Canada’s Most Innovative and Affordable D.Min.


Have you ever felt like you went to seminary during Christendom but you now minister in secular Rome? Acadia's D.Min. program understands that the world around you has changed, and quickly. Many ministry leaders were trained for ministry in a different era - when assumptions about your community, your people, and your methods of ministry were different. Our heartbeat is to energize and sharpen the leadership skills of ministry leaders like you for effective ministry in today’s world. If you are a ministry leader considering advanced study, I invite you to explore the Acadia Doctor of Ministry.

An Acadia D. Min. will help you by:
  • Providing opportunities for personal refreshment through worship, friendship, and encouragement while on campus in the beautiful retreat-like setting of Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley or at our teaching site in bustling, culturally-rich Prague, Czech Republic.
  • Enriching your mind and soul by helping you go deeper through the advanced study of scripture and theology.
  • Enriching your spiritual life through courses and companionship in spiritual formation.
  • Strengthening your ministry and leadership skills through advanced practical courses from scholar-practitioners.
  • Helping you conduct cutting-edge research to discover insights for ministry effectiveness in the 21st century.

What our Alumni Say...



My engagement with the Acadia DMin program became a key to both my personal renewal and my ministry renewal. Challenging professors, interaction with colleagues, and relevant content gave me lasting inspiration.


Rev. Dr. Leslie Somers
Lead Pastor
StoneRidge Fellowship Baptist Church
Lower Sackville, NS
I entered the Doctor of Ministry programme at ADC with the goal of enhancing my effectiveness as a minister by renewing my intellectual, spiritual and professional life. The four years of study achieved these goals precisely because ADC maintains an excellent balance between high academic standards that stretch the mind, and a deep commitment to develop creative approaches to ministry. It has also expanded my spiritual horizons by encouraging me to grow in my relationship with Jesus Christ. I commend this programme to any minister looking for a renewing and challenging experience.

The Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling
Senior Minister, Timothy Eaton Memorial Church, Toronto


I look back on my time at Acadia with a great sense of pride and satisfaction. The distinguished faculty brought the best out of me. They were not just professors but mentors and friends. My D.Min. studies blended the academic rigour I desired and the ministerial application I needed.  The Acadia experience affirmed my call to teach and preach.

Dr. Garry E. Milley
Senior Pastor, Park Avenue Pentecostal Church
 Mount Pearl, NL
As a recent grad of the Acadia Divinity College D. Min program I want to commend the excellence of the program and the flexibility, which allowed me to achieve the goals I had set for myself professionally. While the program offered important theological reflection, at the same time I was able to work with the director and take electives in the area of leadership, spiritual formation, and personality development.

Dr. Peter Reid. Executive Minister, Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches.
Saint John, NB

My journey through the Doctor of Ministry program at ADC, was specifically chosen as a disciplined attempt at continuing education. As a busy pastor, I had struggled to maintain a rigorous reading and reflection retinue for personal, professional, and spiritual development. It was also difficult to pursue research in ministry issues for which there were limited resources. Consequently, the DMin program provided a forum to accomplish these diverse needs and interests, while permitting me to do so in a way that was integral and relevant for ministry. For this cause I highly and enthusiastically commend this approach to personal and professional development.

Rev. Dr. Lionel Moriah
John Gladstone Associate Professor of Preaching and Worship
Acadia Divinity College
Our program is affordable – check out our scholarship information! We also have many innovative options, in addition to top-quality courses from world-recognized instructors, including:
  • Directed Studies to personalize your educational experience
  • A personal Spiritual Director who will help you deepen your relationship with God
  • A study tour to the Holy Land to deepen your teaching ministry (you can invite your spouse to come too!)
  • The opportunity to take pre-approved courses from other universities or seminaries so you can focus on areas of personal interest
  • A top-quality Research Methodology course that will set the stage for successful completion of your thesis
  • A welcome to return after graduation in order to audit great courses and remain on the leading edge of ministry
  • A confidential, seasoned Life and Ministry Coach who, at your invitation, is willing to meet with you while you are on campus and reflect with you on personal life and ministry issues
  • A Ministry Mentor of your choice who meets with you monthly during your first year to provide support, encouragement, and reflection on your ministry
I invite you join us at Acadia to gain the energy, skills, and depth you need for effective long haul ministry and to sharpen your effectiveness as a Christian leader. Take some time and explore this site, and then contact me so we can discuss how we can support you in fulfilling your call as a ministry leader for today’s world.

Dr. Bruce Fawcett,
Director of Doctoral Studies
Associate Professor of Leadership


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