Bachelor of Religious Studies

Three-year Degree Program - 90 credit hours

This three year degree program is intended for individuals 25 years of age or older who have a career and 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. This degree permits students to choose from a range of study options to suit their own needs. Students may choose to complete a practicum in their last year of study.

Course Requirements

Field Education (1 unit = 100 hours)

Field Education requirements ensure practical experience in the student’s area of study. Field Education units do not have academic credit value but are required for graduation. Tuition is not charged for Field Education units. Two units are required — one in the second year and one in the third year of the program.

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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 parachurch 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.

Course Requirements

Biblical and Theological Studies (30 credit hours)

General Arts (38 credit hours)

Professional Development (15 credit hours)
(EDM, ICS, MIN, MUS, SSC, THA)

Electives (7 credit hours)