Atlantic School of Theology (AST)

☀️ Summer is almost here, and so are our Summer 2026 Continuing Education sessions!

Ready to dive deep into critical theological topics in person this summer? Whether you're looking to enrich your ministry, expand your knowledge, or engage in transformative discussions, our upcoming Con-Ed programs offer incredible, immersive learning for just $275 per course.

Spaces are filling up—join us on campus for these upcoming sessions:

Black Liberation & Womanist Theology | June 15 – June 26 PM)

European Reformations | June 29 – July 10

Rabbinic Judaism & The New Testament | June 29 – July 10

Protestant Spiritualities | July 13 – July 24

Galatians & Ephesians | July 13 – July 24

Click the link in the comments to view the details and register today! 📚✨

Celebrating Our Community: Congratulations to the Newly Ordained!

Over the weekend, during the Celebration of Ministry Service at the Bermuda-Nova Scotia Regional Council Annual Meeting, three incredible individuals connected to AST were formally ordained into the United Church of Canada.

Please join us in offering our warmest congratulations, blessings, and prayers to:

The Rev. Donna Kelly (AST ‘26)
The Rev. Ron Shaw (AST ‘26)
The Rev. Webster Vhembo, who completed his required United Church courses right here at AST for admission into the UCC from the Methodist Church of Zimbabwe.

We are incredibly proud of Donna, Ron, and Webster as they take this profound step in their ministry journeys.

📊 Is Gen Z really coming back to church?

In a recent feature for Broadview Magazine, Rev. Dr. David M. Csinos weighed in on the reported "quiet revival" among young adults and what it actually means for the landscape of Canadian faith.

Dr. Csinos noted that while some individuals are finding faith, Gen Z remains statistically the least religious generation in Canadian history, largely because many were not raised with a religious background.

The takeaway for community leaders? The active, intentional engagement of younger generations isn't just a trend to watch—it is vital to the long-term sustainability and longevity of these institutions.

The full piece and data insights are pinned below!

We want to hear from you!

As we explore new microcredential opportunities, your input will help us create learning experiences that are meaningful, accessible, and relevant for today’s communities, ministries, and workplaces.

Whether you are a student, alum, church leader, community member, or friend of AST, your feedback matters.

Take a few minutes to complete our survey and help shape the future of continuing education and lifelong learning at AST.

Link to survey: https://astheology.jotform.com/261204274763051

Join us for this year's Aitken Lecture!

Historic Negro Spirituals in Culture, Activism, and Liturgy
Speaker: Dr. Kim R. Harris
June 23, 2026 | 6.30 p.m.
St. Columba Chapel, AST Campus and Live on Zoom.

Dr. Kim R. Harris is the Associate Professor of African American Thought and Practice in the Department of Theological Studies at Loyola Marymount University. In addition to teaching courses on Black liberation and Womanist theologies, Harris leads music in a variety of liturgical and academic settings. She is a liturgist, composer, and recording artist, presenting lectures on the music of the Black Catholic experience, the spirituals of the Underground Railroad, and the freedom song of the modern Civil Rights Movement.

Read more and sign up!

https://astheology.jotform.com/260843988301968

Looking for a quiet, home-like place to live this upcoming academic year?

AST offers a safe, friendly, and inclusive co-ed community in the heart of South End Halifax, overlooking the Northwest Arm.

The campus is a few minutes’ walk from Saint Mary’s University and Point Pleasant Park and within easy walking distance of Dalhousie University, downtown Halifax, and major Metro Transit bus routes.

Click the link to check out our room options and apply today: https://www.astheology.ns.ca/residence/

Photo of AST Residence © Mary Ellen Beazley

Memories from a beautiful day at the Cathedral Church of All Saints celebrating the brilliant AST Class of 2026!

We were so proud to honour our graduates, our new Honorary Doctorate and Associates, and the recipients of The Honourable Mayann Francis Faith in Action Award.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the ceremony and reception!

Photos © Maria O'Brien | The Unofficial Photographer

The first day of the Hayes Symposium 2026 was meaningful.

It was a privilege to learn from Dr. Gloria Woodland as she guided us through Faithful Presence: Pastoral Ministry in the Context of MAiD, offering such thoughtful and practical insights on accompaniment.

Looking forward to another day of learning and reflection tomorrow!

We were at Soaring 2026 today.

Indigenous high school students from across the country come together to learn about career and post-secondary education options at Soaring 2026, organized by Indspire.