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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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I was interning and volunteering at a lot of different places in the hopes of figuring out where my passions were. What I kept saying was that I wanted to help people and counselling fits that really well.
Brianna Matchett
Master of Counselling 2019

Fall 2020

Hear from Dr. Banting, Dean of the Seminary, on what is happening this fall. He will tell you what is different, what is the same and what we don’t know yet.



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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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Carl Hinderager

3 Reasons Why I Love the NLT

Hear Carl Hinderager, PhD and Briercrest legend, explain why the NLT is his Bible of choice. No matter what translation you prefer, we promise you'll find his love for Scripture contagious.

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  • 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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Briercrest Seminary is hosting a comprehensive visit for reaffirmation of accreditation by the ATS Commission on Accrediting on March 29-April 1, 2021. The purpose of this visit is to verify that the Seminary meets all applicable Standards of Accreditation (ats.edu). Comments regarding how well the Seminary meets those standards and/or generally demonstrates educational quality may be sent to the ATS Director of Commission Information Services (accrediting@ats.edu ) at least two weeks before the visit. Comments may also or instead be sent in writing to Dr. Blayne Banting bbanting@briercrest.ca . All comments will be shared with the onsite evaluation committee.

My favourite part of attending Briercrest Seminary was experiencing close friendships with my fellow students. Even though I was not on campus 75 per cent of the time, I still felt that I was part of a close community.
Mary-Lynne Eggink
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