Acadia Divinity College
Equipping Christians to Serve
Acadia Divinity College is the Faculty of Theology at Acadia University and is the official seminary of the Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches. Graduate degrees are approved
by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. All degrees are awarded by Acadia University.
Published by Acadia Divinity College 2015-2016 Academic Year
Information contained in this Calendar was accurate at the time of publication but is subject to change without notice. Acadia Divinity College
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ... 1
Calendar Dates ... 2
Welcome to Acadia Divinity College ...5
Acadia Divinity College Profile ... 6
Teaching Sites ... 7
Affiliated Colleges ... 8
What is Theological Education? ... 9
Faculty Appointed by the Board of Trustees ... 12
Visiting Professor... 13
Fellows of Acadia Divinity College... 13
Professors Emeriti ... 13
Lecturers ... 13
Adjunct Faculty ... 14
Associates in Clinical Pastoral Education ... 16
Academic Administrative Responsibilities ... 17
Administrative and Support Staff ... 18
Academic Chairs ... 19
Continuing Education ... 20
The Commissioning Service ... 22
Academic Policies ... 23
Fees and Related Information ... 29
Penalties ... 34
Accommodations ... 34
Ordination Standards ... 35
Graduate Education beyond Acadia ... 35
GUIDE TO COURSE NUMBERING AND
DEPARTMENTAL ABBREVIATIONS ... 37
GRADUATE PROGRAMS ...41
Master of Divinity ... 42
Master of Arts (Theology) (60 credit hours) ... 51
Master of Arts (Theology) (30 credit hours) ...73
The Graduate Diploma in Christian Studies ... 83
Graduate Courses ... 84
POST-GRADUATE PROGRAMS ... 113
Doctor of Ministry ... 114
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS ... 120
Bachelor of Theology ... 121
Certificate in Christian Studies ... 124
Certificate in Ministerial Studies ... 125
Minor in Theological Studies ... 126
Undergraduate Courses ... 127
AWARDS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ... 137
List of Scholarships, Bursaries, Prizes, and Awards ... 140
Scholarships ... 140
Bursaries ... 142
Prizes and Awards ... 154
Student Aid ... 157
Silver Medal in Theology ... 157
SPECIAL FUNDS... 158
Operating Endowments ... 159
Increasing Endowments ... 160
Scholarships and Bursaries Available From Outside the College .... 161
GOVERNANCE... 163
Board of Trustees ... 164
Acadia Divinity College Senate ... 164
Committees of the Board of Trustees ... 165
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Calendar Dates
2015
July 31 ... Last day to submit MA (Theology), D.Min. theses for fall graduation and request for oral examination August 26 ... Residences open for new international students August 28 ... Last day to apply for fall graduation August 29 ... Residences open (for all new students) August 29 ... Acadia University new student orientation activities begin August 30 ... Residences open for returning students August 31 – September 4 ...D.Min. Europe intensive course (Amsterdam) September 1-4 ... ADC New Student Orientation September 2 ... Acadia University fall and fall/winter courses begin
September 2 ... Fee payment deadline
September 4 ... All-Acadia Divinity College (faculty, staff, and students) Retreat September 7 ... Labour Day - no classes scheduled September 8 ... ADC fall and fall/winter courses begin
September 11Last day to add/change any fall or fall/winter course sections
September 11 ... Last day to drop fall or fall/winter courses without a “W” appearing on the transcript September 21 Deadline for approved MA (Theology), D.Min. theses for fall graduation September 30 ... Last day to receive grades for fall graduation September 30 ... Last day to opt out of ASU Health Plan or add dependents September 30 ... Last day to decrease meal plan for fall term October 5 ... ADC Faculty Meeting to approve fall graduates October 6 ... ADC Senate meeting to approve fall graduates October 12 ... Thanksgiving Day - no regular classes. Intensive classes as scheduled October 12-16... ADC fall intensive classes October 13 ... Acadia University Senate meeting to approve fall graduates October 13-16...Fall study break No classes for those not registered for a fall intensive course October 19-21... Hayward Lectures
October 30 ... Last day to drop fall courses and receive a “W”
Any fall classes dropped after today will receive an “F” grade November 2-3 ... George Rawlyk Memorial Lectures (ACBAS) November 11 ... Remembrance Day - no classes November 30 ...Last day for undergraduate students to apply for Spring Convocation December 4 ... Last day of classes before examinations December 7-19 ... Acadia University examinations December 8-10 ...ADC fall-term examinations December 11... Last day for all ADC take-home examinations and other written work
to be submitted (unless earlier date set by instructor) December 20 ... Residences close at 12:00 noon
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2016
January 4-8 ... J-term Week Intensive courses January 6 ... Residences open for new students January 10 ... Residences open for returning students January 11 ... Acadia University fall/winter courses resume. Winter courses begin
January 11 ... Fee payment deadline
January 11 ... ADC fall/winter courses resume. Winter courses begin
January 19 ... Last day to add/change course sections for any winter course
January 19 ... Last day to drop a winter course without a “W” appearing on the transcript
January 29 ... Last day to drop fall/winter courses and receive a “W”
Any fall/winter classes dropped after today will receive an “F” grade January 29 ... Last day to apply for Spring Convocation for graduate students January 29 ... Winter Term Students - Last day to opt out of ASU Health Plan
or add dependents January 29 ... Last day to decrease meal plan for winter term February 8-10 ... Simpson Lectures February 8-12 ... Simpson Week Intensive courses. No regular classes February 15 ... Nova Scotia Heritage Day - no regular classes Intensive classes as scheduled February 15-19 ...ADC winter reading week intensive courses February 16-19 ... Winter study break No classes for those not registered for a winter reading week intensive course February 26 ... Last day to submit D.Min. theses for Spring Convocation
March 4 ... Last day to drop winter courses and receive a “W”
Any winter classes dropped after today will receive an “F” grade March TBD ... Experience Acadia Div: open house for prospective students March 11 ... Last day to submit MA (Theology) theses for Spring Convocation and request oral examination March 25 ... Good Friday. No classes April 11 ... Acadia University last day of classes April 13-26 ... Acadia University examinations April 14... Last day of ADC classes – winter term April 19... Deadline for approved and printed MA (Theology), D.Min.
theses for Spring Convocation April 19-21 ... ADC examinations April 22 ... Last day for all ADC take-home examinations and other written work to be submitted (unless earlier date set by instructor) April 22 ... Residences close at 12:00 noon April 29 ... Last day to receive grades for Spring Convocation May 9 ...ADC Faculty Meeting to approve spring graduates May 10 ... ADC Senate meeting to approve spring graduates May 11 ... Acadia University Senate Meeting to approve spring graduates May 13 ... Commissioning Supper (5:00 pm) May 13 ... Commissioning Service (7:30 pm)
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May 15 ... Baccalaureate Service (11:00 am) May 15 ... Spring Convocation ceremony for Faculty of Theology graduates (3:00 pm) May 23 ... Victoria Day – no classes May 24-June 24... ADC Spring Intensive courses.
Includes Saturday, May 28, 2016 June 6 ... Last day to submit an appeal to the Academic Appeals Committee
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Welcome to Acadia Divinity College
From the President
Acadia Divinity College is on the campus of one of Canada’s most creative and innovative universities, Acadia University. The biblical and theological foundations that gave rise to the formation of this University find their full expression through the College, the University’s Faculty of Theology.
