Next Generation Ministry
Many children, youth, and young adults are growing up with little connection to church, Christian community, or the biblical story. At the same time, they are asking deep questions about identity, belonging, justice, purpose, and hope.
The Next Generation Ministry specialization prepares you to serve young people and their families with theological depth, cultural awareness, and practical ministry skills. You will explore how faith is formed across generations and contexts, how ministry environments can support spiritual growth and well-being, and how young people and adults can share in leadership together.
At Acadia Divinity College, you will be equipped to communicate the Gospel in word and deed, to build communities of belonging, and to develop creative approaches to ministry with children, youth, young adults, and families inside and beyond the walls of the church.
For admission requirements and tuition information visit the Master of Divinity page.
Contact
Rev. Dan Pyke
Adjunct Lecturer in Next Generation Ministry
PHONE: 506 635 1922 ext 1015EMAIL: dan.pyke@acadiau.caSorry, No Content Was Found
Program Overview
Course Number Course Title Credit Hours
IDTH 5001 Seminary Orientation 1
Scripture
BIBL 5023 Old Testament Foundations 2
BIBL 5032 New Testament Foundations 2
BIBL 6042 Hermeneutics Lab 2
GREE 5013 Foundations of New Testament Greek 3
HEBR 5013 Foundations of Biblical Hebrew 3
Christian Thought
CHUR 5013 Introduction to Christian History 3
CHUR 6013 Baptist Identity (or CHUR Elective) 3
THEO 5013 Christian Theology 1 3
THEO 5023 Christian Theology 2 3
THEO 6013 Christian Ethics 3
CHUR or THEO Christian History elective or Theology elective 3
Character and Vocation
PACC 5013 Pastoral Care Strategies 3
PAST 5011 Ministry Integration 1 - Pastoral Identity 1
PAST 5021 Ministry Integration 2 - Pastoral Reflection 1
SPFM 5013 Christian Spiritual Formation for Ministry Leaders 3
Integral Mission and Justice
EVAN 5013 Evangelism and Mission in Contemporary Society 3
LEDR 5113 Theology and Practice of Racial Justice 3
LEDR 5123 Ministry Across Difference 3
Ministry Practice
DISP 5013 Transformational Discipleship 3
PACC 5043 Pastoral Care Skills 3
PAST 5053 Introduction to Preaching 3
PAST 5063 Leading Worshiping Communities 3
PAST 6013 Organizational Leadership and Adminstration 3
PAST 701a Mentored Ministry 1 2.5
PAST 702a Mentored Ministry 2 2.5
PAST 702a Mentored Ministry 3 2.5
PAST 702a Mentored Ministry 4 2.5
Context and Future Readiness
LEDR 501a-501b Leadership Labs 1 - Digital Literacies 1
LEDR 502a-502b Leadership Labs 2 - Adaptive Leadership 1
LEDR 6013 Theo-Futures for Ministry Innovation 3
Area of Specialization
PAST 6053 Creative Preaching: Beyond the ‘Big Idea’ 3
NXGN Elective Next Generation Ministry Elective 3
NXGN Elective Next Generation Ministry Elective 3
NXGN Elective Next Generation Ministry Elective 3
Total Credit Hours 90
- Students with previous equivalent academic credit may apply for advanced standing in the same general area (i.e. Biblical Studies, Christian Thought, or Ministry).
- Those seeking ordination within a Baptist context take Baptist Identity (CHUR 6013). Those seeking ordination within another denominational family should contact the Academic Dean regarding a Directed Study or alternate option for meeting denominational studies requirements within their tradition.