PROGRAMS OFFERED AT CLBI

FIRST YEAR PROGRAM
Certificate in Christian Discipleship & Biblical Studies

This program has a prerequisite requirement of a high school diploma (or equivalent). It is designed to help students become rooted in their understanding of Scripture and able to articulate their Christian faith with greater confidence.

In addition to gaining an increased knowledge of the Bible, students will learn God-honouring directives for life, how to apply Biblical principles to various life decisions, as well as engaging in ministry opportunities and out-trips.

 

SECOND YEAR PROGRAM
Diploma in Christian Leadership & Mission

This program has a prerequisite requirement of previous Biblical education (suitability of previous education at the discretion of the CLBI Program Director).

It is a program focused on leadership development by studying and following the example of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Bible. The goal is to develop servant leaders equipped to lead various aspects of Christian ministry in the local church and beyond.

Students in this program are active in leadership roles, as well as academic learning, out-trips and ministry components. With a strong 'hands-on' approach, while in service both in Canada and abroad, students are placed in teams and trained and facilitated to plan their own mission trip.

Then they board airplanes and visit their destination countries around the world (past teams have travelled to Ethiopia, Kenya, Haiti, Belize, Mongolia, Palestine, Brazil, Japan, Jamaica, and other destinations around the globe) for a month of service, learning, and bearing witness to our great Saviour and His redeeming work on earth. Students develop into servant leaders who are ignited to put their faith into action locally, nationally, and internationally.

INTERNSHIP
​Internships offer a great way to receive off-campus mentoring and work experience in a ministry mentoring and work experience in a particular field of ministry that you are drawn towards.

It is an 8 month component of the Bachelor of Applied Christian Studies degree program. Students may choose the particular denomination or synod and in the setting that is most conducive to his/her area of interest.

A major must be declared in the application procedure and possible majors include:
- Christian Education
- Mission
- Outdoor Ministry
- Parish Services
- Worship Ministry
- Urban Ministry
- Youth ministry

In this chapter of learning, the desire is to see the Spirit of God bring maturity as the areas of gifting, vision, skills, character and heart flourish in the life of an intern. Part of this occurs through hands-on involvement in ministry. An additional component is involvement in a variety of seminars, courses, and other learning opportunities related to the major. A year of internship is an additional season for intense growth as the hand of God continues to mold the individual into a servant leader.

Students are required to apply for an internship at least six months prior to the intended start date. An application form may be obtained from the CLBI office.
BACHELOR’S OF APPLIED CHRISTIAN STUDIES DEGREE
This degree is graned following an Internship and the successful completion of both liberal arts and ministry major requirements, as approved by CLBI.
Though non-accredited, this degree has been accepted as adequate preparation for service in ministry or as a prerequisite to seminary training or other ministry-related master’s programs.
Alternatively, students wishing to pursue a formal undergraduate or graduate degree may make use of CLBI’s formal transfer agreement with Rocky Mountain College or seek favourable transfer into another accredited Christian institution (see list).


 

Rocky Mountain College
BACHELOR OF THEOLOGICAL STUDIES
​The Bachelor of Theological Studies (BTS) degree is focused more on academic education than experiential learning. It is required that a total of 63 additional credits of liberal arts and advanced level theological and professional study be successfully completed to obtain the Bachelor of Theological Studies.
 
The BTS degree can serve as a stepping stone for those desiring to pursue a career in pastoral ministry or in a vocational ministry career that requires further academic pursuits.Included in the course selections must be six credits from each of the following areas:
- Philosophy, Psychology, or Sociology 
- English
​- Natural Science or Mathematics
​- History
​- The remaining 33 credits can be ​from a variety of elective courses.
 
All classes must be approved by CLBI in order to fulfill the requirements of the BTS​ degree.​ Please contact the Program Director at CLBI before registering​ and or for school recommendations.