Gain an in-depth knowledge of the Bible and build your confidence to minister in any environment.

Play Video
Play Video

Pastoral Ministry

Gain an in-depth knowledge of the Bible and build your confidence to minister in any environment.

The two-year diploma provides the ideal opportunity to discern if pastoral work is an appropriate life calling for you. The four-year Bachelor of Arts in Ministry (BAM) is designed to build your confidence to minister in any environment.

Youth Ministry

You connect with youth naturally and you want to influence the next generation. Prepare yourself to have a long term impact in youth ministry.

The two-year Diploma in Youth Ministry is designed to prepare you with Bible and ministry knowledge that can open doors to lay and volunteer ministry. Our four-year program prepares you for a career in Worship Ministry.

60-Second Leadership Lessons

Here's a taste of what you will find in the Church Ministry program.

Steffen_Kelly_Bio

Kelly Steffen

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Do you have questions? Let's chat...

Students Stories

Here you can learn more about the Prairie community and Church Ministry practices.

Play Video
Play Video

Two-Year Diploma

Four-Year Degree

Also Available Online

Learn to serve God and others by providing pastoral service in a variety of contexts. Expand your biblical literacy, learn to reflect theologically on life and ministry, become conversant with a Christian worldview and apply this knowledge into pastoral ministry in a culturally relevant manner. Develop techniques in the art and science of preaching. Develop skills in interpreting Scripture using interpretation and context within key books of the Bible as tools. Learn how to provide Godly counsel and leadership to others.

The two-year diploma provides the ideal opportunity to discern if pastoral work is an appropriate life calling for you. The four-year degree prepares you for future seminary studies. All students will complete a 12 credit Pastoral internship – often at their home church. A week long Proactive Ministry Retreat (PMR) at Kerith Creek Retreat Centers is also expected in the four year degree program.

Prairie has developed a pathway to a Master of Divinity degree for graduates of this degree with Carey Theological College. Carey offers formal transfer agreements for Prairie undergraduate credits which reduce the duplication of study, the credits required, and the time to complete both degrees. 

Two-Year Diploma

Four-Year Degree

Also Available Online

You connect with youth naturally and you want to influence the next generation. Prepare yourself to have a long term impact in youth ministry.

Discover the world of contemporary youth ministry: examine youth culture, various models of youth ministry, and the biblical and theological foundations of reaching and discipling youth. Further develop an understanding of the issues facing youth in today’s culture. You will learn how to design curriculum, develop creative teaching methods, become better equipped to speak into the lives of teens with discernment and effectiveness. The four-year degree program provides a deeper dive into human development with emphasis on childhood through adolescence. The two-year Diploma in Next Generational Ministry is designed to prepare you with Bible and ministry knowledge that can open doors to lay and volunteer ministry.

All students will complete a 12 credit Next Generational Ministry internship – often at their home church. A week long Proactive Ministry Retreat (PMR) at Kerith Creek Retreat Centers is also expected in the four-year degree program.

Pastoral Care and Leadership

Next Generation Ministry

Two-Year Diploma

Bible and Theology Major (30 credits)

NT 112 Reading the Gospels and Acts
NT 221 Reading Paul’s Letters
NT 351 Reading Hebrews to Revelation
OT 112 Reading the Torah
OT 221 Reading the Historical Books
OT 343 Reading the Psalms and Wisdom Literature
OT 453 Reading the Prophets
ST 100 The Christian Life
TH 100 Introduction to Christian Theology
TH 210 The God of the Gospel

Arts and Sciences Core (12 credits)

HF 111 Thinking and Writing
SS 210 Introduction to Psychology
SS 261 Leadership Foundations
SS 273 Cultural Anthropology OR 314 Social Psychology

Pastoral Care and Leadership (18 credits)

CM 250 Introduction to Counselling
PA 106 Pastoral Care and Coaching
PA 165  Equipping for Pastoral Ministry
PA 312 Preaching and Communication
PA 373 Leading Multiplication Movements
YO 240 Educating the Next Generation

For course descriptions, see our catalogue here.

