Atlantic School of Theology (AST) is a Christian public ecumenical university located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The university provides undergraduate and graduate level theological education.
History
Atlantic School of Theology was founded in 1971 and formally incorporated on June 28, 1974, by an act of the Legislature of Nova Scotia. The institution was formed following a merger of the following institutions: The former Holy Heart Theological Institute was destroyed by fire in 1975.
AST is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, In 2002, AST began affiliating with nearby Saint Mary's University. Both remain independent institutions and grant their own degrees, but collaborate to offer joint and complementary academic courses and programs.