
Layton Friesen, PhD
Program Advisor
The Biblical Studies program is intended for students desiring to engage more deeply in the Scriptures and to establish a path of following Jesus in all of life. The program equips servant leaders with biblical foundations, an understanding of our world, and ministry focus areas.
This program highlights spiritual formation and intercultural ministry experiences in urban, northern, and international communities.
Within your 3-year program, you can choose one of these minors/focus areas:
For students desiring to study the Bible and theology in greater depth and for developing skills in teaching the Bible and theology.
For students desiring to understand people and for developing skills in counselling people.
For students desiring to understand cultures and for developing skills for intercultural ministry.
For students desiring to understand church ministry and for developing skills in pastoral ministry.
For students desiring to worship God and for developing skills in worship ministry.
For students desiring to understand youth and young adults and for developing skills in youth ministry.
Click any of the above options for more information.
The courses, together with the residence experience, combine to create an atmosphere that will strengthen your faith and help you develop the habits necessary for life.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge of the Bible and evangelical Anabaptist theology.
- Display competent biblical interpretation and practical application.
- Practice the spiritual disciplines necessary for a lifelong faith commitment.
- Develop critical thinking, researching, writing, and communication skills.
- Implement problem solving skills in interpersonal and intercultural contexts.
- Demonstrate servant leadership skills for ministry and work.