Four-Year Degree

Bible and Theology Major (45 credits)

BIB 101  The Life and Land of Israel (off campus, Jerusalem Seminary, Jerusalem, Israel)
BIB 301 Rediscovering Yesual and the Land of the Bible (off campus, Jerusalem Seminary, Jerusalem, Israel)
BT 409 Word and World
NT 112 Reading the Gospels and Acts
NT 221 Reading Paul’s Letters
NT 351 Reading Hebrews to Revelation
OT 112 Reading the Torah
OT 221 Reading the Historical Books
OT 343 Reading the Psalms and Wisdom Literature
OT 453 Reading the Prophets
ST 100 The Christian Life
TH 100 Introduction to Christian Theology
TH 210 The God of the Gospel
TH 313 Creation to New Creation
Bible and Theology electives (3 credits)

Arts and Sciences Core (36 credits)

AS 400 Integrative Seminar
HF 111 Thinking and Writing
HF 231 History of Western Civilization I
HF 232 History of Western Civilization II
SC 230 History and Philosophy of Science
SS 170 Christianity in the 21st Century World
SS 210 Introduction to Psychology
SS 261 Leadership Foundations
SS 311 Lifespan Development OR SS 314 Social Psychology
Arts and Sciences elective (9 credits)

Pastoral Care and Leadership Major (33 credits)

CM 250 Introduction to Counselling
CM 484 Pastoral Care and Leadership Internship (6 credits)
PA 106 Pastoral Care and Coaching
PA 165 Equipping for Pastoral Ministry 
PA 312 Preaching and Communication
PA 373 Leading Multiplication Movements
PA 482 Hot topics in Pastoral Ministry

Pastoral Care and Leadership Concentration (9 credits)  Choose one of the following 4 concentrations.

Business in Ministry Concentration

BU 110 Introduction to Management
BU 211 Financial Accounting
BU 362 Business Skills in Ministry (1.5 credits)
BU 430 Project Management (1.5 credits)

OR

Christian Formation and Counselling Concentration

CF 212 Introduction to Evangelical Spiritual Theology
1 of the following:
Campus Option
CF 418 Theology and Psychology
CF 430 Theory and Practice of Spiritual Direction
Frontier Lodge Option
CF 231 Prayer, Community, and Creation
OL 104 Introduction to Experiential Education (1.5 credits)
OL 136 Outdoor Leadership for Christian Formation (1.5 credits)

OR

Intercultural Studies Concentration
IS 140 World Religions
IS 351 Cross-cultural Communication
TH 332 Theology of Mission

OR

Worship Leading and Music Concentration
DM 103 Introduction to Media Arts (1 credit)
WA 101 Introduction to Worship Leading (1 credit) 
WA 227 Recording and Producing
WA 320 Worship by Design
WA 354 Worship as Christian Formation

General Electives  (6 credits)

For course descriptions, see our catalogue here.

Two-Year Diploma

Bible & Theology (30 credits)

NT 112 Reading the Gospels & Acts
NT 221 Reading Paul’s Letters
NT 351 Reading Hebrews to Revelation
OT 112 Reading the Torah
OT 221 Reading the Historical Books
OT 343 Reading the Psalms and Wisdom Literature
OT 453 Reading the Prophets
ST 100 The Christian Life
TH 100 Introduction to Christian Theology
TH 210 The God of the Gospel

Arts & Sciences (15 credits)

HF 111 Thinking and Writing
SS 170 Christianity in the 21st Century
SS 210 Introduction to Psychology
SS 261 Leadership Foundations
SS 224 Sexuality, Singleness, and Marriage

Next Generational Ministry  (15 credits)

CM 250 Introduction to Counselling
YO 155  Introduction to Next Generational Ministry
YO 240 Educating the Next Generation
YO 315 Communicating with the Next Generation
YO 322 Discipling the Next Generation

For course descriptions, see our catalogue here.

