Get equipped to serve in ministry and direct your studies to the areas that interest you most. Complete your certificate and move on to continue your Master's level education at Ambrose.

Earn your Certificate in Leadership with 15 credits:

9 credits from  Leadership and Ministry

恩道神學院中英文部學位北美神學教育院校協會（ATS）認證 Ambrose Seminary masters’ degrees ATS accredited

加拿大移民局海外留学生指定學府（DLI)
IRCC Designated Learning Institution

概覽

The Master of Christian Studies (MCS) is a program focusing on biblical and theological studies. Designed for students pursuing personal growth and formation, this program is intended to enhance your interests, giftedness and career. Cultivate a heart after God, rediscover Christian tradition and learn to interpret God’s revelation. Explore foundational studies in Old Testament, New Testament, Theology, and Personal Formation. Continue to build and customize these studies by choosing courses of interest to you.

The Master of Theological Studies (MTS) program is an integrative theological degree designed to provide a foundation for researching and teaching bible and theology. This program is for those looking to pursue PhD studies with the intention of teaching in an academic institution. With a choice of specializing in Old Testament, New Testament or Theology this program culminates in careful production of a thesis that reflects your intensive studies and prepares you to continue your education at a doctorate level.

Our Master in Leadership and Ministry (MLM) program prepares student for leadership in professional ministries in a range of specialized areas. Some of these areas include chaplaincy, leadership and non-profit work. The flexibility of the program allows students to focus their studies on appropriate classes for their interests and vocational goals.

This program is designed to enhance the ministries of experienced pastors and to prepare others for ministry roles such as education and discipleship, counselling or leadership, chaplaincy or community development.

As the need for greater cultural fluency grows, there is a call upon today’s ministry leaders to adapt to the increasingly multicultural and diverse world. Our Masters in Intercultural Ministries (MIM) program provides preparation for those looking to enter professional ministry. Deepen your understanding of people in religious, social and cultural contexts in a flexible program that fits your schedule and goals. Gain real-world experience with an integrated 3-month (minimum) internship and learn skills to effectively minister across Canada and around the world.

The Master of Divinity (MDiv) program prepares students for professional pastoral ministry in Canada and around the world. This highly regarded degree sets the standard for those preparing for a credentialed ministry position in many denominational settings. By providing both depth and breadth in biblical studies, theology and pastoral studies you will be well equipped to step into a variety of pastoral roles. Engage with faculty as you learn in an environment that both teaches and models the academic, spiritual and practical aspects of ministry life.

At the recent Ambrose Board of Governors meeting, President Gordon T Smith advised the board of his intention to submit his resignation with effect from July, 2024. At that time, Dr. Smith will begin to transition into retirement.

In his announcement to the Ambrose community Dr. Smith noted that, “It has been an extraordinary privilege to serve in this capacity for the last 11 years – to be personally invested with you in the mission of this institution and our shared vision for Christian higher education.”

Our online one-year program is designed to deepen students’ knowledge of the Christian faith while supporting their employment as they continue to serve in their local churches and ministries. 

Program Features

This unique program gives a dual focus on pastoral theology and the arts. You will learn from skilled artists with a deep love for the church and theologians with a passion to communicate The Story well. You will look back on the history of art and faith within the Christian church while looking forward to innovative ways of worshipping.