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Pastoral Ministry

As our world changes, life and ministry are becoming more and more complex. At Acadia Divinity College we prepare you not only for pastoral ministry of today, we also provide you with the skills to enable you to meet the needs of our world in the future.

ADC graduates are caring for people in some of the most difficult circumstances in our region, across Canada, and around the world. The skills acquired from the MDiv in Pastoral Ministry prepared them to minister in challenging times faced by our churches and wider communities. Now, it’s your turn.

For admission requirements and tuition information visit the Master of Divinity page.

Meet Dr. Stuart Blythe
John Gladstone Associate Professor of Preaching and Worship

Program Overview

Course NumberCourse TitleCredit Hours
IDTH 5010OrientationPass / Fail
Biblical Studies
BIBL 5023Interpreting the Old Testament3
BIBL 5033Interpreting the New Testament3
GREE 5013Foundations of New Testament Greek3
HEBR 5013Foundations of Biblical Hebrew3
BIBL (elective)Biblical Studies elective (Old Testament Narrative)3
BIBL (elective)Biblical Studies elective (Old Testament Poetry or Prophetic Literature )3
BIBL (elective)Biblical Studies elective (New Testament Gospel)3
BIBL (elective)Biblical Studies elective (New Testament Epistle)3
Christian Thought
CHUR 5013Introduction to Christian History3
THEO 5013Christian Theology 13
THEO 5023Christian Theology 23
THEO 6013Christian Ethics3
THEO 7113Christian Theology in a Pluralistic Context3
CHUR (elective)Christian History elective3
CHUR or THEOChristian History elective or Theology elective3
Ministry Core
EVAN 5013Evangelism and Mission in Contemporary Society3
SPFM 5013Christian Spiritual Formation for Ministry Leaders3
PAST 5053Preaching as a Practice and the Practice of Preaching3
PAST 5063Christian Worship…Now3
PAST 6053Creative Preaching: Beyond the ‘Big Idea’3
DISP 5013Transformational Discipleship Ministry3
PACC 5013Understanding Pastoral Care and Counselling3
PAST 7013Mentored Ministry 13
PAST 7023Mentored Ministry 23
Area of Specialization – Choose 4:
LEDR 6063 or LEDR 6043Leading Healthy and Effective Churches or The Practice of Leadership in Contemporary Ministry3
PACC (elective)Pastoral Care and Counselling elective3
PAST 5073Leadership That Advances the Mission3
PAST 6023Bringing Renewal to Established Congregations3
NXGN (elective)Next Generation Ministry elective3
Electives2,3
Elective3
Elective3
Total Credit Hours90

  1. Students with previous equivalent academic credit may apply for advanced standing in the same general area (i.e. Biblical Studies, Christian Thought, or Ministry).
  2. Survey of the Bible (BIBL 5013) required if Bible Knowledge Exam is not passed.
  3. Those seeking ordination within a Baptist context take Baptist History and Polity (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.

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