Master of Divinity (Summer Distance) is a master's degree in Religious Studies programme offered by Atlantic School of Theology in Halifax, Canada. The programme runs for 5 years, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition for international students is CAD 1,899 per credit (CAD 897 per credit for local students).
This is a distance-accessible stream of the Master of Divinity, structured over five years and combining intensive on-campus study with online coursework. Students complete a required minimum of credits through in-person attendance in Halifax, concentrated into a six-week block each summer, while remaining coursework is completed online during the rest of the year; a supervised ministry practicum runs throughout the length of the program. The stream was originally structured around requirements for United Church of Canada candidates but also serves students from other denominations. It suits individuals already engaged in ongoing, locally supervised ministry work who are unable to attend full-time residential study, allowing them to pursue the same degree while continuing in their ministry setting. Admission expects demonstrated capacity for both collaborative and independent learning, along with reliable access to a computer and internet connection to support the online components of the program.
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, the same academic threshold Atlantic School of Theology applies across its graduate programmes. No standardized English-language test score is published for this route. Applicants must have access to an up-to-date computer and internet connection, show personal qualities suited to collaborative and independent distance learning, and remain actively engaged in an approved ministry practicum throughout the program. United Church of Canada students must complete at least 12 of 30 courses on campus and in person in Halifax under the school's residency policy. The application deadline is March 15, for entry in the Summer Term.
Application Details
Start Date:Summer Term
Application Deadline:Application deadline is 15 March 2027 for Summer Term 2027 admission.
