Bachelor of Religious Education – Pre-Seminary

Receive the foundation and training to point people to the past, present, and future work of Christ with theological knowledge and a heart for the kingdom. The BRE – Pre-Seminary provides students with the academic foundation and personal spiritual growth to pursue further graduate studies at seminary.

This degree is designed specifically to work with the Master of Divinity at Heritage Theological Seminary, allowing you to complete two degrees in five years instead of the normal six. It will also qualify you to continue studying at other seminaries but without the advanced standing.

The three-year, BRE – Pre-Seminary will equip you with:

• A solid, academic knowledge of a variety of subjects from a Christian perspective such as psychology, history, philosophy, English literature and others.
• A foundational and personal understanding of Scripture.
• A basic understanding of the history and theology of the Christian faith.

Admission Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a minimum average of 65% overall
• Six university preparatory Grade 12 courses; four of these must be U level courses and the other two must be either U or M level.  One of the six must be U level English. A minimum grade of 60% each of these six university preparatory courses is required
• Applicants from other provinces or countries will have their high school transcripts reviewed for equivalency.
• Applicants who are homeschooled may submit test scores from either the SAT or the CLT (Classic Learning Test). For admission to a degree, Heritage requires an SAT score of 950 out of 1600 or 1420 out of 2400. Heritage requires an overall score of 60 or above on the CLT for entrance to a degree; scores for each of the three sections (verbal reasoning, grammar/writing, and quantitative reasoning) may also be considered. Applicants who have scored below 950 on the SAT or 60 on the CLT may be considered on a case-by-case basis for admission to a certificate. For more information, please visit our Admissions Requirements page.

Job Opportunities

• Continued studies at Heritage Theological Seminary or another seminary
• Pastor
• Chaplain
• Spiritual Care Professional

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