A number of educational institutions across the country provide theological education and training. While some institutions have historic roots in the Anglican Church of Canada, they are institutionally independent of the church (unless noted below). Many of these institutions work in close ecumenical collaboration with colleges of other denominations.
Program offerings vary by institution and may include undergraduate, graduate, advanced, ordination-focused, lay education, distance learning, continuing education, and Indigenous-focused options. Contact an institution directly for their current offerings, entry points and availability.
Additional education and professional development opportunities may be provided on the Continuing Education Plan website.
Educational institutions
Listed west to east:
Vancouver School of Theology
Vancouver, B.C.
Emmanuel and St. Chad
Saskatoon, Sask.
The James Settee College for Ministry
Prince Albert, Sask.
Henry Budd College for Ministry
The Pas, Man.
Centre for Christian Studies
Winnipeg, Man.
St John’s College
Winnipeg, Man.
Dr. William Winter School for Ministry
Kingfisher Lake, Ont.
Thorneloe University
Sudbury, Ont.
Renison College
Waterloo, Ont.
Huron University
London, Ont.
Niagara School for Missional Leadership (part of the Diocese of Niagara)
Hamilton, Ont.
Canterbury College
Windsor, Ont.
Trinity College
Toronto, Ont.
Wycliffe College
Toronto, Ont.
Saint Paul University
Ottawa, Ont.
Montreal Diocesan Theological College (aka “Dio)
Montreal, Que.
Bishop’s University
Lennoxville, Que.
Arthur Turner Training School (operated by the Diocese of the Arctic)
Iqaluit, Nunavut
University of King’s College
Halifax, N.S.
Atlantic School of Theology
Halifax, N.S.
Queen’s College
St. John’s, N.L.
Institution representatives may email us to suggest updates to this page.
Training to become an ordained priest
Feeling called to the priesthood? The process to become ordained in the Anglican Church of Canada involves several steps and can vary by diocese. Begin with personal discernment, prayer, and discussions with trusted mentors, clergy, or members of your church community. Then, contact your diocese to learn about the educational requirements and next steps specific to your context. The Anglican Church of Canada has also developed guidelines to help identify and discern candidates for priestly ministry.
See guidelines document, Competencies for Ordination to the Priesthood in the Anglican Church of Canada: English PDF | French PDF