 7443 Directed Study

Independent research and writing courses in Biblical Studies currently designed in consultation with, and supervised by, Dr. H. Daniel Zacharias.

BIBL 7513, 7523, 7533, 7543, 7553, 7563, 7573, 7583, 7593 Directed Study

BIBL 7613, 7623 MA (Theology) Guided Reading in Old Testament

A guided reading course surveying significant scholarship in the field of Old Testament studies.

BIBL 7633, 7643 MA (Theology) Guided Reading in New Testament

A guided reading course surveying significant scholarship in the field of New Testament studies.

BIBL 7733, 7743 MA (Theology) Guided Reading in Second Temple Judaism

A guided reading course surveying significant scholarship in the field of Second Temple Judaism.

BIBL 7916, 7926 MA (Theology) Thesis

BIBL 7990 Continuance

Chaplaincy

CHAP 5023 Introduction to Chaplaincy

An overview of the profession of chaplaincy, exploring the diversity that exists in this ministry. A variety of specialists will be involved in the course instruction through discipline-specific didactics, including prison chaplains, airport chaplains, military chaplains, university chaplains, and chaplains who are involved in the business, sport, and healthcare sectors. Students will be introduced to organizational and vocational aspects of these specialized ministerial settings. In addition, students will begin developing theological understandings of the chaplain’s unique call and will begin to develop a personal theology of care. Pastoral interventions will also be taught and competence developed in the areas of crisis response, stress management, dealing with loss, death, and dying. There will also be the opportunity for self-examination, where one might consider interpersonal and intrapersonal dynamics that influence one’s own relationships and faith development. Cross-listed as PACC 5023.

CHAP 5033 Introduction to Prison Ministry

This course considers the specialized form of ministry with persons who are incarcerated. Areas considered will include the following: an historical view of corrections, the social structure of prisons, prison violence, understanding the effect of guilt, grief, and shame in the prisoner’s life, worship, approaches to pastoral counselling, the development of chaplaincy programs, and restorative justice. Cross- listed as PACC 5033.

CHAP 6013 Professional and Personal Ethics

In this course professional ethics in chaplaincy and counselling ministry settings will be considered. In this regard, issues such as codes of conduct, personal rights and freedoms, pertinent legal issues, knowing one’s professional limits, how and when to make a referral, maintaining confidentiality, and standards for ongoing professional and personal development will be addressed. Attention will also be given to ethical and religious concerns of a professional working in a multi-faith context. Cross-listed as PACC 6013.

CHAP 7016 Clinical Pastoral Education 1

Students complete Basic Unit 1 of Clinical Pastoral Education (comprising 400 hours of supervised chaplaincy experience and instruction) within an approved setting. To register for this course students must apply, and be accepted by, an approved clinical training site. Recommended prior study: CHAP 5023, 6013. Prerequisite: Successful application to Canadian Association of Spiritual Care process required.

CHAP 7026 Clinical Pastoral Education 2

Students complete Basic Unit 2 of Clinical Pastoral Education (comprising 400 hours of supervised chaplaincy experience and instruction) within an approved setting. To register for this course students must apply, and be accepted by, an approved clinical training site. Prerequisite: CHAP 7016 and successful application to Canadian Association of Spiritual Care process required.

CHAP 7103 Prison Ministry Practicum 1

Students complete 120 hours comprising mentored prison chaplaincy experience in an approved setting, and required reading and reflection. Open only to students admitted to the Master of Divinity in Prison Chaplaincy or the Master of Arts (Theology) in Prison Chaplaincy. Recommended prior study: CHAP 5023, 5033, 6013.

CHAP 7113 Prison Ministry Practicum 2

Students complete 120 hours comprising mentored prison chaplaincy experience in an approved setting, and required reading and reflection. Open only to students admitted to the Master of Divinity in Prison Chaplaincy or the Master of Arts (Theology) in Prison Chaplaincy. Prerequisite: CHAP 7103.

CHAP 7213, 7223, 7233, 7243, 7253, 7263, 7273, 7283, 7293 Special Topics in Chaplaincy

Specialized courses in Chaplaincy offered from time to time.

CHAP 7313, 7323, 7333, 7343 Directed Study

CHAP 7916, 7926 Thesis

Christian History

CHUR 5013 Introduction to Christian History

Christians have developed many ways to live out their faith in the world. An examination of the development of doctrine, worship forms, patterns of ministry and organization, and the interaction between culture and the church in different times and places all provide a window into understanding the church in its present context. In this course the student will gain a critical appreciation of Christian tradition both in its relationship to the norm of Scriptures and in its changing diverse regional, cultural, and denominational expressions.

CHUR 6013 Baptist History and Polity

This course is a survey of Baptist history and of Baptist principles and polity. Baptist principles and polity flow from both Baptist history and their distinct theological interpretations drawn from Scripture. Students will learn to understand both the past and the present of the people called Baptists. This course will satisfy the history and polity ordination requirement within the Canadian Baptist context.

CHUR 6033 Women in the Christian Tradition

This seminar course will explore the biblical, theological, and historical understandings of women in the Christian tradition. It will emphasize women’s lived religious experiences, female leaders, and changing views of women’s roles throughout Christian history. Students will read both primary and secondary source texts related to women from throughout Christian history. Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrolment in, CHUR 5013.

CHUR 6043 History of Christian Missions

This seminar course explores how Christians have sought to spread the good news of Christ around the world from the early church to the present day. Students will consider a variety of paradigms for missions engagement used throughout the history of Christianity, including those of Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant Christians. Topics considered will include monasticism, colonialism, ecumenism, and world Christianity. Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrolment in, CHUR 5013.

CHUR 7013 Reformation and Free Church Origins

The Reformation period was one of the key eras of historical change in the last one thousand years. The understanding of the world and humanity's role within it was reshaped as such key ideas as the priesthood of all believers, grace alone, faith alone, and scripture alone were applied not only to the lives of individuals, but also to the concepts people had of the Church. In northern Europe, new state churches, free-church movements, and Anabaptist groups emerged and continue to be part of the present day religious landscape. Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrolment in, CHUR 5013.

CHUR 7023 Religious Traditions in Canada

This seminar course explores the many formative influences on the development of distinctive features in Canadian religious life such as: the role of the church in French Canada; Western revivalism and the rise of new political parties; religion and education; the spread of non-Christian religious groups; and the increasing confrontation between religious and secular forces. Beginning with an examination of the present culture and church in Canada, the course will trace the developments of the various traditions from about the time of Confederation to the present. Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrolment in, CHUR 5013.

CHUR 7033 History of Baptists in Atlantic Canada

This seminar course will explore Baptist history in Atlantic Canada, stretching back into the eighteenth century with the founding of numerous congregations in the wake of the Wesleyan Revivals in Britain and the Great Awakening in the American colonies. The nineteenth century became the Baptists' century in the Maritimes with remarkable growth because of revivals that significantly shaped the emerging "denomination". A growing number of materials facilitate the study of the history and development of the Baptist churches including their doctrinal views, political involvement, social commitment, missionary activity, educational institutions, and church government. Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrolment in, CHUR 5013.

CHUR 7043 Movements of Awakening and Renewal

Renewal and revival movements have influenced both Protestant and Roman Catholic Church life since the Reformation. These movements were usually a reaction to what some perceived to be a lack of vibrant spirituality in the existing church. Some of the movements were turbulent in reaction to tradition, while others were quieter and their impact not so readily observed. All of the movements, in diverse regional, cultural, and denominational expressions, were an interplay of structural forces (tradition, organization, social context), personal influences (the impact of leaders), and, as some believe, divine power. Whatever the forms or explanations, these renewal movements forced change on the church and had an impact upon the society in which they developed.

Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrolment in, CHUR 5013.

CHUR 7053 History of Evangelicalism

Evangelicalism has reshaped the modern church. This vibrant movement has its roots in the Reformation and the revivals of the seventeenth century and in its evolution has developed new ways of remaining a force in the world-wide church and its ministries. Exploring the history of Puritanism, Pietism, the Wesleyan Revivals, the Great Awakenings and various 20th century manifestations of the increasingly diverse movement called Evangelicalism will provide a lens through which to view many important trends in the church of the 21st Century.

Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrolment in, CHUR 5013.

CHUR 7213, 7223, 7233, 7243, 7253, 7263, 7273, 7283, 7293 Special Topics in Christian History

Specialized courses in Christian History offered from time to time.

CHUR 7313, 7323, 7333, 7343 Directed Study

Independent research and writing courses in Christian History currently designed in consultation with, and supervised by, Dr. Melody Maxwell.

CHUR 7513, 7523, 7533, 7543, 7553, 7563, 7573, 7583, 7593 Directed Study

CHUR 7613, 7623 MA (Theology) Guided Reading in Christian History

A guided reading course surveying significant scholarship in the field of Christian History.

CHUR 7916, 7926 MA (Theology) Thesis

CHUR 7990 Continuance

Discipleship

DISP 5013 Transformational Discipleship Ministry

This course prepares students to be transformational leaders in the discipleship ministries of their local congregations. Based on a Biblical understanding of making disciples who will make disciples, the course provides models for transformative change and spiritual growth in the lives of individual believers as well as in the life of the corporate faith community, especially in the midst of a secular social environment.

DISP 6013 Faith Development through Small Groups

Explores the place of small groups within the wider ministry of the church in nurturing Christian spiritual growth – both in the individual and in the community of faith. Provides a practical knowledge of small-group ministry with its benefits and challenges and of various models, approaches, and leadership training. Recommended prior study: DISP 5013.

DISP 7213, 7223, 7233, 7243, 7253, 7263, 7273, 7283, 7293 Special Topics in Discipleship

Specialized courses in Discipleship offered from time to time.

DISP 7313, 7323, 7333, 7343 Directed Study

Independent research and writing courses in Discipleship.

DISP 7513, 7523, 7533, 7543, 7553, 7563, 7573, 7583, 7593 Directed Study

DISP 7613, 7623 MA (Theology) Guided Reading in Discipleship

A guided reading course surveying significant scholarship in the field of Discipleship.

DISP 7913, 7923 MA (Theology) Project

DISP 7916, 7926 Thesis

DISP 7990 Continuance

Evangelism and Mission

EVAN 5013 Evangelism and Mission in Contemporary Society

The aim of this course is to provide the theological and practical tools necessary to reach people in contemporary society with the good news of Jesus Christ. The course will provide a comprehensive understanding of current changes and trends in Canadian society as they relate to religious beliefs and practices. Students will develop a practical understanding of how congregations can effectively engage their communities and successfully reach people with the gospel and integrate new members into the congregation.

EVAN 5033 Perspectives on the World Christian Movement

Building on a Biblical rationale for world evangelization, this course examines the challenges involved in, and skills necessary for, communicating the gospel crossculturally. The course considers the components necessary for strategic and intelligent planning in the missionary task of the Church. Students are given the necessary perspectives for effective participation in the complex tasks of world evangelization and international development. New avenues and opportunities available for involvement in world missions at home or abroad are examined.

EVAN 5043 Integral Mission

This course explores, from a multidisciplinary approach, the role of the church in bringing shalom (peace with justice) to a broken world. In integral mission, word and deed are woven together. Students will explore the implications of the Christian Gospel within the psycho-social, economic, political, environmental and spiritual realm of human suffering. Offered in partnership with CBM (Canadian Baptist Ministries).

EVAN 6023 Bringing Renewal to Established Congregations

This course will consider how to give effective leadership to older, established congregations in order to bring renewal and growth. Beginning with a Biblical understanding of renewal, students will consider the strengths and weaknesses of established churches, why established churches don’t change easily, and how to lead real change in an established church. The typical life cycle of established congregations will be examined, along with ways to interrupt the cycle. The course will examine both spiritual and social reasons for congregational decline, the effect of the social environment on church life, and how to interact with contemporary society. The course will emphasize the pastor’s leadership role in church renewal, and will look at practical ways to attract younger adults to a congregation of older members. Cross-listed as PAST 6023. Recommended prior study: EVAN 5013.

EVAN 6033 Evangelism and Discipleship of Youth

This course explores the theology, methods, and tools for effective evangelism and discipleship of youth. The course considers how to reach youth in today’s culture with the Gospel, how to communicate the Gospel in word and deed to this generation, and how to engage this generation in transformational discipleship. Cross-listed as NXGN 6033

EVAN 6043 Reaching and Retaining Young Adults

This course will examine the changing young adult (18-30) culture. Through examining demographic and developmental issues, students will explore ministry implications for local churches. Various models will be introduced as students are taught how to develop effective and contextualized young adult ministries. Cross-listed as NXGN 6043.

EVAN 6063 Leading Healthy and Effective Churches

This study of principles and practice for effective leadership will focus on ways to lead congregations in rural, small-town, and urban settings. Students will learn about a variety of local church models and congregational dynamics. Effective local church pastors and leaders will provide input and answer questions about their ministries. Students will be taught how to incorporate diverse groups of people in the church, how to lead consistent numerical and spiritual growth, how to build effective team ministries, how to provide wise financial leadership for the congregation, how to resolve conflict effectively, and how to lead significant social impact in the community. Cross-listed as LEDR 6063.

Recommended prior study: EVAN 5013/ 3013.

EVAN 7013 Praxis

An international short-term mission and study experience sponsored by Canadian Baptist Ministries (CBM) under the supervision of CBM Global Field Staff. Students will explore the application of Integral Mission theology and theory in a developing country. Offered in partnership with CBM. Limited seats. Competitive application process. Recommended prior study: EVAN 5033 or EVAN 5043.

EVAN 7133 Apologetic Engagement of Church and Contemporary Culture

This course will orient students to the field of Christian apologetics in contemporary context and equip them to engage faith and culture for ministry. We will examine the rationale for apologetics and its place in contemporary society, identify and explore cultural shifts that need to be addressed by the church, explore the nature of worldview and the philosophical viability of faith, and consider some major issues in apologetics today. Special topics include the existence of God, the problem of pain, the authority of the Bible, the supremacy of Christ, creation-evolution and other religions, while considering how Christians express their faith in contemporary context. Cross-listed as THEO 7133.

EVAN 7223, 7233, 7243, 7253, 7263, 7273, 7283, 7293

Special Topics in Evangelism and Mission

Specialized courses in Evangelism and Mission offered from time to time.

EVAN 7313, 7323, 7333, 7343 Directed Study

Independent research and writing courses in Evangelism and Mission currently designed in consultation with, and supervised by, Dr. Stephen McMullin.

EVAN 7513, 7523, 7533, 7543, 7553, 7563, 7573, 7583, 7593 Directed Study

EVAN 7613, 7623 MA (Theology) Guided Reading in Evangelism and Mission

A guided reading course surveying significant scholarship in the field of Evangelism and Mission.

EVAN 7913, 7923 MA (Theology) Project

EVAN 7916, 7926 Thesis

EVAN 7990 Continuance

Greek

GREE 5013 Foundations of New Testament Greek 1

Careful study of the New Testament is based upon access to the language in which it was originally written. This course will equip students to use the many tools available for the study of the New Testament in its original language. In order to prepare students for careful and critical study foundational New Testament Greek grammar and vocabulary will be covered.

GREE 5023 Foundations of New Testament Greek 2

This course builds on GREE 5013, focusing on developing vocabulary acquisition and a more in-depth understanding of grammar. At the end of the course, students should be able to translate portions of the Greek New Testament. Prerequisite: GREE 5013.

GREE 6013 Intermediate Greek

Intermediate Greek builds upon the foundation of an introductory year of Greek. The focus of the course is on increasing students’ reading skill by building vocabulary, solidifying introductory grammatical foundations, introducing the student to Greek syntax, and reading larger portions of New Testament text. Prerequisite: GREE 5013 and GREE 5023, or permission of the instructor based on qualifying test.

GREE 7013 Greek Exegesis of Matthew

In this course, students will study the Greek text of Matthew’s gospel by applying the hermeneutical and exegetical skills learned in BIBL 5033 and Greek language skills learned in GREE 6013. In addition to the contents, context, and interpretive issues, authorship, date of composition, theology, and Matthew’s portrait of Jesus will receive attention. This course will provide students with the foundation for preaching, teaching, and further research in Matthew and other gospels. Prerequisite: BIBL 5033, and completion of, or simultaneous enrolment in, GREE 6013.

GREE 7023 Greek Exegesis of Luke and Book of Acts

In this course students will study the Greek text of the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts. Luke-Acts is a two-part work that describes the life and ministry of Jesus and moves seamlessly to the life and ministry of the church, with the early church’s ministry modelled upon the ministry of Jesus. This course will examine the narrative and theological unity of Luke-Acts, focusing particularly on the mission of the early church. Prerequisite: BIBL 5033, and completion of, or simultaneous enrolment in, GREE 6013.

GREE 7033 Greek Exegesis of John

In this course students will study the Greek text of John’s gospel by applying the hermeneutical and exegetical skills learned in BIBL 5033 and the Greek language skills learned in GREE 6013. In addition to the contents, context, and interpretive issues, authorship, date of composition, theology, and John’s portrait of Jesus will receive attention. This course will provide students with the foundation for preaching, teaching, and further research in John and other gospels. Prerequisite: BIBL 5033, and completion of, or simultaneous enrolment in, GREE 6013.

GREE 7043 Greek Exegesis of Romans and Galatians

In this course students will study the Greek text of the Epistles of Romans and Galatians by applying the hermeneutical and exegetical skills learned in BIBL 5033 and the Greek language skills learned in GREE 6013. In addition to studying the contents, contexts, and interpretive issues involved in the study of the apostle Paul’s major epistles to the churches in Galatia and in Rome, the epistles’ contribution to the Christian teaching regarding righteousness and justification before God will be emphasized. This course will provide students with the foundation for preaching, teaching, and further research in Romans, Galatians and other New Testament epistles. Prerequisite: BIBL 5033, and completion of, or simultaneous enrolment in, GREE 6013.

GREE 7053 Greek Exegesis of Hebrews and James

In this course, students will study the epistle to the Hebrews and James by applying the hermeneutical and exegetical skills learned in BIBL 5033 and the Greek language skills learned in GREE 6013. In addition to studying the contents, contexts, and interpretive issues involved in the study of Hebrews and James, these letters’ contribution to the Christian understanding of Jesus Christ’s saving work will be emphasized. This course will provide students with the foundation for preaching, teaching, and further research in Hebrews and other New Testament epistles. Prerequisite: BIBL 5033, and completion of, or simultaneous enrolment in, GREE 6013.

GREE 7063

Greek Exegesis of Philippians, Colossians, Ephesians, Philemon

In this course, students will study Paul’s Prison Epistles by applying the hermeneutical and exegetical skills learned in BIBL 5033 and the Greek language skills learned in GREE 6013. In addition to studying the contents, contexts, and interpretive issues involved in the study of these epistles, these letters’ contribution to Christology and a life of integrity in the face of adversity will be emphasized. This course will provide students with the foundation for preaching, teaching, and further research in the Prison Epistles and other New Testament epistles. Prerequisite: BIBL 5033, and completion of, or simultaneous enrolment in, GREE 6013.

GREE 7713 Study of the Septuagint of Genesis

In this course students will translate sections of the Greek version of Genesis, which dates from more than two centuries before the time of Christ and which was used by the Early Church. Students will use both Greek and Hebrew skills in the study of the book’s translation technique and will compare the Greek text to the Hebrew text. Consideration will also be given to the use of this text in the New Testament. This course will develop Greek translation skills, and will provide students with the foundation for advanced study in the Septuagint and further research in Genesis. Prerequisite: GREE 6013, HEBR 5013, and completion of, or simultaneous enrolment in, HEBR 5023.

GREE 7723 Study of the Septuagint of Joshua, Judges, 1 and 2 Samuel, 1 and 2 Kings

In this course, students will translate sections of a Greek version of Joshua, Judges, 1 and 2 Samuel, or 1 and 2 Kings, dating from more than two centuries before the time of Christ and used by the Early Church. Students will use both Greek and Hebrew skills in the study of the book’s translation technique and will compare the Greek text to the Hebrew text. Consideration will also be given to the use of the texts in the New Testament. This course will develop Greek translation skills, and will provide students with the foundation for advanced study in the Septuagint and further research in the Septuagint. Prerequisite: GREE 6013, HEBR 5013, and completion of, or simultaneous enrolment in, HEBR 5023.

GREE 7733 Study of the Septuagint of 1 and 2 Chronicles and Ezra-Nehemiah

In this course students will translate selected texts of the Greek version of 1 and 2 Chronicles, Ezra, or Nehemiah, which date from two centuries before to two centuries after the time of Christ and which were used by the Early Church. Students will use both Greek and Hebrew skills in the study of the books’ translation technique and will compare the Greek text to the Hebrew text. Consideration will also be given to the use of the texts in the New Testament. This course will develop Greek translation skills, and will provide students with the foundation for advanced study in the Septuagint and further research in the Septuagint. Prerequisite: GREE 6013, HEBR 5013, and completion of, or simultaneous enrolment in, HEBR 5023.

GREE 7743 Study of the Greek versions of Daniel

In this course students will translate one of the Greek versions of the Book of Daniel (Old Greek or Theodotion), which date from the second century before to second century after the time of Christ and which were used by the Early Church. Students will use both Greek and Hebrew skills in the study of the books’ translation technique and will compare the Greek text to the Hebrew-Aramaic text. Consideration will also be given to the use of the texts in the New Testament. This course will develop Greek translation skills, and will provide students with the foundation for advanced study in the Septuagint and further research in the Septuagint. Prerequisite: GREE 6013, HEBR 5013, and completion of, or simultaneous enrolment in, HEBR 5023.