This is an exciting time in our history. All of the course descriptions have been revised with many new courses and degree programs having been added to the curriculum. The new delivery system now makes theological education more accessible while continuing to emphasize excellence in all aspects of the training. Because many of our students are currently engaged in ministry, this new approach has received wide approval. The new curriculum emphasizes the formation of the person as well as providing the biblical, theological, historical, and practical foundation of the Christian faith and ministry.
Students in the Master of Arts (Theology) are now provided opportunity to focus their research in Practical Theology, in addition to the more classical disciplines of Biblical Studies, Christian History and Theology.
An increased number of lay persons are enrolling in courses to better equip themselves for their service in the church and community. The emphasis of chaplaincy and spiritual care is also a renewed focus in our College and has received keen interest.
The Faculty and Staff of the College are interested in the development of Christian leaders who are committed to answering Christ’s call to discipleship and his commission to make disciples. We invite you to join with us for an incredible journey of deepening your sense of call and being equipped to respond to Christ’s call to serve.
I would welcome the opportunity to interact with you. Dr. Harry G. Gardner
President, Acadia Divinity College
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Acadia Divinity College Profile
Acadia Divinity College Mission Statement
The mission of Acadia Divinity College (ADC) is to equip Christian leaders for full-time and volunteer ministry in Canada and the world.
About Acadia Divinity College
Our roots are deep and have a long history. As early as 1830, Baptists in Nova Scotia established a “department of pious scholars” at Horton Academy in Wolfville (founded 1828) for ministerial training. With the founding of what became Acadia University in 1838, preparation for ministry was carried on under various formats until the School of Theology was put on a more formal footing in 1923. After Acadia University was reorganized in 1966, the Baptists of Atlantic Canada began to operate the school of theology under the name Acadia Divinity College, and on June 1, 1968, the College was established by an act of the Nova Scotia Legislature. Today the College exists as the official seminary of the Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches, functioning within its evangelical tradition, and continues as the Faculty of Theology of Acadia University. The University awards all of our degrees. All of our graduate degrees are approved by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada.
While we are a Baptist seminary, we recognize that the Church of Jesus Christ is much larger than our own church affiliation and so we continue to welcome men and women from all church backgrounds. Currently, the College has students from more than 20 Christian denominations.
The College Board of Trustees has approved the following objectives to enable us to fulfill our mission:
1. To offer instruction in Biblical Studies, Church History, Systematic Theology, and Practical Theology that will be commensurate in level and difficulty with schools affiliated with the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada.
2. To integrate the spiritual, academic, vocational, professional, and pastoral aspects of ministry, so that graduates may contribute effectively to the furtherance of the Christian gospel and the reign of God on earth.
3. To contribute to, and be in partnership with, the whole Church of Jesus Christ at the local, national, and global levels.
4. To provide opportunities for continuing enhancement of theological and professional competence in ministry in order to facilitate life-long learning for those who hold first theological degrees.
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Teaching Sites
Acadia Divinity College offers courses in a variety of locations including:
• Wolfville: Students can complete any bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree or
program part time or full time at ADC’s main teaching site located on the campus of Acadia University. All courses required for all degrees are offered on a rotating basis over a two- or three-year period in a variety of teaching formats including once weekly, intensive weeks, and on weekends. All courses required to complete the Doctor of Ministry degree are also available at the Wolfville site.
• ADC Metro: Six to eight introductory bachelor-level and master-level courses are
offered annually at various sites throughout Metro Halifax and Truro, often one evening per week for 12 weeks but sometimes in other formats. Students can begin any degree or program from home and complete it by taking once-weekly or intensive courses in Wolfville. The Graduate Diploma in Christian Studies can be completed in its entirety in Metro Halifax over a three- to four-yearperiod, and up to one-half of the courses required for a degree program can be completed through ADC Metro. Students who wish to study full time without relocating to the Wolfville area can complete a bachelor’s or master’s degree by taking a combination of courses through ADC Metro and the Wolfville site.
• ADC New Brunswick: Six to eight introductory bachelor-level and master-level
courses are offered annually at various sites throughout New Brunswick, often on weekends (Friday 2:00 pm – Saturday 4:00 pm), but sometimes one evening per week for 12 weeks. Students can begin any degree or program from home and complete it by taking intensive courses in Wolfville. The Graduate Diploma in Christian Studies can be completed in its entirety in New Brunswick over a three- to four-year period and up to one-half of all courses for a degree program can be completed through ADC New Brunswick. Students who wish to complete a degree without relocating can complete it through a combination of courses from ADC New Brunswick and intensive one-week courses on our Wolfville site.
• Europe:Some Doctor of Ministry courses are offered in Amsterdam.
• Crandall University: Crandall University students may be eligible to enrol
concurrently in the Acadia Bachelor of Theology program while completing a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Business Administration degree at Crandall University. Crandall University students are encouraged to contact the Director of the Crandall-Acadia Bachelor of Theology Partnership for further information.
In addition to live courses, ADC also offers some independent study courses, (primarily within the Master of Arts (Theology) programs), and some courses through virtual seats (primarily within the Bachelor of Theology programs), and via the internet.
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Affiliated Colleges
Acadia Divinity College has developed a number of relationships with other theological schools. These links have been formed with four theological colleges:
• One in Québec, Canada; • Two in Nigeria; and, • One in Hong Kong.
These institutions have been approved by the Senate of Acadia University after academic review. In this way, Acadia Divinity College supports the training of Christian leaders in other linguistic and cultural settings. While these degrees are not approved by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS), they carry the accreditation of Acadia University who awards the degrees.
The schools with which we are closely linked include:
1. Faculté de Théologie Évangélique: The Baccalauréat en Théologie (B.Th.) degree from the Faculté has been awarded by Acadia University from its inception in 1980. In 1994, the Acadia University Senate approved the introduction of a Maîtrise en Théologie (M.Th.) degree. Subsequently, Acadia University has awarded the Maîtrise ès Arts (Théologie) degree and the Maîtrise en Divinité (M.Div.) degree. The Faculté de Théologie Évangélique is located in Montréal, Québec. The Dean of the School is Dr. Amar Djaballah.
2. Christ International Divinity College (CINDICO): In 1990, following an extended period of consultation and academic review, the Acadia University Senate agreed, on the recommendation of Acadia Divinity College, acting as the University’s Faculty of Theology, to affiliate the College, which is located in Erinmo Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria. Acadia University awards Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) and Bachelor of Religious Education (B.R.E.) degrees to graduates of the College. The College is accountable to the University through the Dean of Theology, and is supported strongly by leading members of the Departments of Religious Studies in neighboring Nigerian universities. In 1994, the College’s affiliation was renewed. 3. Universal Gospel Divinity College (UNIDICO): In 1994, following careful review
by the Divinity College and University Senates, a second Nigerian College was affiliated with Acadia. UNIDICO is located at Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria, and is strongly supported by members of the Department of Religious Studies in neighbouring universities. It was founded by the first Provost of CINDICO, Dr. Michael Odelami, himself a graduate of Acadia University, and graduated its first class of Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) and Bachelor of Religious Education (B.R.E.) students in 1994.
