PRBI Viewbook 2022-2024

Our Values

We value Christ above all things. We exist because of Him, are transformed into His image by His power, and depend on His provision for life and service. Our heartfelt desire is to glorify Him through the ministry of PRBI. Building on Christ as our foundation, we value:

Biblical Training

Empowered by the Holy Spirit, our task is to train students in the life-changing principles of God’s Word so that wherever Christ leads them they will be equipped to pass on those principles to others.

Authentic Relationships

A safe community where people are accepted, loved, and ministered to as a whole person is our context for equipping. In community, we support and encourage one another in our shared goal of living for Christ.

Kingdom Service

Identifying, developing, and using the resources Christ has given us to offer effective kingdom service is our contribution to a broken and hurting world.

Strategic Partnerships

It is through strategic partnerships with Christ’s church locally and globally that our opportunity to impact the world is expanded and multiplied.

Student Outcomes

As students encounter Christ in the context of PRBI’s learning community, they will be invited to:

• nurture a healthy and ongoing relationship with Christ

• pursue wholeness and holiness

• develop a biblically informed worldview

• acquire practical, relational, and ministry skills

• enhance their ability to love the church and their neighbour

• discover a sense of their place in the church and the world

Every student encountering Christ in ways that transform their life, energize their church, and impact their world.

PRBI has planted a seed in my heart that yearns for a more God-centred lifestyle.

Jesse, BBS Grad

FOUNDATIONS (1 year)

The Foundations certificate (30 credits) is designed to give you a foundation of biblical understanding and ministry skills. It gives you an introduction to academics and discipleship, and helps ignite a passion for seeing God’s kingdom advance here on earth. Visit www.prbi.edu/ CourseDescriptions for course descriptions.

Bible and Theology (12 credits):

- Foundations of the Christian Faith (3)

- Hermeneutics (3)

- Life of Christ (3)

- Old Testament I (3)

Applied Studies (14 credits):

- Christian Life Development (3)

- Evangelism (3)

- Field Education (1)

- Intro to College Academics (1)

- Kingdom Service (3)

- Worldviews (3)

Undesignated Electives (4 credits)

REACH CERTIFICATE (1 year)

The REACH Certificate (32 credits) is designed to lead you into a deeper faith through study, personal application and practical hands-on experience that includes a 1-month cross-cultural mission experience* at the end of the school year. Following successful completion of REACH, you can seamlessly continue into any of the other two, three, or four-year programs. Visit www.prbi.edu/CourseDescriptions for course descriptions.

Bible and Theology (12 credits):

- Foundations of the Christian Faith (3)

- Hermeneutics (3)

- Life of Christ (3)

- Old Testament I (3)

Applied Studies (16 credits):

- Christian Life Development (3)

- Evangelism (3)

- Field Education (1)

- Intro to College Academics (1)

- Kingdom Service (3)

- Worldviews (3)

- REACH Mission Practicum (2)

Undesignated Electives (4 credits)

ASSOCIATE OF CHRISTIAN STUDIES (ACS - 2 years)

Our two-year diploma (60 credits) is designed to enhance your general understanding of the Bible and to build basic skills in ministry. It will benefit those interested in lay ministry in the church as well as those who will be going on to further education. It may also provide the basic training for some vocational ministries. Visit www.prbi. edu/CourseDescriptions for course descriptions.

Bible and Theology (15 credits):

- Christian Apologetics (3)

- Foundations of the Christian Faith (3)

- Hermeneutics (3)

- Life of Christ (3)

- Old Testament I (3)

Undesignated Electives (20 credits)

General Studies (3 credits):

- People Helping (3)

Applied Studies (22 credits):

- Intro to College Academics (1)

- Christian Life Development (3)

- Evangelism (3)

- Kingdom Service (3)

- Worldviews (3)

- Public Speaking (3)

- The Disciple-Making Process (3)

- Field Education (3)

BACHELOR OF BIBLICAL STUDIES (BBS - 3 years)

The Bachelor of Biblical Studies degree is a three-year program (90 credits) designed to deepen your understanding of the Bible and equip you with practical skills for service in a variety of ministry contexts. In addition, the BBS provides an excellent foundation for pursuing further education and vocations. This program also provides increased opportunities for discipleship and leadership training. Visit www.prbi.edu/CourseDescriptions for course descriptions.