GREE 7753 Study of the Septuagint of Amos and Isaiah

In this course students will translate selections of the Greek text of the Books of Amos and Isaiah which dates more than two centuries before the time of Christ and which were used by the Early Church. Students will use both Greek and Hebrew skills in the study of the book’s translation technique and will compare the Greek text to the Hebrew text. Consideration will also be given to the use of the text in the New Testament. This course will develop Greek translation skills, and will provide students with the foundation for advanced study in the Septuagint and further research in the Septuagint. Prerequisite: GREE 6013, HEBR 5013, and completion of, or simultaneous enrolment in, HEBR 5023.

GREE 7763 Study of the Septuagint of Psalms

In this course students will read sections of the Greek text of the Book of Psalms which date more than two centuries before the time of Christ and which were used by the Early Church. Students will use both Greek and Hebrew skills in the study of the book’s translation technique and will compare the Greek text to the Hebrew text. Consideration will also be given to the use of the text in the New Testament. This course will develop Greek translation skills, and will provide students with the foundation for advanced study in the Septuagint and further research in the Septuagint. Prerequisite: GREE 6013, HEBR 5013, and completion of, or simultaneous enrolment in, HEBR 5023.

GREE 7913, 7923, 7933, 7943, 7953, 7963 Directed Study in Greek

Advanced independent study of Greek texts (Septuagint, New Testament, Apostolic Fathers, etc.) or grammar under the supervision of a professor.

Hebrew

HEBR 5013 Foundations of Biblical Hebrew 1

Careful study of the Old Testament is based upon access to the language in which it was originally written. This course will equip students to access the many tools available for the study of the Old Testament in its original language. In order to prepare students for careful and critical study foundational Hebrew grammar and vocabulary will be covered.

HEBR 5023 Foundations of Biblical Hebrew 2

This course builds on HEBR 5013, focusing on developing vocabulary acquisition, and a more in-depth understanding of grammar. By the end of the course, students should be able to translate portions of the Old Testament. Prerequisite: HEBR 5013.

HEBR 6013 Intermediate Hebrew

Intermediate Hebrew builds upon the foundation of an introductory year of Hebrew. The focus of the course is on increasing students’ reading skill by building vocabulary, solidifying introductory grammatical foundations, introducing the student to Hebrew syntax, and reading larger portions of Old Testament text. Prerequisite: HEBR 5013 and HEBR 5023 or permission of the instructor based on qualifying test.

HEBR 7713 Hebrew Exegesis of Genesis

In this course students will study the Hebrew text of Book of Genesis by applying the hermeneutical and exegetical skills learned in BIBL 5023 and the Hebrew language skills learned in HEBR 6013. This course will provide students with the foundation for preaching, teaching, and further research in Genesis and other Old Testament narratives. Prerequisite: BIBL 5023, and completion of, or simultaneous enrolment in, HEBR 6013.

HEBR 7723 Hebrew Exegesis of Deuteronomistic History Texts

In this course students will study selected Hebrew texts from Joshua, Judges, 1 and 2 Samuel, or 1 and 2 Kings, by applying the hermeneutical and exegetical skills learned in BIBL 5023 and Hebrew language skills learned in HEBR 6013. This course will provide students with the foundation for preaching, teaching, and further research in these books and other Old Testament narrative. Prerequisite: BIBL 5023, and completion of, or simultaneous enrolment in, HEBR 6013.

HEBR 7733 Hebrew Exegesis of 1 and 2 Chronicles, Ezra-Nehemiah

In this course students will study the Hebrew text of the books of 1 and 2 Chronicles or Ezra-Nehemiah by applying the hermeneutical and exegetical skills learned in BIBL 5023 and the Hebrew language skills learned in HEBR 6013. This course will provide students with the foundation for preaching, teaching, and further research in 1 and 2 Chronicles or Ezra-Nehemiah and other Old Testament narrative. Prerequisite: BIBL 5023, and completion of, or simultaneous enrolment in, HEBR 6013.

HEBR 7743 Hebrew Exegesis of Daniel

In this course students will study the Hebrew text of the Book of Daniel by applying the hermeneutical and exegetical skills learned in BIBL 5023 and the Hebrew language skills learned in HEBR 6013. This course will provide students with the foundation for preaching, teaching, and further research in Daniel and other prophetic literature. Prerequisite: BIBL 5023, and completion of, or simultaneous enrolment in, HEBR 6013.

HEBR 7753 Hebrew Exegesis of Amos and Isaiah

In this course students will study the Hebrew text of the books of Amos and Isaiah by applying the hermeneutical and exegetical skills learned in BIBL 5023 and the Hebrew language skills of HEBR 6013. This course will provide students with the foundation for preaching, teaching, and further research in Amos, Isaiah and other prophetic literature. Prerequisite: BIBL 5023, and completion of, or simultaneous enrolment in, HEBR 6013.

HEBR 7763 Hebrew Exegesis of Psalms

In this course students will study the Hebrew text of the Book of Psalms by applying the hermeneutical and exegetical skills learned in BIBL 5023 and Hebrew language skills learned in HEBR 6013. This course will provide students with the foundation for preaching, teaching, and further research in Psalms and other poetic literature. Prerequisite: BIBL 5023, and completion of, or simultaneous enrolment in, HEBR 6013.

HEBR 7913, 7923, 7933, 7943, 7953, 7963

Directed Study in Hebrew

Advanced study of Hebrew texts or grammar under the supervision of a professor.

Interdisciplinary Study

IDTH 5010 Orientation

This non-credit, Pass/Fail course is part of the annual orientation to Acadia Divinity College (ADC) and is normally required for all entering students at ADC (not including students in program partnerships). It will orient students to ADC and to seminary-level research and writing. Through lectures, demonstrations, practice exercises, readings, testing, and an all-day retreat, students will be introduced to various expectations, skills, and resources necessary for advancing successfully through their degrees, and they will also begin their preliminary personal testing. A part of this course will be an all-day session which provides an overview of the Bible’s narration of events from Abraham to the early church.

IDTH 7813 MA (Theology) Graduate Seminar

A seminar course focused on research methodologies, advanced critical-thinking skills, and seminar presentation skills appropriate to graduate-level MA thesis work. Students will read in areas of general research skills, and in methodologies relevant to their individual specializations. During seminar sessions, students will present for engagement by student and faculty colleagues, their research findings from thesis research or research associated with upper-level courses.

Prerequisites: Open only to Master of Arts (Theology) students who are in the last 30 hr of the degree.

Indigenous Community Development1

INCD 5513 Cultures and Systems Change

The experience of Christianity has been culturally devastating for Indigenous peoples. Through exploring the process of decolonization and indigenization, this course will examine how Indigenous people live a biblically-informed Christian faith in the context of Indigenous cultures. Jesus, as a change master in a complex cultural system, is the model for guiding effective and lasting change. This course utilizes perspectives and tools for interpreting and guiding a cultural system towards deep change. Insights from various disciplines, such as anthropology, social psychology, and organizational science, will stimulate the exegesis of culture in fresh ways.

INCD 5523 Theory and Praxis in Development – History and Method

This course begins with a brief examination of historic relief and development theories, focusing in on a more careful examination of post WWII models and their evolution through the 1960s, 70s, and 80s toward the Transformational Development models of the 1990s and beyond. The continued emphasis on Modernization and Westernization in contemporary practice will create a frame around a discussion of alternate ideas for community health and well-being. The cost-benefit between asset- and deficit-based methodologies will emerge through the examination of the biblical and theological issues raised when applied to human systems and communities.

1 These courses are normally taught by NAIITS instructors

INCD 5533 Indigenous Leadership Development

This seminar course will introduce students to concepts of leadership, organizational change theory, and skills required to lead organizations and communities in the context of the changing demographics. The emerging practice of diversity as central to leadership theory and practice, the holistic nature of diversity, social justice within a diverse society, and the role these have in contributing to effective and appropriate leadership will be explored to gain an informed understanding. Reflection on multicultural, and intercultural perspectives and partnerships, specifically, those between Indigenous Peoples and Western culture is a focal aspect of this course. Leaders require knowledge, skill and attributes that support inclusion and promote unity.

INCD 6503 Asset-based Development

The course is an introduction to asset-based planning and design as a human and organizational capacity-building approach. ABCD seeks to locate, underscore, and emphasize, in a selective way, the life-giving forces and successes within an organization, group, or community. The course will focus on different ways of engaging life within communities and organizations, while exploring the skills of community development facilitation for practitioners. Several tools used in asset-based planning and development will be carefully examined with a view to creating proficiency in both their theory and practice.

INCD 6513 Community Field Placement

The student will work in a community agency or non-profit organization as a field placement, selected jointly with their supervisor. This should be a setting focused on community transformative development where possible, from a primarily asset- framed perspective. The placement will be chosen so as to provide the optimum contributory learning experience. This 3-credit-hour course will take place over two semesters.

INCD 6523 Family and Social Systems

Indigenous family contexts have changed dramatically over the course of the centuries, since contact. Family systems, including parenting, intergenerational roles and relationships, as well as governance and provision for need, have come under significant stress, as a result. Proposed remedies over the 20th and into the 21st centuries have attempted to accommodate what constituted traditional ways within often invasive new ways. This course examines the impact of cultural and social forces upon the family system including major systems theories, strategies, and techniques of engaging family and family relationship in the midst of shifting dynamics and demographics. Issues of family and intergenerational conflict as well as the ethical considerations of intervention are also examined.

INCD 7603 Directed Study

This course provides students with an opportunity to pursue an interest in a particular topic related to Indigenous peoples.The goal is to expand the student’s depth and breadth of knowledge in a specific area, including Indigenous History, Indigenous Philosophy, or Indigenous Religious Contexts.

INCD 7613 Cultural Anthropology

In this course, participants explore together a variety of historical anthropological theories. Trajectories in the study of anthropology have been helpful and hurtful, particularly to Indigenous people globally. The course will explore anthropology as a discipline, and invite other worldviews to contribute to the shaping of anthropological theory and practice for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.

INCD 7623 Colonization and Decolonization

This course will consider the critiques made by Indigenous and postcolonial scholars of the methodological approaches used in the humanities and social sciences for their complicity in colonialism. It will examine various attempts to “decolonize” methodology and to construct Indigenous and postcolonial methodological approaches to society and community. Students will work to develop their own philosophical and methodological approaches to decolonization.

INCD 7633 Studies in a Holistic Gospel

The course will explore how the body and soul dualism, out of which much Christian mission operated in the past (i.e. saving souls only), has proved inadequate and damaging to many First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples in Canada. In this course, participants will explore and participate in developments in Christian missiology, in order to provide a more robust understanding of the nature of the gospel.

INCD 7663 Social Construction of Identity

This course examines critically the social construction of ethnicity and identity within First Nations, Inuit, and Metis communities, as well as the implications for broader community social responses to those identities. Students will study the myths and realities surrounding the development of racial, ethnic, and cultural categories in North America and learn how social, political, and economic forces have shaped the experiences of different ethnic groups. Students will also be introduced to the concepts of socialization, social interaction, identity formation and self-fashioning; the social construction of class, gender and race, age, and deviance; and other social phenomena.

INCD 7723 Indigenous Spirituality and Formation

Indigenous understandings of the nature of the spiritual and of spirituality differ in many respects from those commonly held within Western traditions of Christian faith. The focus of the course, therefore, is to introduce the student to the ways in which Indigenous people participate as followers of Jesus in a manner that is authentic to their own cultural understandings, seeking to encourage spiritual growth and development from within such an Indigenous framework. This course will also discuss the appropriation of what has been perceived to be Indigenous spirituality by non- Indigenous people as well as a brief focus on what can be effectively learned from Indigenous understandings of the spiritual.

INCD 7733 Indigenous Practice of Andragogy

Andragogy is the study of methods, epistemologies, philosophies and contextual understandings of education that pertain to and enhance an adult-focused learning environment. This course will introduce the student to andragogical method as a theological framework and a contextual teaching practice, exploring the theological, philosophical, and pragmatic underpinnings of teaching. The course will also introduce the student to a variety of strategies to advance their development as a teacher.

INCD 7813 Indigenous Research and Writing

This course covers all aspects of research and writing at an academic level. The student develops their voice as an academic writer by learning how to identify and use rhetorical strategies in writing. The course will also explore the specific needs or concerns of Indigenous writing and research methods including protocol. Other topics covered are: proper citation and bibliography formatting, grammar, crafting solid thesis statements, building a line of reasoning and other organizational strategies of formal research papers, finding and interacting with quality secondary sources and how to synthesize and interact with secondary sources in an academic essay.

INCD 7823 Indigenous Symposium Seminars

In order to foster deeper relationship, more effective academic engagement, and an overall greater involvement within the NAIITS community, students are required to attend two symposia as they progress through their studies. They will be required to participate in the concurrent seminar, and complete required assignments. Students will only register for the course at the time of their second Symposium following which, grades assigned to first and second Symposium work will be recorded.

INCD 7213, 7223, 7233, Special Topics in Indigenous Community Development

Specialized courses in Indigenous Community Development offered from time to time.

INCD

7913, 7923

Project in Indigenous Community Development

7916, 7926 Thesis

Leadership

LEDR 5073 Leadership that Advances the Mission

INCD

This course will explore leadership theory and leadership arts that can help a Christian leader advance the mission of the ministry he or she has been asked to lead. Topics to be explored will include: defining leadership and followership, establishing and communicating vision, time management, communications, financial development and stewardship, and growth strategies. Barriers to success in ministry leadership including failure, disappointment, and conflict will also be discussed. Cross-listed as PAST 5073.

LEDR 5113 Theology and Practice of Racial Justice

The church has a vital role and witness in addressing prevalent societal ills that continue to hinder the flourishing of racialized, marginalized, and underrepresented communities. Students will consider holistic approaches, rooted in a biblical theology of justice, as they engage a variety of global and human rights concerns. This will include the Indigenous Peoples of Canada and the African Nova Scotia community. Students will research and discuss ways by which they might lead the church to have a significant social impact in the community and the work of allyship.

LEDR 6023 Leadership and Youth Ministry

This course will explore contemporary leadership theory from a Christian perspective with a view toward applying discoveries to ministry among youth. The course will include significant reflection on the student as a leader. Other topics will include: leading change effectively, time management, stress management, budgeting, and recruiting a leadership team. This course will also explore practical ways youth leaders can assist adolescents in developing their leadership gifts. Cross-listed as NXGN 6023.

LEDR 6043 The Practice of Leadership in Contemporary Ministry

Based on Biblical models and principles of leadership, students will learn how to lead in times of change to integrate a Biblical understanding of Christian leadership with the realities of contemporary society. Students will consider the characteristics of good leaders (from both Biblical and sociological perspectives) and the congregational dynamics that must be understood and applied by an effective leader. The challenges of Christian leadership in the contexts of bureaucratization, institutionalization, and secularization will be addressed, as well as why leaders fail and how to respond appropriately in times of failure or stress.

LEDR 6063 Leading Healthy and Effective Churches

This study of principles and practice for effective leadership will focus on ways to lead congregations in rural, small-town, and urban settings. Students will learn about a variety of local church models and congregational dynamics. Effective local church pastors and leaders will provide input and answer questions about their ministries. Students will be taught how to incorporate diverse groups of people in the church, how to lead consistent numerical and spiritual growth, how to build effective team ministries, how to provide wise financial leadership for the congregation, how to resolve conflict effectively, and how to lead significant social impact in the community. Cross- listed as EVAN 6063. Recommended prior study: EVAN 5013/3013

LEDR 6083 Camping Ministry

This course examines camping ministry by considering a variety of camping ministry models and the theological rationale undergirding each model. A focus on understanding children and youth campers will include a review of typical stages of development and faith formation. Students are introduced to camp leadership topics including: staffing, programming, the business side of camp and the skills needed for camp leadership. The course explores the role camp plays in evangelism, discipleship, and leadership development of children and youth, as well as the potential benefit to the child, church, and community. Crosslisted as NXGN 6083.

LEDR 7213, 7223, 7233, 7243, 7253, 7263, 7273, 7283, 7293 Special Topics in Leadership

Specialized courses in Leadership offered from time to time.

LEDR 7313, 7323, 7333, 7343 Directed Study

Independent research and writing courses in Leadership.

LEDR 7513, 7523, 7533, 7543, 7553, 7563, 7573, 7583, 7593 Directed Study

LEDR 7613 MA (Theology) Guided Reading in Leadership

A guided reading course surveying significant scholarship in the field of Leadership.

LEDR 7913, 7923 MA (Theology) Project

LEDR 7916, 7926 Thesis

LEDR 7990 Continuance

Next Generation Ministry

NXGN 5013 Youth and Family Ministry

This course will study the application of theology to the youth and family ministry context. Students will investigate current youth and family ministry philosophies and methods while considering the underlying theological and biblical foundations of these approaches. The role of families and the importance of intergenerational connections will also be explored. Students also develop practical ministry skills for ministering to youth and their families.

NXGN 6023 Leadership and Youth Ministry

This course will explore contemporary leadership theory from a Christian perspective with a view toward applying discoveries to ministry among youth. The course will include significant reflection on the student as a leader. Other topics will include: leading change effectively, time management, stress management, budgeting, and recruiting a leadership team. This course will also explore practical ways youth leaders can assist adolescents in developing their leadership gifts. Cross-listed as LEDR 6023.

NXGN 6033 Evangelism and Discipleship of Youth

This course explores the theology, methods, and tools for effective evangelism and discipleship of youth. The course considers how to reach youth in today’s culture with the Gospel, how to communicate the Gospel in word and deed to this generation, and how to engage this generation in transformational discipleship. Cross-listed as EVAN 6033.

NXGN 6043 Reaching and Retaining Young Adults

This course will examine the changing young adult (18-30) culture. Through examining demographic and developmental issues, students will explore ministry implications for local churches. Various models will be introduced as students are taught how to develop effective and contextualized young adult ministries. Cross-listed as EVAN 6043.

NXGN 6063 Children’s Ministry

This course considers the importance of children’s ministry in the local church, as well as different models and philosophies, including the Biblical and theological rationale for each. Students are challenged to think purposefully about children’s ministry, and to examine ways to launch new children’s ministries in a variety of settings and demographics. This course explores ways to support and reach families, ways to cultivate intergenerational ministry opportunities, and ways to support children with diverse needs and from different backgrounds. The intention is for students to develop practical ministry skills for initiating and leading children’s ministry in today’s culture.

NXGN 6083 Camping Ministry

This course examines camping ministry by considering a variety of camping ministry models and the theological rationale undergirding each model. A focus on understanding children and youth campers will include a review of typical stages of development and faith formation. Students are introduced to camp leadership topics including: staffing, programming, the business side of camp and the skills needed for camp leadership. The course explores the role camp plays in evangelism, discipleship, and leadership development of children and youth, as well as the potential benefit to the child, church and community. Crosslisted as LEDR 6083.

NXGN 7013 Counselling Adolescents and their Families

Addictions, eating disorders, self-injury, sexual choices, media saturation, sexual abuse, family breakdown, anxiety, depression, and suicide – these are the dark realities that mark the lives of many young people today. This class is designed to address a number of these contemporary behavioural, emotional, and relational issues faced by new millennium adolescents. It is meant to prepare the student for increased ministry effectiveness through a deeper awareness of underlying issues affecting adolescents and their families today. Students will develop a greater level of freedom in addressing and discussing these issues with both adolescents themselves and adults who intersect with the adolescent world. Cross-listed as PACC 7013. Recommended prior study: PACC 5013

NXGN 7213, 7223, 7233, 7243, 7253, 7263, 7273, 7283, 7293 Special Topics in Next Generation Ministry

Specialized courses in Next Generation Ministry offered from time to time.

NXGN 7313, 7323, 7333, 7343 Directed Study

NXGN 7413, 7423, 7433, 7443 Directed Study

Independent research and writing courses in Next Generation Ministry currently designed in consultation with, and supervised by, Dr. Jody Linkletter.

NXGN 7513, 7523, 7533, 7543 Directed Study

Independent research and writing courses in Next Generation Ministry currently designed in consultation with, and supervised by, Rev. Dan Pyke.

NXGN 7553, 7563, 7573, 7583, 7593 Directed Study

NXGN 7613, 7623

MA (Theology) Guided Reading in Next Generation Ministry

A guided reading course surveying significant scholarship in the field of Next Generation Ministry

NXGN 7913, 7923 MA (Theology) Project

NXGN 7916, 7926 Thesis

NXGN 7990 Continuance

Pastoral Care and Counselling

PACC 5013 Understanding Pastoral Care and Counselling

This course is a study and exercise in understanding the nature, form, and purpose of the pastoral relationship in bringing about healing and wholeness to those with whom we journey. Pastoral response involves understanding of the situation of others and understanding one’s self through a process of selfexploration and theological reflection. Through the acquisition of relational, pastoral care, and counselling skills, each person will consider and form their own identities and skills as caregivers who care for the body, mind, and spirit.

PACC 5023 Introduction to Chaplaincy

An overview of the profession of chaplaincy, exploring the diversity that exists in this ministry. A variety of specialists will be involved in the course instruction through discipline-specific didactics, including prison chaplains, airport chaplains, military chaplains, university chaplains, and chaplains who are involved in the business and healthcare sectors. Students will be introduced to organizational and vocational aspects of these specialized ministerial settings. In addition, students will begin developing theological understandings of the chaplain’s unique call and will begin to develop a personal theology of care. Pastoral interventions will also be taught and competence developed in the areas of crisis response, stress management, dealing with loss, death, and dying. There will also be the opportunity for self-examination, where one might consider interpersonal and intrapersonal dynamics that influence one’s own relationships and faith development. Cross-listed as CHAP 5023.

PACC 5033 Introduction to Prison Ministry

This course considers the specialized form of ministry with persons who are incarcerated. Areas considered will include the following: an historical view of corrections, the social structure of prisons, prison violence, understanding the effect of guilt, grief, and shame in the prisoner’s life, worship, approaches to pastoral counselling, the development of chaplaincy programs, and restorative justice. Cross-listed as CHAP 5033.

