Specializations
Next Generation Ministry
We live in a society where many children, youth, and young adults have not had the opportunity to experience any connection to a church or have any knowledge of the Bible.
Children and youth are the church of tomorrow. They need the leaders of today to invest in them, champion them, and guide them on their faith journey.
At Acadia Divinity College we prepare you to bring the Gospel to our youth, with a focus on reaching out to young families beyond the four walls of the church. You will examine the changing young adult culture and learn how to communicate the Gospel in word and deed to the next generation.
For admission requirements and tuition information visit the Master of Arts (Theology) page.
Contact
Rev. Dan Pyke
Director, Next Generation Ministry Program
PHONE: 506 635 1922 ext 1015EMAIL: dan.pyke@acadiau.ca
Program Overview
Course Number Course Title Credit Hours IDTH5010 Orientation Pass/Fail Biblical Studies BIBL 5023 Interpreting the Old Testament 3 BIBL 5033 Interpreting the New Testament 3 BIBL (elective) Biblical Studies elective1 3 Christian Thought CHUR 5013 Introduction to Christian History 3 THEO 5013 Christian Theology 1 3 THEO 5023 Christian Theology 2 3 Next Generation Ministry Specialization SPFM 5013 Christian Spiritual Formation in Ministry Leaders 3 EVAN 5013 Evangelism and Mission in Contemporary Society 3 EVAN (elective) Evangelism and Mission elective 3 LEDR (elective) Leadership elective 3 PACC (elective) Pastoral Care and Counselling elective 3 DISP 5013 Transformational Discipleship Ministry 3 NXGN 7613 Guided Reading in Next Generation Ministry 1 3 NXGN 7623 Guided Reading in Next Generation Ministry 2 3 NXGN (elective) Next Generation Ministry elective 3 NXGN (elective) Next Generation Ministry elective 3 NXGN 7913, 7923 Project in Next Generation Ministry 3,3 Biblical Studies, Christian Thought, or Ministry Electives2 Elective 3 Elective 3 Total Credit Hours 60
- Excluding Survey of the Bible (BIBL 5013)
- Survey of the Bible (BIBL 5013) required if Bible Knowledge Exam not passed. Mentored Ministry, Prison Ministry Practicum, and Clinical Pastoral Education courses excluded.
Course Number Course Title Credit Hours IDTH 5010 Orientation Pass / Fail IDTH 7813 Graduate Seminar 3 Biblical Studies BIBL 5023 Interpreting the Old Testament 3 BIBL 5033 Interpreting the New Testament 3 BIBL 5013 or BIBL (elective) Survey of the Bible¹ or Biblical Studies elective 3 Christian Thought CHUR 5013 Introduction to Christian History 3 THEO 5013 Christian Theology 1 3 THEO 5023 Christian Theology 2 3 Next Generation Ministry Specialization2 NXGN 7613 Guided Reading in Next Generation Ministry 1 3 NXGN 7623 Guided Reading in Next Generation Ministry 2 3 NXGN 5013 Youth and Family Ministry 3 NXGN 6063 Children’s Ministry 3 NXGN (elective) Next Generation Ministry elective 3 NXGN (elective) Next Generation Ministry elective 3 EVAN 5013 Evangelism and Mission in Contemporary Society 3 SPFM 5013 Christian Spiritual Formation in Ministry Leaders 3 DISP 5013 Transformational Discipleship Ministry 3 NXGN 7916, 7926 Thesis 6,6 Total Credit Hours 60
- Survey of the Bible (BIBL 5013) required if Bible Knowledge Exam not passed.
- Electives to be chosen in consultation with the supervisor.