Bachelor of Theology

Program Overview

Acadia Divinity College's Bachelor of Theology program offers a comprehensive curriculum in Biblical Studies, Christian Thought, and Ministry, preparing students for various ministry roles. The program provides flexible study options, including full-time and part-time, and offers courses on campus, online, and in intensive units. Graduates are equipped for pastoral ministry, mission work, Christian education, and graduate studies in theology.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Program Structure: Full-time (3 or more courses per semester) and part-time (1-2 courses per semester) options are available.
• Course Schedule: Courses are offered on campus, online, and in intensive units.
• Individual Modules:
• Biblical Studies:
• Interpreting the Bible (BIBL 2013)
• Introduction to the Old Testament 1 & 2 (BIBL 3013 & 3023)
• Introduction to the New Testament 1 & 2 (BIBL 3033 & 3043)
• Christian Thought:
• History of Christianity (CHUR 2033)
• Christian Theology 1 & 2 (THEO 3013 & 3023)
• Christian Ethics (THEO 3033)
• Ministry:
• Evangelism and Mission in Contemporary Society (EVAN 3013)
• Leading Healthy and Effective Congregations (EVAN/ LEDR 3063)
• Leadership that Advances the Mission (LEDR 3073)
• Theology and Practice of Racial Justice (LEDR 2113)
• Understanding Pastoral Care and Counselling (PACC 3013)
• Preaching as a Practice and the Practice of Preaching (PAST 3053)
• Christian Spiritual Formation for Ministry Leaders (SPFM 3013)
• Next Generation Elective:
• One elective course
• Ministry Electives:
• Three elective courses
• Electives from Other Faculties:
• Six English or Communication electives
• Six Business, Economics, Political Science, or Sociology electives
• Three Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Math, or Psychology electives
• Three Classics, History, Philosophy, or Music electives
• Two Language electives
• Additional Electives:
• Three elective courses from any University Faculty, including Theology

Careers:

• The program prepares students for a variety of ministry settings, including:
• Pastoral ministry
• Mission work
• Christian education
• Youth ministry
• Chaplaincy
• It also prepares students for graduate study in the Master of Divinity program.

Other:

• Graduates of Acadia University who have completed a Minor in Theology may be awarded the Bachelor of Theology degree by completing 30 additional credit hours of course work at ADC.
• The program requires a grade of 2.0 in each course and a CGPA of 2.0 to graduate.
• Various scholarship and bursary opportunities are available to help students finance their education.
• Residence and housing options are available in Wolfville and the surrounding area.