PACC 6013 Professional and Personal Ethics

In this course professional ethics in chaplaincy and counselling ministry settings will be considered. In this regard, issues such as codes of conduct, personal rights and freedoms, pertinent legal issues, knowing one’s professional limits, how and when to make a referral, maintaining confidentiality, and standards for ongoing professional and personal development will be addressed. Attention will also be given to ethical and religious concerns of a professional working in a multi-faith context. Cross-listed as CHAP 6013.

PACC 6043 Ministry in the Face of Grief, Loss, and Death

The reality of death dramatically informs our living, and yet it is a reality that we can tend to ignore until forced to consider it. It is vital for ministering-persons to grapple with the reality of mortality and to develop means of caring that address the complexity found in experiences of dying and grief. In this course, Biblical, theological, spiritual, psychological, social, medical and ethical dimensions of dying and bereavement will be discussed. Students will be given opportunity to embrace more deeply the reality of their own mortality, and will develop strategies to effectively and compassionately care for others in the midst of dying and grief.

PACC 6053 Care for People with Mental Health Concerns and Addictions

Drawing on relevant and current research, this course will provide students with an overview of a range of mental health concerns and an overview of addictions, as well as best practices for offering care. Students will be challenged to relate Christian theology to mental illness and to addiction and to consider the possibilities and limitations for offering care within a congregational setting and as an aspect of the church’s mission. Appropriate boundary-setting, the need for self-care and a theologically robust understanding of care will be important aspects of this discussion.

PACC 7013 Counselling Adolescents and their Families

Addictions, eating disorders, self-injury, sexual choices, media saturation, sexual abuse, family breakdown, anxiety, depression, and suicide – these are the dark realities that mark the lives of many young people today. This class is designed to address a number of these contemporary behavioural, emotional, and relational issues faced by adolescents. It is meant to prepare the student for increased ministry effectiveness through a deeper awareness of underlying issues affecting adolescents and their families today. Students will develop a greater level of freedom in addressing and discussing these issues with both adolescents themselves and adults who intersect with the adolescent world. Cross-listed as NXGN 7013. Recommended prior study: PACC 5013.

PACC 7023 Marriage and Family Counselling

This course focuses on how to support couples and families in times of transition, difficulty, and crisis. Students will be introduced to the structure and function of marriage, the various aspects of the marital relationship, family systems, and ways the counsellor may approach premarital, marriage, and family counselling as a creative, preventative, and healing ministry. Recommended prior study: PACC 5013.

PACC 7033 The Church's Response to Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a serious and pervasive problem in contemporary society and in church congregations. This course will define and explain what domestic violence is, provide an overview of current research, explain the role of churches and church leaders in responding to the needs of victims, and provide information about accessing community resources, all in the context of a Biblical understanding of care for those who suffer. The course will consider the church’s response to social needs as an important aspect of witness.

PACC 7063 Suicide: Perspectives and Intervention

Suicide is a devastating issue, both for those considering it, and for their friends and loved ones and community. This course will draw on current research, theological resources and historical perspectives to illuminate the complexity of the phenomenon and means of care for those at risk of suicide and for those who have experienced the death of a loved one due to suicide. Issues of self-care for the pastoral caregiver will also be addressed. Students will participate in the nationally-accredited, two-day ASIST workshop (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) to equip participants to recognize, effectively intervene, and offer care to those considering suicide.

PACC 7213, 7223, 7233, 7243, 7253, 7263, 7273, 7283, 7293 Special Topics in Pastoral Care and Counselling

Specialized courses in Pastoral Care and Counselling offered from time to time.

PACC 7313, 7323, 7333, 7343 Directed Study

Independent research and writing courses in Pastoral Care and Counselling

PACC 7513, 7523, 7533, 7543, 7553, 7563, 7573, 7583, 7593 Directed Study

PACC 7613, 7623 MA (Theology) Guided Reading in Pastoral Care and Counselling

A guided reading course surveying significant scholarship in the field of Pastoral Care and Counselling.

PACC 7913, 7923 MA (Theology) Project

PACC 7916, 7926 Thesis

PACC 7990 Continuance

Pastoral Ministry

PAST 5053 Preaching as a Practice and the Practice of Preaching

In this course, participants will focus upon three sets of skills. First, the interpretation of the Scriptures for preaching. Second, the design of sermons. Third, the delivery of sermons. The first will involve practicing basic exegesis to determine what a Scripture is talking about and what it is saying about what it is talking about. The second will focus on crafting sermon structure and content that enables communicating a clear message according to a predetermined purpose. The third will focus on matters of verbal and non-verbal communication in public speaking and negotiating mediated delivery. Throughout this course, participants will be required to prepare, design, and deliver various messages to be delivered publicly and on which they will receive peer and tutor feedback. Inbetween classes, participants will be expected to give time and attention to preparation, practice, and rehearsal.

PAST 5063 Christian Worship….Now.

Participants will be introduced to the biblical, historical, and theological understandings of gathered Christian ‘worship’. With reference to history and geography the variety of potential approaches will be highlighted before focusing on what is meant by ‘traditional’, ‘contemporary’, ‘blended’ and ‘alternative’ worship. The potential acts and activities that can constitute a worshipservice and the range of possible service ‘orders’will be explored.Specific attention will be given to several key practices such as the public reading of Scripture, public prayer, the Lord’s Supper, and Baptism. Through observation, reflection and rehearsal, participants will have the opportunity to design worship services and develop the skills of leading public corporate worship.

PAST 5073 Leadership That Advances the Mission

This course will explore leadership theory and leadership arts that can help a Christian leader advance the mission of the ministry he or she has been asked to lead. Topics to be explored will include: defining leadership and followership, establishing and communicating vision, time management, communications, fund raising, and growth strategies. Barriers to success in ministry leadership including failure, disappointment, and conflict will also be discussed. Cross-listed as LEDR 5073.

PAST 6023 Bringing Renewal to Established Congregations

This course will consider how to give effective leadership to older, established congregations in order to bring renewal and growth. Beginning with a Biblical understanding of renewal, students will consider the strengths and weaknesses of established churches, why established churches don’t change easily, and how to lead real change in an established church. The typical life cycle of established congregations will be examined, along with ways to interrupt the cycle. The course will examine both spiritual and social reasons for congregational decline, the effect of the social environment on church life, and how to interact with contemporary society. The course will emphasize the pastor’s leadership role in church renewal, and will look at practical ways to attract younger adults to a congregation of older members. Cross-listed as EVAN 6023. Recommended prior study: EVAN 5013.

PAST 6053 Creative Preaching: Beyond the ‘Big Idea’

This course will focus upon preaching as the embodied oral/aural communication of biblically informed Christian convictions with the purpose of effecting some sort of change. Participants will be introduced to the embodied nature of preaching before exploring a variety of approaches and understandings of the practice of preaching. The course will cover-form sensitive; testimony; sequential; trouble and grace; collaborative; prophetic; evangelistic; extreme; and African-American celebratory styles of preaching. In exploring these approaches, the contribution that women’s styles of preaching, and black styles of preaching in particular make to our understanding will be highlighted and themes such as the use of multi-media, post- modern culture, preaching and politics, and ‘out-church’ preaching discussed as appropriate. Participants will have the opportunity to focus on two approaches to preaching that particularly interest them and can enhance their own practice and will have the opportunity to design and deliver sermons in these styles receiving peer and tutor, group and individual feedback. Prerequisite: PAST 5053

PAST 7013 Mentored Ministry 1

This course guides students in the formation of pastoral identity and in the development of ministry skills. This will be accomplished in class through the integration of theory and theology under the direction of the professor, and within a congregation chosen in consultation with the Director under the mentorship of a pastor. Minimum of 240 in-ministry hours required. May be completed in the summer or during the fall and winter semesters. Open only to Master of Divinity students. Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of 30 credit hours.

PAST 7023 Mentored Ministry 2

This course guides students in the formation of pastoral identity and in the development of ministry skills. This will be accomplished in class through the integration of theory and theology under the direction of the professor, and within a congregation or other approved ministry setting, under the mentorship of a pastor or ministry leader. Minimum of 240 in-ministry hours required. May be completed in the summer or during the fall and winter semesters. Open only to Master of Divinity students. Prerequisite: PAST 7013 and completion of a minimum of 60 credit hours.

Specialized courses in Pastoral Ministry offered from time to time.

PAST 7213, 7223, 7233, 7243, 7253, 7263, 7273, 7283, 7293 Special Topics in Pastoral Ministry

PAST 7313, 7323, 7333, 7343 Directed Study

Independent research and writing courses in Pastoral Ministry currently designed in consultation with, and supervised by, Dr. Stuart Blythe.

PAST 7353, 7363, 7373, 7383 Directed Study

Independent research and writing courses in Pastoral Ministry currently designed in consultation with, and supervised by, Faculty members.

PAST 7513, 7523, 7533, 7543, 7553, 7563, 7573, 7583, 7593 Directed Study

PAST 7916, 7926 Thesis

Spiritual Formation

SPFM 5013 Christian Spiritual Formation for Ministry Leaders

This course will consider the Biblical and theological foundations of Christian discipleship. Students will reflect on the indispensable role that spiritual disciplines have in cultivating deeper Christian spiritual formation. While aimed at those who are called to be leaders in the church, the course will also explore the application of spiritual disciplines to the life of the church as a whole and to its mission in the world.

SPFM 7013 Pathways of Prayer: The Soul’s Quest for God

Prayer is as vital to the health and vibrancy of the soul of the church, as breathing is to the human body. This course will consider the biblical and theological foundations of prayer and is designed to equip ministry leaders to lead and encourage the church in the practice of consistent prayer as a vital aspect of our relationship with God and one another, and a viable means of nurturing healthy growing congregations. Recommended prior study: SPFM 5013.

SPFM 7023 The Soul of Leadership

This personalized and individualized course will provide one-on-one spiritual direction, with a focus on the practice of spiritual disciplines as a regular habit of those in Christian leadership. Students will be guided in developing and implementing a plan for spiritual formation based on the Bible, selected historical models, and contemporary practices of Christian spirituality. Prerequisite: SPFM 5013 or permission of the instructor.

SPFM 7213, 7223, 7233, 7243, 7253, 7263, 7273, 7283, 7293

Special Topics in Spiritual Formation

Specialized courses in Spiritual Formation offered from time to time.

SPFM 7313, 7323, 7333, 7343 Directed Study

Independent research and writing courses in Spiritual Formation designed in consultation with, and supervised by, Dr. John McNally

SPFM 7353, 7363, 7373, 7383 Directed Study

Independent research and writing courses in Spiritual Formation currently designed in consultation with, and supervised by, Faculty members.

SPFM 7513, 7523, 7533, 7543, 7553, 7563, 7573, 7583, 7593 Directed Study

SPFM 7613 MA (Theology) Guided Reading in Spiritual Formation

A guided reading course surveying significant scholarship in the field of Spiritual Formation.

SPFM 7913, 7923 MA (Theology) Project

SPFM 7916, 7926 Thesis

SPFM 7990 Continuance

Theology

THEO 5013 Christian Theology I

An introduction to Christian doctrine and theological inquiry. Students will become familiar with theological methods and approaches to the use of biblical data, theological literature, and personal transformation in shaping their theological identities. This first course in Theology will focus upon prolegomena and the doctrines of God (including revelation), Christ, and Holy Spirit. An overall Trinitarian orientation will be developed through the image of an integrated web rather than traditional vertical categories or silos. Various theological subdisciplines will be used, including biblical, historical, and systematic approaches and priority will be given to evangelical emphases.

THEO 5023 Christian Theology II

This course will focus on doctrinal areas of humanity, sin (including evil and theodicy), salvation, the church, and last things. Students will become familiar with various theologians of the contemporary era and the application of theological method to specific projects and questions. Methods observed and employed will give attention to biblical, historical, and systematic theological approaches with emphasis upon evangelical responses to theological issues. Recommended prior study: THEO 5013

THEO 5503 Theology I: Indigenous Perspectives

This course is a theological reflection focused on the concept of community. It will examine the Christian doctrines of creation, fall, and redemption, identifying God’s community-creating purpose in the world. Other issues examined include evil and the fall in their spiritual and cosmic dimensions, ecology and the cultural mandate. The course will include understandings of the nature and origins of community as portrayed within Indigenous cosmologies and spiritual perspectives. This course is normally taught by an Indigenous instructor. This course is normally available only to students enrolled in the MA-INCD program

THEO 6013 Christian Ethics

An introduction to the methods and processes of Christian moral concerns and appropriate responses. In the context of classical thinkers and schools, the range of Christian ethics will be presented, with special attention to categories of ethical inquiry such as race/ethnicity, sexuality, bioethics, the environment, peace and justice, and global concerns/human rights, especially from a Canadian perspective. In developing blended strategies for decision-making (deontological, teleological, character ethics, etc.), priority will be given to the use of key biblical texts and viewing the church as an ethical community. Recommended prior study: THEO 5013, 5023

THEO 6503 Theology II: Theology and Ethic of the Land

The course will help students to develop an integrated understanding of God, humanity and culture focusing on current debates and their bearing on Christian mission and community. Practical issues such as the relationship between the sacred and the secular, the role of art, the place of work and leisure, and the significance of political engagement will receive particular attention in juxtaposition with Indigenous perspectives in each area. This course is normally taught by an Indigenous instructor.

THEO 6513 Ethics in Intercultural Context

An intercultural and contextual introduction to central issues in Christian ethics, with attention to the way in which moral reflection interacts with philosophy and culture. The course explores biblical-theological foundations for ethics, the role of scripture and Jesus’ example in ethical formulation, and deals with major contemporary topics including gender, sexuality, marriage, euthanasia, war, bioethics, wealth, and poverty. This course is normally taught by an Indigenous instructor.

THEO 6523 Creation and Transformation

The centre of Christian theology is Jesus Christ who unites Creator and creation. Therefore, this course will focus on the scriptural and ecclesiastical traditions concerning the person and work of Christ in transforming creation. This will provide the basis for a discussion about the implication of Christology for the transformation of creation community. Thus, the course will seek to engage the ideas represented by the councils, creeds of past theologians, and then move to examine the theological praxis that resulted in a colonial and post-colonial context. This course is normally taught by an Indigenous instructor.

THEO 7013 Theology in the First Five Centuries

A seminar in the development of Christian theology in the first through the fifth centuries. Using major writers and primary texts in translation, themes such as church, ministry, the sacraments/ordinances, community, and authority will be examined. Major emphasis upon the doctrines of Christ and Trinity in debates and conciliar discussions. Students will explore the approaches suggested by the work of W.H.C. Frend, W. Meeks, J. Pelikan, A. McGrath, R. Williams, T. Oden, and G. R. Evans. Attention will be given to the emergence of orthodox and nonorthodox interpretations. Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrolment in, THEO 5013 and CHUR 5013, or permission of instructor.

THEO 7023 Theology of the Reformers

Seminar in the several theological traditions that emerged in the reforming movements of the 15th and 16th centuries: Lollardry, Hussite, Lutheran, Reformed (Zwingli and Calvin), Radical/Anabaptists, Anglican, and Catholic (Erasmus and St. Therese). Leading theologians will be examined in context, and the importance of emerging confessions will be underscored. Major thinkers to be used for essay orientation and analysis include: R. Bainton, S. Ozment; G.H. Williams; H. Oberman; C. Lindberg; and H. Hillerbrand. Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrolment in, THEO 5013 or 5023, and CHUR 5013, or permission of instructor.

THEO 7033 Contemporary Theology

Seminar focused on Post-Enlightenment theological trends comprising the discussion at present. Categories include 19th century Liberalism, rise of Evangelicalism and Fundamentalism, Neo-Orthodoxy, Neo-Evangelicalism, Radical Theology, Post- Foundationalism, Process Theology, Paleo-Orthodoxy, Radical Orthodoxy, Pentecostal voices, and the critiques of New Atheism and Non-Theism. Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrolment in, THEO 5013 or 5023, and CHUR 5013, or permission of instructor.

THEO 7043 Christology: The Person and Work of Jesus Christ

A foundational seminar in the development of theological thought about the person and work of Jesus Christ. Biblical themes from Hebrew prophecies and the narratives of the New Testament include (Christology from below): birth and infancy; Jesus’ teaching as a rabbi; work in healing; crucifixion and resurrection; post-resurrection; ascension; and parousia. These themes will be integrated with doctrinal categories (including Christology from above) like: the pre-existent Christ with the Father; Christ in Creation; the two natures of Christ; Christ and the Spirit; the Saviour as atonement for sin; Christ as Judge, Christ in the church and sacraments/ordinances; the Lordship of Christ; the finality of Christ; and the Eternal Christ. Major recent Christological theologians for this course include K. Barth; R. Aldwinckle; W. Pannenberg; E. Schillebeeckx; P. Knitter; N.T. Wright; R. E. Brown; D. Migliore; and C. E. Gunton. Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrolment in, THEO 5013 or 5023, and BIBL 5023, 5033, or permission of instructor.

THEO 7053 Holy Spirit

This course will explore leading contemporary thinkers in pneumatology to understand the doctrine’s biblical, historical, and contemporary contours. Emphasis is placed on understanding Free Church contributions, including Baptistic and Charismatic perspectives, as well as balancing local Canadian contributions with Global voices, all to articulate one’s theological convictions in light of trends such as the rise of Pentecostalism, liberation theology, feminism, and pluralism. The course will engage specifically pastoral issues such as questions concerning the nature of salvation, the role of experience, the interpretation of Scripture, the nature of spiritual gifts, and phenomena such as Spirit-baptism, spiritual warfare, and healings. Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrolment in, THEO 5013, and BIBL 5023, 5033, or permission of instructor.

THEO 7063 Eschatology

Seminar in various approaches to the doctrine of last things. Using eschatological issues as basic human questions, students will work with categories of Christian eschatological discourse: death, resurrection, judgment, Jesus Christ, consummation, and eternal life. In addition to gathering biblical data (including the apocalyptic and messianic traditions), attention will be given to evaluating various schools of interpretation, including: chiliasm, the Augustinian model, Joachimism, covenantal theology, dispensationalism, Barthianism, realized eschatology, kingdom thought, theology of hope, logical positivism, ecoeschatology, the Orthodox and Catholic traditions, Process thinking, and nihilism. The historic creeds will provide a frame of reference for building an authentically Christian eschatology. Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrolment in, THEO 5023, BIBL 5023 and 5033, or permission of instructor.

THEO 7083 Being Human

In this course, students will engage critically with what it means to be human, in biblical, theological, and contemporary contexts, leading them to develop a Christian anthropology appropriate to life and ministry today. Raising the questions, “Who am I?” “What am I?” and “Why am I here?” will lead to philosophical and theological explorations of personhood and identity, as students consider the nature and destiny of human beings. The course will address concepts such as naturalism, mind-body dualism, and post-modern identity, creation, imago dei, sin, relationality, and the significance of Christology for human self-understanding. Insights will be applied to contemporary issues including disability, human rights, artificial intelligence, and post-humanism. Prerequisite: THEO 5013, 5023, or permission of instructor.

THEO 7113 Christian Theology in a Pluralistic Context

This course focuses on the nature of pluralism in Western culture, in its philosophical, religious, and cultural forms. Through an examination of the nature of truth-claims, the concept of worldview, and shared cultural assumptions, students consider some of the potential and challenges of expressing Christian faith in contemporary Western and global context. They consider how to interact with and respond theologically to other religious traditions. Students explore the contours of relating faith and culture, including the impact of culture on theology, and potential for religious expression in the public square. Prerequisites: THEO 5013, 5023, or permission of instructor.

THEO 7133 Apologetic Engagement of Church and Contemporary Culture

This course will orient students to the field of Christian apologetics in contemporary context and equip them to engage faith and culture for ministry. We will examine the rationale for apologetics and its place in contemporary society, identify and explore cultural shifts that need to be addressed by the church, explore the nature of worldview and the philosophical viability of faith, and consider some major issues in apologetics today. Special topics include the existence of God, the problem of pain, the authority of the Bible, the supremacy of Christ, creation-evolution and other religions, while considering how Christians express their faith in contemporary context. Cross-listed as EVAN 7133.

THEO 7143 Theology of Political Reconciliation

In this course students will develop a theology of political reconciliation through the lens of collective ethical responsibility. They will explore the place of social sin, forgiveness, and repentance in political reconciliation, and consider the tension between individual and collective responsibility. Students will apply their learning to contemporary contexts as they consider the political role of the church and what it means for Christian leaders to be ambassadors of reconciliation.

THEO 7153 Theology of Love

What is love? Why is it considered the most essential human value for so many? How is it connected to such fundamental facets of the human condition as family, sex, religion, justice, forgiveness, etc.? This course will engage the topic of love as it is related to perennial dimensions of our human experience, and how our humanity can be understood through divine love. This course will set out to define love in its various forms, chart its history from ancient ideas (such as the Epic of Gilgamesh, the Bible, Plato, Aristotle, and Augustine) to modern ones (such as C. S. Lewis and Thomas Jay Oord), and will set out to explore modern contributors to the practice of love (such as Martin Luther King Jr, Desmond Tutu, Mother Teresa).

THEO 7213, 7223, 7233, 7243, 7253, 7263, 7273, 7283, 7293 Special Topics in Theology

Specialized courses in Theology offered from time to time.

THEO 7313, 7323, 7333, 7343 Directed Study

Independent research and writing courses in Theology currently designed in consultation with, and supervised by, Dr. Anna Robbins or Dr. Spencer Boersma.

THEO 7513, 7523, 7533, 7543, 7553, 7563, 7573, 7583, 7593 Directed Study

THEO 7613, 7623 MA (Theology) Guided Reading in Theology

A guided reading course surveying significant scholarship in the field of Theology.

