Offered by Atlantic School of Theology in Halifax, Canada, Master of Divinity is a master's degree in Religious Studies programme. The programme runs for 3 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 1,899 per credit (CAD 897 per credit for local students).
This program leads to a Master of Divinity, completed over three years of full-time study or up to seven years part-time, with a minimum number of credits requiring in-person attendance at the Halifax campus. Students complete supervised field education placements in congregations or social agencies during the first two years, and the final year includes a graduate project and seminar. The curriculum is built around foundation courses in Scripture, theology, pastoral studies, and worship, combining required courses with a substantial body of electives, and students may choose optional components such as Clinical Pastoral Education, study of biblical languages, or completion of a thesis. The program is intended for those preparing for ordained or other professional ministry roles, though formal candidacy for ordination is not a requirement for admission, and it accommodates students whose interests and vocational goals align with the program's broader ministry-formation purpose.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Admission requires a bachelor's degree, or its educational equivalent, from an accredited university, with a minimum 70% or 'B' grade average across the undergraduate program. Neither this programme page nor Atlantic School of Theology's general admissions pages publish a standardized English-language test requirement such as IELTS or TOEFL. Applicants are expected to show interests, aptitudes and personal objectives that correspond with the Master of Divinity Program's purposes. The application deadline is May 1, for entry in the Fall Term; applications received after that date may be redirected toward the Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies instead.
Application Details
Start Date:Fall Term
Application Deadline:Campus-based application deadline is 1 May 2027 for September 2027 admission.
