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Personal.
Progressive.

Diaconal education for justice, compassion, and transformation.

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Diakonia
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Learning in community
for leadership in communities.

The Centre for Christian Studies is a national theological school grounded in the tradition of diakonia. We prepare people for ministries in the United Church of Canada and the Anglican Church of Canada, and offer lifelong learning for anyone who wants to deepen their faith-in-action.

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CCS Programs

Diploma in Diaconal Ministries

Do you want a thorough grounding in Christian leadership from the margins, perhaps with an eye to a career as a diaconal minister or deacon?  The four-year Diploma in Diaconal Ministries is for you!

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Continuing Studies

Maybe you’ve got some study leave and there’s an individual course that catches your eye.  Or perhaps you want to take our 2-week Learning on Purpose course as a stand-alone course, to develop your understanding of yourself as a leader and learner.  Well, you can!  Take what interests you a la carte.

Certificates

Want to beef up your skills in a specific area? We have certificate programs in spiritual care, social justice, and Christian education & worship. We also offer an Anglican Certificate in Diaconal Ministry for Anglicans looking for deacon formation.

Are you ready to push yourself?

As the world changes, so does the practice of ministry. There’s always more to learn: current contextual and liberative theologies, community empowerment, trauma-informed pastoral care, decolonized pedagogy, eco-justice ethics, and more.
Continuing education at the Centre for Christian Studies invites you to push yourself out of your comfort zone and become an agent of change. Ask the hard questions and expand your understanding as you discern your calling in the world.

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The Centre for Christian Studies is supported by hundreds of donors and volunteers who share the vision of ministry from the margins.

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