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Briercrest College and Seminary

Programme Detail: Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry
Type of Training Programme with multiple subsidiary courses
Reference Number
Description This program is designed to prepare students to serve Christ in a variety of ministries. It aims to provide a foundation for character development, a strong liberal arts foundation, biblical and theological grounding, and the skills needed for full-time service in the church and/or para-church organizations. This program is specifically designed to equip students for effective service and leadership in a lay or professional setting by allowing them to tailor their program to include courses in several areas of ministry focus such as pastoral ministry, children’s ministry, youth ministry, women’s ministry, business, leadership, counselling, or worship arts. In addition, the program provides a solid foundation for continuing education. This program ultimately seeks to transform lives, the church, and our world through quality classroom and experiential education in a broadly defined academic ministry training program.
Keywords This program is designed to prepare students to serve Christ in a variety of ministries. It aims to provide a foundation for character development, a strong liberal arts foundation, biblical and theological grounding, and the skills needed for full-time service in the church and/or para-church organizations. This program is specifically designed to equip students for effective service and leadership in a lay or professional setting by allowing them to tailor their program to include courses in several areas of ministry focus such as pastoral ministry, children’s ministry, youth ministry, women’s ministry, business, leadership, counselling, or worship arts. In addition, the program provides a solid foundation for continuing education. This program ultimately seeks to transform lives, the church, and our world through quality classroom and experiential education in a broadly defined academic ministry training program.
Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available Canada / Saskatchewan
Area of Ministry and Focus Bible Teaching and Training / Old Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / New Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / Interpretation and Study Methods; Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Bible Teaching and Training / Discipling and Training Others; Bible Teaching and Training / Biblical Languages; Mission and Evangelism / Evangelism and Apologetics; Mission and Evangelism / Church Planting and Multiplication; Mission and Evangelism / Missionary Team Care and Skills; Mission and Evangelism / Tentmaking and Self-Financing Skills; Mission and Evangelism / Short-Term Mission
Residential/Non Residential Residential
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Degree
Cost Range US$100,000 or more
Actual Cost $30000
Bursaries/scholarships available No
Actual Length 4 years
Average hours of study per week 40
Methods of instruction Classroom
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 80
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) 15
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). 5
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 150
Prerequisite Programmes High School Diploma
Other Prerequisites English Language
Qualifications gained Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry
Qualifications this programme is part of
Programme Accredited by
Other Accrediting Bodies ABHE