Atlantic School of Theology
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| Motto | Excellence in Ecumenical Theological Education |
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| Type | ecumenical university |
| Established | 1971 |
| Affiliation | Christian |
| President | Neale S. Bennet |
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Academic staff
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8 FT; 14 PT |
| Students | 150 |
| Location |
 660 Francklyn Street Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 3B5
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| Campus | urban waterfront |
| Colours | Blue, Burgundy and White |
| Website | astheology.ns.ca |
Atlantic School of Theology (AST) is a Canadian public ecumenical university that provides graduate level theological education and undertakes research to assist students to prepare for Christian ministries and other forms of public leadership. It is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, and its enrollment is approximately 150 students. Persons of all religious traditions, or none, are welcome to study at AST.
The current President is the Rev. Neale Bennet and the Acting Academic Dean is the Rev. Dr. Robert Fennell.
Atlantic School of Theology is a public ecumenical university that serves Christ’s mission by shaping effective and faithful ordained and lay leaders and understanding among communities of faith.
Atlantic School of Theology was founded in 1971 and formally incorporated on June 28, 1974, by an Act of the Legislature of Nova Scotia. Atlantic School of Theology is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada and by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission.
AST was formed in 1971 through a merger of the following institutions:
Theological education has been offered on the property in Halifax since 1878. AST occupies the former campus of Pine Hill Divinity Hall situated on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean in eastern Canada.
The university received its charter to grant degrees in 1974 from the government of Nova Scotia. In 2002, AST and nearby Saint Mary's University signed a collaboration agreement [1]. The two universities remain independent.
AST's degree programs include the Master of Divinity - offered on campus (30 credits over 3 years) or in a blended campus/internet format (30 credits over 5 years, including a work placement) - and the Master of Arts (8 credits as a second theological degree or 18 credits as a first theological degree). The Master of Arts in Religious Studies and Theology is offered in collaboration with Saint Mary's University. The M.A. degree is usually pursued in preparation for doctoral studies, for vocational formation, or for personal enrichment. The M.Div. degree, which is usually pursued in preparation for service to faith communities, may also be undertaken at the Honours level (35 credits). Both M.Div. and M.A. students may choose to write a thesis.
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