The pastoral program provides foundational training to prepare you for vocational or bivocational pastoral ministry in roles such as pastor, associate pastor, youth pastor, women's ministries, children's ministries, discipleship/care, chaplain, church planter, missionary pastor, etc.
The program is foundational preparation for entering directly into such a ministry or to prepare for further education (a Master of Divinity degree is frequently the minimum requirement for a pastoral position). |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 60 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Admission to Prairie requires a student to be a high school graduate with a minimum final average of 60% in five senior (Grade 12) subjects, one of which must be English. Applicants are also required to have a minimum of a 60% average in English 30/33, Social Studies 30/33, and a 30/33-level science, math, or foreign language course (if taken). If a student is not enrolled in five Grade 12 subjects, course marks from relevant Grade 11 subjects may be considered. In most of the other Canadian provinces, grade 12 is equivalent to the Alberta Secondary School Diploma. For more detailed information, please visit: http://prairie.edu/Bible-College/Admissions. |
| Test Scores: | - Test of English as a Foreign Language (Computer Based) [min. 213] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 80] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 550] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5]
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| Application Notes : | International students must submit proof of English proficiency by completing one of the following: The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 213 on the computer-based test; or 550 for the paper-based test; or 80 on the internet-based test; OR The International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) exam with an overall band score of 6.5. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | Applicants are required to submit their personal Christian testimony, and a ministry leader and general reference. |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.