PROGRAMS

Packer College offers several programs tailored to fit various goals and interests. 


We offer various divinity and diaconal programs that are recognized as fulfilling the educational requirements for ordination in the Anglican Diocese of Canada (ADoC), which is a member of the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA).  Programs leading to ordination also require field education concurrent with studies.


Licentiate in Theology (LTh)

  • Purpose: designed for individuals preparing for ordination to the priesthood in an Anglican context
  • Courses: 30 (three year program)
  • Modality: Residential or online
  • Cost: tuition free for full-time residential students / $900 per course for online (total $27,000 plus books)
  • Master of Divinity Option:  In partnership with Reformed Episcopal Seminary in Philadelphia, Packer students with a university degree who wish to graduate with a Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree may apply at both schools, and upon completion of the 30 Packer/RES courses, receive an MDiv accredited by the Association for Theological Schools, and conferred by RES.   

 

Diploma in Theological Studies(DiplTS)

  • Purpose: for those with practical ministry experience requiring a shorter program leading to ordination in our diocese, or those seeking a theologial education not leading to ordination
  • Courses: 20 (two year program)
  • Modality: Online
  • Cost: $900 per course (total $18,000 plus books)
  • Master of Theological Studies:  In partnership with Reformed Episcopal Seminary in Philadelphia, Packer students with a university degree who wish to graduate with a Master of Theological Studies (MTS) degree may apply at both schools, and upon completion of the 20 Packer/RES courses, receive an MTS accredited by the Association for Theological Schools, and conferred by RES. 

 

Anglican Studies Program Diploma (DiplAS)

  • Purpose: prepares persons graduating from non-Anglican seminaries who desire to be ordained in our diocese
  • Courses: 7 (one year program)
  • Modality: Online
  • Cost: $900 per course (total $6,300 plus books)

 

Certificate in Diaconal Ministry (CDM)

  • Purpose: prepares persons for ordination as vocational (permanent) deacons
  • Courses: 10 six week courses (part-time, two year program)
  • Modality: Online
  • Cost: $300 per course (total $3,000 plus books)


Clergy Lifelong Learning

  • Purpose: Short courses and discussion groups for continuing education in theology, theology, and ministry.
  • Courses: Meet meet for 75 - 90 minutes weekly and run for 4 to 6 weeks
  • Modality: Online
  • Cost: $50


Lay Institute

  • Purpose: Lay Institute courses support the people of God for a life of discipleship and service in the church and the world for the glory of God.
  • Courses: Meet meet for 75 minutes weekly and run for 4 to 6 weeks
  • Modality: Online
  • Cost: $40