Is Heritage Seminary Accredited?

In January 2005, Heritage Seminary was granted initial accreditation for five years by the Association of Theological Schools. (A.T.S., 10 Summit Park Drive, Pittsburgh, PA  15275-1103, U.S.A., 412-788-6505.)


What are the specific requirements for entrance into a program at Heritage?

For our Master’s level courses, we require a Bachelor’s level degree from any accredited institution. Advanced standing is available, and you should view the information about entrance requirements in the catalogue. Visit the Admissions section of this website to download a catalog.


What is the student population size?

Currently we have approximately 104 students in the seminary.


What is Chapel like?

Seminary chapels are every Tuesday and Thursday. Tuesdays are all-school chapels where College & Seminary students, staff and faculty gather together. Thursday Seminary chapels often vary. There are chapels that feature guest speakers and there are also prayer chapels.


What kinds of clubs, sports, and other extra-curricular activities are offered at Heritage?

Athletics: The Heritage Huskies compete at a varsity level in Basketball and Volleyball, (for men and women). Our beautiful Heritage Community Centre hosts many of the Basketball and Volleyball tournaments every year. We also compete in a local hockey league at an off-campus arena.

Activities: Most Thursdays after chapel there are Seminary lunches in the connection café.


If the library doesn't have a book or resource that is needed, can they order it in easily and quickly?

Very rarely will our library not have what you need for your course work - they hold over 40,000 volumes and also offer an extensive and current periodical room as well as unlimited internet access in the computer lab. Another exciting thing about the location of our campus is the proximity to the campuses of Wilfred Laurier, University of Waterloo and University of Guelph. These libraries are obviously an excellent source of information and are all connected through the "Telus" system.

Go online, search for your required material, reserve everything you want, then pick it up at any of the libraries with your library card (obtained for free when you produce your Heritage Student Card). Since the cities of Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge all share the same bus system, it is also easy to get to Laurier and U of Waterloo. We are also very close to Hamilton, and the McMaster Divinity School and their library - also an excellent source. If all else fails, the library staff will be very helpful!


Does the Seminary offer any special admissions?

Mature applicants 35 years of age and over may, under certain circumstances, be accepted into the Master of Divinity without presenting an undergraduate degree.  Such students must write the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and score a minimum of 550 on the Verbal Section and 4 on the Analytical Section.  Scores must be sent by the testing company directly to the Registrar’s Office at Heritage.

Frequently Asked Residence Questions

What are the residences like?

Our residences are built in an apartment style and are available to both College & Seminary students. Up to six students may share a three bedroom apartment. Each student receives a bed, drawer and closet space, and a private desk. There is a common kitchen/dining area with room for a couch and other items. The washrooms are designed to accommodate multiple users with a separate washroom, shower room, and stand alone sink/grooming area. One unique feature of our residence is that it includes two washers and two dryers in the basement of the building, and they are not coin operated – they are free for you to use as much as you want.  Check out pictures of residence in the student life section of the website!

How much privacy is there in residence?

In rez, you will be sharing a room with one other student, and sharing an apartment with 3 - 4 other students. So, you will get as much privacy as this situation allows. You will find that our Rez application is extremely in depth and the staff will try to put you where you seem the best suited.

How do you decide on people getting into residence?

The majority of residence spots are reserved for first year students, and it is first-come, first-served! We run a waiting list every year as well.

How many people can you accommodate in residence?

We can accommodate 108 students.

What is the meal plan like?

Rez apartments include a full kitchen, and there is a Zehrs directly across the street from the school (walking will take you maybe 5 minutes!). Also, each student in residence must purchase a meal plan each semester. The meal plan is an account and you can spend it the way you want to! Having a full kitchen as well as the option of a meal plan makes it very easy for you to eat on a busy schedule. Off campus students also have the option of buying the meal plan. The meal plan is put in place to provide a minimum of one healthy meal per day.  On-campus students pay at the beginning of each semester for their meal plan and records are kept at the register in the cafeteria.  All off-campus students are welcome to use the cafeteria and may pay with cash.  The cafeteria is open Monday through Thursday from 9:30am-1:30pm and 4pm-6pm, as well as Fridays from 10am-1:30pm.

What are Residence Directors (RD) and Residence Assistants (RA)?

The Residence Directors are a married couple that lives on campus.  They oversee the RA team and residence programs such as Monday night Impact Groups.  They function as part of the Student Services team that is determined to support and guide the students of Heritage College.  Residence Assistants are also a part of the Student Services team, they provide direct guidance and security for the students in their care as well as lead the Monday night Impact Groups.

How do I apply for Residence?

In order to apply for Residence you must fill out a complete application form.  The applications are found on the Heritage Website or can be sent to you via postal mail service or e-mail.  Stage I and Stage II must be fully completed before acceptance will be granted. 

What are the rules or customs in residence?

There is a Residence handbook available to inform you of the rules and customs of residence.  The handbook can be found on the Heritage website or you may request a copy from the Residence Directors.  The handbook must be read in order to complete Stage I of your application. 

When do I find out who my roommates are?

If accepted into Residence, you will be told via postal service or e-mail who your roommates will be.  You will also receive their contact information so that you can make any necessary arrangement with them before move in day.  The information will be sent to you in mid-August.

Can I get around if I don’t have a car?

There are bus routes that move throughout Cambridge, Kitchener, and Waterloo with several stops within a very short walk from campus.  There is a plaza including a grocery store and drug store directly across the road from the campus along with many other shopping conveniences at your fingertips. 

What are some of the benefits that your Residence offers?

Our residence provides a variety of conveniences and benefits for our students.  Both residence buildings are equipped with laundry facilities that are free for our on campus students.  LAN Internet is available to all our residence students free of charge in their rooms as well as wireless internet in the Academic and Community Center buildings.  The residence buildings have security doors that can only be opened by swipe card; these security doors keep our residences safe and secure.  Residence Assistants are on-call from 4pm to 11pm, Monday to Friday and on weekends from 12pm to 6pm.  They are available for any emergencies and/or student questions, as are Residence Directors and/or Residence Support Staff.  Free parking is available for all on-campus students in the lower parking lot if it is needed.