Bible and Theology (30 credits):

- Christian Apologetics (3)

- Foundations of the Christian Faith (3)

- Hermeneutics (3)

- Life of Christ (3)

- Old Testament I (3)

- Advanced Exegesis (3)

- New Testament World (3)

- One Systematic Theology course (3)

- One Old Testament course (3)

- One New Testament course (3)

Undesignated Electives (27 credits)

Applied Studies (27 credits):

- Intro to College Academics (1)

- Christian Life Development (3)

- Evangelism (3)

- Kingdom Service (3)

- Worldviews (3)

- Public Speaking (3)

- The Disciple-Making Process (3)

- Foundations of Leadership (3)

- Field Education (5)

General Studies (6 credits):

- People Helping (3)

- One Humanities elective (3)

PRBI prepared me exceptionally well to step right into pastoring. I treasure the relationships I built with my professors that have enabled me to continue reaching out to them and learning from their experience even now, beyond the PRBI campus.

Andrew, BRE Grad

BACHELOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (BRE - 4 years)

Our four-year degree (122 credits) is designed to prepare you for church leadership or vocational ministry. This program offers opportunities for advanced and hands-on training in discipleship, leadership, and ministry. BRE students can pursue specializations in a variety of ministries, such as Intercultural Ministries, Pastoral Ministries, Youth Ministries, or Worship Arts. Visit www.prbi.edu/CourseDescriptions for course descriptions. The following courses are applicable to all BRE degrees regardless of specialization:

Bible and Theology (42 credits):

- Christian Apologetics (3)

- Foundations of the Christian Faith (3)

- Hermeneutics (3)

- Life of Christ (3)

- Old Testament I (3)

- Advanced Exegesis (3)

- New Testament World (3)

- Ethics (3)

- Two Systematic Theology courses (6)

- Two Old Testament courses (6)

- Two New Testament courses (6)

Undesignated Electives (20-32 credits)

General Studies (6 credits):

- People Helping (3)

- One Humanities elective (3)

Applied Studies (42 credits):

- Intro to College Academics (1)

- Christian Life Development (3)

- Evangelism (3)

- Kingdom Service (3)

- Worldviews (3)

- Public Speaking (3)

- The Disciple-Making Process (3)

- Foundations of Leadership (3)

- World Missions (3)

- Church History (3)

- Church Discipleship Strategies (3)

- Expository Preaching (3)

- Field Education (6)

- Internship (2) – Generally completed between 3rd and 4th year

Specialization (Up to 12 credits)

PASTORAL MINISTRIES MAJOR

The Pastoral Ministries Major is designed to prepare you for direct entry into pastoral ministry and is also a great preparation for seminary. This program will help you understand both the theory and practical aspects of church and pastoral ministry, as well as develop pastoral skills like discipleship, preaching, pastoral care and leadership. This program also has a Youth Pastor specialization for those interested.

PROGRAM SPECIFIC COURSES

- Greek Grammar I & II

- Pastoral Ministry

- Pastoral Ministry Specialized Studies

MINISTRY STUDIES MAJOR

The Ministry Studies Major is designed to prepare you for a variety of church, para-church, and community ministries. This is a highly flexible program that allows you the freedom to choose courses within specific areas of ministry interest (including specialization tracks in youth, theology, or worship) while still providing a solid foundation of widely transferable skills and principles for both ministry and further education.

PROGRAM SPECIFIC COURSES

This major is designed for maximum flexibility. You may choose to focus on a specific area or specialization, or you may opt for a more general cross-section of courses.

