Number of Courses: 30 (90 credit hours)

Length of Program: 3 years*

Course Load Options: Full-time (3 or more courses per semester**) and part-time (1-2 courses per semester)

Program Options: Standard, CBAC 35+ Ordination Track, Crandall-Acadia Partnership

*based on a full-time course load of 10 courses per year
**five courses per semester is a normal full-time course load

Those applying to the Bachelor of Theology normally have a high school diploma, or equivalent, with five Grade 12 academic courses, including English 12 (or equivalent), and a minimum overall average of 70%.

The Bachelor of Theology degree is designed to prepare students at an undergraduate level for a variety of ministry settings, while also preparing students for graduate study in the Master of Divinity program.

By the end of this program, students should be able to:

1. Interpret and apply Scripture to Christian faith and practice with informed interpretive skills.
2. Discuss Christian faith and practice with personal integration and theological thinking.
3. Demonstrate the personal and spiritual characteristics required of Christian leaders who will practice ministry in a local cultural context.
4. Demonstrate skills required for the practice of Christian leadership, ministry, and mission.
5. Discuss learning from a select range of other disciplines.

At ADC, tuition is charged per credit hour. 

For a full breakdown of tuition and fees, please visit our tuition calculator.

Scholarships, Bursaries & Support

The generosity of donors over time has made it possible for Acadia Divinity College to offer significant scholarship and bursaries to our student, ensuring that all eligible students receive support every year. Every BTh* student receives 28% of tuition. No application required. 

*This does not apply to the BTh Partnership

College Assistantships

Canadian and international students are welcome to apply for various College Assistantships for each academic year. Remuneration varies depending on the position.

A grade of 2.0 is necessary for each course to apply that course toward the Bachelor of Theology degree. A CGPA of 2.0 is necessary to graduate.

As you search for your home away from home, consider the many options available in Wolfville and the surrounding area. Undergraduate students applying directly from high school have the option of Acadia’s 11 residences to provide quick access to all the University’s amenities and services.

Mature students can explore off-campus options, still only minutes from campus and downtown.