Institutional Effectiveness

Mission

Steinbach Bible College is an evangelical, Anabaptist college empowering servant leaders to follow Jesus, serve the church, and engage the world.

Vision

Multicultural graduates serving in meaningful vocations and making followers of Jesus.

Learning Outcomes Inventory

SBC’s Learning Outcomes Inventory is a self-assessment of entering and BA graduating students. Scores are a percentage of students claiming a proficiency of 5, 6, or 7 on a 7-point scale.

Outcome Categories

Bible Theology

Arts & Science

Ministry Studies

New

72%

75%

63%

Grad

96%

94%

98%

Learning Outcome

Biblical Understanding

Theological Convictions

Christian Life & Character

Critical Thinking

Effective Communication

Integrative Thinking

Intercultural Awareness

Ministry Mindset

Interpersonal Competence

Servant Leadership

Ministry Area Proficiency

New

26%

13%

56%

30%

22%

4%

39%

48%

43%

26%

22%

Grad

100%

87%

100%

96%

96%

87%

96%

100%

100%

96%

96%

Retention Rates

Retention indicates the percentage of students registered in on-campus programs who continue from the start of Year 1, to the start of Year 2, etc.
From SBC Registration Statistics Data – Adjusted 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-Year Retention [Below ex. (2nd-year returnees/possible 2nd-year returnees) x 100 = Retention Rate

Outcome Categories

1st-Year Incoming Student

1st to 2nd-Year Returnees (minus grads)

2nd to 3rd-Year Returnees (minus grads)

3rd to 4th-Year Returnees (minus grads)

2015-16

53

97.5%

126.67%

60%

2016-17

47

76.74%

61.76%

0%

2017-18

44

74.36%

78.79%

250%

2018-19

50

90.91%

65.52%

150%

2019-20

45

69.44%

66.67%

400%

2020-21

50

91.18%

108%

33.3%

Average

49.83

83.36%

84.57%

148.89%

Pursuit - 1st year

-

-

33%

33%

50%

0% - DNR

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Graduation completion  Rates

Completion rates measure the number of students who completed their program within 1 1/2 times the allotted timeframe. For example, those who completed a three-year bachelor’s degree in 4.5 years or less

Undergraduate Class Size (Total)

Undergraduate Class Size (BA 3yr)

Undergraduate Class Size (BA 4yr)

Undergraduate Completion Rate

2010

32

26

N/A

75.76%

2011

41

20

2

73.08%

2012

44

18

1

67.57%

2013

31

13

2

71.88%

2014

32

11

2

75%

AVerage

43

17.6

1.75

72.66%

ABHE Bible Knowledge Exam

The ABHE Bible Knowledge Exam is a standardized undergraduate test given to first-year students on arrival, and BA graduates in their final semester. Graduating student results are compared with incoming students and graduating students from 200 colleges across North America.

Performance by Category

Pentateuch

Historical Books

Psalms & Wisdom Literature

Prophets

Gospels

Acts

Pauline Epistles

General Epistles

Revelation

Bible As A Whole

2021-22 First Year

62%

53%

35%

44%

54%

48%

43%

41%

69%

63%

2021-22 Graduates

79%

74%

53%

58%

78%

68%

65%

51%

93%

74%

ABHE Average %

72%

63%

55%

57%

67%

63%

63%

55%

73%

72%

Performance by Category

Bible Genre

Bible General Knowledge

Christology

Covenant

Eschatology

NT General Knowledge

NT Vocabulary

OT General Knowledge

OT Vocabulary

Revelation

Soteriology

Theology

2021-22 First Year

55%

58%

52%

56%

75%

49%

53%

51%

69%

72%

55%

57%

2021-22 Graduates

43%

78%

73%

72%

80%

71%

80%

69%

90%

73%

69%

73%

ABHE Average %

55%

67%

67%

65%

83%

65%

64%

62%

77%

73%

70%

70%

Placement & Service Rates

Placement rates indicate how many graduates are serving in a related field and/or pursuing further education in a related field 6 months after graduation.

