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IN THE BEKNOW 2019-2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter from the President 3 About Acadia Divinity College 4 Campus, Online, and Distance Learning 5 ADC Community 7 Acadia University Community 8 Come See for Yourself 9 Bachelor of Theology 11 Master of Divinity 13 Master of Arts (Theology) 15 Doctor of Ministry 17 Additional Programs 19 How to Apply 21 Scholarships and Bursaries 23 Tuition and Fees 26 2 | 1 2 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT We are living in a time of rapid change and fresh opportunity for the Church, and we need leaders to help us engage a complex world. Contemporary ministry requires deep understanding of the Bible and foundational Christian teaching, and wisdom to follow Jesus well in today’s context. Our faculty will equip you for this mission. Regardless of where you are called to serve, we will prepare you to navigate ministry and wrestle with complicated social and ethical issues, as well as help you to develop leadership skills in applying biblical principles to life now. Our faculty and staff care about you as a person, your ministry call, and your spiritual formation. Whether from a distance or on site, we invite you to be part of a community who will equip you to make a difference for Christ. Come and see! Dr. Anna Robbins President, Acadia Divinity College Dean of Theology, Acadia University Dr. Millard R. Cherry Professor of Theology, Ethics, and Culture 3 ABOUT ACADIA DIVINITY COLLEGE Be in the KNOW. Acadia Divinity College (ADC) is dedicated to equipping you ADC is both local and global with a student body of over 200 students from with high-quality theological education and practical faith skills that are necessary for more than 10 countries, who represent over 20 denominations. The vast ministry now, in today’s world. network of alumni and partners of ADC creates opportunities for students to study, research, and learn around the world. ADC is on the campus of one of Canada’s oldest and most respected universities, Acadia University. Our impact is two-fold, and significant, as the seminary of the Having served in various ministry roles, our professors bring their real-world Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada, as well as the Faculty of Theology for Acadia ministry experience to preparing you for your calling. ADC facilitates Christian University. formation, nurtures relational community, and emphasizes the exploration of identity, self-understanding, and personal growth. With full-time and part-time degree, diploma, and certificate program options, our students are challenged by their professors to ask questions, explore the depths With a distinguished history of preparing students for a variety of ministry of their faith, and cultivate their calling. This is accomplished through rigorous roles, you will leave ADC prepared to serve effectively wherever God has called intellectual instruction, meaningful spiritual formation, and practical ministry you to serve! experience. 4 CAMPUS, ONLINE, AND DISTANCE LEARNING 5 At ADC we strive to make education accessible for you where and when you need it. While being on campus provides many benefits, we know that isn’t always possible. We are proud to offer multiple online formats to fit your lifestyle. In addition to our on- ACADEMIC CENTRES campus options, we are excited to offer a variety of classroom experiences for you ADC has three academic centres of excellence which facilitate research, through online, distance, and intensive courses – all available to you based on your provide resources, and offer study in specialized areas from Baptist history learning style, location, and preference. to institutional chaplaincy, ethics, and apologetics. CAMPUS Take advantage of our newly-renovated space and all that Acadia has to offer on campus in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Live, study, and work in the beautiful Annapolis Valley within a community that has a unique impact. Whether you are on campus for acbas.acadiadiv.ca your entire degree, a semester, or just one course, studying in person will make a difference in your education. taylor.acadiadiv.ca ONLINE LEARNING Whether you are interested in participating in class virtually or are drawn to macraecentre.ca pre-recorded lectures with weekly meetings with your professor – ADC accommodates both. Learn more about our Virtual Seat and ADC Go options at: acadiadiv.ca/online DISTANCE LEARNING If you live outside the Annapolis Valley, we offer in-person, intensive format courses in various locations through ADC Halifax and ADC New Brunswick. Learn more at acadiadiv.ca/sites Take advantage of some, or all, of the options available to you as an ADC student. To learn about travel study, guided readings, online courses and more, visit: acadiadiv.ca/courses 6 Acadia Divinity College has established a close-knit community of people who care for one another. You will be given an opportunity inside and outside of the classroom