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St. Andrew’s College

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CanadaCollege / Polytechnic

St. Andrew's College is a theological school of The United Church of Canada, affiliated with the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon.

  • Founded in 1912
  • Affiliated college of the University of Saskatchewan
  • Accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS)
  • Recognized by the United Church as primary centre for theological education and ordination in the Prairie region
  • Academic training began in fall 1914 with 37 students

About

St. Andrew's College is a theological school of The United Church of Canada that seeks to proclaim and embody Jesus Christ's message of compassion, justice and hope in an inclusive way. The college is an affiliated college of the University of Saskatchewan and is located at 1121 College Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. It is recognized by the United Church as the primary centre for theological education and ordination in the Prairie region.

History

St. Andrew's College was founded in 1912. The Presbyterian General Assembly of Canada appointed Dr. Edmund H. Oliver as the first principal in 1913, and the college began academic training in fall 1914 with 37 students. The college was renamed St. Andrew's College in 1925 with the formation of The United Church of Canada. In 1974 its student residence became co-educational, and in 2009 the college became an Affirming Ministry of The United Church of Canada. In 2021 the college entered a Covenant with the other two schools of the Saskatoon Theological Union.

Academics

The college offers on-campus and distance education courses, including the Master of Divinity (MDiv) with testamur for ordination, Master of Theological Studies (MTS), Master of Theology (ThM), Doctor of Ministry (DMin), Bachelor of Theology (BTh) as part of its Dual Degree Program, and a one-year Diploma in Theology. The college maintains accredited membership in the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. It sought and earned that accreditation between 1994 and 1996. The college is currently on probation for educational and degree evaluation as of June 2, 2026.

Campus & Facilities

The college's building was constructed on the University of Saskatchewan campus at the entrance to the university. Facilities listed include the Charles F. (Doc) Johnston Residence, a coin-operated laundry, a TV lounge, a main lounge, a college chapel, and library access for residents, along with the Saskatoon Theological Union Library. The college is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Metis.

Admissions

Admission routes include General Admissions for degree and program applicants, international student admission with an English language proficiency requirement, and Occasional Student status for those taking courses without a program application.

Founded
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College / Polytechnic
Courses
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AffiliationAffiliated college of the University of Saskatchewan
Address1121 College Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 0W3
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Data last verified October 2026 · compiled from official sources