Four-Year Degree Bachelor

Bible & Theology (45 credits)

BIB 101  The Life and Land of Israel (off campus, Jerusalem Seminary, Jerusalem, Israel)
BIB 301 Rediscovering Yesual and the Land of the Bible (off campus, Jerusalem Seminary, Jerusalem, Israel)
BT 409 Word and World
NT 112 Reading the Gospels & Acts
NT 221 Reading Paul’s Letters
NT 351 Reading Hebrews to Revelation
OT 112 Reading the Torah
OT 221 Reading the Historical Books
OT 343 Reading the Psalms & Wisdom Literature
OT 453 Reading the Prophets
ST 100 The Christian Life
TH 100 Introduction to Christian Theology
TH 210 The God of the Gospel
TH 313 Creation to New Creation
Bible and Theology electives (3 credits)

Arts & Sciences (36 credits)

AS 400 Integrative Seminar
HF 111 Thinking & Writing
HF 231 History of Western Civilization I
HF 232 History of Western Civilization II
SC 230 History and Philosophy of Science
SS 170 Christianity in the 21st Century World
SS 210 Introduction to Psychology
SS 261 Leadership Foundations
SS 311 Lifespan Development OR SS 314 Social Psychology
Arts and Sciences electives (9 credits)

Next Generation Ministry Major (33 credits)

CM 250 Introduction to Counseling
CM 469 Next Generational Internship (6 credits)
YO 155 Introduction to Next Generation
YO 240 Educating the Next Generation
YO 315 Communicating with the Next Generation
YO 322 Discipling the Next Generation
YO 482 Hot Topics for the Next Generation

Next Generation Ministry Concentration (9 credits)  Choose one of the following four concentrations.  

Christian Formation and Counselling 

CF 212 Introduction to Evangelical Spiritual Theology
Choose 1 option:
Campus Option
CF 418 Theology and Psychology
CF 430 Theory and Practice of Spiritual Direction
OR
Frontier Lodge Option
CF 231 Prayer, Community, and Creation
OL 104 Introduction to Experiential Education (1.5 credits)
OL 136 Outdoor Leadership for Christian Formation (1.5 credits)

OR

Digital Media Concentration
DM 120 Introduction to Audio and Colour (2 credits)
DM 130 Advanced Drone Operation (1 credit)
DM 134 Fundamentals of Film
DM 145 Fundamentals of Photography

OR

Sports Management Concentration (choose 3) 
SP 141 Introduction to Sports Management and Leadership 
SP 144 Sports Organizations and Programming
SP 183 Integrating Faith in Sport
SP 243 Event Management and Advancement in Sport

OR

Worship Leading and Music
DM 103 Introduction to Media Arts (1 credit)
WA 101 Introduction to Worship Leading (1 credit)
WA 227 Recording and Producing (1 credit)
WA 320 Worship by Design
WAS 354 Worship as Christian Formation

General Electives (6 credits)

For course descriptions, see our catalogue here.

  1. Knowing and loving God through the power of the Holy Spirit in Word and Prayer.
  2. Modeling spiritual leadership and a well-managed life in singleness or marriage.
  3. Leverage Christ-centered creative communication strategies to reach the next generation.
  4. Serving the church and community by caring for the poor, the fatherless, the widow, the imprisoned, the oppressed, and the marginalized.
  5. Equipping the next generation of disciples in the gospel.
  6. Influencing the church and culture by being agents of transformation and resilience.
  7. Being godly stewards of our gifts, time, talent, and creation.

Pastoral Care and Leadership

Next Generation Ministry

Two-Year Diploma

Our graduates go on to:

  • Complete a Bachelor degree in Pastoral ministry or other majors at Prairie College.
  • Service as a church worker, church planter, church educational program leader, worship leader, pastor, youth worker, camp leader, and numerous other roles within a church or para-ministry setting.