THEO 7916, 7926 MA (Theology) Thesis

THEO 7990 Continuance

Post-Graduate Programs

Doctor of Ministry

Purpose

The purpose of the 42-credit Doctor of Ministry program is to help develop advanced practitioners in the area of Christian ministry. Participants will have the opportunity to focus on a particular area of interest related to their own practice through directed study course, candidacy evaluation, and through the completion of a Doctoral-level project. While facilitating specialization, the program seeks also to develop practitioners with transferable biblical, theological, and practical knowledge, skills, and dispositions, that they can apply to other areas of ministry practice.

Program Outcomes

By the end of this program participants should be able to:

1. Critically discuss and research advanced biblical and theological understandings pertinent to developing enhanced ministry practice.

2. Show an advanced contextually and culturally aware understanding and integration of ministry in which theory and practice interactively inform each other.

3. Demonstrate skills and abilities, including methods of appropriate research, that enable effective ministry leadership at a high level.

4. Critically reflect upon various personal, professional, vocational, and spiritual, values, attitudes, emotions, and competencies as witness to maturing faith.

5. Contribute to the understanding and practice of ministry through the completion of a doctoral level project that contributes new knowledge and understanding to the practice of ministry.

Academic Admission Requirement

Normally, applicants for admission to the Doctor of Ministry program should have three years of ministry experience, preferably following the completion of the Master of Divinity degree or its educational equivalent and should have served at least one year in their present ministry position at the time of application.

Areas of Concentration

This degree requires all participants to take two core courses in both Biblical Studies and Theology. In addition, each student can choose a specific area of focus based on his or her personal ministry interests. Concentrations in ministry may be explored within the program through:

a. Advanced Studies in Christian Ministry Courses offered on campus and online;

b. A Directed Studies Option;

c. Transfer credits, from other ATS-approved doctoral programs or university graduate programs, provided these are approved by the Director in advance; or

d. Arrow Leadership Ministries. Acadia has established a doctoral-level relationship with Arrow LeadershipMinistries.Students who have completed this program may beeligible for advanced standing in the program.

Program Requirements

The program consists of 30 credit hours of course work plus a project:

A Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.00 (on a 4.33-point scale) must be achieved for candidates to be eligible to receive the DMin degree. No course with a grade of less than B- (2.67) may be presented for the degree.

The statute of limitations for the degree is a maximum of six (6) years.

Doctor of Ministry Courses

DMIN 8113 Doctor of Ministry Writing and Research

This course is an introduction to the range of skills and attributes associated with academic research and writing. Participants will be introduced to the skills of advanced academic writing, general and specific research methodologies and methods such as the use of library resources, quantitative and qualitative research approaches, how to identify a research question, how to carry out a critical literature review, how to prepare a research proposal, and the type of personal qualities and attributes which will be required for a sustained period of study at an advanced level.

DMIN 8143 Group Spiritual Formation for Leaders

Participants will establish an interactive learning and spiritual accompaniment relationship with fellow Doctor of Ministry students and enriched with spiritual formation instruction. For the duration of the course, students meet in a series of scheduled online soul care sessions to learn and participate in spiritual formation principles and practices. These will be designed and facilitated in such a way as to allow participants to reflect with others on their own specific spiritual and leadership contexts.

DMIN 8133 Candidacy Evaluation

Admission to DMin candidacy status (thus permitting the student to engage in project research and writing) is dependent upon a successful evaluation of the participant’s growth and integration of thought, practice, and scholarship. To achieve candidacy, students will submit two pieces of work: a paper detailing how the program contributed to the understanding and development of their theology of the practice of ministry; and a full detailed proposal of their proposed project as laid out in the DMIN Handbook. Oral evaluation will be conducted through an online interview, normally involving the potential supervisor, a member of the Doctor of Ministry team, and one other faculty member. If an evaluation is unsuccessful the candidacy evaluation committee can recommend that a candidate must re-present their work in a different project format.

DMIN 8213, 8223, 8233, 8243, 8253, 8263, 8273, 8283, 8293

Advanced Biblical Studies for Ministry Practitioners

These courses provide an opportunity for students to engage in biblical studies at an advanced level with a view toward the application of their studies to their ministry. For a list of upcoming courses, please consult the ADC website.

DMIN 8313, 8323, 8333, 8343, 8353, 8363, 8373, 8383, 8393

Advanced Theology for Ministry Practitioners

These courses provide an opportunity for students to engage in the study of theology or historical theology at an advanced level with a view toward the application of their studies to their ministry. For a list of upcoming courses please consult the ADC website.

DMIN 8413, 8423, 8433, 8443, 8453, 8463, 8473, 8483, 8493

Advanced Studies in Christian Ministry

These courses provide an opportunity for students to engage in the study of Christian ministry at an advanced level. For a list of upcoming courses, please consult the ADC website.

DMIN 8513, 8523, 8533, 8543, 8553, 8563, 8573, 8583, 8593

Directed Study

DMin students are given the opportunity to focus their degree program by designing and implementing specialty study courses. Such courses are offered at the student’s request, subject to the Director’s and the professor’s agreement. See the Doctor of Ministry Handbook for the regulations governing directed studies.

DMIN 8616, 8626 Thesis-Project

Under the direction of a thesis supervisor, appointed by the Director in consultation with the candidate, the doctoral candidate will design, implement, and report on a major research project.

DMIN 8636, 8646 – Portfolio-Project

Under the direction of a portfolio-project supervisor, appointed by the Director in consultation with the candidate, the doctoral candidate will design, implement, and report on a major research project.

DMIN 8960 Continuance

This course is designated for approved DMin students who extend their studies beyond the fourth year of registration. This course maintains the continuing status of the student within the Doctor of Ministry program and within the university system.

Undergraduate Programs

Bachelor of Theology

Purpose

The Bachelor of Theology (BTh) is an undergraduate degree designed to equip those called to exercise leadership in the Christian community. In addition to an introduction to the Bible and the history of Christian thought, this program will also provide current and proven ministry approaches that make a difference in the lives of people. A foundation in arts and science provides an historical and current context for the practice of ministry.

For students seeking ordination, the Bachelor of Theology program is designed to prepare graduates to be admitted to the Master of Divinity degree. BTh students who plan to enroll in the Master of Divinity program are encouraged to take as many as five graduate-level courses during the final year of their BTh studies at ADC. Advanced standing with credit for certain courses may also be awarded to Acadia BTh graduates who enroll in the MDiv, provided that a grade of at least B+ is earned. Careful planning and good grades can make it possible for students to complete the BTh and MDiv degrees in five years.

Program Outcomes

The Bachelor of Theology degree is designed to prepare students at an undergraduate level for a variety of ministry settings, while also preparing students for graduate study in the Master of Divinity program.

By the end of this program, students should be able to:

1. Interpret and apply Scripture to Christian faith and practice with informed interpretive skills.

2. Discuss Christian faith and practice with personal integration and theological thinking.

3. Demonstrate the personal and spiritual characteristics required of Christian leaders who will practice ministry in a local cultural context.

4. Demonstrate skills required for the practice of Christian leadership, ministry, and mission.

5. Discuss learning from a select range of other disciplines.

Academic Admission

Requirement

Those applying to the Bachelor of Theology typically have a high school diploma, or equivalent, with a minimum 70% average Grade 12 average, including English 12 (or equivalent).

Program Requirements

The requirements for Bachelor of Theology graduation shall be a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00 or better, and a pass mark in all courses within the 90 credit hours required for the degree. The statute of limitations is seven (7) years.

Crandall-Acadia Bachelor of Theology Partnership

Crandall University students may be eligible to enrol concurrently in the Acadia Bachelor of Theology program while completing a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Business Administration degree at Crandall University. Crandall University students are encouraged to contact the Director of the Crandall- Acadia Bachelor of Theology Partnership for further information. Those applying to the Crandall-Acadia Bachelor of Theology program are required to have an 80% average or above in grade 12.

Bachelor of Theology – Post-Baccalaureate

Acadia University graduates who have completed a Minor in Theology during their undergraduate degree may be awarded the Bachelor of Theology degree by completing 30 additional credit hours of course work at ADC. The following course requirements must have been completed either as part of the first Acadia degree, or must be completed at ADC during the post-graduation year.

Students who intend to pursue the Master of Divinity degree are encouraged to take up to five graduate-level courses after completing 60 credit hours of BTh study, and to choose course combinations that will provide an additional five courses of advanced standing with credit.

1 This degree alone is not intended to prepare individuals for Ordained Ministry. Prospective students seeking ordination should consult their denomination or church to determine ordination requirements before commencing a program of study.

2 These language electives may be Greek or Hebrew courses at ADC

Crandall-Acadia Partnership

Bachelor of Theology

Bachelor of Theology –Special Track for

1 Individuals seeking ordination within the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada should note that those under 35 years of age are required to complete a Master of Divinity degree to be approved for ordination

2 Greek and Hebrew recommended

3 Those seeking ordination within a Baptist context take Baptist History and Polity (CHUR 3023). Those seeking ordination within another denominational family should contact the Associate Dean regarding a Directed Study or alternate option for meeting denominational studies requirements within their tradition

Bachelor of Theology – Post-Baccalaureate

Course Number

BIBLICAL STUDIES

BIBL 2013

BIBL 3013

BIBL 3023

BIBL 3033

BIBL 3043

CHRISTIAN THOUGHT

CHUR 2033

THEO 3013

THEO 3023

THEO 3033

MINISTRY

EVAN 3013 or 5013

LEDR 4213

SPFM 3013 or 5013

Interpreting the Bible

Course Title

Introduction to the Old Testament 1

Introduction to the Old Testament 2

Introduction to the New Testament 1

Introduction to the New Testament 2

History of Christianity

Christian Theology 1

Christian Theology 2

Christian Ethics

Evangelism and Mission in Contemporary Society

Theology and Practice of Racial Justice

Christian Spiritual Formation for Ministry Leaders

Additional Ministry electives (including up to five courses at the graduate level) to complete 30 credit hours beyond the first baccalaureate degree

Total Credit Hours completed at ADC beyond the first undergraduate degree must equal 30.

Minor in Theological Studies

Undergraduate students from the faculties of Pure & Applied Science, Arts, and Professional Studies at Acadia University may choose to minor in Theological Studies. Students pursuing a degree with the Faculty of Pure & Applied Science are required to complete 12 hours and students pursuing a degree with the Faculty of Arts are required to complete 24 hours chosen from the courses in the table below. Students pursuing a degree with the Faculty of Professional Studies must consult their academic advisor to determine the hours required for this minor.

Courses to choose from:

Course Number

BIBLICAL STUDIES

BIBL 2013 Interpreting the Bible

BIBL 2023 Survey of the Bible

BIBL 3013

Course Name

Introduction to the Old Testament 1

BIBL 3023 Introduction to the Old Testament 2

BIBL 3033 Introduction to the New Testament 1

BIBL 3043 Introduction to the New Testament 2

GREE 3013

GREE 3023

HEBR 3013

Foundations of New Testament Greek 1

Foundations of New Testament Greek 2

Foundations of Biblical Hebrew 1

HEBR 3023 Foundations of Biblical Hebrew 2

CHRISTIAN THOUGHT

CHUR 2033

CHUR 4033

THEO 3013

THEO 3023

History of Christianity

Women in the Christian Tradition

Christian Theology 1

Christian Theology 2

THEO 3033 Christian Ethics

THEO 3153

Theology of Love

For advice on course selection, students may wish to consult the ADC Registrar or the ADC Director of Undergraduate Studies.

Certificate in Christian Studies

Purpose

The Certificate in Christian Studies (CCS) is a 30 credit-hour undergraduate-level program designed to provide those interested in ministry with a foundation of Biblical Studies, Theology, Christian History, and practical Ministry courses to equip people to be effective volunteer leaders in their church or ministry. The credits earned in the Certificate can be applied toward a Bachelor of Theology degree. This Certificate is awarded by Acadia Divinity College.

Academic Admission Requirement

Those applying to the CCS should normally have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Program Requirements

The requirements for CCS graduation shall be a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.00 or better, and a pass mark in all courses within the 30 credit hours required forthe certificate.

Certificate in Ministerial Studies

Purpose

The Certificate in Ministerial Studies (CMS) is an undergraduate-level non-credit program designed to provide those over 55 years of age who are seeking ordination with a foundation of Biblical Studies, Theology, Christian History, and practical Ministry. Applicants should have been accepted by their church or denomination as a candidate for ordination. This Certificate is awarded by Acadia Divinity College.

Academic Admission Requirement

Those applying to the CMS must be over 55 years of age and have no formal education beyond the high school level.

Program Requirements

To earn a completion certificate, students in this program must pass every course andearn an average of at least 55%. Course expectations are adjusted by the professor after determining the student’s capacity.

Course Number

IDTH 2010

BIBLICAL STUDIES

BIBL 2013

BIBL 3013

BIBL 3023

BIBL 3033

BIBL 3043

Orientation (Pass / Fail)

Interpreting the Bible

Course Name

Introduction to the Old Testament 1

Introduction to the Old Testament 2

Introduction to the New Testament 1

Introduction to the New Testament 2

CHRISTIAN THOUGHT

CHUR 2033

THEO 3013

THEO 3023

THEO 3033

CHUR 302311

MINISTRY

EVAN 3013

EVAN 3023

SPFM 3013

PAST 3053

DISP 3013

PACC 3013

PAST 4013

PAST 4023

NXGN 3013 OR

NXGN 3063

History of Christianity

Christian Theology 1

Christian Theology 2

Christian Ethics

Baptist History and Polity

Evangelism and Mission in Contemporary Society

Bringing Renewal to Established Congregations

Christian Spiritual Formation for Ministry Leaders

Preaching as a Practice and the Practice of Preaching

Transformational Discipleship Ministry

Understanding Pastoral Care and Counselling

Mentored Ministry 1

Mentored Ministry 2

Youth and Family Ministry OR Children’s Ministry

Ministry Elective

1 Those seeking ordination within a Baptist context take Baptist History and Polity (CHUR 3023). Those seeking ordination within another denominational family should contact the Associate Dean regarding a Directed Study or alternate option for meeting denominational studies requirements within their tradition

Certificate in Lay Leadership

Purpose

The Certificate in Lay Leadership is an undergraduate-level non-credit program designed to provide those who are NOT seeking ordination with a foundation of Biblical Studies, Theology, and Practical Ministry1. Applicants from the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada will normally be referred by the Board of Ministerial Standards and Education; students of other denominations will normally be referred by their accrediting bodies. This Certificate is awarded by Acadia Divinity College.

Academic Admission Requirement

Garde 12 completion or a GED certificate is normally required for admissions. .

Program Requirements

A pass in every course is required to earn a completion certificate. Bachelor-level course expectations may be adjusted for the student’s capacity by the professor in consultation with the student, and all courses will be marked on a pass / fail basis. Courses taken in this program are not transferable to a degree program.

Course Number

IDTH 2010 Orientation (Pass / Fail)

BIBLICAL STUDIES

BIBL 2013 Interpreting the Bible

BIBL 2023 Survey of the Bible

CHRISTIAN THOUGHT

THEO 3013 Christian Theology 1

THEO 3023 Christian Theology 2

MINISTRY (Choose 3)

Course Name

DISP 3013 Transformational Discipleship Ministry

EVAN 3013 Evangelism and Mission in Contemporary Society

EVAN 3023 Bringing Renewal to Established Congregations

NXGN 3013 OR

NXGN 3063 Youth and Family Ministry OR Children’s Ministry

PAST 3053

Preaching as a Practice and the Practice of Preaching

SPFM 3013 Christian Spiritual Formation for Ministry Leaders

1 Students with no post-secondary education who are under 55 years of age and who are seeking ordination should enrol in the Bachelor of Theology program. Those over 55 years of age who are seeking ordination should enrol in the Certificate for Ministerial Studies.

Undergraduate Courses

Bible

BIBL 2013 Interpreting the Bible

This course on how to interpret the Christian Scriptures examines and integrates practical and theoretical perspectives on the Biblical writings. Students will learn how to read, interpret, and apply the Bible. Among the various subjects discussed are: Bible translations, text and context, literary genres, and the influence of our own cultural context on interpretation.

BIBL 2023 Survey of the Bible

This course lays the foundation for advanced study of the Bible by helping students acquire knowledge of the basic contents and narrative of the Bible. This course may not be used for credit toward the Bachelor of Theology program or the Certificate in Christian Studies program. (BIBL 2023 is intended for non-credit Certificate students.)

BIBL 3013 Introduction to the Old Testament 1

An examination of Genesis through Nehemiah. This course will survey these texts within the historical, political, and religious contexts of the Ancient Near East, and will introduce the student to the academic, literary, and theological study of this section of the Bible.

BIBL 3023 Introduction to the Old Testament 2

An examination of Esther through Malachi. This course will survey these texts within the historical, political, and religious contexts of the Ancient Near East, and will introduce the student to the academic, literary, and theological study of this section of the Bible.

BIBL 3033 Introduction to the New Testament 1

An examination of the New Testament gospels. This course will survey these texts within their 1st century historical, political, and religious contexts, and will introduce the student to the academic, literary, and theological study of this section of the Bible.

BIBL 3043 Introduction to the New Testament 2

An examination of Acts to Revelation. This course will survey these texts within their Greco-Roman contexts, and will introduce the student to the academic, literary, and theological study of these sections of the Bible.

BIBL 3053 Israel Study Tour

A study tour in Israel and the Palestinian Territories (and surrounding areas as possible) designed to introduce the geography of the land and to shed light on events of the Old and New Testaments and the intertestamental period. Some consideration will also be given to the role that Christians and the Church have played in the land in ancient and modern times.

BIBL 3143 Death, Burial, and Resurrection of Jesus

The death, burial and resurrection of Jesus is central to historic Christian belief. This course will consider how the historicity of these events can be established confidently, despite criticisms and objections. Through a close reading of the evidence in the four Gospels and other portions of the New Testament, and examination of other historical and archeological evidence, the historicity of these events will be explored.

Christian History

CHUR 2033 History of Christianity

Christianity developed out of the context of the Roman world as a new movement, beginning with Jesus and over time spreading to the rest of the world. This course will explore the development of different traditions and denominations, the emergence of theological ideas, and the changes in the Church as has grown and interacted with culture.

CHUR 3023 Baptist History and Polity

This course is a survey of Baptist history and of Baptist principles and polity. Baptist principles and polity flow from both Baptist history and their distinct theological interpretations drawn from Scripture. Students will learn to understand both the past and the present of the people called Baptists. This course will satisfy the history and polity ordination requirement within the Canadian Baptist context.

CHUR 4033 Women in the Christian Tradition

This seminar course will explore the biblical, theological, and historical understandings of women in the Christian tradition. It will emphasize women’s lived religious experiences, female leaders, and changing views of women’s roles throughout Christian history. Students will read both primary and secondary source texts related to women from throughout Christian history. Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrolment in, CHUR 2033.

CHUR 4213, 4223, 4233, Special Topics in Christian History

Specialized courses in Christian History offered from time to time.

Discipleship

DISP 2023 Introductory Praxis

This course will introduce students to reflective practice (praxis). Students will be expected to commit to volunteer positions in church or community settings in consultation with the instructor. Students will be encouraged to become ‘reflective practitioners’ by contemplating their volunteer experiences in reflection papers and in structured debriefing sessions with the instructor.

DISP 3013 Transformational Discipleship Ministry

This course prepares students to be transformational leaders in the discipleship ministries of their local congregations. Based on a Biblical understanding of making disciples who will make disciples, the course provides models for transformative change and spiritual growth in the lives of individual believers as well as in the life of the corporate faith community, especially in the midst of a secular social environment.

DISP 3023 Junior Praxis

In this course students will develop reflective practice (praxis) by volunteering consistently in a specific church or community ministry setting, chosen in consultation with the instructor. Students will develop abilities as ‘reflective practitioners’ through reflection papers and structured debriefing sessions with the instructor.

DISP 3036 Mission Praxis

Through preparation and through guided participation in an intensive international short-term mission trip, students experience cross-cultural mission and engage in reflective practices during and after the mission experience.

Prerequisite: EVAN 3073.

DISP 4013 Faith Development through Small Groups

Explores the place of small groups within the wider ministry of the church in church in nurturing Christian spiritual growth – both in the individual and in the community of faith. Provides a practical knowledge of small-group ministry with its benefits and challenges and of various models, approaches and leadership training. Recommended prior study: DISP 3013

DISP 4023 Senior Praxis

In this course students will develop critical reflective practice (praxis) by volunteering consistently in a specific church or community ministry setting, chosen in consultation with the instructor. Students will be expected to integrate knowledge and skills as ‘reflective practitioners’ through regular journaling and structured debriefing sessions with the instructor.

DISP 4213, 4223, 4233, 4243, 4253, 4263, 4273, 4283, 4293

Special Topics in Discipleship

Specialized courses in Discipleship offered from time to time.

Evangelism and Mission

EVAN 3013 Evangelism and Mission in Contemporary Society

The aim of this course is to provide the theological and practical tools necessary to reach people in contemporary society with the good news of Jesus Christ. This course will provide the student with a theology of evangelism that focuses specifically on the evangelistic mission of the church in contemporary society. The course will provide a comprehensive understanding of current changes and trends in Canadian society as they relate to religious beliefs and practices. Students will develop a practical understanding of how congregations can effectively engage their communities and successfully reach people with the gospel and integrate new members into the congregation.

EVAN 3023 Bringing Renewal to Established Congregations

This course will consider how to give effective leadership to older, established congregations in order to bring renewal and growth. Beginning with a Biblical understanding of renewal, students will consider the strengths and weaknesses of established churches, why established churches don’t change easily, and how to lead real change in an established church. The typical life cycle of established congregations will be examined, along with ways to interrupt the cycle. The course will examine both spiritual and social reasons for congregational decline, the effect of the social environment on church life, and how to interact with contemporary society. The course will emphasize the pastor’s leadership role in church renewal, and will look at practical ways to attract younger adults to a congregation of older members. Recommended prior study: EVAN 3013.

