Briercrest Seminary

An innovative centre for graduate level ministry training, leadership development, and theological education in Canada. Our approach is both unique and intensive, allowing for meaningful and in-depth study in our modular format. Smaller classes allow for catalytic dialogue and learning and share a fundamental commitment to make biblical and theoretical truths practical and life-related.


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As a military chaplain, I can reach people that are searching or lost in a different way than a pastor can. I’ve done the Kaléo program and the music program, and I’ve lived and breathed Briercrest, so continuing here in the seminary makes sense
Paul Reimer
BA Music 2018

Centre for Leadership Studies

Briercrest Seminary is offering a flexible new approach to leadership training. Through the Centre for Leadership Studies, students will be able to maximize their ministry and career opportunities by taking leadership certifications designed to equip



Leadership Centre

Why Christian higher education?

In a time when young adults are leaving the faith in overwhelming numbers, what is the role of Christian higher education? President Michael Pawelke describes the difference Christian education can make for students.



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The fog of depression

Am I a Bad Christian Because I Deal with Anxiety or Depression?

Sari Faith, Director of Counselling and Health Services at Briercrest, dismantles lies about mental illness in this special Bell Let's Talk Day post.

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  • Women's Basketball Coach

     Posted: February 7, 2020
    Employment Opportunity

    The Womens' Basketball Coach will provide transformational leadership to their program and execute the overall athletic plan with their team.
  • College Chaplin Jason Wendell with President Michael Pawelke

    Q and A with President Michael Pawelke

     Posted: January 15, 2020
    President Michael Pawelke answers students' questions in this special Briercrest Chapel.
  • State of the Academy

    Serving the Purposes of God in Our Generation

    Posted: January 8, 2020
    We have a mandate; a mission; a calling: to serve the purposes of God in our generation. How do we do this? President Michael Pawelke and the State of the Academy.
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    Christmas Message

     Posted: December 24, 2019
    A Christmas message from Briercrest President Michael Pawelke
  • The Briercrest Fund

    Gifts to the annual Briercrest Fund help keep tuition fees lower and make it possible for more students to afford a Christian education.

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  • Keeping The Faith

    Students who attended Christian higher education were more likely to remain connected with the Church and with their faith.

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  • Your Legacy

    We invite you to prayerfully consider joining the growing group of friends who desire to do great things for God through Briercrest.

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My knowledge from Briercrest has been phenomenal in assisting with things in my ministry that I never would have figured out before. The format is incredible, the teachers are incredible, the students are incredible. What you have here is amazing.
Capt. The Rev. Eric Davis
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