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Master of Christian Ministries

Briercrest College and Seminary

Caronport, Canada
2 years
English
Hybrid
Master

About the program

The MCM stream for chaplaincy and spiritual care.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Expected learning areas include core : spiritual formation
Bible surveys and Christian theology. These outcomes should be verified against the program curriculum.

Career outcomes

Chaplaincy in military and healthcare settings
Church ministry
Missions

Curriculum

42 credit hours. Core : spiritual formation
Bible surveys and Christian theology. Specialization : meaning-making and chaplaincy introduction
Christian ethics
Systemic therapy
Counselling ethics
Diverse populations or trauma
Lifespan development. Plus 12 credits of clinical psychospiritual education transferred from an accredited institution.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree with at least a 2.5 GPA from an accredited institution
transcripts via WES
pastoral and academic references
English scores
interview for counselling and chaplaincy streams
commitment to the Seminary Student Life Covenant.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree with a minimum 2.5 GPA from an accredited institution, Evidence of living faith, Commitment to the Seminary Student Life Covenant, Pastoral and academic references, Interview for counselling and chaplaincy programmes. Applicants 28+ without a degree: Certificate of the Seminary route or 90 credit hours of undergraduate work

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 90

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Undergraduate Degree Certificate
Academic Transcripts
Passport Identification
Curriculum Vitae if Requested
English Proficiency Evidence if Required

How to apply

Check requirements and apply at least six months before the start. Complete the online application and pay the 250 CAD non-refundable fee. Send transcripts through WES and submit the pastoral and academic reference forms. Complete the interview for counselling or chaplaincy programmes. Show English scores if needed. Complete the PAL interview. Deposit first-year tuition
fees and living costs into your student account. Receive the acceptance letter and proof of funds
then apply for the study permit
issued on arrival in Canada.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$11,775 CAD
Application fee	$250 CAD
Deposit	$2,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	Caronport
Faculty or school	Briercrest Seminary
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	42
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Institutional awards or financial assistance may be available subject to student category and the published eligibility criteria. Program-specific funding requires confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.