4. Bethel Bible Seminary, Hong Kong: This seminary, begun in Beijing, and for many years located in Hong Kong, has a strong reputation for its bachelor’s degrees in Theology and its program of Clinical Pastoral Education, with Dr. Fai Luk as its President. After careful review, the Seminary was affiliated in 1997, through Acadia Divinity College, to Acadia University for the award of Master of Divinity, Master of Arts (Theology), and Master of Theological Studies degrees.
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What is Theological Education?
As the Acadia Divinity College faculty equips leaders for Christian ministry in the twenty-first century, it is appropriate for a prospective student to ask us:
• What is at the heart of our mission?
• What are the basic components of a theological education? • What is the rationale for including those components?
The following is a brief explanation of what we are trying to do and where we have placed our emphasis in theological education.
The Basic Components of an Effective Theological Education Traditionally, a theological education focused on three basic dimensions of preparation for Christian ministry. Some theological schools have emphasized one or two of the three, but special effort is required to have a good balance in all of them and a good balance is our aim. These areas are essentially:
1. The existential or personal dimensions of our relationship with God that stress who we are as individuals before God;
2. Our biblical and theological foundations for Christian ministry; and, 3. The practical aspects or “how-to” ingredients of Christian ministry.
More specifically, there are personal, foundational, and practical dimensions in a theological education, but also there is the role of the local church. All are essential for a well-rounded preparation for Christian ministry.
I. The Personal Dimension
Unlike any other profession, it is essential that those preparing for Christian service have a meaningful relationship with God. Ministers must be men and women of integrity who “practice what they preach”. Ours is not simply a functional service to humanity but rather a leadership role in which others see Christ in us and sense the presence and power of God in and through a messenger of the Word of God. Because of this, it is essential that a minister consider his or her personal walk with God to be central to all that he or she does. In recent surveys, churches also agree that this is one of the most important aspects of the minister’s responsibility as a servant of Christ. Surveys published in clergy-oriented journals have long noted the importance of these three traditional emphases in theological education, but they often show how three different groups within the church view what is most important.
1. There is a tendency for educators to say that the greatest need of the minister is for more theological education. A better knowledge of the Bible and the theological foundations of the Christian Church are the most important ingredients in a minister’s success.
2. Pastors, on the other hand, have often concluded that their greatest need is for more practical help in church management, church growth, evangelism, preaching, and other “how-to” sorts of things.
3. Members of congregations (or the laity as we often call them), unlike the first two have tended to list the minister’s personal integrity and walk with God as the most important features of Christian ministry.
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We believe that all three areas are essential for productive ministry, but if the personal dimension is not in place first, then everything else that we do accomplishes very little for the work of Christ. Ministers are all too frequently dismissed from churches over issues of integrity. If the congregation does not perceive the minister’s devotion to God, it will not follow him or her very long.
Along similar lines, some ministers do not spend adequate time with their families and as a result many families suffer from neglect. It is essential that a minister have integrity, regular communion with God, and be able to care for his or her family and self, and this must be obvious to the people in the church or they will not follow. Christians will not normally follow a person if they do not believe he or she walks with God.
While the chapel program at Acadia Divinity College reflects our concern for personal devotion to Christ and for moral integrity, spiritual formation is broader than this and it is vital in the preparation for Christian service. We believe that spiritual formation is also done in significant cooperation with the church. For this reason, it is essential that students be actively involved in church while they are preparing for a life of Christian ministry. We have chosen to cooperate with the church in this regard by not having heavy assignments or examinations due on Monday morning after we have encouraged students to be involved in church on Sunday. Those who neglect this aspect of theological education do not produce devoted followers of Christ and so we are “up front” about our commitment here.
II. Biblical, Theological, and Historical Foundation
It is also essential that Christian ministers know the faith “once delivered” to the church. Without a clear understanding of the biblical, theological, and historical traditions of the church, a minister cannot adequately claim to be sharing the Gospel of Christ nor what the implications of that Gospel are for the people of God. The Bible is the minister’s primary source for determining what it means to be a Christian and what the will of God is. Shallowness in this area of preparation will show up in the minister’s ability to communicate the Gospel and its relevance for this generation. Without this awareness, a pastor loses his or her Christian identity and it becomes difficult for the church to distinguish itself from the world.
The Bible frequently calls into question the values of the world, but with an insufficient understanding of the Bible, the minister is likely to foster the world’s value system rather than challenge it when it manifests itself in his or her congregation or community. Christian ministers must be able to understand and articulate the message of the Bible as well as its theological and historical underpinning if they are to have an effective Christian ministry.
III. Practical Awareness and Training
The older model of theological education - the university model that had as a paradigm the pursuit of the knowledge of God - has changed considerably in recent years. In earlier stages of theological education, students received mostly Bible, theology, and church history courses with some (often too few) practical classes. The “how-to” kinds of things were often there, namely, learning how to study the Bible, how to preach and teach, as well as how to marry, bury, baptize, organize, lead, etc., but they were often insufficiently emphasized. As a result, ministers frequently felt a lack of understanding in how the church functions and what their role in it should be. Many poor models of ministry emerged that led to significant failures in ministry.
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In recent years, as a result of a significantly high number of ministers leaving the ministry, many seminaries have changed much of the theological curriculum to include more practical aspects of ministry. For example, many who examine ministry from a sociological perspective have observed that ministers are generally not well trained in leadership, management, and the organizational design or structure of the church. We have also observed the recent changes in the ways people communicate and respond to traditional methods of communication.
The importance of learning skills in these areas cannot be over-estimated. The costs for failure to prepare adequately in these practical areas of Christian ministry are enormous. As a result of many changes in society at large and in the makeup of the church, there are several other very important areas that belong in the theological curriculum today. These include leadership, evangelism, discipleship, as well as management of conflict, understanding worship, and dealing with financial matters in Christian ministry.
The Local Church’s Role
Finally, as we observed above, there is no way for a theological school to train persons adequately for Christian ministry without the significant contribution of the church. We welcome almost all of our students from churches and we are grateful that many churches from several denominations have opened their doors to our theological students for their Mentored Ministry experience, that is, training in the practice of ministry during the time that students are studying the various theological disciplines at the College. Just as physicians must have practical training in the hospital and work directly with patients while they are receiving their formal education, so also with training for Christian ministry. Students must be connected to the church at all times during their preparation for ministry.
Students are simply not well prepared for ministry if there is little opportunity for ongoing supervision and training in the local church, or in some area of Christian ministry, while they are studying in seminary. For this reason, the pastors who supervise and mentor our students and give them both counsel and opportunities for ministry with guidance provide an invaluable resource in the preparation of persons for Christian ministry. Those pastor-supervisors and mature lay persons in the church who take their role seriously, and do not simply look for additional and inexpensive help in their ministries, play an essential role in the preparation of the next generation of ministers for the church and its various ministries.
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Faculty Appointed by the Board of Trustees
William H. BrackneyBA (Hons.) (University of Maryland), M.A.R. (Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary), MA (Temple University), PhD (Temple University). Dr. Millard R. Cherry Distinguished Professor of Christian Thought and Ethics, Director of Acadia Centre for Baptist and Anabaptist Studies.