Four-Year Degree

Our graduates go on to:

  • Service as a church worker, church planter, church educational program leader, worship leader, pastor, youth worker, camp leader, and numerous other roles within a church or para-ministry setting.
  • Graduate studies in ministry, theological studies, missiology or divinity

Two-Year Diploma

You will gain skills for any type of job that involves working with the youth demographic. Specific applications are:

  • Church Youth Worker
  • Camp Ministry Positions
  • Continue on to Bachelor of Arts in Ministry- Youth
  • Transfer into another four-year degree at Prairie

Four-Year Degree Bachelor

Our graduates go on to:

  • Lead youth ministries in large or small churches, schools and para-church organizations
  • Plant churches
  • Work in church educational programs
  • Work as Worship Pastors
  • Further study. Your degree lays the foundation for graduate studies in ministry, theological studies, or divinity.
  • Have a positive Internship review.
  • Have completed all financial obligations.
  • Have denomination/congregation approval and support for contributing to the scholarship.
  • Contribute through active participation in the SALT program.
  • Have character, competency, and call affirmation by the pastoral program coordinator and church.
  • Have a positive psychological assessment.
  • Be enrolled and complete IPSAT with a coach. This includes Myers Briggs, Strengthsfinder, Leadership Skills Inventory, Spiritual Gifts Assessment and My Passion Profile.
  • Remain in positive standing with Prairie College: cannot be on academic probation, conduct probation or financial hold.
  • Be engaged in congregational ministry while enrolled in the degree program.
  • Successfully complete a Program Final Review.
  • Successfully complete a Graduation Interview.

For our Tuition & Fee rates as well as Room and Board please see Fees & Financial Aid

Program Specific Costs:

Pastoral Care and Leadership  students are charged a $60 program fee in the Fall semester.

Next Generation Ministry students are charged a $120 program fee. ($60 charged in the fall & winter semesters)

For our Tuition & Fee rates please see Finance Your Online Education.

Canada & United States Application

Fall 2024 (September start), Winter 2025 (January start), and Online Education (start anytime) applications are open. 

** Applications are free for the month of March. Use code MARCHFREE **

International Student Application

Prairie welcomes applications from individuals all around the world! To begin the International Student Application please click the link below. 

Master's Application

If you are applying for the Master of Christian Ministry Leadership or the Master of Global Christian Educational Leadership please click the link below. 

Information Request

Tell us a bit about yourself and an admissions representative will be in touch shortly!

Here are key opportunities you can partner with Prairie

We have launched our Campaign for Greater Impact to provide students with the very best learning opportunities and campus facilities for the decades ahead. 

In Phase One of this Campaign, we plan to invest in much-needed campus renewal, including: upgraded Infrastructure, a new Student Residence, Cafeteria, Worship Auditorium, and expanded Aviation Training Centre. A modern campus requires an investment that is bold, and even expensive, but each Campaign Project is strategic, and designed to enhance Prairie’s campus and student life experience.

Expansion of Prairie Aviation Training Centre

This expansion of PATC’s facility is a key project of Prairie’s Campaign for Greater Impact. It will increase the College’s capacity to train a new generation of Christian aviators to serve God in missions, and also address the growing need for trained pilots in the commercial aviation sector.

Scholarships & Education Fund

Invest in the next generation of missional professionals. Each year Prairie College distributes over $500,000 in scholarships and bursaries to students. We are grateful for each gift that reduces the burden of students’ tuition and allows students to fulfill their God-given professions.

Prison Bible Encounter Program

Encourage inmates in five institutions across Alberta to discover or reconnect with Jesus Christ. This fund assists the students studying the Certificate in Bible program with scholarships, resources for classes, and instruction. 

General Ministries

Prairie College is educating students to pursue a Biblical foundation for life and career.  Your contribution to this fund assists in minimizing the College’s general operating expenses.  

To allocate your gift, please select one of the donation buttons below.