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 in General Ministries is intended to be a terminal degree for those who do not plan to pursue seminary 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).

The Pastoral Ministry focus equips students with the basic tools and skills necessary for pastoral ministry. The focus also facilitates a deepening of Christian character that will result in ministry that equips others to serve in the Church and beyond.

Degree Requirements

Core Requirements (39 credit hours)

• [ENGL 1713] Literature and Composition
• [ENGL 1723] Major Authors in English Literature
• [PHIL 1713] The Quest for Meaning
• [HIST 2513], [HIST 2523] History of Christianity I, II
• [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)
   

Breadth Requirements (12 credit hours)

• Fine Arts Elective (3 credit hours)
• Natural Science Elective (3 credit hours)
• Social Sciences Electives (6 credit hours)
   

Ministry Studies Requirements (12 credit hours)

• [CHRI 1013] Christian Life and Discipleship
• [CHRI 2113] Introduction to Leadership
• [CHRI 3213] Principles and Practices of Teaching
• [CHRI 3613] Global Christianity
   

Ministry Focus (15 credit hours)

• [CHRI 2413] Christian Worship
• [CHRI 2423] Pastoral Care and Procedures
• [CHRI 3433] Preaching
• [CHRI 3453] Seminar in Pastoral Studies
• [CHRI 3493] Internship in Pastoral Ministry
   

Electives (12 credit hours)

Field Education

• [UNIV 1010] Introduction to University: Douloi Cristou (0 credit hours)
• [FDED 1020, 2010, 2020, 3010, 3020] (Units # 2–6) (0 credit hours)
   

Total Degree Requirements: 90 credit hours

Notes

1. Not all required courses are offered every year. Students are advised to consult the Academic Calendar, meet with their Faculty Advisor and normally enroll in whichever required courses are offered in a given year.
2. Students with a mark of 70% or above in OAC English or ENG4U may take a Humanities elective (i.e., a course in English, History or Philosophy) in place of ENGL 1713 if they wish to do so.
3. A minimum of 24 of the 90 credit hours must be taken at the 3000- or 4000-level.