Offered by Trinity Western University in Langley, Canada, Biblical Studies & Christian Thought: Graduate Certificate is a postgraduate certificate in Religious Studies programme. Tuition is CAD 22,920 per total for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Postgraduate Certificate
Field:Religious Studies
Local tuition: CAD 22,920 / total
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Biblical Studies & Christian Thought at Trinity Western University is offered through the university's religious studies department. Coursework involves close reading and critical examination of biblical texts alongside related theological material, conducted under the guidance of departmental faculty across biblical studies and theology. The certificate can serve as a preparatory credential for students considering further graduate study in biblical studies or Christian thought, including students planning to pursue doctoral-level study. Students may complete the program over one to two years of study, with a part-time option available for students balancing other commitments. Application deadlines are set for June 15 and November 1 each year. This certificate is intended for students seeking focused, graduate-level engagement with biblical texts and Christian intellectual history without committing to a full master's degree program.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: General admission requirements of Trinity Western University apply; programme-specific prerequisites are published on the official programme page. Domestic applicants (Canadian high school): a 70% average in English 12 (or equivalent) plus 3 additional grade-12 academic courses in BC; English 30-1 plus 3 additional courses in Alberta/NWT/Nunavut; a 70% average in Grade 12 U English plus 5 additional Grade 12 U/M courses in Ontario; or at least one year of a CEGEP academic diploma with 12 academic courses (including English, or English plus French) at a 70% overall average in Quebec. Apply online and mail transcripts to TWU Admissions, 22500 University Dr, Langley Twp, BC V2Y 1Y1. Deadlines: Early Admission March 1; Regular Admission is ongoing with final transcripts due August 1; Spring semester November 1. International applicants (undergraduate): equivalent secondary credentials evaluated via an agency approved by the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (or standing in 5 subjects on a General Certificate of Education, at least 2 at Advanced level), plus English proficiency: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 88+ overall with no section below 20 (exams before January 21, 2026) or 4.5+ overall with Reading/Listening/Speaking at least 3.5 and Writing at least 4.0 (exams on/after January 21, 2026); PTE Academic 65+ overall (no section below 60); or Duolingo English Test 120+ overall (Writing/Reading at least 110, Speaking/Listening at least 95). Alternative pathways: TWU's U1 or Trinity Language Centre program, three consecutive years of secondary study in English in an approved country, or qualifying AP, IB, or GCSE grades.
