The history of theological education at Acadia University is a long and distinguished one. Part of the desire for higher education by Baptists in Nova Scotia in the early nineteenth century was to have a more educated clergy. With the establishment of Horton Academy in 1828, and Queen's College (later Acadia College/University) ten years later, education for ministry came to be done in various ways.

While we are a Baptist school, 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.

The mission of Acadia Divinity College is to train ministers, missionaries, and other religious workers for Christian service, especially those of the Baptist denomination (College Act of Incorporation). More precisely, our purpose is to train men and women for leadership roles in the Church of Jesus Christ, and for its various ministries. Since the College is the Faculty of Theology of Acadia University, the University awards all our degrees. In addition, Acadia Divinity College is an accredited member of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada.

Students stay in Acadia University's student residences and dining hall.

The College shares facilities with Acadia University's students, including three gymnasiums, a swimming pool, and weight rooms.

The University offers a wide variety of activities in music, drama, and athletics. Events are posted at the around the College. In addition, the focus of the Acadia Divinity College community for worship is the College Chapel. The Chapel is available for private prayer and meditation.

Students will be given their own university e-mail address.

For a tour of the campus, please contact Student Services at 902-585-2215.