Immerse yourself in a season of discovery and formation! This Spring, Montreal Dio and its partners are offering a variety of short-term, intensive courses and special events for students, clergy, and lay leaders.
Each of our programs or courses are designed to offer new perspectives on church and ministry and connect you with a vibrant community of learners. Join us for hands-on experience, challenging discussions, and unique opportunities to learn in one of Canada’s premier cities.
French for Ministry intensive
April 27th – May 1st
An intensive week focused on developing French language skills for pastoral ministry through grammar review, ministry vocabulary, prayer preparation, and pastoral role play. Offered as part of the Certificate in Bilingual Ministry or as a stand-alone continuing education course.
Shared Way Shared Witness:
A Gathering on Ministry for a Collaborative Church
May 17 – May 22
A gathering for clergy and lay leaders reflecting on emerging models of Christian ministry in Canada. Shared Way, Shared Witness invites participants to explore hopeful and faithful ways of living the gospel amid changing patterns of church, leadership, and community life.
World Christianity in Montreal:
A course exploring migration, secularism, and public space in a changing global city
May 6th – May 13th
Discover how global Christianity is lived in one of North America’s most secular and diverse cities. This one‑week intensive in Montreal offers site visits, fieldwork, and conversations with local leaders to equip ministry students and clergy for today’s pluralistic urban contexts.
Equip and Encourage, 2026
A gathering for ministry leaders and lay participants hosted by The Presbyterian College
May 19th – May 21st
A gathering for ministry leaders and lay participants to receive encouragement, formation, and practical tools for faithful and resilient Christian leadership. Equip & Encourage 2026 invites you to grow, reflect, and be renewed together in community.
Who are these offerings for?
These courses and gatherings are designed to strengthen and encourage lay and ordained Christians in their ministry. For all of them, we can provide receipts suitable for use with continuing education funds and provide evidence of successful completion for those who need to document continuing education. The World Christianity in Montreal course can either be audited or taken as a 3-credit course (equivalent to one semester of learning), with the credit transferred back to a student’s home institution.
I don’t live in Montreal. Where can I stay?
Shared Way, Shared Witness is a residential gathering at the Villa Saint Martin in Montreal. For the other courses, ample short-term housing is available in Montreal. If you need assistance or guidance, please don’t hesitate to contact us for more information.
How much do these programs cost?
The cost of each program varies depending on its design and, where applicable, whether you are enrolling for credit or not. More information on the cost is available on each course page. All figures are in Canadian dollars.
I still have questions. What should I do?
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at 514.849.3004 x221 or [email protected].