EVAN 3033 Perspectives on the World Christian Movement

Building on a Biblical rationale for world evangelization, this course examines the challenges involved in, and skills necessary for, communicating the gospel crossculturally. The course considers the components necessary for strategic and intelligent planning in the missionary task of the Church. Students are given the necessary perspectives for effective participation in the complex tasks of world evangelization and international development. New avenues and opportunities available for involvement in world missions at home or abroad are examined.

EVAN 3043 Integral Mission

This course explores, from a multidisciplinary approach, the role of the church in bringing shalom (peace with justice) to a broken world. In integral mission, word and deed are woven together. Students will explore the implications of the Christian Gospel within the psycho-social, economic, political, environmental and spiritual realm of human suffering. Offered in partnership with CBM (Canadian Baptist Ministries).

EVAN 3063 Leading Healthy and Effective Churches

This study of principles and practice for effective leadership will focus on ways to lead congregations in rural, small-town, and urban settings. Students will learn about a variety of local church models and congregational dynamics. Effective local church pastors and leaders will provide input and answer questions about their ministries. Students will be taught how to incorporate diverse groups of people in the church, how to lead consistent numerical and spiritual growth, how to build effective team ministries, how to provide wise financial leadership for the congregation, how to resolve conflict effectively, and how to lead significant social impact in the community. Cross-listed as LEDR 3063. Recommended prior study: EVAN 3013.

EVAN 3073 Cross-Cultural Mission Partnership

This course prepares students for lifelong missional living and helps them develop a theology of mission. Topics covered: theoretical foundations of crosscultural mission; the benefits and risks for the sending and receiving partner, team preparation and leadership, and elements of the post-experience debriefing.

EVAN 4033 Evangelism and Discipleship of Youth

This course explores the theology, methods, and tools for effective evangelism and discipleship of youth. The course considers how to reach youth in today’s culture with the Gospel, how to communicate the Gospel in word an deed to this generation, and how to engage this generation in transformational discipleship. Cross-listed as NXGN 3033

EVAN 4043 Reaching and Retaining Young Adults

This course will examine the changing young adult (18-30) culture. Through examining demographic and developmental issues, students will explore ministry implications for local churches. Various models will be introduced as students are taught how to develop effective and contextualized young adult ministries. Cross-listed as NXGN 3043.

EVAN 4213, 4223, 4233, 4243, 4253, 4263, 4273, 4283, 4293 Special Topics in Evangelism and Mission

Specialized courses in Evangelism and Mission offered from time to time.

Greek

GREE 3013 Foundations of New Testament Greek 1

Careful study of the New Testament is based upon access to the language in which it was originally written. This course will equip students to use the many tools available for the study of the New Testament in its original language. In order to prepare students for careful and critical study, foundational New Testament Greek grammar and vocabulary will be covered.

GREE 3023 Foundations of New Testament Greek 2

This course builds on GREE 3013, focusing on developing vocabulary acquisition and a more in-depth understanding of grammar. At the end of the course, students should be able to translate portions of the Greek New Testament. Prerequisite: GREE 3013.

Hebrew

HEBR 3013 Foundations Biblical Hebrew 1

Careful study of the Old Testament is based upon access to the language in which it was originally written. This course will equip students to access the many tools available for the study of the Old Testament in its original language. In order to prepare students for careful and critical study, foundational Hebrew grammar and vocabulary will be covered.

HEBR 3023 Foundations of Biblical Hebrew 2

This course builds on HEBR 3013, focusing on developing vocabulary acquisition, and a more in-depth understanding of grammar. By the end of the course, students should be able to translate portions of the Old Testament. Prerequisite: HEBR 3013.

Interdisciplinary Study

IDTH 2010 Orientation

This non-credit, Pass/Fail course is part of the annual orientation to Acadia Divinity College (ADC) and is normally required for all entering students at ADC (not including students in program partnerships). It will orient students to ADC and to seminary-level research and writing. Through lectures, demonstrations, practice exercises, readings, testing, and an all-day retreat, students will be introduced to various expectations, skills, and resources necessary for advancing successfully through their degrees, and they will also begin their preliminary personal testing. A part of this course will be an all-day session which provides an overview of the Bible’s narration of events from Abraham to the early church.

Leadership

LEDR 2113 Theology and Practice of Racial Justice

The church has a vital role and witness in addressing prevalent societal ills that continue to hinder the flourishing of racialized, marginalized, and underrepresented communities. Students will consider holistic approaches, rooted in a biblical theology of justice, as they engage a variety of global and human rights concerns. This will include the Indigenous Peoples of Canada and the African Nova Scotian community. Students will research and discuss ways by which they might lead the church to have a significant social impact in the community and the work of allyship. Prerequisites: Any 3 of the following: BIBL 2013; BIBL 3013; BIBL 3023; THEO 3013; THEO 3023.

LEDR 3023 Leadership and Youth Ministry

This course will explore contemporary leadership theory from a Christian perspective with a view toward applying discoveries to ministry among youth. The course will include significant reflection on the student as a leader. Other topics will include: leading change effectively, time management, stress management, budgeting, and recruiting a leadership team. This course will also explore practical ways youth leaders can assist adolescents in developing their leadership gifts. Cross-listed as NXGN 3023.

LEDR 3043 The Practice of Leadership in Contemporary Ministry

Based on Biblical models and principles of leadership, students will learn how to lead in times of change to integrate a Biblical understanding of Christian leadership with the realities of contemporary society. Students will consider the characteristics of good leaders (from both Biblical and sociological perspectives) and the congregational dynamics that must be understood and applied by an effective leader. The challenges of Christian leadership in the contexts of bureaucratization, institutionalization, and secularization will be addressed, as well as why leaders fail and how to respond appropriately in times of failure or stress.

LEDR 3063 Leading Healthy and Effective Churches

This study of principles and practice for effective leadership will focus on ways to lead congregations in rural, small-town, and urban settings. Students will learn about a variety of local church models and congregational dynamics. Effective local church pastors and leaders will provide input and answer questions about their ministries. Students will be taught how to incorporate diverse groups of people in the church, how to lead consistent numerical and spiritual growth, how to build effective team ministries, how to provide wise financial leadership for the congregation, how to resolve conflict effectively, and how to lead significant social impact in the community. Cross-listed as EVAN 3063. Recommended prior study: EVAN 3013.

LEDR 3073 Leadership that Advances the Mission

This course will explore leadership theory and leadership arts that can help a Christian leader advance the mission of the ministry he or she has been asked to lead. Topics to be explored will include: defining leadership and followership, establishing and communicating vision, time management, communications, fund raising, and growth strategies. Barriers to success in ministry leadership including failure, disappointment, and conflict will also be discussed.

LEDR 3083 Camping Ministry

This course examines camping ministry by considering a variety of camping ministry models and the theological rationale undergirding each model. A focus on understanding children and youth campers will include a review of typical stages of development and faith formation. Students are introduced to camp leadership topics including: staffing, programming, the business side of camp and the skills needed for camp leadership. The course explores the role camp plays in evangelism, discipleship, and leadership development of children and youth, as well as the potential benefit to the child, church and community. Crosslisted as NXGN 3083.

LEDR 4213, 4223, 4233, 4243, 4253, 4263, 4273, 4283, 4293

Special Topics in Leadership

Specialized courses in Leadership offered from time to time.

Next Generation Ministry

NXGN 3013 Youth and Family Ministry

This course will study the application of theology to the youth and family ministry context. Students will investigate current youth and family ministry philosophies and methods while considering the underlying theological and biblical foundations of these approaches. The role of families and the importance of intergenerational connections will also be explored. Students also develop practical ministry skills for ministering to youth and their families.

NXGN 3023 Leadership and Youth Ministry

This course will explore contemporary leadership theory from a Christian perspective with a view toward applying discoveries to ministry among youth. The course will include significant reflection on the student as a leader. Other topics will include: leading change effectively, time management, stress management, budgeting, and recruiting a leadership team. This course will also explore practical ways youth leaders can assist adolescents in developing their leadership gifts. Cross-listed as LEDR 3023.

NXGN 3033 Evangelism and Discipleship of Youth

This course explores the theology, methods, and tools for effective evangelism and discipleship of youth. The course considers how to reach youth in today’s culture with the Gospel, how to communicate the Gospel in word and deed to this generation, and how to engage this generation in transformational discipleship. Cross-listed as EVAN 4033

NXGN 3043 Reaching and Retaining Young Adults

This course will examine the changing young adult (18-30) culture. Through examining demographic and developmental issues, students will explore ministry implications for local churches. Various models will be introduced as students are taught how to develop effective and contextualized young adult ministries. Cross-listed as EVAN 4043.

NXGN 3063 Children’s Ministry

This course considers the importance of children’s ministry in the local church, as well as different models and philosophies, including the Biblical and theological rationale for each. Students are challenged to think purposefully about children’s ministry, and to examine ways to launch new children’s ministries in a variety of settings and demographics. This course explores ways to support and reach families, ways to cultivate intergenerational ministry opportunities, and ways to support children with diverse needs and from different backgrounds. The intention is for students to develop practical ministry skills for initiating and leading children’s ministry in today’s culture.

NXGN 3083 Camping Ministry

This course examines camping ministry by considering a variety of camping ministry models and the theological rationale undergirding each model. A focus on understanding children and youth campers will include a review of typical stages of development and faith formation. Students are introduced to camp leadership topics including: staffing, programming, the business side of camp and the skills needed for camp leadership. The course explores the role camp plays in evangelism, discipleship, and leadership development of children and youth, as well as the potential benefit to the child, church and community. Crosslisted as LEDR 3083.

NXGN 4013 Counselling Adolescents and their Families

Addictions, eating disorders, self-injury, sexual choices, media saturation, sexual abuse, family breakdown, anxiety, depression, and suicide – these are the dark realities that mark the lives of many young people today. This class is designed to address a number of these contemporary behavioral, emotional, and relational issues faced by new millennium adolescents. It is meant to prepare the student for increased ministry effectiveness through a deeper awareness of underlying issues affecting adolescents and their families today. Students will develop a greater level of freedom in addressing and discussing these issues with both adolescents themselves and adults who intersect with the adolescent world. Cross-listed as PACC 4013. Recommended prior study: PACC 3013.

NXGN 4213, 4223, 4233, 4243, 4253, 4263, 4273, 4283, 4293

Special Topics in Next Generation Ministry

Specialized courses in Next Generation Ministry offered from time to time.

Pastoral Care and Counselling

PACC 3013 Understanding Pastoral Care and Counselling

This course is a study and exercise in understanding the nature, form, and purpose of the pastoral relationship in bringing about healing and wholeness to those with whom we journey. Pastoral response involves understanding of the situation of others and understanding one’s self through a process of selfexploration and theological reflection. Through the acquisition of relational, pastoral care, and counselling skills, each person will consider and form their own identities and skills as caregivers who care for the body, mind, and Spirit.

PACC 3053 Care for People with Mental Health Concerns and Addictions

Drawing on relevant and current research, this course will provide students with an overview of a range of mental health concerns and an overview of addictions, as well as best practices for offering care. Students will be challenged to relate Christian theology to mental illness and to addiction and to consider the possibilities and limitations for offering care within a congregational setting and as an aspect of the church’s mission. Appropriate boundary-setting, the need for self-care and a theologically robust understanding of care will be important aspects of this discussion.

PACC 4013 Counselling Adolescents and their Families

Addictions, eating disorders, self-injury, sexual choices, media saturation, sexual abuse, family breakdown, anxiety, depression, and suicide – these are the dark realities that mark the lives of many young people today. This class is designed to address a number of these contemporary behavioral, emotional, and relational issues faced by new millennium adolescents. It is meant to prepare the student for increased ministry effectiveness through a deeper awareness of underlying issues affecting adolescents and their families today. Students will develop a greater level of freedom in addressing and discussing these issues with both adolescents themselves and adults who intersect with the adolescent world. Cross-listed as NXGN 4013. Recommended prior study: PACC 3013.

PACC 4023 Marriage and Family Counselling

This course focuses on how to support couples and families in times of transition, difficulty, and crisis. Students will be introduced to the structure and function of marriage, the various aspects of the marital relationship, family systems, and ways the counsellor may approach premarital, marriage, and family counselling as a creative, preventative, and healing ministry. Recommended prior study: PACC 3013.

PACC 4033 The Church's Response to Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a serious and pervasive problem in contemporary society and in church congregations. This course will define and explain what domestic violence is, provide an overview of current research, explain the role of churches and church leaders in responding to the needs of victims, and provide information about accessing community resources, all in the context of a Biblical understanding of care for those who suffer. The course will consider the church’s response to social needs as an important aspect of witness.

PACC 4043 Ministry in the Face of Grief, Loss, and Death

The reality of death dramatically informs our living, and yet it is a reality that we can tend to ignore until forced to consider it. It is vital for ministering-persons to grapple with the reality of mortality and to develop means of caring that address the complexity found in experiences of dying and grief. In this course, Biblical, theological, spiritual, psychological, social, medical and ethical dimensions of dying and bereavement will be discussed. Students will be given opportunity to embrace more deeply the reality of their own mortality, and will develop strategies to effectively and compassionately care for others in the midst of dying and grief.

PACC 4063 Suicide: Perspectives and Intervention

Suicide is a devastating issue, both for those considering it, and for their friends and loved ones and community. This course will draw on current research, theological resources and historical perspectives to illuminate the complexity of the phenomenon and means of care for those at risk of suicide and for those who have experienced the death of a loved one due to suicide. Issues of self-care for the pastoral caregiver will also be addressed. Students will participate in the nationally-accredited, two-day ASIST workshop (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) to equip participants to recognize, effectively intervene, and offer care to those considering suicide.

PACC 4213, 4223, 4233, 4243, 4253, 4263, 4273, 4283, 4293

Special Topics in Pastoral Care and Counselling

Specialized courses in Pastoral Care and Counselling offered from time to time.

Pastoral Ministry

PAST 3053 Preaching as a Practice and the Practice of Preaching

In this course, participants will focus upon three sets of skills. First, the interpretation of the Scriptures for preaching. Second, the design of sermons. Third, the delivery of sermons. The first will involve practicing basic exegesis to determine what a Scripture is talking about and what it is saying about what it is talking about. The second will focus on crafting sermon structure and content that enables communicating a clear message according to a predetermined purpose. The third will focus on matters of verbal and non-verbal communication in public speaking and negotiating mediated delivery. Throughout this course, participants will be required to prepare, design, and deliver various messages to be delivered publicly and on which they will receive peer and tutor feedback. Inbetween classes, participants will be expected to give time and attention to preparation, practice, and rehearsal.

PAST 3063 Christian Worship….Now.

Participants will be introduced to the biblical, historical, and theological understandings of gathered Christian ‘worship’. With reference to history and geography the variety of potential approaches will be highlighted before focusing on what is meant by ‘traditional’, ‘contemporary’, ‘blended’ and ‘alternative’ worship. The potential acts and activities that can constitute a worshipservice and the range of possible service ‘orders’will be explored.Specific attention will be given to several key practices such as the public reading of Scripture, public prayer, the Lord’s Supper, and Baptism. Through observation, reflection and rehearsal, participants will have the opportunity to design worship services and develop the skills of leading public corporate worship.

PAST 4013 Mentored Ministry 1

This course guides students in the formation of pastoral identity and in the development of ministry skills. This will be accomplished in class through the integration of theory and theology under the direction of the professor, and within a healthy local church under the mentorship of a pastor. Minimum of 240 in-ministry hours required. May be completed in the summer or during the fall and winter semesters. Open only to Bachelor of Theology (Ordination Track) students. Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of 30 credit hours.

PAST 4023 Mentored Ministry 2

This course guides students in the formation of pastoral identity and in the development of ministry skills. This will be accomplished in class through the integration of theory and theology under the direction of the professor, and within a healthy local church or other approved ministry setting, under the mentorship of a pastor or ministry leader. Minimum of 240 in-ministry hours required. May be completed in the summer or during the fall and winter semesters. Open only to Bachelor of Theology (Ordination Track) students. Prerequisite: PAST 4013 and completion of a minimum of 60 credit hours.

PAST 4053 Creative Preaching: Beyond the ‘Big Idea’

This course will focus upon preaching as the embodied oral/aural communication of biblically informed Christian convictions with the purpose of effecting some sort of change. Participants will be introduced to the embodied nature of preaching before exploring a variety of approaches and understandings of the practice of preaching. The course will cover-form sensitive; testimony; sequential’ trouble and grace’ collaborative; prophetic; evangelistic; extreme; and African-American celebratory styles of preaching. In exploring these approaches, the contribution that women’s styles of preaching, and black styles of preaching in particular make to our understanding will be highlighted and themes such as the use of multi-media, post- modern culture, preaching and politics, and ‘out-church’ preaching discussed as appropriate. Participants will have the opportunity to focus on two approaches to preaching that particularly interest them and can enhance their own practice and will have the opportunity to design and deliver sermons in these styles receiving peer and tutor, group and individual feedback. Prerequisite: PAST 3053.

PAST 4213, 4223, 4233, 4243, 4253, 4263, 4273, 4283, 4293 Special Topics in Pastoral Ministry

Specialized courses in Pastoral Ministry offered from time to time.

Spiritual Formation

SPFM 3013 Christian Spiritual Formation for Ministry Leaders

This course will consider the Biblical and theological foundations of Christian discipleship. Students will reflect on the indispensable role that spiritual disciplines have in cultivating deeper Christian spiritual formation. While aimed at those who are called to be leaders in the church, the course will also explore the application of spiritual disciplines to the life of the church as a whole and to its mission in the world.

SPFM 4013 Pathways of Prayer: The Soul’s Quest for God

Prayer is as vital to the health and vibrancy of the soul of the church, as breathing is to the human body. This course is designed to equip ministry leaders to lead and encourage the church in the practice of consistent prayer as a vital aspect of our relationship with God and one another, and a viable means of nurturing healthy growing congregations. Recommended prior study: SPFM 3013.

Theology

THEO 3013 Christian Theology 1

An introduction to Christian doctrine and theological inquiry. This first course in theology will begin with a discussion of theological method followed by a survey of the Christian doctrines of God, revelation, creation, and humanity. These doctrines will be studied by focusing on their relevance to contemporary issues faced by church and society.

THEO 3023 Christian Theology 2

A survey of the Christian doctrines of the person and work of Christ, the person and work of the Holy Spirit, salvation, the Church, and Last Times. These doctrines will be studied by focusing on their relevance to contemporary issues faced by church and society.

THEO 3033 Christian Ethics

An introduction to basic issues in Christian ethics faced by individuals and society today. The course will help students to develop an ethical approach to difficult problems, moral dilemmas, and the development of a personal ethical framework that is Christian in context. Issues to be explored include race/ethnicity, sexuality, bioethics, the environment, peace and justice, and global concerns/human rights.

THEO 3153 Theology of Love

What is love? Why is it considered the most essential human value for so many? How is it connected to such fundamental facets of the human condition as family, sex, religion, justice, forgiveness, etc.? This course will engage the topic of love as it is related to perennial dimensions of our human experience, and how our humanity can be understood through divine love. This course will set out to define love in its various forms, chart its history from ancient ideas (such as the Epic of Gilgamesh, the Bible, Plato, Aristotle, and Augustine) to modern ones (such as C. S. Lewis and Thomas Jay Oord), and will set out to explore modern contributors to the practice of love (such as Martin Luther King Jr, Desmond Tutu, Mother Teresa).

THEO 4213, 4223, 4233, Special Topics in Theology

Specialized courses in Theology offered from time to time.

Awards and Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance

Every student who attends Acadia Divinity College is substantially subsidized. Even when the student pays full tuition, much of the cost of his or her education is paid for by the College, the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada, churches, alumni/ae, businesses, individuals, and foundations.

Policy

Acadia Divinity College has a generous scholarship and financial assistance program which is funded through endowment funds donated by many generous donors. See the list on the following pages. Financial assistance funds are distributed on the basis of financial need at the discretion of the administration and in keeping with the wishes of the donor. All financial assistance is credited to the student’s account.

Entrance Scholarships

Applicants to the Bachelor of Theology (excluding Crandall partnership), Master of Divinity, and Master of Arts (Theology) degree programs will be assessed for Entrance Scholarship eligibility upon receipt of their completed application. Scholarships for entering students will be awarded as follows:

• Entrance scholarships will be offered, first-come, first served, to those entering students with a high Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), normally a minimum of 3.50 from the most recently completed university degree, or to entering undergraduate students with an 80% average from a completed high school program with five (5) Grade 12 academic courses.

• The scholarship recipient must be enrolled in at least 24 credit hours in a 12month period.

• The scholarship amount for entering students will be determined on a yearto-year basis.

• Once the basic degree program requirements are complete, the student will no longer be eligible to receive a scholarship.

• Those students who complete one degree at Acadia Divinity College and apply for entrance to another will be eligible to receive a scholarship if their CGPA while at Acadia Divinity College was at least 3.50.

• In an instance where a student meets the criteria to merit an entrance scholarship and is also eligible for a tuition reduction (i.e. Seniors and Mission Partners) the amount of the scholarship will be pro-rated to correlate with the percentage of the reduction provided.

Restrictions:

• If the recipient’s CGPA falls below the minimum 3.50, the scholarship could cease and may not be re-instated.

• If the recipient drops to part-time status during their program, the scholarship will cease and will not be re-instated.

• Recipients of scholarships are not eligible for additional financial assistance.

All scholarships are applied to the student’s account and will be considered part of the financial assistance received. Entrance scholarships are normally valued at 50% of full- time tuition.

Financial Assistance Applications

Financial assistance applications can be found at: https://acadiadiv.ca/scholarships- bursaries/ Please email completed forms to adcstudentservices@acadiau.ca

All students (incoming and returning) who wish to apply for financial assistance for the full year or fall semester should normally apply by mid-August each year. Returning students who do not submit a financial assistance application by this time will be deemed to have no financial need. Late applicants will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Applications for Winter semester financial assistance are normally due by mid- December each year.

