Baccalaureate Degree Programs
Bachelor of Arts in Religion | Majors
Biblical theology
The Biblical Theology major is designed to give the student a well-rounded college education with a sound preparation in Bible and Theology, and Biblical languages as well as a foundation in Practics and General Studies. Students who have a call to continue their education at the graduate level will find this major attractive.
Counselling foundations
The Counselling Foundations major is designed to equip the student with basic counselling skills for lay counselling and pastoral counselling situations. This major is also intended to provide students with the foundation and prerequisites for future studies in counselling at a graduate level.
PASTORAL THEOLOGY
This major is designed for students who sense God's call to pastor an existing local church or plant a new one. This program includes individual and group mentoring as well as training specific to the leadership of a local church. Students must also participate in two pastoral ministry internships.
MUSIC LEADERSHIP
Summit Pacific has a variety of offerings within the Music department. This major prepares and equips students for worship ministry in local church contexts to provide effective pastoral leadership.
Child & Family Leadership
The Child & Family Leadership program is designed for students who will focus on pastoral ministry to children and families in local churches
NOn-PROFIT Organizational LEADERSHIP
The program focuses on leadership principles for work in non-profit organizations, churches, foreign mission agencies and Non-Governmental Organizations. An emphasis on cultural diversity prepares students for service with intercultural teams for local and foreign contexts.
Youth leadership
The Youth Leadership program is designed for students who feel a burden for youth and wish to pursue effective ministry training for use as a youth pastor. Youth Leadership students will receive practical training, Biblical education, and mentoring with experienced youth ministers.
Diploma Programs
Pastoral Theology
This major is for those students called to full-time ministry and who desire the minimum formal Bible College education required by the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada for ministerial ordination. The two semesters of Pastoral Internship will help to provide students with an understanding of the methods and skills needed to succeed in the ministry.
General Bible Diploma
This major is designed for those wanting to maximize Biblical studies in developing their skills for Christian service but do not have a call to full-time ministry.
CHILD AND FAMILY MINISTRY Diploma
This diploma is designed to provide competency for ministry in local churches that is focused on children and family issues.
Certificate Programs
One-Year Certificates in Christian Leadership
Bible Certificate
The Certificate in Bible is a one-year introduction to Biblical studies which provides students with training in the basics of Scripture, Christian worldview, discipleship, and ministry
Child & famiLy Ministry
This certificate is for those who desire to serve in a Church ministry specializing in children and families. It includes an emphasis on education, communication, child development and teaching.
CHURCH & PARACHURCH LEADERSHIP
This certificate is for those who desire to serve in ministry to the emerging generations (ages 11-25). It is practical in nature with an emphasis on practical theology, communication, adolescent issues and development.
Youth Ministry
This certificate is for those who desire to serve in ministry to the emerging generations (ages 11-25).
Youth MINISTRY & ROMER
This certificate is for those who desire to serve in ministry to the emerging generations (ages 11-25). It is practical in nature with an emphasis on practical theology, communication, adolescent issues and development. The certificate requires 15 courses that will educate and equip youth ministry workers while fulfilling theacademic requirements of the PAOC’s Recognition of MinistryCredential.
OMEGA Global
Omega Global is a one-year discipleship program. For eight months students dig into God's Word, train for ministry, and receive one-on-one mentoring. At the end of the school year the Omega Global Teams go overseas for 3 weeks.
rOMER - Recognition of Ministry Education Requirements Certificate
The college offers courses that specifically fulfill the PAOC’s Recognition of Ministry Credential. The RoMER Certificate fulfills the academic requirements of this credential and is attainable in one year.
Worship Arts
This one-year program is geared towards equipping students with skills for sound production, media, and church ministry. In addition to audio and media courses, students will study Bible and spiritual formation.
Two Year Certificate Programs
These two-year certificate programs in General Bible, Child and Family Ministry and Worship Arts consist of 60 to 63 semester hours of required and elective courses. Each certificate is a recognized program of the college, but its completion does not constitute graduation from the college, nor does it meet the requirements for ordination as set forth by the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada.
General Bible
This program is designed to provide students with a concentration of Bible related studies and basic skills and competencies for the sharing of one's faith.
Child & family MINISTRY
This program is designed to provide competency for ministry in local churches that is focused on children and family issues. The program is rooted in the Scriptures and the application of truth in educational child and family care contexts.
Worship Arts
This program is designed to provide students with foundational training for involvement in worship services and music ministries, in and through the local church. It provides a general worship arts focus and equipping experience for church ministry.