to build valuable relationships with faculty, staff, and students. Whether on the Acadia University campus for weekly chapel ADC and lunch, sporting events, extracurricular groups, or off-campus gatherings at the President’s house – ADC joins together as family. The Acadia Divinity College Student Association (ADCSA) ensures that students come together COMMUNITY for fellowship all year long. 7 ACADIA UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY Take advantage of all that being an Acadia student has to offer with a wide range of services and activities designed to support you and your studies. For more information visit: acadiau.ca/student-life RESIDENCE Acadia’s residences offer a prime location for accommodations, only minutes from our classrooms, the athletic centre, and the library. Living on campus offers the ease of an eight-month, all-inclusive lease with housing options ranging from high-rise to heritage and from basic double rooms to deluxe single ensuite rooms. acadiau.ca/student-life/residence-campus-life/residences-housing.html There are no on-campus family accommodations available. However, there are a variety of housing options within walking distance of the University for those living off campus. Students looking for accommodations should visit acadiau.ca/elc/future-students/accomodations.html as well as places4students.com/ | 9 8 The best way to explore ADC is to come visit us! We are pleased to offer you a personalized tour that will fit your specific needs and questions. You can sit in on a class, meet faculty and current students, participate in community worship and COME SEE lunch, and tour the Town of Wolfville. We would love to have you! CAMPUS Acadia University has been ranked as one of the top 10 most beautiful campuses FOR YOURSELF in Canada by Huffington Post. So beautiful, in fact, that often we hear the phrase, “I acadiadiv.ca/visit-us visited campus and fell in love.” A sprawling, green 250-acre campus, we are home to historical buildings dating back to 1838 – which means ivy-covered walls, beautiful study spaces, and even a student-run farm that supplies vegetables to campus. | 10 9 NOVA SCOTIA: Canada’s Ocean Playground Is the ocean calling your name? Your new home in Nova Scotia, Canada, is awaiting you! Although Nova Scotia is one of the smallest provinces in Canada, there is deep pride in the Atlantic Canadian way of life. From the slow-pace of farm life in the Annapolis Valley to the hustle of city life in Halifax, Wolfville’s nearest city, Nova Scotia has the best of both worlds. novascotia.com WOLFVILLE Nestled in the heart of the Annapolis Valley, Wolfville offers a unique experience to all who drop in to visit or choose to stay. The Town of Wolfville is warm and inviting, and, with a high value placed on community, it feels like home for those from away. wolfville.ca 10 BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY acadiadiv.ca/bth Admission Requirements: High school diploma with minimum 70% average or above in five Grade 12 academic courses, including English 12 (or equivalent) 30 Courses 3 Years Tuition (based on full-time study) $7,995 per year Crandall-Acadia Partnership Admission Requirements: High school diploma with minimum 80% (based on full-time study) average or above in five Grade 12 academic courses, including English 12 (or equivalent) 11 Whether you feel a specific call to pastoral ministry or simply desire to gain an in-depth theological knowledge – the Bachelor of Theology (BTh) will provide you with the skills you need to walk confidently as a Christian in a secular world. As a BTh student, in addition to Theology courses, you will take courses from other departments at Acadia University. This experience provides a well-rounded educational formation for students, taking core courses in Biblical Studies, Christian Theology, and Christian History – while concurrently taking electives in both Arts and Sciences. There are several options within the BTh program for you to consider depending on your future goals. ORDINATION TRACK If you are thinking about ordination, the BTh (Ordination Track) will prepare you to meet ordination requirements of some denominations and churches. ‘ Student Feature: ‘ LESLIE UBELS, BCD 19, BTh 20 FOR ACADIA UNIVERSITY STUDENTS “I chose Acadia Divinity College because the faculty are passionate If you have already completed your first degree at Acadia University and are looking for about education, and they have a desire for students to think theological education – ADC offers a unique opportunity for you to enroll in the critically. While studying for my undergraduate degree in Community “2nd Undergraduate Degree” program to complete your BTh. Development (BCD) at Acadia University, I began taking elective If you are an undergraduate student at Acadia University in any degree except the School of courses at ADC. These courses expanded my understanding of the Music – you may choose to minor in Theology. Bible and provided the time and space to work through challenging issues.