Cert in Biblical Studies at Steinbach Bible College in Steinbach, Canada is a certificate in Religious Studies programme. The programme runs for 1 year. Tuition for international students is CAD 11,264 per year (CAD 11,264 per year for local students).
Also offered as: Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Religious Studies
Duration: 1 year
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
Certificate in Biblical Studies is a one-year, on-campus credential from Steinbach Bible College covering the first year of the college's biblical-studies pathway, labelled Engage. The curriculum focuses on foundational biblical and theological coursework — including biblical interpretation and introductory Old and New Testament study — alongside a smaller set of arts-and-sciences electives in communication and interpersonal skills, plus introductory ministry and spiritual-formation courses. Students complete a service-learning component involving ministry-related field experience as part of the program. Some courses are offered online in addition to on-campus delivery. The certificate is designed for students seeking an initial, focused introduction to Scripture and Christian ministry without committing to a full associate or bachelor's program, and it can serve as a foundation for continuing into Steinbach Bible College's longer associate or bachelor's credentials. It suits those exploring a call to ministry as well as students who want a short biblical-studies grounding before pursuing other academic or vocational paths.
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 Certificate 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
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.
