Diploma in Intergenerational Faith Formation at Atlantic School of Theology in Halifax, Canada is a diploma in Religious Studies programme. The programme runs for 2 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 597 per credit (CAD 597 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Religious Studies
Duration: 2 years
Local tuition: CAD 597 / credit
International tuition: CAD 597 / credit
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This program leads to a Diploma in Intergenerational Faith Formation, deliverable online, in person, or through a combination of the two, and structured for self-paced completion typically spanning two years or longer from the Halifax-based school. The curriculum consists of four courses: one required course on intergenerational church practice, two designated electives, and one open elective chosen from options such as family ministry, church and society, leadership and change theory, or worship, supplemented by periodic online synchronous mini-retreats held once each term. The program is designed for ordained and lay leaders who want to develop skills in ministry approaches that intentionally engage people across different generations within a faith community. It suits practising ministry leaders looking for continuing theological education focused specifically on intergenerational church life rather than a full academic degree.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission requires a high school diploma or its equivalent; no minimum grade average or standardized English-language test score is published for this diploma. Applicants must have an up-to-date computer and high-speed internet access, since the program is delivered online, and must submit the Diploma in Intergenerational Faith Formation (DIFF) Application Form to the Academic Office with a $65 application fee. Students may begin the program in September or January, but must complete enrollment before taking any component. The programme is aimed at both ordained and lay leaders working in intergenerational ministry, though the page does not list ordination or prior ministry experience as an admission condition.
Application Details
Start Date:September and January
Application Deadline:Atlantic School of Theology sets deadlines by programme, not one campus-wide date, and publishes no separate international deadline -- international applicants appear to follow the same dates. For September 2027 entry, the M.A. in Theology and Religion is due 15 March 2027, the campus-based Master of Divinity 1 May 2027, and the Diploma in Theological Studies accepts applications year-round if submitted by 15 August 2027. For January 2027 entry, the Graduate Certificate and the Diploma in Theological Studies are both due 1 November 2026. The Master of Divinity (Summer Distance) and the Certificate's summer option are due 15 March 2027. The Bachelor of Theology has no posted deadline. Admission is not rolling; each programme has a fixed cut-off, though diplomas accept applications year-round up to that date. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