Craig A. Evans
BA (Claremont McKenna College), M.Div. (Western Baptist Seminary), MA (Claremont Graduate University), PhD (Claremont Graduate University), D.Habil. (Budapest). Payzant Distinguished Professor of New Testament Studies, Director of Master of Arts (Theology) Program, Director of Hayward Lectures.
Harry G. Gardner
BA (Dalhousie University), M.Div. (Acadia University), D.Min. (Fuller Theological Seminary). Abner J. Langley and Harold L. Mitton Professor of Church Leadership, President and Dean of Theology.
Carol Anne Janzen
BA (Hons.) (Acadia University), MA (University of New Brunswick), M.R.E. (Acadia University), PhD (University of Alberta). Assistant Professor of Practical Theology, Assistant to Director of Mentored Ministry Program, Dean of Students, Director of Charles J. Taylor Centre for Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care.
Christopher Killacky
B.Sc. (Hons.) (Exeter University), MA (Greenwich School of Theology), PhD (Potchefstroom University), P.G.C.E. (Brunel University). Associate Professor of Theology, Director of Undergraduate Programs, Director of Distance Education, Director of Technology.
Stephen D. McMullin
BA (Hons.) (Acadia University), M.A.T.S. (Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary), PhD (University of New Brunswick). Sheldon and Marjorie Fountain Associate Professor of Evangelism and Mission, Director of ADC New Brunswick, Director of Simpson Lectures.
Anna M. Robbins
BA (Carleton University), M.R.E. (Acadia University), MA (Theology) (Acadia University), PhD (University of Wales). Associate Professor of Theology, Culture and Ethics, Director of Doctoral Studies, Academic Dean.
Robert S. Wilson
BA (Gordon College), MA, PhD (University of Guelph). Thomas James Armstrong Memorial Professor of Practical Theology and Church History.
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R. Glenn Wooden
BA (Hons.) (Mount Allison University), M.Div., MA (Acadia University), M.L.I.S. (Dalhousie University), PhD (University of St. Andrews). Associate Professor of Old Testament Studies, ADC Librarian, Liaison to Affiliated Colleges in Nigeria.
H. Daniel Zacharias
BA (Providence College), M.Div., MA (Acadia University), PhD (University of Aberdeen). Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies, Technology Assistant.
Visiting Professor
John B. StewartBA (Acadia University), B.Ed. (Acadia University), M.Ed. (University of New Brunswick), EdD (University of Toronto), MTS (University of Toronto). Visiting Professor in Pastoral Care and Counselling. Professor Emeritus in Education, University of New Brunswick.
Fellows of Acadia Divinity College
The Faculty of Acadia Divinity College has created the honorary distinction, Fellow of Acadia Divinity College, to recognize individuals who have distinguished themselves through noteworthy contributions in their own disciplines in theological education and who have contributed significantly to the life and mission of the College. The Faculty recognizes the following individuals as lifetime Fellows of the College:
William H. Brackney, BA, M.A.R, MA, PhD Alan P. F. Sell, BA, B.D., D.Th., D.D.
Professors Emeriti
Andrew D. MacRae, PhDSheldon and Marjorie Fountain Professor of Evangelism and Mission, Emeritus, Acadia University.
Allison A. Trites, D.Phil.
Payzant Distinguished Professor of New Testament, Emeritus, Acadia University.
Lecturers
Renée EmbreeB.Sc. (Kinesiology) (Simon Fraser University), M.Div. (Acadia University). MA (Theology) (Acadia University). Lecturer in Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Director of the Youth and Young Adult Ministry Program.
Jody L. Linkletter
BA (Atlantic Baptist University), M.Div. (Acadia University), PhD (Warwick University). Lecturer in Youth and Family Ministries, Associate Director of Doctoral Studies.
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John H. McNally
BA (Hons.) (Queen’s University), M.P.A. (Queen’s University), M.Div. (University of Toronto), D.Min. (Acadia University). Lecturer in Practical Theology, Program Director, Doctor of Ministry.
Dale O. Stairs
BA (Atlantic Baptist University), M.Div. (Acadia University), PhD, cand. (Free University of Amsterdam). Lecturer in Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Director of Crandall-Acadia Bachelor of Theology Partnership.
Adjunct Faculty
Catherine M. Barsotti, PhDAffiliate Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Fuller Theological Seminary. John Bowen, D.Min.
Director, Wycliffe Serves! and the Institute of Evangelism, Wycliffe College. F. Christopher Coffin, D.Min.
Teaching Supervisor, Springhill Institution.
RC Formation Director, Atlantic School of Theology. Sessional lecturer, Atlantic School of Theology. Rupen Das, D.Min.
Global Field Staff with Canadian Baptist Ministries (CBM).
On secondment to the European Baptist Federation (EBF) as a Consultant on Mission and Development.
Adrian Gardner, M.Div.
Associate Director of Youth and Family Ministries at CABC. Associate Pastor at Grand Bay Baptist Church, New Brunswick. Robert K. Johnston, PhD
Professor of Theology and Culture, Fuller Theological Seminary. Terry L. LeBlanc, PhD
Founding Chair and Director of North American Institute for Indigenous Theological Studies (NAIITS).
Indigenous Studies Program Director, Tyndale University College and Seminary. Ted Newell, PhD
Associate Professor of Education, Crandall University. Jacqueline Ottmann, PhD
Associate Professor University of Calgary. Wendy L. Peterson, PhD, cand.
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Julene Pommert, PhD Counselor, Northwest Family Life. Andy M. Reimer, PhD
Consultant, Culture Codes Consulting, Calgary. Michael Rynkiewich, PhD
Professor of Anthropology, Asbury Seminary. Justine Smith, PhD
Bill Webb, PhD
Adjunct Professor of Biblical Studies, Tyndale University College and Seminary. Wade White, M.Div., MA
Randy Woodley, PhD
Distinguished Professor of Faith and Culture.
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Associates in Clinical Pastoral Education
Penelope AllderdiceA.B. (University of Chicago), M.S. (Utah State University), PhD (Montana State University), M.Div. (Meadville Lombard Theological School). Teaching Supervisor. Peter Barnes
B.Sc. (Memorial University), M.Div. (Trinity College), D.Min. (Acadia University). Teaching Supervisor, Eastern Health, St. John’s, NL.
F. Christopher Coffin
BA (St. Mary's University), M.Div., M.Th. (Acadia University) D.Min. (St. Stephen's College, University of Alberta). Teaching Supervisor, Springhill Institution, RC Formation Director, Atlantic School of Theology, Sessional lecturer, Acadia Divinity College and Atlantic School of Theology.
Deborah Everett
BA (North American Baptist College), M.T.S. (St. Stephen’s College, University of Alberta), M.Th. (St. Andrews). Teaching Supervisor and Manager of Spiritual and Religious Care, Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital (Horizon Health Network), Fredericton, NB.
Elizabeth (Buffy) Harper
BA (Carleton University), M.Div. (Atlantic School of Theology). Teaching Supervisor and Professional Practice Coordinator, Capital Health, Halifax, NS.
