Diploma in Biblical Studies at Columbia Bible College in Abbotsford, Canada is a diploma in Religious Studies programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 385 per credit (CAD 385 per credit for local students).
The Diploma in Biblical Studies is a two-year, campus-based program at Columbia Bible College in Abbotsford, British Columbia, covering the interpretation, application, and communication of the Old and New Testaments for service in church ministry and marketplace vocations. The diploma follows the same courses and training as the first two years of the college's Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies, and includes weekly service opportunities intended to integrate coursework with practical experience. The program is designed for students who want a foundational grounding in biblical studies before moving into a career, and for those who prefer a shorter credential to a full degree while still keeping the option to continue studying later, since diploma coursework overlaps with the bachelor's program. It suits students newer to formal biblical or theological study who want structured, guided instruction in reading and applying scripture without committing at the outset to a four-year program.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:60.00 / %
Admission Requirements: The Biblical Studies programme page does not publish its own admission requirements and refers applicants to Columbia Bible College's general admissions process, so the requirements below are drawn from the college's own admissions page. Applicants to the Biblical Studies diploma must be at least 17 years of age, hold a Canadian or US high school diploma with a minimum 60% average across their top five Grade 11-12 classes (three of which must be academic courses), demonstrate potential for academic and community success, affirm a Christian faith commitment and agree to Columbia's Student Community Commitments, and supply two adult, non-family references who submit a reference form on the applicant's behalf. International applicants must show English proficiency of TOEFL 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based), or an IELTS Academic score of 6.5, tested at least two months before the semester begins. Conditional admission covering an applicant awaiting final transcripts or holding mature-student status (21 or older, out of school at least a year, with an English entrance exam or enrolment in ENGL 105) is considered individually. The college admits for September and January entry.
Application Details
Start Date:September and January
Application Deadline:Columbia Bible College is currently accepting applications for Fall 2026 entry, with a domestic application-and-deposit deadline of 15 August each year (a $50 late fee applies after) and scholarship-consideration deadlines of 15 March and 15 May; January entry -- 2027 for the next intake -- closes 15 December, with scholarship deadlines of 1 and 25 November. International applicants for September entry must submit their complete application by 1 June, ahead of the domestic date, to allow time for study-permit processing; no separate international deadline is published for the January intake, which shares the 15 December date with domestic applicants. Admission is not rolling -- these are fixed annual cut-offs. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
