Snapshot of Program Offerings
As a college committed to equipping men and women for effective service to the church and for proclamation by word and life of the good news of Jesus, we are focused on being Bible and Ministry Specialists. Our range of degrees demonstrates our unwavering commitment to this process in Christian growth.
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Certificate (1 year)
The Rock - Certificate in Christian Foundations (C.C.F.)
A program designed to provide a student with foundational knowledge, attitudes and skills for service to God and society. This certificate course of study is the first year of all other Alberta Bible College (ABC) programs.
Diploma in Christian Ministries (2 years)
Creative Ministries
This diploma is designed to prepare an individual for leadership in creative ministry in the local congregation, as well as to introduce an individual to drama in Christian contexts.
Professional Studies
The Professional Studies diploma is designed to prepare students to serve the local congregation. Students may design their own program to create a Professional Studies emphasis of their choice (i.e. Counselling, Christian Education, etc.)
Degrees (4 years)
Bachelor of Religious Education (B.R.E.)
This multi-major degree program is designed to prepare a student to server Christ through the church and in other ways, as well as providing the basis for continuing high education.
Christian Ministries Major
A program designed to prepare an individual for ministry with children, youth or adults in a variety of settings in and beside the local church.
General Studies Major (Bridge Program)
A program designed for students presently attending university or planning to attend university. Such students may transfer up to 64 credit hours to the B.R.E.—General Studies program .
Global Studies Major
A program designed to equip people as cross-cultural servant-leaders through a rigour of interdisciplinary training and study experiences.
Bachelor of Theology (B. Th.)
A program designed to prepare an individual for ministerial leadership in the located ministry and/or seminary.
PACE Program (Professional Adult Christian Education)
There are two majors available in the PACE Program. The student may choose to enter either the Counselling & Ministry Program or the Leadership & Ministry Program. The courses of study include the range of subject matter appropriate to this emphasis. Since an important aspect is the practical application of what you will learn, each student must complete an integrated Research Project and a Practicum, in their major.
Degrees (2 years)
| B.A. Counselling | view details |
| B.A. Leadership | view details |
Diplomas (2 years)
| Diploma Counseling | view details |
| Diploma Leadership | view details |
TESOL Summer Institute (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
This program is designed to provide students with the English language teaching skills and the background knowledge in applied linguistics/ second language acquisition that is required for professional English language instruction ministry. There is a growing call in many countries around the world for English language teachers and these TESOL qualifications will offer a distinct advantage in gaining employment.
