Conviction in Christ.
Courage in Culture.

Join us in Summer 2027!

ARPA Academy is an intensive training program for Christians who want to live out their faith in Canada’s public square. More details about ARPA Academy 2027 will be coming soon!

Over Your Time In Ottawa, You’ll:

Dig into the biblical foundation
for political action

Learn about Canada’s constitutional history and legal system

Tackle today’s most pressing legal issues

Sharpen your skills through readings, assignments, and interactive seminars

Why does it matter?

The Academy isn’t just a program – it’s a launchpad. Learning in Ottawa gives you:

Connection with ARPA Staff and leaders in Canada’s Capital
Experience that can lead to roles on Parliament Hill, in provincial legislatures, or with Christian Non-Profits
Confidence to apply your faith wherever God calls you
Even if politics isn’t your career path, this experience will deepen your worldview and prepare you to be a faithful, informed citizen.

Applications for the 2027 Academy will open in December 2026.

More details coming soon!

What’s it all about?

ARPA Canada is hosting an educational training program to prepare Christians for faithful political engagement. Participants will explore biblical foundations for political action, learn about Canada’s constitutional history and legal system, study current policy issues, and develop skills through readings, assignments, and interactive seminars. ARPA Academy will serve to equip Christians to face the opportunities and challenges of engaging in the public square.

ARPA Academy is for people who are keen to apply their faith to the public square. ARPA Academy will deepen your worldview and open doors to further political action.

FutureCareer Considerations

Living in Ottawa while participating in ARPA’s educational and worldview training provides a stepping stone towards further work in politics or the non-profit sector. Participants can build connections through this program and receive support from ARPA staff towards working on Parliament Hill, in a provincial legislature, or with a Christian non-profit organization.

Even if you decide to pursue work outside of the public or non-profit sector, this intensive program will deepen your Christian worldview and equip you for political engagement as a Christian citizen.

Program Cost

There is no cost to participate in ARPA Academy. Participants will be responsible for their own living arrangements and expenses.

Application Process

If you are interested in applying, please submit an application package including the following:

Resume
Latest school transcript
Name and contact information of two references (at least one should be a pastor or elder)
Personal statement of faith
Short video (no more than 2 minutes) explaining who you are and why you want to participate in ARPA Academy. Include future career goals and intentions for career growth.
Brief explanation of what it means to be involved in politics as a Christian. How do faith and politics interact? (No more than 500 words).