Sandra Morrison
BA (Mount Saint Vincent University), M.Div., M.R.E., M.Th. (Acadia University), M.Th. (St. Stephen’s College, University of Alberta). Teaching Supervisor, Cape Breton Regional Facility, NS.
Gary Myatt
B.Th (Ontario Bible College), M.Div., M.Th. (Acadia University). Teaching Supervisor, Capital Health, Halifax, NS.
Patricia O’Halloran
BA (Dalhousie University), M.Div. (Atlantic School of Theology). Teaching Supervisor, Capital Health, Halifax, NS.
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Academic Administrative Responsibilities
President and Dean of Theology ... Dr. Harry G. Gardner Academic Dean ... Dr. Anna M. Robbins ADC Librarian ... Dr. R. Glenn Wooden Associate Director, Doctoral Studies ... Dr. Jody L. Linkletter Dean of Chapel ... Dr. Harry G. Gardner Dean of Students ... Dr. Carol Anne Janzen Director, Acadia Centre for Baptist and
Anabaptist Studies ... Dr. William H. Brackney Director, ADC New Brunswick ... Dr. Stephen D. McMullin Director, Charles J. Taylor Centre for Chaplaincy and
Spiritual Care ... Dr. Carol Anne Janzen Director, Crandall-Acadia Bachelor of Theology
Partnership... Rev. Dale O. Stairs Director, Distance Program ... Dr. Christopher Killacky Director, Doctoral Studies ... Dr. Anna M. Robbins Director, Hayward Lectures ... Dr. Craig A. Evans Director, Master of Arts (Theology) Program ... Dr. Craig A. Evans Director, Mentored Ministry Program ... Dr. Carol Anne Janzen Director, Simpson Lectures ... Dr. Stephen D. McMullin Director, Technology ... Dr. Christopher Killacky Director, Undergraduate Studies ... Dr. Christopher Killacky Director, Youth and Young Adult Ministry Program ... Rev. Renée Embree Liaison to Affiliated Colleges in Nigeria... Dr. R. Glenn Wooden Program Director, Doctor of Ministry... Dr. John H. McNally
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Administrative and Support Staff
President ... Dr. Harry G. Gardner Academic Dean ... Dr. Anna M. Robbins Administrative Assistant ... Karen Slater Padovani Administrative Assistant to the Academic Dean ... Karen Cann Administrative Assistant to the Advancement Office ... Trisha Urquhart Administrative Support to Faculty ... Karen Cann Alumni Liaison ... Trisha Urquhart Assistant to the Registrar ... To be determined Building Manager ... Eveline DeSchiffart Communications Liaison ... Shawna Peverill Controller ... Matthew Kimball Director of Advancement ... Rev. John E. Campbell Events Coordinator ... Trisha Urquhart Executive Assistant to the President ... Eveline DeSchiffart Receptionist ... Karen Cann Recruitment Coordinator ... Samantha West Registrar and Manager of Students Services ... Shawna Peverill Technology Assistant ... Dr. H. Daniel Zacharias
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Academic Chairs
Thomas James Armstrong Memorial Professorship of Practical Theology and Church History
Income from a trust fund established by Mrs. T.J. Armstrong, Portland, Oregon, in 1968 to endow the “Thomas James Armstrong Memorial Professorship of Practical Theology and Church History” or such chair as may succeed these.
Dr. Millard R. Cherry Chair of Christian Thought and Ethics
The Board of Trustees of Acadia Divinity College has established the Dr. Millard R. Cherry Chair of Christian Thoughtand Ethics in recognition of Dr. Cherry’s long service to ADC as its first Principal and a Professor of Systematic Theology for nearly three decades. The income from this fund will be used to fund the Professor of Christian Thought and Ethics.
Sheldon and Marjorie Fountain Chair of Evangelism and Mission The Board of Trustees of Acadia Divinity College has established the Sheldon and Marjorie Fountain Chair of Evangelism and Mission in recognition of a trust fund established by Sheldon and Marjorie Fountain of Halifax, NS. The income will be used to fund a Professor of Evangelism and Mission.
John Gladstone Chair of Preaching and Worship
The Board of Trustees of Acadia Divinity College has established the John Gladstone Chair of Preaching and Worship, in honour of Dr. John Gladstone, retired senior minister of the Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, Toronto. Dr. Gladstone has had a long association with ADC and was one of the Lecturers in the Gerald K. Simpson Lectureship series.
Abner J. Langley and Harold L. Mitton Chair of Church Leadership The Board of Trustees of Acadia Divinity College has established the Abner J. Langley and Harold L. Mitton Chair of Church Leadership. Income from the trust will be used to fund a Professor of Church Leadership. Dr. Abner J. Langley was the second Principal of Acadia Divinity College, and Dr. Harold L. Mitton was the third Principal. Abner and Harold were supported in ministry by their remarkable wives, Thelma Langley and Marguerite Mitton, who provided leadership in a variety of areas.
Thomas B. McDormand, Charles J. Taylor, and Dennis M. Veinotte Chair of Pastoral Care and Counselling
The Board of Trustees of Acadia Divinity College has established a Chair of Pastoral Care and Counselling in honour of Dr. Thomas B. McDormand, Dr. Charles J. Taylor, and Dr. Dennis M. Veinotte.
Hannah Maria Norris Chair of Christian Missions and Social Issues The Board of Trustees of Acadia Divinity College has established the Hannah Maria Norris Chair of Christian Missions and Social Issues. Income from a trust given by the United Baptist Woman’s Missionary Union is used toward funding the Chair.
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Payzant Chair of Biblical Studies
Income from a trust fund established by a bequest from the estate of G.P. Payzant in 1897. To be used for the support of Theological Chairs.
Stevens-Fenerty Chair of Urban Ministry and Church Growth The Board of Trustees of Acadia Divinity College has established a Chair of Urban Ministry and Church Growth to honour the life and work of B.D. Stevens, and to recognize the ministry of Dr. Freeman Fenerty. The income from a trust fund is used toward funding a Professor teaching Urban Ministry and Church Growth.
Continuing Education
The need for continuing education for pastors and other paid and volunteer ministry leaders has been recognized by most churches, denominations, and ministry organizations. The College seeks to encourage and equip leaders throughout their lifetime of ministry through two annual lectureships and ongoing opportunities for graduates and others to take part in regular courses at the College.
