Black Church Studies equips quality leaders for the Black Church in the 21st century through academic reflection in the primary disciplines of Bible, Theology, History, Spiritual Formation, and Practical Theology. Featuring reflection on ministry, work and experience pertinent to the African American context, this track is taught by leading African-American scholars and practitioners.

Canadian Church Studies equips professionals who seek to improve their practical expertise, explore concerns of ministry in a Canadian context, and challenge themselves to personal formation and growth. Students will complete coursework at both ATS and Canterbury College.

Formational Counseling equips students in the ministry of Christian caregiving by integrating pastoral care, spiritual direction, and Spirit-directed counseling with a view to bringing hope, healing, and spiritual well-being to broken people.

Independent Design gives the student greater flexibility in selecting elective courses from various tracks, transfer of approved courses from other approved doctoral programs, or creating elective courses that move the student towards their academic and professional goals.

Spiritual Formation establishes the student in the foundational roles of Scripture and Christian community as a source of healthy spiritual formation, focusing on personal guidance and formation in the image of Christ. The track builds upon the foundation of spiritual formation as the fountainhead for Christian discipleship and ministry.

Transformational Leadership equips a student with the competency to deal with the realities of leadership as they seek to position the church for renewal that will result in profound change.

Wesleyan Practices equips a student to understand and utilize the Wesleyan heritage effectively in the ongoing ministry and mission of the church and to integrate Wesleyan practices with the dynamics of personal spiritual formation in community and Christian renewal.