Briercrest Seminary

We are a Canadian Christian Theological Seminary offering excellent graduate-level training for vocational ministry and professional settings. Located in Southern Saskatchewan, we provide a flexible modular education in a multi-denominational setting to help our graduates equip the church and engage our world.

Graduate-level Training

We offer excellent graduate-level ministry training with well-respected Canadian scholars and practitioners in biblical studies, theology, counselling, leadership, and ministry.

Flexible Education

We include modular and online education so that you can access training relevant to your context without having to leave it.

Biblical Foundation

We facilitate a learning community for people of different denominations and countries to explore and engage with foundational Biblical truths.

About Briercrest Seminary

Education that Makes a Difference: Come and study with peers from all different walks of life and learn from both the professors and each other.

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Master of Divinity

This extensive program is designed to give you a solid and well-balanced foundation in biblical and theological studies.

Master of Arts

Theological Studies

Gain the academic background and skills needed for sound theological work in church, missions, or academic contexts.

Masters

Master of Christian Ministries

Gain the foundation and flexibility you need to pursue areas of passion and demand in Christian ministry.

Certificate

Certificate of the Seminary

Learn and grow in an academic context designed to train you for effective service.

Master of Arts

Biblical Languages and Exegesis

Greek and graduate-level research skills in the field of biblical studies.

Master of Arts

Leadership and Management

Be resourced with great and godly principles to help you excel in your leadership capabilities and contexts.

Master of Arts

Marriage and Family Therapy

Prepare for service in the mental health sector and in specialized church or parachurch counselling ministries.

Certificate

Leadership Certification

Advance your ministry and career opportunities with a specialization in a particular area of leadership.

Masters

Master of Counselling

Gain skills that can help improve the lives of others, and learn to engage the biological, psychological, relational, and theological issues that impact peoples’ lives.

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Joel Houston PhD, FRHistS

Associate Professor of Theology

I view the profession of an instructor in a confessional setting as one that constitutes a unique blend of vocations: teacher, scholar, and pastor. I believe that the entire undertaking of teaching is one that is to be marked with a sense of joyful discovery. Like the one who unearths the pearl of great price (Mt. 13:45-46), our encounter with the revelation of God in Christ will naturally lead to a transformed life. Success, for me as an instructor, is when students show evidence of developing ...

What's Happening at Briercrest

November 18, 2024

Alpha, Emerging Generations, and Leadership with Shaila Visser

With rising digital distraction and pastoral shortages, is the church prepared to reach emerging generations? In this episode of CITN, Rob speaks with Shaila Visser about the remarkable growth of the Alpha program and its impact on youth minis...

Military Chaplaincy and Co-vocational Ministry with Jason Mills

Sitting at the Feet of a Columbian Church Planter with Hernando Munoz

Planting the Gospel in East Vancouver with Jake LeFave

Move-In and the Canadian Missional Awakening with Nigel Paul

Another Youth Quake Success for Briercrest

Thu. Nov 28 to Fri. Nov. 29, 2024

Experience Briercrest

Sat. November, 30, 2024

Christmas in Caron, 1942

Thu. Feb 27 to Fri. Feb. 28, 2025

Experience Briercrest

Thu. May 1 to Fri. May. 2, 2025

Experience Briercrest

Church in the North Podcast

Check out our new PODCAST! Church in the North brings you thoughtful, sometimes humorous, conversations with church leaders. From rural Saskatchewan to urban Vancouver, from the outskirts of Winnipeg to the rocky shores of Halifax.

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