Available monies will be assigned, and students notified of financial assistance beginning in early August. Bursaries are normally valued at 25% of full-time tuition. Smaller bursaries are also available for part-time students.

Priority in determining financial assistance is:

1. Master of Divinity (including the Graduate Diploma in Christian Studies)

2. Bachelor of Theology (including the Certificate in Christian Studies)

3. Master of Arts (Theology)

Restrictions:

• Financial assistance may be forfeited due to poor academic performance or if courses are dropped, thus changing a student’s status to part time. The student’s account will be adjusted accordingly.

• Entrance scholarship recipients are not eligible for this monetary award.

• Students who are already in receipt of tuition reduction (i.e. Seniors, and MissionPartners) are not eligible to receive financial assistance.

Emergency financial assistance may be requested at any time. Such assistance issubject to funds available.

College Assistantships / Teacher Assistant Positions

Please review ADC website for current employment opportunities available for students.

Prizes and Awards

Prizes and awards for qualifying students are awarded at the end of the academic year.

Dean’s Achievement Award

Returning students will receive the Dean’s Achievement Award if they meet all the following conditions:

• registered in at least 24 credit hours during the previous academic year (September to August);

• have a GPA of 3.50 or greater; and,

• all courses, including those for which extensions were granted by faculty, musthave been completed.

The Bursary/Scholarship Committee will determine the amount to be awarded.

Restriction: Recipients of ADC Entrance Scholarships are not eligible for this monetary award.

List of Scholarships, Bursaries, Prizes, and Awards

This list of bursaries, scholarships, prizes, and awards recognizes the valuable contribution friends and supporters have made to theological education at Acadia Divinity College over many years. It also recognizes the importance of the financial assistance required by those who are studying to serve as leaders in the Christian Church.

These trusts are managed by the Board of Trustees of Acadia Divinity College, and distributed in keeping with the wishes of donors. A committee appointed by the administration reviews applications for assistance and applies the criteria of each trust to the acceptable student to permit the appropriate financial assistance. This list is provided for information purposes as an application for financial assistance is sufficient to be considered for a scholarship or a bursary.

Students who receive a reduction in their tuition costs will not be eligible for additional financial assistance (i.e. Seniors’ discount, Mission Partner discount, Certificate of Ministerial Studies, etc.). Entrance scholarships are based on academic performance. No application is required. Additional scholarships may be available. Visit acadciadiv.ca/scholarships-bursaries for more information.

There are, however, organizations that make bursaries and awards available to students which require the student to make specific application to the organization. See page 188.

Entrance Scholarships

The Robert and Diana Read International Student Scholarship

Income from a trust fund established by Robert and Diana Read of Fredericton, NB to provide financial support for international students on full-time enrolment into Acadia Divinity College. Awarded to the student or students with the highest entering GPA into a ministry track program.

Simpson Entrance Scholarship

Income from a trust fund endowed by Rev. Edwin Simpson of Green Bay, Wisconsin, Acadia 1899, and Mr. Alfred Simpson of St. Eleanors, Prince Edward Island. To provide an annual entrance scholarship to be awarded to a Master of Divinity student who has the highest academic standing in a liberal arts degree, with a strong proficiency in English.

Florence and George Simpson Memorial Entrance Scholarship

Income from a trust fund given by Gerald K. Simpson of Fairhaven, Deer Island, New Brunswick, in memory of his parents Florence A. and George A. Simpson. To provide an annual entrance scholarship to be awarded to a Master of Divinity student who has the highest academic standing in an undergraduate degree. First preference will be given to a student from New Brunswick.

Georgie L. and Ralph Taylor Graduate Entrance Scholarship

Income from a trust fund established by Ralph Taylor ’61, ’62, ’63 and Georgie Taylor ’60 (Acadia University) of First Baptist Church, Moncton, New Brunswick. To provide an annual entrance scholarship to be awarded to a student who is a Baptist and is enrolled in a Master of Divinity or Practical Master of Arts degree program. The student must have obtained a minimum B average in his/her previous degree program and have shown evidence of exceptional leadership potential. First preference will be given to a student from New Brunswick.

Scholarships

Acadia Divinity College Alumni/ae Association Scholarship

Income from a trust fund contributed by members of the Acadia Divinity College Alumni Association to be awarded to the son or daughter of an alumna/us of the College who has the highest grade-point average at the conclusion of the first year of full-time studies in a master’s program.

G. Keith Churchill Scholarship of Worship

Income from a trust fund established by David and Faye Huestis of Saint John New Brunswick, in recognition of the outstanding church leadership of Rev. Dr. G. Keith Churchill. First preference to a student who shows evidence of understanding the theology, history, and conduct of worship in its traditional and contemporary forms. Recipients shall demonstrate aptitude, potential, and financial need.

Harry G. Gardner Scholarship of Pastoral Leadership

Income from a trust fund established by David and Faye Huestis of Saint John, New Brunswick, in recognition of Rev. Dr. Harry G. Gardner, who served as the 6th President of Acadia Divinity College between 2008 and 2019. First preference to a student who shows promise for pastoral leadership and ministry in traditional and contemporary church contexts. Recipients shall demonstrate aptitude, potential, and financial need.

Dr. Alexander Gibson Memorial Scholarship

Income from a trust fund established by Rev. MacPherson Eaton, as a memorial to Dr. Alexander Gibson for his many years as the Field Secretary of the Board of Christian Education, Atlantic United Baptist Convention. To be awarded to a student who has done the best work in Biblical Studies.

Mark William Hudson Memorial Scholarship

Income from a trust fund given as bequest from the estate of Rev. Charles and Marina (Lutz) Hudson of Salisbury New Brunswick, in memory of their son, Mark William Hudson. To be awarded annually to a returning student (or students) who is preparing for pastoral ministry within the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada, has achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.0 and who demonstrates mature Christian leadership as determined by the College administration. First preference will be given to a student from Atlantic Canada.

John Lovitt Scholarship

Income from a trust fund given by the late Mary Guest Lovitt in memory of her father, John Lovitt of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. To be awarded to the student who has the highest standing following the completion of 60 credit hours in the Master of Divinity degree.

Dr. Earl C. Merrick Memorial Scholarship

Income from a trust fund given by Rev. MacPherson Eaton in memory of Dr. E.C. Merrick who for eighteen years was the Professor of Christian Education at Acadia. To be awarded to a Master of Divinity student who has the best record in courses related to Christian Education.

Scholarship of Multifaceted Ministry

Income from a trust fund established by David and Faye Huestis of Saint John, New Brunswick. First preference to a female student who shows promise for the multifaceted ministry of the church in Atlantic Canada or international service. Recipients shall demonstrate aptitude, potential, and financial need.

Emma Porter Perkins Scholarship

Income from a trust fund given by Dr. Perry B. Perkins in memory of his wife Emma Porter Perkins. To be awarded to the student who has the highest standing in the first year of studies for the Master of Divinity degree.

Harry Hoyt Pickett Scholarship

Income from a trust fund established by Harry Hoyt Pickett with gratitude for the financial assistance he received as an Acadia University student. To provide an annual scholarship to be awarded to a Doctor of Ministry student or students who has / have obtained a minimum B average. First preference will be given to students affiliated with the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada.

T. Elgar and Edith Roberts Memorial Scholarship

Income from a trust fund established by First Baptist Church, Moncton, New Brunswick, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of ordination to the Christian ministry, and by gifts given by friends and family in memory of Rev. Dr. T. Elgar Roberts and Mrs. Edith Roberts. To be awarded to a student studying at Acadia Divinity College who has demonstrated special competence in Church Music.

B.D. Stevens Scholarship

Income from a trust fund given by Laurie Stevens in honour of his father, B.D. Stevens, a former President of the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada. To be awarded to a student who has the highest standing following the completion of 60 credit hours in the Master of Divinity program.

Dennis M. Veinotte Scholarship in Pastoral Care and Counselling

An annual gift of $2,000 is given by David and Faye Huestis of Saint John, New Brunswick, in recognition of the ministry of Dr. Dennis M. Veinotte. A pastor, and for 17 years, Professor of Pastoral Care and Counselling at Acadia Divinity College. To provide two annual scholarships of $1,000 to students enrolled at Acadia Divinity College who are specializing in Pastoral Care and Counselling.

Dennis M. Veinotte Scholarship of Pastoral Counselling and Hospital Chaplaincy

Income from a trust fund established by David and Faye Huestis of Saint John, New Brunswick, in recognition of the exceptional pastoral care and counselling ministry of Rev. Dr. Dennis M. Veinotte. First preference to a student who shows evidence of commitment to the ministry of pastoral counselling or chaplaincy. Recipients shall demonstrate aptitude, potential, and financial need.

Dr. Evan M. Whidden Scholarship

Income from a trust fund given by Rev. MacPherson Eaton in memory of Dr. Evan M. Whidden, former Dean of Theology, Acadia University. To be awarded annually to a student who has demonstrated the most consistent work and interest in historical studies, and has a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.67 (A-), in two required courses in Christian History.

Bursaries

Acadia Divinity College Alumni/ae Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by the Alumni/ae of Acadia Divinity College and the former Acadia University School of Theology to provide bursaries to deserving students preparing for Christian Ministry.

Ronald and Olive Allen Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by Ronald and Olive Allen. To be awarded to a deserving student in the second or subsequent years of study in a program leading to Christian ministry.

The Li An-Chuan Christian Discipleship and Evangelism Memorial Scholarship

This annual scholarship is to be awarded to a student who exemplifies genuine Christian discipleship and “a heart” for Christian evangelism in terms of his or her ministry. Li An-Chuan was, without hesitation, a remarkably committed believer who envisioned returning to his homeland in China to make disciples of people, through Christian lifestyle teaching and preaching. It is in memory of this outstanding young believer that the scholarship is awarded annually. This scholarship is provided by Sally and Dr. Myles Krueger (’88) in fond memory of Li An-Chuan with thanks to God for his admirable commitment to Jesus.

Li An-Chuan Memorial Bursary Fund

Income from a trust fund established in honour of the memory of Li An-Chuan, the first Mainland Chinese student to enrol at Acadia Divinity College. Li AnChuan was tragically killed in a car accident on April 19, 1991. To financially assist Mainland Chinese students or a student from Asia enrolled at Acadia Divinity College.

Clara E. Armstrong Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by Clara E. Armstrong is to be used to assist deserving students preparing for Christian ministry.

Douglas and Patricia Armstrong Bursary

Income from a trust fund in loving memory of Douglas and Patricia Armstrong of Kingston, Nova Scotia, by their children. Preference will be given to a deserving student who is focused on Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care and/or an international student.

Murray and Ruth Armstrong Bursary

This bursary was established in 2011 in honour of Rev. Dr. J. Murray Armstrong and his daughter, Ruth Armstrong Fair, to provide financial assistance to students studying for Christian ministry.

Walker Armstrong Bursary

This bursary has been established by L. Roscoe Potter and will be awarded to a male student in theology, studying for active ministry. He must be evangelically inclined, like people, have a “shepherd’s-heart”, and a good preaching voice.

Armstrong-Whitehouse Post-Graduate Bursary

Income from a trust established by Reverends Gregory and Ida ArmstrongWhitehouse to provide financial assistance to a deserving student enrolled in a post-graduate program at a recognized theological school.

Atlantic Baptist Board Bursary

Income from a trust fund given by the Home Mission Board of the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada to be awarded to a student studying for Christian ministry.

Carmen Belle Attwood-Lowther Endowment Fund

Income from a trust fund given by Clive Attwood-Lowther in memory of his wife Carmen Belle Attwood-Lowther. To be awarded to deserving students who demonstrate a clear call to Christian ministry and require financial assistance.

William A. Bacon Memorial Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by Florence Hamm (Mrs. Murray) in loving memory of her parents, William and Frances (Adams) Bacon of Hillgrove, Digby County, Nova Scotia, and their family members: Russell Bacon, Marion Bacon, Helen (Bacon) Rafuse, and Catharine Bacon. To be awarded to students on the basis of financial need.

Arthur and Irene Baxter Memorial Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by their children and spouses in memory of Arthur and Irene Baxter of Hamilton, Ontario. To provide a bursary to a deserving student enrolled at the College.

Samuel Robinson Belyea Student Fund

Income from a trust fund established by Mrs. Jeanette Robinson Belyea of St. Stephen, New Brunswick, in memory of her husband, Samuel Robinson Belyea. To be awarded annually to students on the basis of financial need.

W.R. Brock Bursary

Income from a trust fund given in memory of W.R. Brock, M.P. To be awarded annually to a student preparing for Christian ministry.

Ivan Brown Endowed Fund

Income from a trust fund established by Ivan Brown to provide financial assistance to evangelical students preparing for Baptist pastoral ministry in the Atlantic Provinces or Bible translation work.

Rev. Dr. Wrenfred and Mrs. Helen Bryant Memorial Bursary

Memorial Bursary in memory of Rev. Dr. Wrenfred and Mrs. Helen Bryant. The annual investment from the bursary shall be allocated to assist an international student. In the absence of any international students in financial need, the amount shall be given to a deserving Canadian student.

William and Grace Burden Bursary

Income from a trust fund endowed by William and Grace Burden of Moncton, New Brunswick, to be awarded annually to students on the basis of financial need.

Kenneth and Alice Burgoyne Memorial Bursary

Income from a trust fund created by a bequest from the estate of Alice Burgoyne to establish a bursary in memory of Kenneth Lorne Burgoyne and Alice Dorothy Burgoyne of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. To be given annually to a worthy student who has financial needs, who is studying at Acadia Divinity College.

Canadian Forces Protestant Chapel Bursary for Theological Students

Income from a trust fund established by contributions from Protestant Chapel services. To be awarded to ex-service personnel or to children of service personnel who are students preparing for ordained Christian ministry.

Emerson Carroll Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by the Board of Baptist Men of Atlantic Canada in honour of Emerson Carroll, a respected layman who has given outstanding leadership among Baptist Men. To be awarded to a male student with a spouse and / or family, who is enrolled in a program preparing for pastoral ministry.

John and Wilbert Carter Memorial Fund

Income from a trust fund established to provide assistance to students on the basis of financial need.

Lillian Chandler Music Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by Rev. Willard Chandler of Edson, Alberta, in memory of his wife, Lillian. To provide assistance for the annual Pastor-inResidence program every second year.

Dr. Millard Ross Cherry Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by members of the 1987 Acadia Divinity College Leaving Class and other interested donors, who chose to honour their esteemed Professor of Systematic Theology, and the first Principal of Acadia Divinity College, Dr. M.R. Cherry. To provide financial assistance to deserving students.

Ruth M. and G. Vincent Clark Endowment Fund

Income from a trust fund established by Ruth and Vincent Clark. To be awarded annually to a student in need of financial assistance and who gives evidence of a clear call to Christian ministry.

Flora Clarke Memorial Bursary Award

First Baptist Church, Moncton, New Brunswick, awards an annual bursary in memory of Miss Flora Clark, K.I.H., who was a member of that church and for many years a missionary in India. To be awarded to a student (preferably from First Baptist, Moncton) who is preparing for Christian missions or ministry.

Rev. R. Alder Colpitts Memorial Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by G. Silas Colpitts, and Mr. and Mrs. Murray Colpitts of Norton, New Brunswick, and Mazie Myles of Peticodiac, New Brunswick, in memory of their brother, Rev. Robert Alder Colpitts, who pastored Baptist churches in Atlantic Canada for forty years and died in 1987. Awarded annually to students on the basis of financial need.

Eliza Currie Student Aid Fund

Income from a trust fund bequeathed to the College to assist students for Christian ministry who are in need of financial assistance.

Edward R. Curry Memorial Fund

Income from a trust fund to be used to assist students preparing for the ministry in a Baptist Church who are in need of financial assistance.

Frank W. Curry Bursary

Income from a trust fund originally gifted to Acadia University to be used to assist theological students.

Caswell H. Denton Bursary

Income from a trust fund established in memory of Caswell H. Denton, Digby County, Nova Scotia. To be used to supply books for a needy and deserving theological student from Nova Scotia, preferably from Digby County.

Alice M. Duval Bursary

Income from a trust fund to students preparing for Christian ministry.

Fred and Nita Eldridge Bursary

An endowment to help needy theological students from Hants County, however if there is no one from Hants County in any given year, it can be given to another needy student.

Senator Emerson Bursary

Income from a trust fund contributed by the Senator Emerson Foundation of Saint John, New Brunswick in memory of Senator Clarence V. Emerson. To be awarded to a student preparing for Christian ministry.

Richard Erb Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by Richard Erb of Calgary, Alberta (formerly of Apohaqui, New Brunswick). To be used to provide financial assistance to students participating in Mentored Ministry.

Farncombe Bursary

Income from a trust fund given by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Farncombe of Liverpool, Nova Scotia. To provide financial assistance to students preparing for Christian ministry.

Fenerty Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by Laurie D. and Marion M. Fenerty. This bursary will be awarded to a student(s) attending Acadia Divinity College full time and who demonstrates financial need.

Dr. Byron W. Fenwick Memorial Bursary

A bursary established by Lorraine Fenwick, which will be awarded to a deserving Acadia Divinity College student(s) who has financial need and is a member of a church affiliated with Canadian Baptist Ministries.

Harry H. Ferguson Memorial Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by a bequest from the estate of Viola B. Ferguson. To be awarded annually to a worthy and deserving student in their final year of studies at Acadia Divinity College.

W. Borden Trites Field Seminar Trust Fund

Income from a trust fund established by W. Borden Trites of Fredericton, New Brunswick. To be used to provide financial assistance to students engaged in Mentored Ministry.

Dr. Ralph and Jessie Fitch Memorial Bursary

Income from a trust fund established in memory of Dr. Ralph Fitch and Jessie Fitch by members of their family. To be awarded to a student enrolled at Acadia Divinity College who has achieved an annual grade point average of 2.67 or more in a program of studies.

Gerry Fuller Memorial Bursary

Income from a trust fund established in memory of Rev. Gerry Fuller by his wife, Rev. Barbara Fuller. To assist deserving and needy students studying for ministry.

John Geldart Memorial Bursary

Income from a trust fund established through a bequest from the estate of Miss Eva R. Geldart, in memory of her brother, John Geldart. To provide financial assistance to students preparing for Christian ministry.

Dr. William A. Geldart Memorial Bursary

Income from a trust fund given in memory of William A. Geldart by his wife. To assist a student studying Clinical Pastoral Education.

Lester D. and Evangeline Giffin Memorial Bursary Fund

Income from a trust fund established by Audrey E. Bateman (Acadia BA 1950, Acadia BEd 1951) in honour and memory of her parents, Lester D. Giffin and Evangeline W. Giffin of Victoria Vale, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia. This bursary will provide financial assistance to a deserving student who demonstrates a clear call to Christian ministry.

John Gladstone Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by the W. Garfield Weston Foundation in recognition of the ministry of Dr. John Gladstone and his outstanding achievements at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, Toronto. To a student in need of financial support who is preparing for Baptist ministry and has completed at least 30 credit hours in any program at Acadia Divinity College.

Douglas Gow Bursary

Income from a trust fund established to provide financial assistance to students studying for Baptist ministry.

Cora Gray and Madeline Sampson Bursary

This bursary was established by a generous gift from the estate of Rev. MacPherson Eaton. The bursary is named in recognition of Deacons Cora Gray and Madeline Sampson who were choice servants of the Lord Jesus Christ in the Windsor Plains United Baptist Church. To be awarded to a student (or students) who is part of an African United Baptist Association (AUBA) church or identifies as African Nova Scotian, and who demonstrates financial need.

Captain Theodore Harding Griffin Bursary

Income from a trust fund given by his daughter, Miss Minnie E. Griffin, Halifax, Nova Scotia, to be used for theological bursary purposes. Preference will be given to a student from Guysborough or Halifax County, Nova Scotia, or to some other deserving theology student.

Hagerman Bursary

A trust fund established by Rev. Bryan Hagerman in memory of his mother, Fern Hagerman and in honour of his father, Ronald Hagerman. Income from this fund shall provide a bursary to a student who is planning to serve the Lord in overseas missionary service, or at the discretion of Acadia Divinity College.

George N. and Marjorie B. Hamilton Memorial Bursary

Income from a trust fund given in loving memory of Dr. George N. and Marjorie B. Hamilton by their daughters, Mrs. Joyce Jones and Mrs. Gerry Moir. To provide financial assistance to a deserving student who has demonstrated a clear call and commitment to Christian service, and who has completed at least 30 credit hours of any Acadia Divinity College academic program.

Miss Carol M. Harris Bursary

A bursary set up in honour of Miss Carol M. Harris to be awarded to a student(s) attending Acadia Divinity College full time and who has financial need.

Laurie and Muriel Harrison Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by Goldye L. H. and David Rice Smith of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia in memory of Laurie Chisholm Harrison and his wife Muriel Gordon (Goldsmith) Harrison to provide financial assistance to a student (or students) who have demonstrated gifts and passion for evangelism, church planting, discipleship, and pastoral care.

Lloyd L. Hawkes Memorial Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by Mrs. Edith Hawkes of Chipman, New Brunswick, in memory of her husband, Lloyd L. Hawkes. To provide financial assistance to a deserving student preparing for missionary service at home or abroad.

C.C. Hayward Bursary

Income from a trust fund established through a bequest by Mrs. C.C. Hayward of Wolfville, Nova Scotia, in memory of her husband C.C. Hayward. To be awarded annually to a married student supporting a family and is preparing to minister in the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada and preferably serving in a rural pastorate.

Mrs. C.C. Hayward Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by Mrs. C.C. Hayward, of Wolfville, Nova Scotia. To provide financial assistance to students studying for Christian ministry.

Annie M. Hickman Bursary Fund

Income from a trust fund established by the will of the late Annie M. Hickman of Amherst, Nova Scotia. To be used to assist students preparing for Christian ministry.

