Overview

The Bachelor of Religious Education (BRE) is a three-year professional degree designed to prepare students for ministry in churches, parachurch organizations, or missions. This is an excellent degree for those already in ministry or for those planning to become involved in ministry.

The BRE Post-Diploma Program is designed for students who have completed a two- or three-year diploma at an Ontario college of applied arts and technology or equivalent. The BRE degree can be completed in two years of full-time study, but students may also study part-time. The program includes courses in humanities, social sciences, biblical studies and professional studies.

The recommended program for those intending to proceed to seminary after their undergraduate studies is the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Religious Studies or in any of the humanities or social sciences offered at Tyndale (i.e., English, History, Philosophy, or Psychology).

Specific Entrance Requirements

A diploma from an Ontario college of applied arts and technology or equivalent is required.

Degree Requirements

Religious Studies Requirements (24 credit hours)

• [RLGS 1013] Hebrew Scriptures
• [RLGS 1023] New Testament Scriptures
• [RLGS 2013] Hermeneutics
• [RLGS 3603] Introduction to Christian Theology
• RLGS Electives (3000- or 4000-level) (6 credit hours)
• RLGS Electives (any level) (6 credit hours)
   

Humanities and Social Sciences Requirements (15 credit hours)

• One of:
  [ENGL 1713] Literature and Composition
  [ENGL 1723] Major Authors in English Literature
• One of:
  [HIST 2513] History of Christianity I
  [HIST 2523] History of Christianity II
• [PHIL 1713] The Quest for Meaning
• Social Sciences Electives (6 credit hours)
   

Professional Studies Requirements (21 credit hours)

• [CHRI 1013] Christian Life and Discipleship
• [CHRI 2113] Introduction to Leadership
• [CHRI 3213] Principles and Practices of Teaching
  (Note: ECE graduates substitute CHRI 2213)

• [CHRI 3613] Global Christianity
• CHRI Electives (any level) (9 credit hours)
   

Field Education

• [UNIV 1010] Introduction to University: Douloi Cristou (0 credit hours)
• [FDED 1020, 2010, 2020] (Units # 2–4) (0 credit hours)
   

Total Degree Requirements: 60 credit hours