Cert in Biblical Foundations is a certificate in Religious Studies programme offered by Vanguard College in Edmonton, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year. Tuition for international students is CAD 357 per credit (CAD 282 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Religious Studies
Duration: 1 year
Local tuition: CAD 282 / credit
International tuition: CAD 357 / credit
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
A one-year certificate introducing students to biblical studies and theology, delivered on campus in Edmonton or Calgary, or online. The curriculum is organized across fall and winter terms: fall courses cover foundational biblical content, methods of interpretation, and personal spiritual development, while winter courses move into study of the Gospels and systematic theology. The program combines biblical and theological courses with practicum courses addressing personal effectiveness and relationships, plus elective courses drawn from professional studies or open options. Stated learning objectives include applying foundational biblical and theological knowledge to life and service, developing spiritual disciplines, and engaging in active discipleship through service opportunities. The program is designed as an entry point for individuals seeking an introductory grounding in biblical studies within a supportive Christian learning environment, including those considering further study toward a diploma or degree in ministry.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Biblical Foundations does not publish program-specific admission requirements on its own page; admission follows Vanguard College's general admission requirements (admissions/admission-requirements). Applicants must be at least 17 years old at the start of the semester, hold a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent, and provide evidence of a definite Christian conversion experience with at least one year of regular attendance at a local church, plus agreement to the college's Community Conduct Standards. As a certificate-level program, Alberta applicants need a Grade 12 English mark of 55-64% (English Language Arts 30-1) or 65-74% (30-2); other provinces require the equivalent. Students who complete this certificate may apply to continue into a degree program. International applicants must show general English proficiency at the college's discretion; no specific IELTS or TOEFL cut-off is published. A college-readiness assessment or admissions-committee interview may also be conducted.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Vanguard College sets recurring domestic deadlines rather than a single annual date: applications are due 15 August for September-start programmes, 15 December for January-start programmes (on-campus and online), and 15 April for the online-only May start, with scholarship applications due earlier, on 1 August and 1 December respectively. International applicants may enter only in September and apply directly to the college in two stages, Part A due 1 February and Part B due 1 March ahead of that intake, and the college states it cannot accept applications past these dates. Vanguard does not describe either process as rolling; both are firm, fixed deadlines, though the college's international-applications page still shows a stale notice for the already-passed September 2026 intake and has not yet posted an opening date for September 2027. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
