ABC Programs of Study
ABC offers programs in two modalities: College and PACE (Professional Adult Christian Education). Both formats offer Certificates, Diplomas, or Bachelor’s Degrees. The College program takes place through daytime classes on campus while the PACE program meets one evening per week in-person or online. Learn more about how you can study in a way that suits your needs below.
Degree Programs
CERTIFICATE OF CHRISTIAN FOUNDATIONS
10 Courses, 1 Year
This program is designed to provide students with foundational knowledge, attitudes, and practices for living faithfully and creatively with God in the world. The Certificate serves as the first year of all other ABC programs.
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES CERTIFICATE - PACE
6 Courses, 1 Year, Online Available
This program is designed to provide students with foundational knowledge, attitudes, and practices for the specialization of the student's choice.
DIPLOMA OF CHRISTIAN STUDIES
20 Courses, 2 Years
This diploma is designed for students seeking to develop lives of meaning, purpose, and faith. The goal is spiritual formation that shapes the heart, soul, mind, and body towards missional living that will change the world.
DIPLOMA OF CHRISTIAN MINISTRY - PACE
20 Courses, 2 Years, Online Available
This diploma is designed for students seeking to develop lives of meaning, purpose, and faith. The goal is spiritual formation that shapes the heart, soul, mind, and body towards missional living that will change the world. Students will be able to choose a specialization of their choice.
BACHELOR OF CHRISTIAN STUDIES
40 Courses, 4 Years
This program is designed to prepare individuals for pastoral and educational leadership in Christian communities, as well as providing the basis for continuing higher education.
BACHELOR OF CHRISTIAN MINISTRY - PACE
40 Courses, 4 Years, Online Available
This program is designed to prepare individuals for pastoral and educational leadership in Christian communities, as well as providing the basis for continuing higher education. Students will be able to choose a specialization of their choice.
BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY
40 Courses, 4 Years
This program is designed to prepare individuals for pastoral leadership in the local church, or for graduate study at seminary.
Choose your ministry specialization:
Biblical Studies
For those who want to dive deeply into God's word
Business/
Nonprofit
For those who want to develop leadership and planning skills to lead organizations that make a difference
Counselling
For those who want to provide compassionate and informed psychological and spiritual care
Pastoral Care
For those who want to minister to others in the church and beyond