AA/AS in Biblical Studies at Steinbach Bible College in Steinbach, Canada is an associate's degree in Religious Studies programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 11,264 per year (CAD 11,264 per year for local students).
Also offered as: Certificate, Bachelor's Degree
At a glance
Degree:Associate's Degree
Field:Religious Studies
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 11,264 / year
International tuition: CAD 11,264 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies is a two-year, on-campus degree from Steinbach Bible College, structured across two progressive years the college calls Engage and Establish. Coursework centers on the Old and New Testaments, biblical interpretation, and Christian theology, combined with arts-and-sciences electives such as English literature and introductory Greek, plus courses introducing ministry and spiritual formation. Each year includes a service-learning placement involving ministry-related field experience, with an emphasis on intercultural settings spanning urban, northern, and international communities. The program is designed for students who want to engage more deeply with Scripture and grow as servant leaders, without committing to the full three-year bachelor's program. It suits those exploring a call to church-based ministry roles such as teaching, pastoral work, or youth ministry, as well as students planning secular careers in fields like education, nursing, or social work who want a biblically grounded credential first.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: The programme page states no admission requirements of its own and points applicants to Steinbach Bible College's general Admission Standards & Processes. Per that page, the baseline requirement for this Associate of Arts pathway is a Manitoba Senior High School Diploma or equivalent; mature students without a completed diploma may be considered individually, sometimes subject to preliminary entrance tests, and international applicants submit official transcripts from all prior education. Applicants must be professing Christians willing to grow in discipleship in line with SBC's mission, and must commit to the college's Community Covenant and Guidelines. The application package includes a personal information form, official transcripts, a $50 CAD fee (domestic/online) or $500 CAD (international), a faith-story narrative, a financial plan, a photo, medical information, and two references from a church leader, educator, or employer. Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English competency, though no specific test-score thresholds are published.
Application Details
Start Date:September
Application Deadline:Steinbach Bible College publishes no fixed application deadline for Fall entry for either domestic or international applicants, and its admissions page describes only the online application process and fees ($50 CAD domestic, $500 CAD international) rather than a closing date, consistent with rolling admission for the 2026-27 cycle. International applicants are advised to submit all paperwork, including their study-permit application, at least six months before their intended entrance term and to apply for a study permit within 60 days of receiving a Provincial Attestation Letter; full tuition payment and an accepted study permit are due 30 days before the start date, meaning 1 August for a September start. SBC does not use a provincial application service. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