INTERCULTURAL MINISTRIES MAJOR

The Intercultural Ministries Major is designed to prepare you to live and work in a cross-cultural setting, whether abroad or in your home country. You will grow in your awareness and appreciation of the global church in all its diversity, the importance of indigenous church leadership, and the role of cross-cultural missions. Additionally, you will develop skills in intercultural communication, evangelism and service that will equip you for effective ministry wherever God calls you.

PROGRAM SPECIFIC COURSES

- World Missions

- Contemporary Issues in Missions

- Intercultural Ministries Specialized Study

- Cross-Cultural Internship

FAITH BASED ADDICTIONS TREATMENT TRACK

In cooperation with Rising Above Ministries, we are currently developing a new track designed to equip you to help others break free of cycles of defeat. This 10 credit program will be available both as a stand-alone certificate (for qualified students) and as a major for BRE students. Typically, we offer one 2-credit course per semester (not including internship).

TRANSCRIPT POLICY AND INFORMATION

Admission to PRBI is granted on the foundation of a high school diploma or its equivalent. We are very accommodating to homeschooled students who do not have a diploma but can fulfill our additional homeschool admissions requirements.

PRBI warmly welcomes homeschooled students. In fact, one in every five PRBI students come from a homeschooling background! They add valuable perspectives and diversity to our school, and we appreciate them and their insights.

Please see below for the requirements that accompany your specific situation.

1. Government-issued transcript students: You have received a government-issued high school diploma.

2. GED students: You have taken and passed the GED exams in Social Studies, Reading, and Writing. A letter of completion will be required along with an Academic Profile.*

3. Semi-traditional homeschooling: Your education has primarily been traditional home-based learning, but you may have taken additional courses through a government high school or post-secondary institution. We require a letter of completion from your homeschool association, an Academic Profile,* and two 2-3 page papers from your grade 12 year (the papers are only required if you have not completed government courses that were reading/writing based). A college entry test may be required if the student has not taken Provincial English and Social Studies courses.

4. Traditional homeschooling: Your education has solely been traditional home-based learning, having received no outside credentials. We require a letter of completion from your homeschool association, an Academic Profile,* and two 2-3 page papers from your grade 12 year. A college entry test may be required.

*Academic Profile includes high school course listings (grades 10-12), corresponding grades, and the curriculum used.

PRBI’S IMPACT ATHLETICS PROGRAM offers you the opportunity to play recreational sports. Our facility opened in September 2016 and features a university-sized gymnasium along with a 2,000–plus square foot exercise space featuring top-of-the-line Life Fitness and Hammer Strength equipment.

MARRIED LIFE ON CAMPUS provides you with a unique opportunity to study and live on campus. The unfurnished accommodations offer spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments that come with five appliances at a reduced rental rate. Email landlord@prbi.edu for more information.

COME EXPLORE PRBI

YOUTH ALERT (YA) is our annual college takeover event for those attending or graduated from high school. It is a three-day youth retreat that lets you experience life as a college student. Stay in the dorms, enjoy rallies and worship, explore classes, and envision yourself as a PRBI student! For more information, visit www.prbi.edu/youthalert.

CAMPUS VISIT DAYS give you a great picture of PRBI by experiencing classes, meeting other students, and jumping in on everyday student activities. Join us for an official Campus Visit Day each semester. Even if you can’t attend Youth Alert, we’ll ensure you still experience what life at PRBI is all about. Book your visit at www.prbi.edu/campusvisit!

LOCATION: PRBI is nestled in the heart of the picturesque Peace Country, rich in agriculture and oil. Located in Sexsmith, Alberta, PRBI is 20 kilometres north of Grande Prairie, the largest city north of the Edmonton area. Grande Prairie is able to provide many high-paying employment opportunities during both the school year and summer months.

SEXSMITH provides the comforting feeling of home. With the ability to explore the countryside, you will enjoy the peace that comes with being removed from the busyness of the city.

Committed to creating a sense of community and promoting physical health, Sexsmith boasts a variety of amenities complete with a paved walking/biking path, outdoor rink, indoor rink, BMX and skateboard park, splash park, health and dental clinic, health food store, fitness club, tennis courts, baseball fields, three local restaurants, and a Subway.

