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Bachelor of Religious Studies: Pre Seminary

Three-year Degree Program - 90 credit hours

This 3 year degree program is intended for individuals who sense God’s call to Christian ministry, or who wish to establish a foundation of Bible and theology on which to build a lay ministry.

Course Requirements

Biblical and Theological Studies (42 credit hours)

General Arts (36 credit hours)
Professional Studies (12 credit hours)
12 credits of professional courses approved by the VP academic in consultation with relevant Program Coordinator(s) including a relevant Practicum (minimum 600 hours) for 3 credits

Note: A total of 24 credits must be in courses at the 300 or 400 level

Profile of a Graduating Student

A graduating student will:

  • demonstrate an overall knowledge of the Bible and its background;
  • articulate and support one's personal understanding of foundational Biblical doctrines;
  • demonstrate commitment to communicating the gospel of Christ through personal discipleship and sharing their faith;
  • possess a wholesome personal view of self and the world;
  • understand the sense of vocational call and direction from God for a life of professional ministry in congregational and para-church settings.

Career Path Options

Depending upon a person's maturity and life/ministry experience, graduates with this degree may be prepared for fulltime pastoral ministry or work with a parachurch organization.

Future Education Possibilities

This degree may also lead to admission into various seminaries in Canada and the U.S. If students plan to go to a seminary after this degree, consult with that institution so they can arrange their studies at RMC to meet the seminary's entrance requirements.

We want to share with you our excitement for a new way of learning at Rocky Mountain College.

Pathways is our new “distributed learning” model. It is taking our classroom courses out of the box, and down the road to where you are.

With our focus on discipleship, leadership and social care, Pathways now enables students, professionals, and life-long learners, to take advantage of our programs and courses no matter where they are.

Courses are available to Anyone. Anywhere. Anytime. Often times God speaks to us and we yearn for a richer life. But obstacles appear.

Pathways is about removing obstacles and allowing access to quality learning experiences. We foster changed lives both locally and globally.

It is our hope that we can show you a new pathway to learning, ministry and a richer, more meaningful life. Thank you for exploring RMC’s Pathways program.

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