Certificate in Indigenous Studies is a certificate in Indigenous Focus programme taught at Rocky Mountain College in Calgary, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year. Tuition for international students is CAD 395 per credit (CAD 395 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Indigenous Focus
Duration: 1 year
Local tuition: CAD 395 / credit
International tuition: CAD 395 / credit
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This one-year certificate (25 credit hours) focuses on reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, combining biblical and theological foundations with study of the history, culture, worldview, and spiritual practices of Canadian Indigenous communities. Each student completes a mentored placement in an Indigenous ministry context. Biblical & Theological Studies (9 credit hours) includes Introduction to the Bible, Synoptic Gospels, and Introduction to Christian Ministry with Indigenous Peoples. General Arts (6 credit hours) covers Indigenous Worldview and Religious Practice and Leadership Principles. Professional Development (10 credit hours) includes Five Voices: A Ministry Conversation Exploring Indigenous Trauma and Healing, Discipling Others, Specialized Indigenous Ministry, and Field Education. Course design draws on both Indigenous and non-Indigenous developers and facilitators. Completion qualifies as the first year of any Rocky Mountain College diploma or degree program. The certificate is not currently approved for student loan funding.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:65.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Admission is decided by the Admissions Committee on review of a completed application, which includes a non-refundable application fee, an Application for Admission form, an Autobiographical Profile form, an RMC Community Responsibilities Agreement form, two personal reference forms, and transcripts from all secondary and post-secondary institutions attended. Applicants who have completed a high school diploma from a government-recognized North American high school (or equivalent, including GED) are eligible for admission; high school transcripts must show four Grade 12-level courses, including English and Social Studies, with a minimum overall average of 65%. Students whose first language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency with a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 83 overall (20 in each of four test sections), an IELTS Academic score of 7, a CAEL score of 70, or at least two years of full-time study at an English-medium secondary or post-secondary institution.
