Identity area
Type of entity
Corporate body
Authorized form of name
Atlantic School of Theology
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Other form(s) of name
- Pine Hill Divinity Hall
- Holy Heart Seminary
- University of King's College. Faculty of Theology.
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Description area
Dates of existence
1971-
History
The Atlantic School of Theology (AST) is an ecumenical university based in Halifax, Nova Scotia that provides graduate level theological education. AST was founded in 1971 and formally incorporated on June 28, 1974 through an act of the Nova Scotia Legislature.
Theological education has been provided in Halifax, Nova Scotia since 1878. AST was formed through a merger between the Faculty of Theology, University of King's College (Anglican Church of Canada), Holy Heart Seminary (Roman Catholic Church), and Pine Hill Divinity Hall (United Church of Canada).
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Relationships area
Related entity
Nicholson, Rt. Rev. Clarence McK.
Identifier of related entity
Category of relationship
hierarchical
Dates of relationship
1946-1971
Description of relationship
Rev C.M. Nicholson was Principal of Pine Hill Divinity Hall from 1946 to 1971.