FAQ

Academic

Will courses from another Seminary/Graduate School transfer into Briercrest College and Seminary?
If you send us an official copy of your previous Seminary/Graduate school transcript(s), we can give you an evaluation of which courses you will receive for credit as soon as we receive your application. 

What's a modular course?
Briercrest Seminary's classes operates in a modular format. Classes meet from Monday to Friday, usually from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a lunch break. A portion of the course work is typically due at the beginning of the week, with the majority of it being due several weeks after the course's end date. During a student's course of study, the majority of their classes will be taken in modular coarses.

What if I don't have an undergraduate degree?
 Students without an undersgraduate degree Students who are at least 35 years old and who are without an undergraduate degree or the equivelant will be accepted based on demonstration of academic capability and ministry experience. No more than 10 per cent of any year's acceptances can be accepted as mature students. All students without an accredited baccalaureate will be considered for acceptance to the Certificate of the Seminary. Successful certificate students can apply to move on to a degree program.

Finances

What is the full cost for one Seminary school year?
 Because of the flexible nature of the course load here at Briercrest seminary it will be most helpful to break the costs down class by class for the typical student of the seminary.

For a student who is traveling to Caronport for a single modular coarse the break down goes like this:

Class - $933 ($311/credit hour)
Room - $114
Room/Board - $227

This does not include all fees and costs of taking a class for a week at Briercrest Seminary but is a helpful starting point.

Briercrest Facts

What is the size of the student body?
The present student population in the Seminary is approx 100 students. The combined student population of our college, seminary, and Christian high school is approximately 1,000. Approximately 800 students study through distance learning.

What denomination is Briercrest College and Seminary?
Briercrest College and Seminary is a transdenominational organization; approximately 60 evangelical denominations are represented in our student body. We teach biblical truths common to most evangelical Christian denominations. Transdenominational differs from interdenominational in that interdenominational may mean that only two or three denominations are represented.

Location

Where is Briercrest College and Seminary?
We are located in Caronport, less than an hour west of Regina (pop. 200,000), the capital city of Saskatchewan, Canada. We are 15 minutes west of Moose Jaw (pop. 34,000) on the Trans-Canada Highway

What is the weather like in Caronport?
Our summers are hot and our winters are cold and dry. We do not get much rain at any time during the year, but we do get snow in the winter. Even during the winter we often enjoy a completely clear sky and bright sunshine. You will need to bring shorts and t-shirts for the early fall and late spring and a warm jacket, winter boots, and gloves/mitts for winter weather.

How can students get to/from the airport?
If you need help finding a ride from the airport to Caronport, please contact us at 1-800-667-5199.

Student Life

What activities/resources are available for spiritual development?

  • Bible classes
  • Sunday worship services
  • worship gatherings
  • small groups
  • weekly chapel service
  • Bible studies
  • prayer meetings
  • ministry experience
  • Christian enrichment conferences
  • discipleship
  • community of Christian friends 

What co-curricular activities are available?
 varsity sports in hockey, basketball, and volleyball

  • intramurals in most popular sports and soccer as a club sport
  • drama (at special events like Youth Quake and the Christmas production by audition)
  • music, choirs, orchestra, recording studio, and private and group lessons (mainly in the College)
  • places to meet with friends: student lounges, snack bars, the Crossroads Cafe™ coffee shop, and the Point, our student centre.

What off-campus activities are available?
 The city of Moose Jaw is 15 minutes from Caronport and has a number of recreation and shopping opportunities available. These include Temple Gardens Mineral Spa, Kinsmen Sportplex (pool and waterslide), historic tunnels, laser tag, movie theatres, pool parlour, and lots of restaurants. Regina is just under an hour away and provides many more great opportunities!

Admissions

When can I visit the campus?
We welcome prospective students along with their friends and family to attend one of our many campus visit events throughout the year. Simply choose the day that suits you best and call the Admissions office at 1-800-667-5199 to arrange your visit. 

What are your admission requirements?
 Please see here for a list of requirments. 

Outcomes

What types of ministry opportunities are available to Briercrest grads?
Briercrest College and Seminary graduates have a wide range of ministry opportunities open to them. Christian organizations and churches around the world who have both full-time and part-time ministry positions to fill often post on our website. Our career page has multiple organizations at any given time who are looking to employ our graduates in various positions. Other students go on to university and use their Bible-based education to give them a solid foundation to stand up for Christ in the classroom and in future careers. For more information about ministry opportunities.

Does Briercrest College and Seminary prepare students for marketplace roles?
Yes, Briercrest alumni serve in both ministry and marketplace settings. We provide whole-person education that will help prepare you for service in whatever career you choose. Students develop Christian character and integrity as well as essential job skills for today's workplaces. For more information about marketplace opportunities.