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Master of Biblical Languages and Exegesis
Briercrest College and Seminary
- Caronport, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Master
About the program
Advanced Hebrew and Greek study and graduate research for scholarship and translation.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- 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 research 12 with thesis or reading course. These outcomes should be verified against the program curriculum.
Career outcomes
- Church ministry
- Missions
- Higher education
- Doctoral studies
Curriculum
- 60 credit hours . Core 9
- Language and exegesis 18
- Biblical studies 18
- Research 12 with thesis or reading course
- 3 electives
- Comprehensive exam. Prerequisite: four semesters of Greek or Hebrew.
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
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 | $16,500 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $250 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Caronport |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Briercrest Seminary |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| 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
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No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $16,500 CAD per year. The application fee is $250 CAD. The deposit is $2,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $9,500 CAD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90.