Many young families call Sexsmith home. Robert W. Zahara Elementary School, St. Mary’s Catholic School, and Sexsmith Secondary School are all located right in town.

GRANDE PRAIRIE services 250,000 people and is only a fifteen minute drive from campus, offering you the convenience of an assortment of shopping centres, restaurants, and businesses. These include a movie theatre, Eastlink Recreation Centre, Muskoseepi Park, and a variety of coffee shops.

WHAT TO EXPECT

DORM LIFE at PRBI is where lasting friendships are formed. Our separate Men’s and Women’s dorms are set up so you have a roommate and a shared bathroom with those on your floor.

CHAPEL is a time set aside to connect as a community. On Tuesdays we connect for formal discipleship, and on Thursdays we connect for worship, prayer and the Word.

FIELD EDUCATION provides you with opportunities to broaden your perspective and experience in ministries such as worship, youth, children, seniors, special needs, hospital visitation, prison ministry or firefighting.

PRACTICAL WORK EXPERIENCE (PWE) is where each student serves to offset Room & Board costs through specific assigned tasks such as food prep, maintenance, library staffing, custodial, and more.

COMMUNITY LIFE GROUPS meet weekly and are led by a student leader. You will engage in bonding experiences on a smaller scale through fun, serving, and ministry on and off campus.

DISCIPLESHIP GROUPS meet weekly to build into each other and talk about real life and the Bible.

CAMPUS EVENTS include intramural sports, school spirit days and evening and weekend events. These are designed to foster a healthy culture on campus and help us grow together in community.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP positions such as Community Life Leaders, Resident Leaders and Student Council are open to upperclassmen. This is a great opportunity to develop as a leader!

PERFORMING ARTS TEAMS offer you an opportunity during the year to use your gifts in music and drama.

MEALS are served in the dining hall and students eat family style.

HOW TO APPLY

1. Visit www.prbi.edu/apply and fill out the application.

2. Access your high school transcripts and/or any postsecondary transcripts and upload them to your application or have them mailed to PRBI.

3. Ask your pastor and a Christian friend to complete the online reference forms for you.

ADMISSIONS POLICY

You must be at least 17 years of age by April 30 of the year for which you are enrolling. A provincial high school diploma or equivalent is necessary for admission to PRBI since the various courses of study are designed to meet an undergraduate college level of proficiency in academics.

Visit www.prbi.edu/AdmissionsPolicy for more information about our mature student policy, international student policy, transfer student policy and homeschool policy.

If you have any further questions, please contact our Admissions department directly at admissions@prbi.edu or call 1-800-959-7724.

TUITION & FEES

POTENTIAL FEES

FINANCIAL AID

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2 We reserve the right to change these fees without prior notice.

3 This is the average cost of textbooks for our freshmen for the whole year.

4 REACH program - $4500 fundraising commitment which will be raised through a mission agency.

5 Sports team fees start at $300 but will vary according to each sport and its league fees.

6 This fee covers twelve 30-minute lessons over one semester. Cost is $400.00 for part-time students.

7 PRBI distributes over $55,000 in scholarships/bursaries every year. These are not entrance ..bursaries; you may apply for them during both semesters.

8Financial aid may be available to students who demonstrate financial need. Email operations@prbi.edu for more information.

9 This is not an exhaustive list of all student expenses and fees.

For Program Information registrar@prbi.edu

To Apply www.prbi.edu/Apply

Residence Questions studentlife@prbi.edu

Application Information admissions@prbi.edu

Student Fees business@prbi.edu

Athletics athletics@prbi.edu

Loans/Financial Aid business@prbi.edu

COME VISIT OUR CAMPUS

PEACE RIVER BIBLE INSTITUTE

PRBI - SEXSMITH, AB

Peace River Bible Institute PO Box 99 Sexsmith, AB T0H 3C0

Phone: 780-568-3962 Fax: 780-568-4431

prbi@prbi.edu www.prbi.edu

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