Offered by Horizon College and Seminary in Saskatoon, Canada, Diploma in Pastoral Leadership is a diploma in Religious Studies programme. The programme runs for 24 months, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition for international students is CAD 248 per credit (CAD 248 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Religious Studies
Duration: 24 months
Delivery: Hybrid
Local tuition: CAD 248 / credit
International tuition: CAD 248 / credit
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This 92-credit Diploma in Pastoral Leadership is delivered at Horizon College and Seminary's Saskatoon campus through online video, modular, and term-based instruction, with full-time completion estimated at around 24 months. Coursework introduces theology and Scripture, covering both Old and New Testament studies, alongside pastoral leadership, Christian mission, preaching, and church history. A required nine-credit, four-month internship is completed in the final year. Students can choose a denominational concentration in Alliance, Anabaptist, Church of God, or Pentecostal studies. The program page describes the diploma as meeting the minimal requirements for professional ministry recognized by some denominations. It suits students seeking pastoral credentialing on a shorter timeline than a full bachelor's degree, particularly those pursuing ordination pathways within Pentecostal or other evangelical denominations, and who want denomination-specific coursework alongside general pastoral training before entering vocational ministry or continuing toward a further theological credential.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:65.00 / %
Admission Requirements: The programme page carries no admission section of its own and defers to Horizon's general college admission requirements. Applicants need Grade 12 standing or equivalent with a minimum overall average of 65%, including a minimum of 65% in English 30; mature applicants aged 21 or older who fall short may be considered individually on a case-by-case basis. The college also requires a Christian conversion experience, a consistent Christian life for at least one year before enrolment, and an approved Christian character. Non-native English speakers must meet the language requirement: TOEFL iBT 86 overall with 19 minimum per section, IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6 minimum per band, CAEL 70 overall with 60 minimum per component, or CanTEST 4.5 overall. Applicants also submit official transcripts, a pastoral reference and a character reference, pay a $50 non-refundable application fee, and agree to the College Code of Conduct.
Application Details
Start Date:Fall and January
Application Deadline:Horizon College & Seminary publishes no fixed application deadline: for domestic students it recommends applying by July for a Fall start and by early December for a January start, with all materials submitted at least three weeks before the term begins, and applications are otherwise processed on a rolling, first-come basis rather than against a published cutoff date. Horizon has paused international admissions for the 2026/2027 academic year and directs prospective international applicants to check back in Fall 2026 for the possibility of applying for 2027/2028; no international deadline is currently published. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