George A. Hubley Bursary Fund

Income from a trust fund by a bequest from the estate of George A. Hubley of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. To provide financial assistance to deserving students studying for the Baptist ministry.

Ishmael Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by Rev. Terry Orchard. To be used to assist missionaries already working among Muslims to pursue further studies, or to help a missionary candidate or theological student who has shown interest in Muslim evangelism.

C. Braden Jelly Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by a bequest from the estate of C. Braden Jelly of Summerside, Prince Edward Island. To be awarded annually to a deserving student preparing for Christian ministry within the Baptist denomination.

Dorothy Legge Bursary

Income from a Trust Fund established by a bequest from the estate of Dorothy Legge of Truro, Nova Scotia. To be awarded to a student at Acadia Divinity College.

Loch Lomand Trust

Income from a trust fund established by Loch Lomand Baptist Church and held by the Atlantic Baptist Foundation. To be awarded to students attending Acadia Divinity College.

Rev. Brian R. Long Memorial Bursary

A memorial bursary that has been set up by Kennebecasis Baptist Church to honour the memory of Rev. Brian R. Long. Brian was a well-loved pastor who loved his pastorates. This bursary shall be awarded to a deserving student(s) who needs financial assistance.

Robert MacDonald Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by Mrs. Robert MacDonald of Methuen, MA., Mr. J.B. MacDonald of Boston, MA, and Messrs. E.H. and S.E. MacDonald of New York, in memory of Rev. Robert MacDonald, a native of Nova Scotia who ministered in the United States. To be awarded annually to a deserving student from Nova Scotia studying for Christian ministry.

W. Russell MacKay memorial Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by family and friends in honour of the memory of W. Russell MacKay (1907-1990). To be awarded annually to a deserving student enrolled at Acadia Divinity College.

Gordon and Irene MacKinnon Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by Gordon and Irene MacKinnon in loving memory of their parents, Captain and Mrs. Adelbert MacKinnon and Mr. and Mrs. Judson A. Clements. To be awarded annually to a deserving student preferably from Nova Scotia in the second year of a program at Acadia Divinity College and who has shown consistent spiritual and academic growth in the previous year.

Robert and Margaret MacQuade Bursary

Income from a trust fund established Robert and Margaret MacQuade of Moncton, New Brunswick. To be awarded to deserving students with financial needs preparing for ministry.

Gladys Marsters Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by a bequest to the Home Mission Board of the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada from the estate of Miss Gladys Marsters of Hantsport, Nova Scotia. To provide financial assistance to deserving students studying at Acadia Divinity College.

Thomas B. and Irene McDormand Trust Fund

Income from a trust fund established by a bequest from the estate of Mrs. Irene McDormand. To be used to provide financial assistance to students in first-year studies.

Mr. and Mrs. Owen McEwen Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by Mr. and Mrs. Owen McEwen in memory of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford L. Comfer of Calgary, Alberta, and Mr. and Mrs. John McEwen of Freeport, Nova Scotia. To provide financial assistance to worthy students studying for the Christian ministry. First consideration to students from the Freeport, Nova Scotia, pastorate and students from the Rosedale United Church, Calgary, Alberta.

Charles Spurgeon McLearn Student Aid Fund

Income from a trust fund established by Mrs. C.S. McLearn, in memory of her husband, Rev. Charles Spurgeon McLearn. To provide financial assistance to needy theological students.

Ella B. McLeod Bursary

Income from trust fund established by Ella B. McLeod of Penobsquis, New Brunswick. To be awarded to a student who demonstrates a clear call to Christian ministry and has financial need. Preference will be given to a student who is a member of a church of the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada.

J. Archibald (1898) and Thelma A. McLeod Scholarship

Income from a trust fund established by the estate of Thelma Audrey McLeod. To be awarded annually to students studying for ministry.

Kenneth R. and Bernetta Flemming McLeod Memorial Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by Ella B. McLeod of Penobsquis, New Brunswick, in memory of her parents, Kenneth R. McLeod and Bernetta Flemming McLeod. To be awarded annually to students who are members of a church of the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada, who demonstrate a clear call to Christian Ministry, and have been recommended by the Board of Ministerial Standards of the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada as a candidate for ministry.

John Mercer Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by John Mercer, former Acadia University Theological Librarian. To be used to provide financial assistance to theological students.

Harold and Marguerite Mitton Bursary

Income from a Trust Fund established by Dr. Harold and Mrs. Marguerite Mitton of Wolfville, Nova Scotia and merged with the Dr. Harold L. Mitton Bursary that was set up by members of the 1988 and 1990 ADC Leaving Classes to honour Dr. Harold Mitton, respected Professor Emeritus and Director of Supervised Field Education, and the third principal of Acadia Divinity College (1975-1985). To be used to assist students with expenses incurred through the Mentored Ministry Program and / or a second- year student from a CBAC church who intends to proceed beyond MDiv, MA, to a ThM or PhD degree and has been recommended by CBAC Board of Ministerial Standards for a candidate. Mrs. Mitton acted as a Counsellor and friend to the ADC Wives Group.

Josephine Kinley Moore Bursary

This endowment was setup in honour of Josephine Kinley Moore who was the first female to be ordained by Baptists in Nova Scotia. Josephine was born in 1908 and went home to be with her Lord in 2001. In 1995 the Acadia Divinity College Alumni Association of Acadia Divinity College presented her with their first Distinguished Alumni Award. This fund is to assist in the training of women in Christian leadership.

Rev. Kenneth W. Morrison Memorial Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by the family and friends of Rev. Kenneth W. Morrison to celebrate a life dedicated in service for Christ and ministry, as a pastor and staff member in the Canadian Baptist Federation family of churches. To be awarded annually to a mature student, who is a member of a church affiliated with Canadian Baptist Ministries and is preparing for full-time Christian ministry.

Alexander and Nellie Murray Memorial Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by Sadie Greene and family in memory of her parents, Alexander and Nellie Murray of New Brunswick. To provide financial assistance to a student who has shown special interest in issues of peace and justice, or in prison ministry.

Miss Kate Myers Trust Fund

Income from a trust fund established in memory of Miss Kate Myers by a legacy to Central Baptist Church, Saint John, New Brunswick, Women’s Missionary Society. To provide financial assistance for a student from a developing country studying for ministry at Acadia Divinity College.

M. Evelyn Nicholson Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by the estate of M. Evelyn Nicholson. To provide financial assistance to students studying for Christian ministry.

Everette and Josie (McLellan) Nickerson Scholarship Fund

This scholarship has been set up by Josie (McLellan) Nickerson and the late Everette Nickerson, Acadia 1953, which will be awarded to a student(s) attending Acadia Divinity College full time and who has financial need. This individual will have demonstrated a clear call to Christian ministry, and has been recommended by the Board of Ministerial Standards of the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada as a candidate(s) for the ministry.

Freda and Hubert Nickerson Memorial Bursary Fund

Income from a trust fund established by Granville and Mary Louise Nickerson in memory of his parents, Freda Edith (Cox) and Hubert Granville Nickerson of Liverpool, Nova Scotia. To provide full tuition bursaries to mature students. Recipients shall be students who demonstrate a clear call to Christian ministry, who have been approved by the Board of Ministerial Standards of the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada as candidates for the ministry, and reside in the Atlantic Provinces.

Nova Scotia Federation on Alcohol & Other Drug Problems Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by the Nova Scotia Federation on Alcohol & Other Drug Problems when the Federation concluded active work in 1992. To provide financial assistance to returning students in Clinical Pastoral Education, with preference given to those enrolled in studies concerning understanding and working with alcoholics.

Oliver Ohsberg Memorial Bursary

This bursary has been established by Wilma Ohsberg, wife, and Robert Ohsberg, son. This annual bursary will be awarded to a deserving student(s) requiring financial assistance, who demonstrate a clear call to Christian ministry and are interested in pursuing Christian Education, or at the discretion of Acadia Divinity College.

William Pearly Oliver Memorial Scholarship Fund

Income from a trust fund provides financial assistance to a first-year student (or subsequent years) who has completed a bachelor’s degree and is enrolled in a program of full-time study in preparation for pastoral ministry.

Pancorvo Doctoral Fellowship

Income from a trust fund established by the Pancorvo family to be awarded to a graduate of Acadia Divinity College with a Master of Divinity degree who is enrolled in a doctoral program in biblical studies (PhD or equivalent).

Payzant Fund

Income from a trust fund established by Godfrey P. Payzant. To provide financial assistance to students from the Baptist denomination who are studying for Baptist ministry.

Power Memorial Trust

Income from a trust fund established by the estate of Miss Marion Power, of Halifax, Nova Scotia, to provide financial support to students studying at Acadia Divinity College.

Isabel and Marion Power Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by Isabel and Marion Power to provide financial assistants to students studying for the Christian Ministry.

Mrs.

Eva Prebble Trust Fund

Income from a trust fund established for the education of students from developing countries studying for ministry at Acadia Divinity College.

Lewis Read Student Aid Fund

Income from a trust fund established by Mrs. E. O. Read to assist students in theology.

Neva M. Rice Memorial Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by Roger and Frances Freeman, and Miss E. Catharine Bacon, in memory of their cousin, Mrs. Neva M. Rice of Bear River, Nova Scotia. To provide financial assistance to students studying at Acadia Divinity College.

Marion

R. Rolston Memorial Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by bequest to the Central Baptist Church, Saint John, New Brunswick, Women’s Missionary Society. In memory of Marion R. Rolston. To provide financial assistance to students from developing countries who studying at Acadia Divinity College.

Rev. Frederick E. and Mrs. Clara Maie Roop Memorial Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by a bequest from the estate of Norman E. Peveril, the first treasurer of the Board of Trustees of Acadia Divinity College, in memory of his wife’s, Melba, parents, Rev. Frederick E. Roop and Mrs. Clara Maie Roop. To be awarded annually to a mature student who is supporting a family and preparing for Christian ministry.

The H. Miriam Ross Contemporary Missions Scholarship

This annual scholarship is to be awarded to a student who gives evidence of having a firm commitment to Christian mission work in terms of study at the College and future ministry. It is expected that the recipient be clearly committed to a lifestyle of Christian discipleship and evangelism; one element of ministry without the other is inadequate when it comes to matters involving mission work. It is with deep gratitude to Dr. Ross, for her considerable commitment to spreading the importance of mission work through teaching and lifestyle, that Sally and Dr. Myles Krueger (’88) provide this scholarship.

Reverend W. Gordon Ross Memorial Bursary for International Student Aid

Income from a trust fund established by Stanley Ross, of Saint John, New Brunswick, in memory of his brother, Rev. W. Gordon Ross (BTh Acadia 1929, MA Acadia 1932). To be awarded annually to a deserving student from a developing country who possesses spiritual gifts, is enrolled in a master-level program at Acadia Divinity College, and is planning to return to home to serve as a minister of the Gospel.

Eleanor Jane Ryder Memorial Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by Everett and Elsie Ryder of Moncton, New Brunswick, in memory of their daughter Eleanor (BMusEd Acadia 1977). To be awarded to students studying at Acadia Divinity College.

Edward Manning Saunders Bursary

Income from a trust fund established to assist deserving students.

Seabright United Baptist Church Bursary

This bursary is given in recognition of the ADC student ministers and the ordinary folk who have served the church and community over the years in Seabright, Nova Scotia. This bursary shall be awarded to a deserving student(s) who needs financial assistance.

The Dr. Morley A. and Mrs. Joy E. Shaw Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by Dr. Morley A. and Mrs. Joy E. Shaw to provide financial assistance to a deserving student enrolled at Acadia Divinity College.

Rev. Douglas H. Simpson Memorial Bursary

Income from a trust fund established in memory of Rev. Douglas H. Simpson by his daughter, Mrs. Charles Russell (Gracie). To provide financial assistance to a theological student, with first preference to a student from Prince Edward Island.

Rev. Frank H. Sinnott Memorial Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by a bequest from the estate of Rev. Dr. Frank H. Sinnott of Port Williams, Nova Scotia. To provide financial assistance to a student studying at Acadia Divinity College.

Mrs. Jacob Smith Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by a bequest from the estate of Annie Smith (Mrs. Jacob) of Saint John, New Brunswick, to the United Baptist Woman’s Missionary Union (UBWMU). To be presented annually to a student enrolled in a degree program at Acadia Divinity College. The student is selected by members of the UBWMU.

Sons of Temperance, Order of Nova Scotia Memorial Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by the Grand Division Sons of Temperance of Nova Scotia to commemorate its founding in 1847, and the important work the organization accomplished to benefit society since that time. To be presented to a student enrolled in a program of study in preparation for Christian ministry, who is prepared to sign the following pledge. “I , without reserve, solemnly pledge my honour, in the presence of witnesses, that I will neither make, buy, sell, nor use, as a beverage, any Spirituous or Malt Liquors, Wine or Cider.”

Mrs. George Sterling Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by a bequest from the estate of Mrs. George Sterling of Kentville, Nova Scotia. To provide financial assistance to students studying for ministry.

Stiles

Memorial Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by Kenneth I. Stiles of Wolfville, Nova Scotia, and Annabelle Conrad of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, in memory of their parents Rev. William P. and Jessie (Lutes) Stiles and brother, Blair Stiles, who was killed in World War II. To be awarded to a student who is a member of a church of the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada, who demonstrates a clear call to Christian ministry, and has been recommended by the Board of Ministerial Standards as a candidate for ministry.

Rev. John Sullivan Memorial Bursary

Income from a trust fund in memory of Rev. John Ross Sullivan, a pastor with the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada and friend to Acadia Divinity College. To provide financial assistance to a student pursuing pastoral ministry with preference to those in their first year of study.

Dr. Charles J. Taylor Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by Rev. MacPherson Eaton in honour of Dr. Charles J. Taylor, Acadia Divinity College’s pioneer professor in the development of Clinical Pastoral Education in Canada. To provide financial assistance to a student enrolled in a program in prison ministry or a student preparing for pastoral ministry who demonstrates a personal interest in prison ministry.

The Lillian and John Taylor Memorial Bursary

Income from a trust fund established in memory of Lillian and John Taylor of Sydney Mines, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, by their daughter Laura E. Taylor. To be used to assist a low-income student. First consideration to students from Cape Breton Nova Scotia, then an international student, then a student from Atlantic Canada.

Lalia E. Thomas Educational Fund

Income from a trust fund established to provide financial assistance to a student preparing for Christian ministry.

Rupert and Joyce Tingley Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by Rupert and Joyce Tingley of Moncton, New Brunswick. To provide a bursary for students who are members of a church in the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada (CBAC), who demonstrate a clear call to Christian Ministry, and have been recommended by the Board of Ministerial Standards and Education of the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada as a candidate for ministry.

Mr. and Mrs. L.G. Trask Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by Mr. and Mrs. L.G. Trask of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, to provide for two annual entrance bursaries for students enrolled in a master’s program at Acadia Divinity College. Preference to be given to students from Yarmouth, Digby, or Shelburne Counties, Nova Scotia, or any student from Nova Scotia.

Borden Trites Memorial Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by a bequest from the estate of W. Borden Trites of Fredericton, New Brunswick. To provide financial assistance to a student (preferably from New Brunswick) preparing for Christian Ministry.

Mrs. Emma N. Tufts Memorial Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by a legacy to Central Baptist Church, Saint John, New Brunswick, Women’s Missionary Society, in memory of Mrs. Emma N. Tufts. To provide financial assistance to international students studying at Acadia Divinity College.

Rev. Isaiah and Mrs. Frances (Demille) Wallace Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by a gift originally given to Acadia University by Rev. Isaiah and Mrs. Frances (DeMille) Wallace. To provide financial assistance to a deserving theological student.

Lewis Fisher Wallace Bursary

Income from a trust fund established to provide financial assistance to a student preparing for Christian ministry.

John Welsh Fund

Income from a trust fund established by a bequest from the estate of John Welsh of Digby, Nova Scotia. To provide financial assistance to students preparing for ministry.

Horace E. West Bursaries

Income from a trust fund established by Rev. Horace E. West of Delta, British Columbia. To provide financial assistance to deserving students preferably from Western Canada who are preparing for Christian ministry. To be awarded to a student beginning their studies, a student who has completed 30 credit hours, and a student who has completed 60 credit hours.

Rev. S. Arnold Westcott Scholarship Fund

Income from a trust established through a bequest from the estate of Alice Freda Wescott, in memory of Rev. S. Arnold Wescott. To provide financial assistance to a student entering first-year studies in theology.

Herman and Florence White Memorial Bursary

A bursary set up in honour of the late Mr. Herman Roy White and his wife, Mrs. Florence White. This bursary which will be awarded to a student(s) attending Acadia Divinity College full time, has financial need, and is a member of a church affiliated with Canadian Baptist Ministries.

Wilbur Bursary

Income from a trust established by Mr. Harold Wilbur and family of Campbellton, New Brunswick. To be awarded to a deserving student in recognition of academic achievement. Preference given to international students who intend, upon completion of their degree program, to return to their homeland as ministers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Audrey Young Bursary

Income from a trust established by Miss Audrey Young of Calgary, Alberta. To be awarded to a student studying at Acadia Divinity College.

Dr. Jarold K. Zeman Memorial Bursary

Income from a trust established by family and friends in memory of Dr. Jarold K. Zeman, who was professor of Church History at Acadia Divinity College from 1968 until his retirement in 1991.

Zion Baptist Church Bursary

A fund established by a gift from Zion Baptist Church of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, upon its dissolution in November 2015. To provide financial assistance to a student preparing for Christian Ministry.

Student Aid

Emma Duncan Memorial Bursary

The income from a trust fund established by a bequest from the estate of Emma Duncan. To be used to assist deserving theological students.

Dora Duffy Mitton Bursary

First Baptist Church Moncton, New Brunswick, provides an annual bursary from an endowment established from the Estate of Dora Duffy Mitton. To be granted to a student who is preparing for full-time pastoral or mission ministry.

Cynthia Eaton Student Aid Fund

A trust fund established by the estate of Rev. MacPherson Eaton of Wolfville, Nova Scotia, in memory of his wife, Cynthia Eaton. To provide financial assistance for students in need of professional mental / spiritual health services.

Ruth E. Eldridge Fund

Established in 2016 by an estate gift from Ruth Eleanor Eldridge of Sandy Cove, Nova Scotia. To assist in funding the education of a student or students in financial need.

Grace Memorial Bursary – Vida Blair Memorial Endowment Fund

A bursary to support an International Student.

Willett Bursary

An annual bursary is given by Mrs. Dorothy Willett of Fredericton, New Brunswick, in loving memory of her husband, Donald. It is awarded to a deserving student preferably from Brunswick Street Baptist Church, Fredericton, New Brunswick, or a student from the York Association, or to a student from the Province of New Brunswick.

Prizes and Awards

Mr. and Mrs. Theophilus Richard Brehaut Memorial Prize

Donated by their granddaughter, Miss Lena McLure, A.T.C.M. The prize is awarded annually in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Theophilus R. Brehaut. To the student who has shown outstanding ability for pastoral ministry, and who has excelled in biblical studies. Preference is given to a student from Prince Edward Island

Colburne Scholarship Award

Income from a trust fund established by Ruth Colburne of Moncton, New Brunswick, and held by the Atlantic Baptist Foundation. To provide an annual scholarship to a student who is a graduate of Crandall University and is enrolled in a Master of Divinity or Bachelor of Theology degree program at Acadia Divinity College.

Paul Crosby Book Award

Income from a trust fund established by family and friends in memory of Rev. Paul Crosby for the purchase of books. Awarded to a graduating student who has demonstrated an interest in institutional ministry.

Rev. and Mrs. A. G. Crowe Prize

Income from a trust fund established by Rev. Dr. Alex G. Crowe and his wife, Evangeline. To provide a Bible concordance to a graduating student who has completed the required Old Testament and New Testament courses with a GPA of 3.33 (B+), who has completed introductory Greek with a GPA of 2.00, and is committed to ministry in a rural church.

Harvey E. Crowell Award

Income from a trust fund established by Dr. Harvey E. Crowell of Halifax, to be awarded to the theology student who has been successful in the annual Harvey E. Crowell Public Speaking Contest.

Henry Todd DeWolfe Prize in Greek

Income from a trust fund established by former Ladies Seminary Students in honour of Rev. H.T. DeWolfe. To be awarded annually to a divinity student who achieves the highest mark in Greek, with at least a B grade.

Zenas L. Fash Book Prize

An annual award presented to a graduating student in theology who has accepted a call to a member church of the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada with first preference to a Home Mission supported Church.

Robert MacGregor Fraser Prize in the World Mission of the Christian Church

Income from a trust fund established by Eleanor Fraser in honour of her husband, Professor Robert MacGregor Fraser. To be awarded to the student attaining the highest mark in Missions.

Dr. Sydney G. Grant Prize in Evangelism

Income from a trust fund established by Dr. Sydney G. Grant, Fredericton, New Brunswick. To be awarded annually to the student who acquires a grade point average of 3.33 (B+) or better in the required evangelism course, and who, in the opinion of the Professor of Evangelism and the members of Faculty, demonstrates most clearly an ability to communicate the Christian faith in contemporary society.

Rev. and Mrs. Wilfred Howard Prize

Income from a trust established by Mr. and Mrs. Roland O’Brien, Pugwash, Nova Scotia, to commemorate the 50th wedding anniversary of Rev. and Mrs. Wilfred Howard. To be awarded to the student who in the judgement of the faculty shows signs of greatest advance in maturity during the College year.

George E. Levy Prize in Canadian Baptist History

A prize for the best essay in Canadian Baptist History, based on original research submitted in a Christian History course. Is awarded annually by the Baptist Historical Committee of the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada in memory of Dr. George E. Levy, Emeritus Professor of English Bible at Acadia University and a Baptist Historian.

MacRae Prize

This annual prize is to be awarded to the student with the best Doctor of Ministry thesis, in honour of Dr. Andrew MacRae, long-time Director of Doctoral Studies.