Simpson Lectures
Mr. Gerald K. Simpson of Fairhaven, Deer Island, New Brunswick, has established an endowment to finance an annual series of lectures on the practice of ministry prepared primarily for students, pastors, and spouses. The lecturers are outstanding persons in ministry who will focus on the role of the minister as both preacher and pastor. The following have held this appointment:
1979 Thomas R. McKibbons 1980 A. Leonard Griffith 1981 Gardner Taylor 1982 Foy Valentine 1983 Gene E. Bartlett 1984 John N. Gladstone 1985 Luther Joe Thompson 1986 Bruce Milne
1987 Haddon W. Robinson 1988 Joel Nederhood 1989 Alan P. F. Sell
1990 Joseph B. Underwood 1991 Eugene H. Peterson 1992 James L. Blevins 1993 Reginald Harvey 1994 Gerald B. Griffiths 1995 Don Posterski 1996 Wade Rowatt 1997 T. Kerr Spiers 1998 Robert Roberts
1999 Timothy R. Ashley Harry G. Gardner W. Ralph Richardson 2000 Lee Martin McDonald 2001 George Bullard 2002 Tony Pappas 2003 Paul Scott Wilson 2004 Michael Quicke 2005 Brian Stiller 2006 John Auxier 2007 Tom Bandy 2008 Peter Holmes 2009 Ron Sider 2010 Marva Dawn 2011 Rod Wilson 2012 Arthur Boers 2013 Stephen McMullin 2014 Scott Gibson
2015 Forum on Church Renewal 2016 Anna M. Robbins
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Hayward Lectures
In 1964, Mrs. C.C. Hayward of Wolfville, Nova Scotia established an endowment of $50,000 to provide for an annual lectureship in theology and related subjects. The visiting lecturers are selected by the Faculty of Acadia Divinity College. The following distinguished scholars have held the appointment:
1965 Roger Hazelton 1966 Leander E. Keck 1967 Samuel H. Miller 1968 Viktor E. Frankl
1969 Lord Macleod of Fuinary 1970 Elton Trueblood 1971 Jaroslav Pelikan 1972 Eric Charles Rust 1973 Ernest T. Campbell 1974 Stephen Neill 1975 John Bright 1976 Abel B. Masilamani 1977 David S. Russell 1978 Martin E. Marty 1979 Int. Baptist Symposium
Russell F. Aldwinckle Robert T. Handy Samuel J. Mikolaski George A. Rawlyk 1980 Nathan A. Scott 1981 Bernhard E. Anderson 1982 Dale Moody
1983 George A. Rawlyk 1984 Eduard Schweizer 1985 Virgil Olson 1986 David A. Hubbard
1987 Baptist Heritage Conference J.R.C. Perkin
Barry Moody George A. Rawlyk Walter Ellis 1988 Naomi Hersom 1989 Richard Longenecker 1990 William H. Brackney
Roger Prentice 1991 Peter J. Paris 1992 Sir Robin Barbour
1993 J.R.C. Perkin
Rodger E.W. Forsman John Charles Sumarah Gillis John Harp 1994 Douglas John Hall 1995 Ian Rennie 1996 Maurice Tugwell
Marie McCarthy Robert Raeside 1997 Shirley Mullen 1998 David Bebbington 1999 Craig A. Evans 2000 Ian Wilks
Karen Wilder
2001 (Spring) Helmut Koester James Sanders
2001 (Fall) Richard Longenecker Kevin Quast
Roy Williams 2002 I. Howard Marshall 2003 James D.G. Dunn 2004 (Spring) John J. Collins
(Fall) John Stackhouse 2005 Roger E. Olson
2006 (Spring) James Charlesworth Emanuel Tov
(Fall) N.T. Wright 2007 Christopher Seitz
2008 (Spring) Douglas Edwards James F. Strange
(Fall) Stanley E. Porter 2009 John B. Webster 2010 Edith Humphrey 2011 Simon J. Gathercole 2012 C. Stephen Evans 2013 Mark Boda 2014 David B. Capes 2015 John W. Shouse
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Courses
With the approval of the instructor, qualified ministers and lay people may enrol in regular bachelor-level and master-level courses offered on the Wolfville campus or at an extension site, either for academic credit or as “auditors”. Auditors who wish to participate in class are expected to read all required reading and may participate in class to the extent determined by the instructor. To apply to audit a course, contact the ADC Registrar’s office.
Library Resources
Individuals are welcome to make use of the Vaughan Memorial Library at Acadia to access the large collection of theological books and journals, the Baptist Archives, and the Centre for Baptist and Anabaptist Studies.
The Commissioning Service
Since 1962, an annual Commissioning Service has been held for graduating students. The Commissioning Service is one of the spiritual high points of the school year. It is not a graduation but is the College’s way of sending off the leaving students with its love and prayerful support. The departing students are commissioned to fulfill their ministry in Christ’s Church as they have opportunity.
Speakers for the annual Commissioning Service have included:
1972 George F. Levy 1973 Samuel J. Baxter 1974 Morris R.B. Lovesey 1975 I. Judson Levy 1976 Gordon S. Patch 1977 Ralph C. Chalmers 1978 G. Gerald Harrop 1979 Abner J. Langley 1980 Leonard F. Hatfield 1981 Thomas Robinson 1982 John B. Corston 1983 Charles Taylor 1984 James D. Glasse 1985 Harold L. Mitton 1986 H. Oliver Ohsberg 1987 Millard R. Cherry 1988 Donald Robertson 1989 George L. McNeill 1990 Malcolm F. Harlow 1991 Hedley Hopkins 1992 John W. Bartol 1993 J.R.C. Perkin
1994 Frank E. Locke 1995 Hugh McNally 1996 Sharon Budd 1997 Harry G. Gardner 1998 Andrew D. MacRae 1999 Pierre M. Allard 2000 David Phillips 2001 Dennis Veinotte 2002 Allison A. Trites 2003 Roy Williams 2004 Michael Quicke 2005 Harry G. Gardner 2006 Jonathan Wilson 2007 Lee M. McDonald 2008 Brian D. MacArthur 2009 Lois Mitchell 2010 Andrew Stirling 2011 Robert Wilson 2012 Allison A. Trites 2013 Pierre M. Allard 2014 Sarah Scott 2015 Lionel M. Moriah
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Academic Policies
Introduction
Acadia Divinity College is the Faculty of Theology of Acadia University; therefore, this Calendar is a supplement to the Calendar of Acadia University.
Curriculum, course requirements and descriptions, and academic regulations are approved by the Senate of Acadia University, upon recommendation by the Senate of Acadia Divinity College, and are recorded in this Calendar or its addendum. Through registering in any course or program described herein, a student agrees to abide by the pertinent sections of the current Academic Calendar.
It is expected that students who register in the Faculty of Theology have familiarized themselves with the contents of this Calendar and have accepted responsibility for meeting curriculum requirements, completing registration and related forms accurately, and complying with published dates and deadlines. Students will also recognize that not every course described in the Calendar will necessarily be offered in any given year or place. Modifications to a student’s program may only be made by written petition to the Faculty of Acadia Divinity College through the Academic Dean’s office.
Pre-Theology Studies
The College recognizes that students come to theological education today from a wide variety of experiences in their undergraduate preparation. Thus, it is difficult to prescribe a particular list of courses as prerequisites to theological education. Far more important than the particular courses taken is what happens to students intellectually and spiritually during undergraduate studies.
The College encourages a strong emphasis on the liberal arts for those heading toward graduate studies in theology. Generally speaking, a good foundation for a graduate academic and ministry education, lies in a broad and comprehensive liberal arts education.
Pre-Theology Students
During their undergraduate studies, those who plan to study at ADC are encouraged to contact the Registrar or Academic Dean at Acadia Divinity College for guidance in helping them to prepare for their theological studies. Those persons who live in the vicinity of the College are welcome to attend its chapel services and special lectures or conferences. Each year, contact with the Academic Dean and/or Registrar of the College is encouraged during the undergraduate studies of those who plan to attend ADC. Admissions
Those who plan to enter a graduate degree program at ADC are normally expected to have an undergraduate degree from a recognized college or university. Those persons with a degree from a Bible College are urged to have 54 credit hours of liberal arts subjects. To be accepted in the graduate-level programs, there should be a minimum of 30 credit hours of liberal arts subjects in areas such as English, history, philosophy, sociology, or psychology.
