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Master of Arts in Theology (MA Theology) at Acadia University

Acadia University, Canada

Programme overview

The Master of Arts in Theology prepares students for doctoral study or for non-ordained ministry and parachurch leadership roles. Specializations are Biblical Studies, Theology, Christian History, Practical Theology and Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care, with a thesis, project or course-completion route. It is offered in all locations and formats.

Faculty: Acadia Divinity College  |  Duration: 2 years (60 credit hours); 1 year (30 credit hours) possible for applicants with a graduate theological degree or relevant honours degree  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Thesis route is 16 courses plus a 25,000 to 30,000 word thesis; project route is 18 courses plus a project; course-completion route is 20 courses; Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care is 16 courses plus 2 CPE units.

Career pathways

Graduates have been accepted into research universities in North America and Europe and teach in Bible colleges, universities and seminaries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (or equivalent) with a minimum CGPA of 3.00.

Fall (September) only: Applied Kinesiology, Community Development, English, Political Science, Social and Political Thought, Sociology, Psychology. Fall (September), Summer (May-August) or Winter (January): Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Geomatics, Environmental Science, Mathematics. Master of Education programmes: Summer (July); Education (Counselling): July.

Application fee is $100 CDN ($150 CDN for Counselling), paid by credit card through the Applicant Status Portal. Deadlines vary by programme: February 1 for most programmes to be considered for first-round university funding (Applied Kinesiology accepts applications until May 1; some programmes accept late applications until July 1 without funding); December 15 or December 4 for programmes with an early July start (Education); Biology and several science programmes use rolling admission.

Apply through the official page: https://acadiadiv.ca/apply/

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