The President’s Award

The recipient of the Acadia University Silver Medal in Theology shall receive the President’s Award of $500 for attaining the highest grade point average over his or her entire academic career at Acadia Divinity College, and who, in the judgement of the faculty, shows great potential for ministry.

Dora L. Robinson Prize in Christian Education

Given by Mrs. Dora L. Robinson of Kentville, Nova Scotia, to be awarded annually to the theology student who achieves the highest standing in a course related to Christian Education.

Edward Manning Saunders Prizes in Theology

Income from a trust fund established by Linda Saunders Moore in memory of her father, Rev. Edward Manning Saunders, to provide the following prizes for excellence in:

• Hebrew 5013

• Biblical Studies 5023

• Biblical Studies 5033

• Christian History 5013

• Pastoral Ministry 6043

• Theology 5013

• Theology 5023

Rev. Isaiah and Mrs. Frances (Demille) Wallace Award

Income from a trust fund established through a bequest from the estate of Lewis Fisher Wallace in memory of his parents. To be awarded to a student preparing for Christian ministry whose course work shows the greatest aptitude for evangelism and who, in completing Mentored Ministry, shows an aptitude in the practice of evangelism. The award will be made at the end of 60 credit hours of study at Acadia Divinity College. Faculty will decide the award on recommendation from the Professor(s) of Evangelism and Mentored Ministry.

Dr. Raymond E. Whitney Memorial Prize

Given by Rev. MacPherson Eaton, (BA, MDiv, Acadia) in memory of Dr. R.E. Whitney who for 20 years was the Superintendent of Home Missions of the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada. To be awarded annually to a student who has completed 30 credit hours in a Master of Divinity or a Bachelor of Theology program and who is preparing for a vocation in Christian ministry. The award is based on excellence in academic studies to a student who has special interest in, and is serving in a Home Mission Church.

Alfred E. Wilbur Prize in Church History

Income from a trust fund established by Alfred E. Wilbur of Rosevale, New Brunswick. To a student enrolled at Acadia Divinity College who submits to the best essay on Protestant church history. The essay shall demonstrate scholarly research and include a bibliography.

Bronze Medal in Theology

The Acadia University Bronze Medal in Theology is awarded annually to the Bachelor of Theology graduate with the highest CGPA. This award is made annually at Spring Convocation by the University.

Silver Medal in Theology

The Acadia University Silver Medal in Theology is awarded to the top all-around Master of Divinity or Master of Arts (Theology) graduating student at Acadia Divinity College. Primary consideration will be given to students who have achieved a minimum CGPA of 3.6, with at least 75% of their degree requirements having been completed at Acadia. In addition to meeting the academic criteria, students will demonstrate spiritual maturity, an interest in the life of the College, and meaningful contribution to the ministry and life of the Church. This award is made annually at Spring Convocation by the University at the recommendation of the Faculty of Theology. Students may not receive this award more than once.

Special Funds

Operating Endowments

Funds endowed or donated specifically to fund a portion of the operating or capital requirements of the College. The principal or gift amount is retained in perpetuity and cannot be spent.

Academic Centre

The Andrew D. MacRae Centre for Christian Faith and Culture Operating Fund

Income from a trust established to honour Dr. Andrew D. MacRae of Wolfville, Nova Scotia. To fund the operation of the Andrew D. MacRae Centre for Christian Faith and Culture

Academic Chairs

Thomas James Armstrong Memorial Professorship of Practical Theology and Church History

Income from a trust fund established by Mrs. T.J. Armstrong, Portland, Oregon, in 1927 to endow the “Thomas James Armstrong Memorial Professorship of Practical Theology and Church History” or such chair as may succeed these. Income from the trust is used toward funding the Chair.

Dr. Millard R. Cherry Chair of Christian Thought and Ethics

Income from a trust fund established by the Board of Trustees of Acadia Divinity College to endow the Dr. Millard R. Cherry Chair of Christian Thought and Ethics in recognition of Dr. Cherry’s long service to ADC as its first Principal and a Professor of Systematic Theology for nearly three decades. Income from the trust is used toward funding the Chair.

Sheldon and Marjorie Fountain Chair of Evangelism and Mission

Income from a trust fund established by Sheldon and Marjorie Fountain of Halifax NS, to endow the Sheldon and Marjorie Chair of Evangelism and Mission. Income from the trust is used toward funding the Chair.

John Gladstone Chair of Preaching and Worship

Income from a trust fund established by the Board of Trustees of Acadia Divinity College to endow the John Gladstone Chair of Preaching and Worship, in honour of Dr. John Gladstone, retired senior minister of the Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, Toronto. Dr. Gladstone has had a long association with ADC and was one of the Lecturers in the Gerald K. Simpson Lectureship series. Income from the trust is used toward funding the Chair.

Abner J. Langley and Harold L. Mitton Chair of Church Leadership

Income from a trust fund established by the Board of Trustees of Acadia Divinity College to endow the Abner J. Langley and Harold L. Mitton Chair of Church Leadership. Dr. Abner J. Langley was the second Principal of Acadia Divinity College, and Dr. Harold L. Mitton was the third Principal. Abner and Harold were supported in ministry by their remarkable wives, Thelma Langley and Marguerite Mitton, who provided leadership in a variety of areas. Income from the trust is used toward funding the Chair.

William and Virginia Leach Chair of Pastoral Psychology

Income from a trust fund established by The Beatty Ryckman Trust of Toronto, Ontario to endow the William and Virginia Leach Chair of Pastoral Psychology. The fund is in honour of Rev. William and Virginia (Beatty) Leach for their lifetime commitments to the ministry of pastoral education, particularly through pastoral psychology. Income from the trust is used toward funding the Chair.

Thomas B. McDormand, Charles J. Taylor, and Dennis M. Veinotte Chair of Pastoral Care and Counselling

Income from a trust fund established by the Board of Trustees of Acadia Divinity College to endow Chair of Pastoral Care and Counselling in honour of Dr. Thomas B. McDormand, Dr. Charles J. Taylor, and Dr. Dennis M. Veinotte. Income from the trust is used toward funding the Chair.

Hannah Maria Norris Chair of Christian Missions and Social Issues

Income from a trust fund established by the United Baptist Woman’s Missionary Union to endow the Hannah Maria Norris Chair of Christian Missions and Social Issues. Income from the trust is used toward funding the Chair.

Rev. Dr. William and Dr. Pearleen Oliver Chair of Community Leadership and Social Justice

Income from a trust fund established by the Board of Trustees of Acadia Divinity College to endow the Rev. Dr. William and Dr. Pearleen Oliver Chair of Community Leadership and Social Justice. This fund is named for Rev. Dr. William and Dr. Pearleen Oliver, two Christian activists and visionary community leaders who worked tirelessly to advance social equality in education, employment, and community. Income from the trust is used toward funding the Chair.

Payzant Chair of Biblical Studies

Income from a trust fund established by a bequest from the estate of G.P. Payzant in 1897. Income from the trust is used toward funding the Chair.

Chair of Rural Ministry

Income from a trust fund established by the Board of Trustees of Acadia Divinity College to endow a Chair of Rural Ministry. Income from the trust is used toward funding the Chair.

Stevens-Fenerty Chair of Urban Ministry and Church Growth

Income from a trust fund established by the Board of Trustees of Acadia Divinity College to endow a Chair of Urban Ministry and Church Growth to honour the life and work of B.D. Stevens, and to recognize the ministry of Dr. Freeman Fenerty. Income from the trust is used toward funding the Chair.

General Operating Endowments

Deborah Balcom Institute of Church Music

Income from a trust fund established by Irving Balcom of Halifax, Nova Scotia, in memory of his mother, Deborah Balcom. To be used when required to provide a semester course in Church Music, a Church Music summer course, or seminar.

The Bartlett Endowment

Miss May Bartlett has established an Endowment Fund at Acadia Divinity College. Income from the invested capital is to be used to supplement the Operating Fund of Acadia Divinity College.

Rev. Dr. John and Carol Bartol Operating Endowment

Income from a trust fund established by Dr. Stephen and Judy Bartol of Windsor, Ontario, in recognition of the outstanding lifetime contributions of Rev. Dr. John and Carol Bartol through their pastoral ministry. Income from the trust is used to support the ongoing work of Acadia Divinity College.

The Beatty Ryckman Operating Endowment

Income from a trust fund established by The Beatty Ryckman Trust of Toronto, Ontario to provide operational resources for conferences, continuing education and research opportunities in the areas of pastoral psychology and mental wellness. The Fund is in honour of The Beatty Ryckman Trust, which, under the direction of Rev. William and Mrs. Virginia (Beatty) Leach, and advisors Rev. Dr. J. Peter Holmes and Ms. Marie Soderland, supported theological education of pastoral education, particularly through pastoral psychology.

Dr. S. J. Case Library Fund

Income from a trust fund given in 1924 by Dr. S.J. Case as a permanent library endowment with special reference to theological literature.

Ottis De Long Fund for Operating

To establish a fund, with a view to providing income to be applied annually to the operating costs of Acadia Divinity College.

Gordon Memorial Fund

Donated by Fred and Jean Gordon to be used as may be decided by Acadia Divinity College.

Harding Library Fund

Income from a trust fund given in memory of Theodore Seth Harding by Mrs. Sunshine H. Ballard of Kentucky in 1939. To be used to purchase theological books.

Rev. Robert (Bob) Jones Operating Endowment

Income from an endowed fund established by Dr. Paul and Dr. Linda Wilson of Topsham, Maine in honour of Rev. Robert (Bob) Jones (Acadia 1963) with gratitude for a 67-year friendship. Given in grateful recognition of the support provided by Acadia University, the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada, and Dr. Charles J. Taylor for his contributions to theological education. In recognition Rev. Jones’ service as a chaplain in the Canadian Armed Forces, income from the fund will support the Charles J. Taylor Centre for Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care at Acadia Divinity College.

Rev. and Mrs. D. H. Maitland Trust Fund

Income from a trust fund established in memory of their parents, Rev. and Mrs. D.H. Maitland by son, Ross (Acadia 1941), and daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Ann) Marshall and Mrs. Burton (Catherine) Nichols. To provide financial assistance for Continuing Ministerial Education.

The Charles H. Martell Library Fund

Income from a trust established by the estate of George Arthur Martell, in 1927, to establish the Charles H. Martell Library Fund.

Evelyn Patricia Matheson Trust Fund

A trust fund established by the estate of Evelyn Patricia Matheson of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, and held by TD Waterhouse. To provide an annual contribution to the expenses of Acadia Divinity College.

Ella B. McLeod Operating Endowment

To establish an endowment which will provide an annual contribution to the operating expenses of Acadia Divinity College.

The Reverend Dr. Andrew Stirling Endowment for Homiletics Education

Income from a trust fund established by The Reverend Dr. Connie Phillipson of Mulmur, Ontario, to support training in the discipline of homiletics. The Fund is named in honour of The Reverend Dr. Andrew Stirling for his lifetime commitment to the practice of biblical preaching, and with deep gratitude to The Reverend Dr. Stuart Blythe for his excellent supervision of her Doctoral Thesis entitled, "The Legitimate Value and Use of Rhetoric in Preaching the Resurrection: An Analytic Study of the Easter Sermons (2010-2019) of The Reverend Dr. Andrew Stirling.”

Charles and Charlotte Taylor Fund for Clinical Pastoral Education and Prison Ministry

A trust fund has been established and the capital invested for seven years or until the capital reaches $100,000. The income shall be used to sustain programs in Chaplaincy with first priority given to programs in Prison Chaplaincy.

John and Frances Watt and Bruce Watt Missions Endowment

Income from a trust fund established by Dr. David, Neill, and Murray Watt in loving memory of their parents, John and Frances Watt, and their brother, Bruce. Bruce’s wife, Eleanor, and the extended family and friends are also supportive of this endowment. This endowment will be used for mission projects at Acadia Divinity College. This fund is to assist in the training of Christian leaders in crosscultural and global leadership.

Jarold and Lillian Zeman Operating Endowment

This endowment was established by Lillian Zeman to provide an annual contribution to the operating expenses of Acadia Divinity College.

Lectures Hayward Lectures

Income from a trust fund of $50,000 established by Mrs. C.C. Hayward of Wolfville, Nova Scotia. To fund an annual lectureship in theology and related subjects.

Gerald K. Simpson Lectureship

Income from a trust fund established by Gerald K. Simpson of Fairhaven, Deer Island, New Brunswick. To provide continuing education for pastors and spouses and students through an annual lectureship in practical theology.

Increasing Endowments

Funds endowed or donated whereby only a portion of the desired funds have been received. Until the fund reaches the desired balance, it is held in a special fund and cannot be spent. Any income or unrealized appreciation (depreciation) realized on this fund is added to the principal or gift amount.

Bass River United Baptist Church Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by the Bass River United Baptist Church (1842-2021) upon its dissolution. To provide financial assistance to a student preparing for Christian ministry.

Reverend Patricia Gow Memorial Bursary

This bursary has been established by Shirley Gow and the late Frank Gow in memory of their beloved daughter, Patricia, to honour her contribution to Acadia Divinity College during her years as Adjunct Faculty in Clinical Pastoral Education (1994- 2007). This annual bursary will be awarded to the student who demonstrates a strong aptitude and passion for Clinical Pastoral Education.

Mathias Munyewe Endowment

Income from a trust fund established by friends to honour the memory of Rev. Mathias Munyewe and his work among Muslims in his native country of Malawi, Central Africa. To be used to purchase library books and materials, or toward the expense of speakers for seminars dealing with ministry to Muslims.

Mrs. Dot Taylor Memorial Bursary

A trust fund has been established by the Heritage Trio in memory of Dot Taylor, a trio member. When the endowment reaches $10,000 the income shall be used to provide financial assistance to a student who has musical gifts, and is enrolled in a Master of Divinity program preparing for full-time ministry.

Scholarships and Bursaries Available from Outside the College

Applications must be made directly to each organization. Financial aid is sometimes available from individual churches and associations; ask your home church and association for information regarding possible sources.

African United Baptist Association Ministerial Fund

The African United Baptist Association grants an annual bursary of up to $1,000 to students who are members of churches associated with the African United Baptist Association and are enrolled in a course of study at Acadia Divinity College leading to ordination in a member church of the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada. Applications must be made annually to the Licensing Committee prior to July 15.

Board of Ministerial Standards and Education Bursary

Any student of Acadia Divinity College who has been accepted by the Board of Ministerial Standards and Education of the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada as a candidate for ordained ministry, is in the process of completing his or her educational requirements at ADC (full-time or part-time), and who has demonstrated capacity for ministerial leadership, shall be eligible to apply and receive consideration for financial assistance from the Preparing Future Pastors Fund of the CBAC.

Richard Burpee Memorial Scholarship

The Get Together Club of Brunswick Street Baptist Church of Fredericton, New Brunswick, provides an annual scholarship of $500 to honour the memory of Rev. Richard E. Burpee, Canada’s first Protestant Missionary, who was a member of Brunswick Street Church. This scholarship is awarded to a student who is a Missionary Candidate or who is a child of a missionary. Applications, giving pertinent data relating to the background and career plans of the applicant, must be sent by July 31 to: Get Together Club, Brunswick Street Baptist Church, The Richard Burpee Memorial Scholarship, 225 Massey Street, Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B 2Z5.

Canadian Baptists of Western Canada Foundation

Education grants are available to eligible students through the CBWC Foundation Visit http://www.cbwcfoundation.ca/education-grants

Ruth Keith Scholarship Fund

An annual scholarship of $1,000 is available to a deserving young man who was brought up in Kings County, New Brunswick and who is studying to be a Baptist minister. Application for the scholarship should be made to Ruth Keith Bursary, First National Bank and Trust Newtown, 34 South Slate St., Newtown, Pennsylvania, 18940.

Lunenburg-Queens United Baptist Association Bursary

The Lunenburg-Queens United Baptist Association grants an annual bursary of $250 to a student who is a member of a church within that Association who is enrolled in a degree program at a recognized theological institution and who is preparing for the Christian Ministry. Application forms are available from the Association Clerk or Acadia Divinity College.

Northwestern Association Scholarship

The Northwestern Association Scholarship supports students from Northwestern Association Baptist Churches, New Brunswick, who are studying at Acadia Divinity College or Crandall University. Applications are available in January each year at www.northwesternassociation.com, and are due by March 1st of each year.

Praxis: Global Discipleship Scholarship and Mission Trip

Canadian Baptist Ministries, in conjunction with our denominational seminaries, is pleased to offer the Global Discipleship scholarship – Praxis. This scholarship program is available upon application to a select group of Canadian Baptist Ministries-affiliated students enrolled within an accredited theological school and pursuing graduate seminary studies at a master’s or doctoral level.

The scholarship, estimated at $5,000, provides the opportunity for accepted participants to engage in missiological reflection on a significant issue related to Gospel and Culture in a global context. Each year, Praxis engages in a crosscultural mission experience within a cohort learning environment for four to six participants. Past scholarship trips included Kenya, Lebanon, Bolivia, India, and Cuba.

Shelburne United Baptist Association Bursary

A bursary in the amount of $800 (if only one application) or $500 each (if two students apply) is available for first-year studies at Acadia Divinity College. The applicant must be either an active member or active adherent of a church in the Shelburne United Baptist Association. Please apply in writing to: The Clerk of the Shelburne United Baptist Association, 1468 Highway #330, RR#1 Clark's Harbour, Nova Scotia B0W 1P0.

Alex Smith Memorial Scholarship

The Wallbrook United Baptist Church (now merged with the Gaspereau United Baptist Church) has established an annual scholarship of $2,500 to honor the memory of Alex Bernard Smith, beloved Deacon and Church Historian, who served the Church for 61 years. The successful candidate must be pursuing Theological Studies at the Acadia Divinity College. Preference will be given to any candidate who is a member of the Gaspereau United Baptist Church, and who has ministered in the Gaspereau field.

Applications should be made by March 31 of each year, and sent to the Selection Committee, c/o Pat Corkum, 1525 Gaspereau River Road, Wallbrook, Nova Scotia B4P2R3 or emailed to pat.corkum@acadiau.ca.

United Baptist Woman’s Missionary Union / Atlantic Baptist Women Bursary

Income from a trust fund established by the United Baptist Woman’s Missionary Union (UBWMU) in 1923-28 and 1952-57. To provide financial assistance in the amount up to $4,000 annually. Upon the recommendation of the UBWMU, bursaries are awarded first to women preparing for overseas service with Canadian Baptist Ministries or to missionaries on home assignment who wish to pursue further studies at Acadia Divinity College; then to women enrolled in any Acadia Divinity College degree program.

Douglas A. Wilson Memorial Scholarship

The Douglas A. Wilson Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually, on recommendation from the Acadia Divinity College, to a needy full-time student in a master’s program in a theological discipline who shows character, promise of leadership, a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.5, and the desire to pursue a vocation in Christian ministry. Applications can be received from Acadia Divinity College.

Governance

Board of Trustees

Appointed by the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada (CBAC)

Term Expires November 2023

Mark Jelley, Charlottetown PE (Chair)

Rev. Dr. Brian MacArthur, Moncton NB (Vice-Chair)

Rev. Grace Skeir, Dartmouth NS

Goldye Smith, Dartmouth NS

Term Expires November 2024

Rev. Dr. Helen Chan, Wolfville NS

Greg L. Cox, Mt Hanley NS (Secretary)

Thomas J. Rice, Bridgetown NS

Vacant

Term Expires November 2025

Rev. Dr. Perry Hanley, Oromocto NB

Airdrie Miller, St. John’s NL

Dr. Andrew Nurse, Sackville NB

Garnet Wheaton, Berwick NS

Appointed by the Board of Governors of Acadia University from CBAC appointees to the Board

Term Expires September 2024

Rev. Dr. Daniel Green, Kentville NS

Term Expires September 2025

Cora Tolliver, Halifax NS

Term Expires September 2025

Stan Thomas, Dartmouth NS

Ex Officio

Rev. Dr. Terry Atkinson, (Interim) Executive Minister, CBAC

Raymond Ivany, (Interim) President, Acadia University

Rev. Dr. Anna Robbins, President, Acadia Divinity College

Observers

Andrew Taylor, Student Appointee

Rev. Dr. Melody Maxwell, Faculty Appointee

Vacant, Alumni/ae Appointee

Acadia Divinity College Senate

Trustees

Rev. Dr. Daniel Green (retiring 2023)

Rev. Dr. Perry Hanley (retiring 2024)

Airdrie Miller (retiring 2025)

Ex Officio

Rev. Dr. Anna Robbins, President

Rev. Dr. H. Daniel Zacharias, Associate Dean (curriculum)

Representatives

Rev. Renée Clark, Alumni

Rev. Devin Johnstone, Alumni

Rev. Dr. Stuart Blythe, Faculty (retiring 2025)

Rev. Dr. Matthew Walsh, Faculty (retiring 2024)

Andrew Taylor, Student Appointee

Committees of the Board of Trustees

Executive Committee

Mark Jelley, Chair

Rev. Dr. Brian MacArthur, Vice-Chair

Greg Cox, Secretary

Thomas J. Rice, Chair of Finance & Investment

Goldye Smith, Chair of Governance

Rev. Dr. Anna Robbins, President

Governance Committee

Goldye Smith, Chair

Rev. Dr. Helen Chan

Rev. Dr. Perry Hanley

Garnet Wheaton

Rev. Dr. Anna Robbins, President

Finance & Investment Committee

Thomas J. Rice, Chair

Greg Cox

Rev. Grace Skeir

Stan Thomas

Rev. Dr. Anna Robbins, President

Matthew Kimball, Executive Controller

Rev. John Campbell, Director of Advancement

Audit Committee

Thomas J. Rice, Chair

Greg Cox

Rev. Grace Skeir

Garnet Wheaton