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Procedure
1. Applicants should complete an online Application for Admission form to Acadia Divinity College. Applicants are encouraged to apply for admission as early as possible during the academic year prior to their intended enrolment. International applicants are normally admitted no later than April 1st, and Canadian applicants no later than August 1st; however, notification of acceptance is generally much earlier.
2. Applicants are requested to send to Acadia University’s Admissions Office all official transcripts of all post-secondary academic work. (High school transcripts are required of Bachelor of Theology students.) Photocopies are not accepted. 3. Applicants are requested to have Reference Forms completed by three individuals
and sent directly by the referees to Acadia Divinity College. 1. One is to be completed by their pastor.
2. One is to be completed by a teacher / professor who is acquainted with their academic abilities.
3. One is to be completed by someone else who is socially familiar with them. Those providing references should be over 21 years of age and not related to the applicant; referees should have known the applicant for a minimum of two years. 4. The appropriate fees will accompany the Application for Admission. (See Fees on
page 27.)
a. Bachelor of Theology: $50.00
b. Doctor of Ministry, Master of Arts (Theology), Master of Divinity: $75.00 5. Baptist ministerial students normally are expected to possess a church License to
Minister from their home church. (See Ordination Standards on page 33.) 6. After the applicants’ files are complete, the Admissions Committee will review and
act on their applications and may request an interview. For further information, write to:
Acadia Divinity College The Registrar
Wolfville NS B4P 2R6 Or Call:
Main Office: (902) 585-2210 Toll-Free: 1 (866) 875-8975 Registrar: (902) 585-2216 Student Services: (902) 585-2215 Or Email: [email protected] Or Fax: (902) 585-2233
For additional information about the various educational opportunities at Acadia Divinity College, as well as for some photos of campus and facilities, students are encouraged to visit the ADC website at: www.AcadiaDiv.ca.
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New Brunswick (NB) Students
Required courses are not offered every year in New Brunswick. Therefore, NB Students are advised to contact the Director of ADC New Brunswick to discuss which courses they should register in to fulfill the requirements for their degree in a timely manner. Mature Admission – Master of Divinity
Individuals over the age of 35 who have not completed an undergraduate degree may apply for mature admission to the Master of Divinity degree on the following three conditions:
1. The individual has completed the academic equivalent of roughly four years of academic study.
2. The individual has a record of significant involvement in Christian ministry. 3. The individual has strong support from his or her local congregation in their
intended pursuit of vocational Christian ministry. For more information, contact the ADC Registrar’s office. Advanced Standing
Students shall register for and pass all courses designated as required for a degree program. After discussion with the professor, students who have had courses at other institutions which have over 60% of the same content as courses offered in the Acadia program may appeal to the Academic Dean to take an elective in the same department. Students are normally allowed no more than four such exemptions in their program at ADC, and any additional exemptions must be approved by Faculty. Such applications must be made by the end of the first week of classes in each term.
Transfer of Credits
Applicants to degrees and programs may request that up to half of the credit hours required to complete a degree or program at Acadia Divinity College be transferred from approved institutions. For a course to be eligible for transfer, students must have earned at least a C- (60%) on the course. No more than 15 of these credit hours can be earned via internet-based courses.
The applicant for admission must submit to the Registrar the appropriate course description(s) along with the official transcript. If the Academic Dean and the Registrar deem the course(s) to be acceptable for transfer, the Registrar will provide written approval.
Once enrolled in a program at Acadia Divinity College, students who are interested in registering for a course offered by another recognized university or seminary may submit to the Registrar of Acadia Divinity College a request for Transfer Credit and the appropriate course description and course code. If the Academic Dean and the Registrar deem the course acceptable for transfer, the Registrar will issue a Letter of Permission to transfer to the host school.
No Program Divinity
Students may accumulate no more than 15 credit hours as a No Program Divinity (NPD) student before applying for admission to a degree at Acadia Divinity College.
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Full-time Status
Full-time students are students who register for 18 to 33 credit hours in a twelve-month period (September to August) and who take a minimum of 9 credit hours during both the fall and winter semesters.
ADC Entrance Scholarship recipients should note that registration in a minimum of 24 credit hours in a twelve-month period (September to August), with a minimum of 9 credit hours during both the fall and winter semesters, is required.
Students who wish to register for more than 33 credit hours in a twelve-month period should contact the Academic Dean for permission. Courses taken above 33 credit hours are charged at the per course rate noted in the Academic Calendar.
Registration
If students are unable to register on the days specified in this Calendar, a late fee may be charged. (See Penalties on page 34.) Students are not considered officially registered for any program unless they have completed the necessary forms at or before registration time and have the program approved by the Academic Dean and the Registrar. Normally, students will not be permitted to register for more than five courses per term. Requests to enroll for more than five courses are approved by the Academic Dean.
Course Changes / Adds / Drops
All course changes, additions, and cancellations other than those made on the registration must be discussed with the College Registrar and supported by the professor(s) whose course is listed, and then approved by the Academic Dean. Adds
Full-year or fall-term courses may be added to a student’s registration until September 11 and winter-term courses until January 19.
Drops
Full-year or fall-term courses discontinued on or before September 11 and winter-term courses discontinued on or before January 19 will not appear on a student’s transcript. A “W” (withdrew) will appear on the student’s transcript, when
• A fall-term course is discontinued between September 12 and October 30; • A full-year course is discontinued between September 12 and January 29; and, • A winter-term course is discontinued between January 20 and March 4. Courses noted by a “W “are not counted in the student's Grade Point Average.
The notation F (failed) will appear on the student's official record for courses discontinued after the above dates unless permission has been granted by the Academic Dean for the course to be discontinued without academic penalty for substantial medical, psychological, or compassionate reasons.
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Directed Study Courses
Directed Study courses provide students with an opportunity to engage in an area of study and research not specifically covered by the curriculum. Such courses are offered by the instructor’s and Academic Dean’s consent and only to graduate students.
• Doctor of Ministry students may apply to take up to two Directed Studies. • Master of Divinity students may apply to take up to two Directed Studies.
• Master of Arts (Theology) (60 credit hours) students may apply to take up to three
Directed Studies.
For further guidelines on applying for Directed Study courses, contact the Academic Dean.
Mentored Ministry
Gaining ministry experience is an important component of all ministerial training at ADC. The Mentored Ministry program is designed to enable students to experience ministry in a practical setting. This encourages the integration of academic and practical courses and as well, enables students to develop their own gifts for ministry. Mentored Ministry is an essential component of the Master of Divinity and Bachelor of Theology (Ordination Track) programs of study.
Extensions
Students who for health or other reasons wish to apply for a 45-day extension to the final due date for all term work may apply in writing to the Faculty through the Dean of Students. If such an extension is granted, all assignments would be due to the professor within 45 days following the last day of examinations and the professor would be required to submit the students grade within 14 days of receiving the outstanding material.