BA Grads (6 months)

Year

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Grad Responses

11

15

12

12

10

Further Education

36.36%

74%

41.67%

41.67%

20%

Employed*

90.91%

100%

100%

83.33%

100%

Volunteer Ministry

81.82%

86.67%

66.67%

66.67%

90%

Volunteer  Community

9.09%

6.76%

16.67%

8.33%

10%

AA & BA Grads (3 and 4 Year)

Year

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Grad Responses

31

28

25

28

35

further education

35.48%

60.71%

60%

46.43%

54.29%

Employed*

90.32%

92.86%

96%

89.29%

97.14%

Volunteer Ministry

58.06%

64.29%

60%

50%

60%

Volunteer  Community

12.9%

7.14%

20%

10.71%

20%

* Includes those who are currently a student in further education.

Graduate Employment & Service Rates

Surveys of graduates with Certificate, Associate, and Bachelor degrees taken within 6 months, 5 years, and 10 years after graduation. 

Year

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Grad Responses

30

34

26

36

43

further education

33.33%

50%

53.84%

55.56%

60.47%

Employed*

93.33%

100%

100%

88.89%

97.67%

Volunteer Ministry

63.33%

61.76%

65.76%

50%

53.49%

Volunteer  Community

16.67%

8.82%

19.23%

16.67%

16.28%

* Includes those who are currently a student in further education.

Policies

Student Handbook
A full outline of SBC's policies can be found in the current student handbook.
Access the SBC Student Handbook here.
Privacy Policy
Steinbach Bible College understands the critical importance of privacy to our students, staff, donors, alumni and other supports of our school. Our policy defines the principles and procedures related to the confidentiality and security of personal information collected and stored in the course of conducting the Organization’s affairs.

The Organization’s web sites may contain links to other third party sites that are not governed by this privacy policy. Although we endeavour to only link to sites with high privacy standards, our privacy policy will no longer apply once you leave the Organization’s Web site. Additionally, we are not responsible for the privacy practices employed by other third party web sites. Therefore, we suggest you examine the privacy statements of those sites to learn how your information may be collected, used, shared and disclosed. Steinbach Bible College values its relationship with students, alumni, donors and staff, and is committed to protecting the privacy rights of these stakeholders. We are therefore committed to maintaining the accuracy, confidentiality, and security of personal information. Our privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and safeguard the personal information you provide to us. By providing personal information to us, you consent to our collection, use and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with this privacy policy. As part of the Organization’s commitment to treat your personal information with respect, we follow these ten fair information principles (the “Principles”) as set out in Generally Accepted Privacy Principles (GAPP) developed by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. We will maintain and protect the personal information under our control. We have policies and procedures for ensuring privacy and security of data, which are strictly enforced to protect the individuals from whom we may collect personal information. We have a Privacy Officer who is responsible for ensuring our compliance with the Principles and this privacy policy. To view our full privacy policy or if you have questions about this privacy policy or our use of your information, or if you need help changing your personal information, please contact the privacy officer at Privacy@SCSchools.ca. We have implemented policies and procedures that implement this Privacy Policy which includes communication and providing training to our employees on these policies and procedures.

Security and Fire Safety
Fire Procedures and Drills
Fire drills will be carried out from time to time to help students familiarize themselves with procedures. Students should read the procedures posted throughout the building.
Remember to leave quickly, but do not panic or run, and do not stop to carry out goods. 

In case of fire or alarm in the administration building:
  • Sound the alarm.
  • Leave the building as per posted fire escape plan.
  • Assemble together until notified.

In case of fire or alarm in the residences:
  • Sound the alarm.
  • Clear the building and assemble in the soccer field.
  • Inform the Residence Director or the Dean of Student Services. CGLs account for Care Groups.
  • The building may not be re-entered until the all-clear signal is given by the Director of Maintenance.

Fire hazards should be reported or eliminated.
Canadian Anti-Spam Law Policy
Steinbach Bible College will not fail to follow a reasonable and fair interpretation of Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) 



Steinbach Bible College has partnered with REES (Respect, Educate, Empower Survivors) to provide online reporting for sexual violence on campus. REES allows members of our campus community to Create a Record of the incident and choose from multiple reporting options: Anonymous Report, Connect to My Campus, Report to Police, or Repeat Perpetrator Identification (RPI). REES provides information about campus and community-based resources such as sexual assault centres, healthcare, and support services.
 
REES can be accessed online anywhere, anytime.