At Atlantic School of Theology in Halifax, Canada, Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies is offered as a postgraduate certificate in Religious Studies programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 1,899 per credit (CAD 897 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Postgraduate Certificate
Field:Religious Studies
Local tuition: CAD 897 / credit
International tuition: CAD 1,899 / credit
Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This program leads to a Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies, which can be completed entirely on campus in Halifax, entirely online, or through a mix of the two. The curriculum includes foundation courses in biblical studies and theological studies, supplemented by elective courses drawn from biblical studies, theology, pastoral theology, or research methods, and students may choose to concentrate their electives within a single area such as biblical studies, systematic theology, church history, ethics, or pastoral studies. The certificate is positioned as a period of discernment for students weighing further academic study or professional ministry direction, and its credits may be applied toward degree programs at the school if a student later chooses to continue. It suits those wanting a focused, shorter introduction to graduate-level theological study before committing to a full degree, as well as those seeking targeted theological education for its own sake.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Admission requires a bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, from a recognized university, with a minimum 70% average in the undergraduate program — the general academic threshold Atlantic School of Theology applies to its graduate-level admissions. Applicants without a completed bachelor's degree may instead complete a Prior Learning Portfolio to establish degree equivalency. No standardized English-language test score is published for this programme or on the institution's general admissions pages. Applicants apply through the school's Apply and Register page; intake dates are not published on the programme page and are confirmed through the Academic Dates section or the Recruitment Coordinator.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Application deadlines are 15 March 2027 for Summer Term admission, 1 May 2027 for September 2027 admission, and 1 November 2026 for January 2027 admission.