Theses
In the preparation of a thesis, students are under the guidance of a supervisor assigned by the Faculty. Exact due dates vary from year to year and may be found in the beginning of this Academic Calendar. Specific regulations concerning theses may be found by consulting the Handbook for the relevant degree. Any thesis proposal (in any degree program) that requires the use of statistics will also require evidence of successful completion of a graduate-level statistics course from a recognized university or evidence of sufficient statistical training at the undergraduate level to deal with the thesis.
Grade Point Average
The Grade Point Average is the weighted sum of the grade points earned divided by the number of courses attempted. Courses with a notation of “W” are not included in the GPA. The sessional grade point average (SGPA) refers to a particular session. The program grade point average is calculated on courses offered towards a degree program and is used to determine a student’s eligibility to graduate. It does not appear on the official transcript. The cumulative grade point average (CGPA) is calculated on all courses taken and does appear on the official transcript. Only the most recent grade in repeated courses will be included in any GPA.
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Examinations and Final Grades
Examinations are held during, and at the end of, many courses. Some courses may substitute the final examination with a term paper or some other means of determining competence in the course. Alternative means of examination are at the discretion of each faculty member. Final grades are normally based on class exercises, including quizzes, participation, term papers, completion of required readings, and examinations or some combination of these. The grades are given according to the following scale:
Percent Grade Grade Point Value Grade Definition
94-100 A+ 4.00 Excellent
87-93 A 4.00
80-86 A- 3.67
77-79 B+ 3.33 Good
73-76 B 3.00
70-72 B- 2.67
67-69 C+ 2.33 Average
63-66 C 2.00
60-62 C- 1.67
57-59 D+ 1.33 Pass
53-56 D 1.00
50-52 D- 0.67
0-49 F 0.00 Failure
W 0.00 Withdrawal
Academic Probation and Dismissal Probation
All students who obtain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 1.50 and less than 2.00, and who are not already on probation, will be placed on academic probation but are eligible to re-register.
Dismissal
Students placed on probation who, in their succeeding academic year, obtain a Grade Point Average of less than 2.00 will be placed on dismissal and will be unable to register for courses in the following academic year. Students who, in any academic year, obtain a Grade Point Average less than 1.50 will be placed on dismissal. Students placed on probation or dismissal will be advised in writing of their status, of appeal dates, and/or procedures.
Re-Admission Following Academic Dismissal
At the end of this period of academic dismissal, students may apply for re-admission and, if accepted, will be on probation. Only a student’s current academic standing appears on the official record: Eligible to Register; May Register on Probation; Not Eligible to Register; or Graduated.
Admission on Probation
The Admissions Committee may recommend students with academic deficiencies (e.g., a Cumulative GPA of lower than a 2.00) for admission to Probation as No Program Divinity (NPD) student at ADC. These students are expected to remove all deficiencies and raise their GPA to a 2.00 normally within a year from the time of admission to the College. After deficiencies have been removed, such students may apply for admission to the Master of Divinity program and seek permission to have the credits earned at Acadia while on probation applied to their degree program. This procedure does not apply to the Master of Arts (Theology) or Doctor of Ministry programs.
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Communication Policy
All students are to activate an Acadia mail address upon course registration. The e-mail address assigned to a student by Acadia University will be the only e-e-mail address used by Acadia for official communication with students for academic and administrative purposes. Students are responsible for checking their Acadia e-mail account regularly so as to remain current with administrative and academic notifications. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that time-critical e-mail is accessed, read, and acted upon in a timely fashion. If a student chooses to forward University e-mail to another e-mail address, it is the student's responsibility to ensure that the alternate account is active.
International Students
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence that their command of English is sufficient for classroom instruction and written assignments entirely in the English medium. Such applicants must submit the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of at least 580 (PBT) or 90 (IBT). For information about this test, write to the Educational Testing Service, Box 6155, Princeton, New Jersey 08541- 6155, USA.
All documents submitted in a language other than English when applying for admission must be accompanied by a notarized English translation.
When applying for a Student Visa, students should be prepared to provide the Canadian Border Services Agency with the official offer of admission letter from Acadia, evidence of adequate funds to live and study in Canada, a valid passport, and in some cases, a character reference and a certificate of medical clearance.
Standards for Graduation
Degrees are conferred at the Spring Convocation of Acadia University. Students whose academic work was not complete in time for Spring Convocation may also apply to graduate in October, though no formal Convocation exercises are held in the fall. No degree will be awarded to any candidate who has not fully paid their student account. Acadia Lifelong Learning
Acadia Divinity College is pleased to participate in the Acadia Lifelong Learning (ALL) program. ALL members are welcome to audit any introductory weekly course that meets in Wolfville. ALL members with previous study may be permitted to audit advanced courses that meet weekly in Wolfville. (For permission, contact the ADC Registrar’s office.) ALL membership does not allow access to weeklong courses on the Wolfville campus or to any courses that meet at extension sites, are conducted via the internet, or are offered in any other non-traditional format.
Fees and Related Information
Note: The Board of Trustees reserves the right to change fees at any time. The following are the 2014-2015 fees:
New Student Application Fees (Payment to accompany online application)
Payable to Acadia University ...$50.00 for undergraduate program (Refundable if admission denied by Admissions Committee)
Payable to Acadia University ...$75.00 for graduate program (Refundable if admission denied by Admissions Committee)
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If an offer of admission is made by Acadia University to the applicant, an acceptance deposit must be sent to Acadia University. This deposit, in all instances, is not refundable. It is applied in full to University fees (which includes tuition) at the time of registration. Details of the amount of the deposit are stated in the letter of admission from Acadia University.
Academic Fees
Academic fees include tuition, registration, diploma, certification, library, and admission to certain fine arts and athletic events. Full-time students are defined as those who take 9 to 15 credit hours in a semester (including intensive courses that take place during the semester). Students who pay full-time tuition are permitted to take 33 credit hours during the academic year (September to August). All courses taken above the 33-credit-hour limit will be subject to additional course fees.
Graduate Programs (Master of Arts (Theology),
Master of Divinity, Graduate Diploma in Christian Studies) Full-time Fees
Full-time Graduate Fees Full year One semester
Tuition $7,333 $3,667
Technology Fee $568 $284
Athletic & Health Services Fee $247 $124
Total $8,148 $4,075
Part-time Fees
Part-time per 3-credit-hour course (including virtual courses) $832 Seniors (60+) per 3-credit-hour course $416
Online per 3-credit-hour course $884
Online Seniors (60+), Intervarsity, Navigators per 3 credit hour course $442
*Continuance fee $750
Audit fee $205
Audit fee - alumni $99
* The continuance fee is payable annually if a Master of Arts (Theology) Thesis or Project extends beyond one year, until the degree is completed.
Undergraduate Programs (Bachelor of Theology, Certificate in Christian Studies)
Full-time Fees
Full-time Undergraduate Fees Full year One semester
Tuition $6,903 $3,452
Technology Fee $568 $284
Athletic & Health Services Fee $247 $124
Total $7,718 $3,860
Part-time Fees
Part-time per 3-credit-hour course (including virtual courses) $788 Seniors (60+) per 3-credit-hour course $394 Online Seniors (60+), Intervarsity, Navigators per 3 credit hour course
$442
Online per 3-credit-hour course $884
Audit fee $205
