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Master of Divinity

Ambrose University

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Offered by Ambrose University in Calgary, Canada, Master of Divinity is a master's degree in Religious Studies programme. Tuition is CAD 580 per credit for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Religious Studies
Local tuition: CAD 580 / credit

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The Master of Divinity at Ambrose University is a graduate degree delivered on campus in Calgary, providing depth and breadth across biblical studies, theology, and pastoral studies. Coursework includes New Testament studies, Hebrew exegesis, church history, personal formation, and mission, and students choose between two streams: Pastoral Ministry or Intercultural Ministry. The program includes an internship component in which students work alongside experienced ministry staff. Graduates holding a BA in Christian Studies from Ambrose may receive up to 30 credits of advanced standing toward the degree. The program suits students preparing for roles such as lead pastor, associate pastor, youth or children's pastor, intercultural ministry worker, or chaplain. Admission requires a bachelor's degree of at least 90 credit hours from an accredited institution, a minimum GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale over the last two years of study, a personal commitment to Christian faith held for at least one year prior to enrolment, demonstrated English proficiency where applicable, and references from an employer or professional contact and from a pastor or denominational leader.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 2.70 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree or its educational equivalent, with a minimum of 90 credit hours, and must have maintained a minimum GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale over their last two years of study. Ambrose also requires applicants to demonstrate a personal commitment to Christ that has existed for at least one year prior to enrolment. Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate proficiency, meeting Ambrose's standard for undergraduate and English-stream seminary programs: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, TOEFL iBT 83 (or 560 paper-based), MELAB 85, CAEL 70, or PTE Academic 58, with scores less than two years old. The application package requires a completed form, fee, official transcripts in English, an employer or professional or academic reference, a pastor or denominational-leader reference, and a personal statement covering the applicant's spiritual journey and educational goals. Ambrose students holding a BA in Christian Studies qualify for up to 30 credits of Advanced Standing toward this degree.

Application Details

Application Deadline: Ambrose University publishes fixed, recurring closing dates rather than a rolling model. Canadian applicants must apply by 1 August for Fall intake or 10 December for Winter intake; US applicants apply by 15 July (Fall) or 15 November (Winter). International applicants from outside Canada and the USA face earlier closes of 1 March (Fall, documents due 31 March) and 1 July (Winter, documents due 31 July). The Bachelor of Education After Degree instead runs three tiers each intake -- early, regular and late -- and Bachelor of Music applicants are assessed by live audition, with 2026-27 audition dates of 17 November 2026, 9 February 2027 and 16 March 2027. Admission is not rolling; these are the published cut-offs for the current cycle. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Ambrose University

Type: University
Control: Private
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1921
Programs: 8
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Master of Divinity award?

Ambrose University awards a Master's Degree in the field of Religious Studies on completion of this programme.

How much does Master of Divinity cost?

Tuition is CAD 580 per credit for local students.

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