Frequently Asked Questions

  • Whether you're sensing a call to pastoral ministry, exploring your vocation, or wanting to grow deeper in your faith, EBC is designed to equip believers for ministry in the local church and the marketplace.

  • We exist to form future pastors who will lead the Church with strong orthodox theology, spiritual maturity, and a high-level of ministry competency through rigorous academics, an intentional culture of mentorship, and ministry practice in local churches across Canada. 

  • EBC offers the one-year Christian Ministry Certificate (DELTA), the Church Planters & Pastoral Ministry Program (CPPM), and the Bachelor of Theology (BTH) program.

  • Our programs are intentionally designed to build on one another, creating a clear and meaningful pathway for growth. For example, our Bachelor of Theology program includes Delta as your first year and the Church Planter and Pastoral Ministry Certificate as your second year. However, at the same time, each certificate program can also stand on its own, giving you the flexibility to take Delta as a foundational year or step directly into the Church Planter and Pastoral Ministry Certificate, depending on where you are in your journey.

  • Yes. Every program emphasizes hands-on ministry experience, allowing students to serve in local churches while developing ministry competencies and leadership skills.

    We love when students remain actively involved and planted in their home church throughout their studies. However, if that isn't possible due to location, transportation, or other circumstances, we are happy to connect students with one of our partner churches to help facilitate a meaningful ministry placement that aligns with their gifts and calling.

  • Not at all. Many students come to EBC while discerning their calling. Programs like DELTA are specifically designed to help students explore ministry, leadership, and vocation in a supportive environment.

  • Yes. EBC offers a variety of scholarships and bursaries to help make theological education more accessible for students.

  • Degree-Granting Authority

    Emmanuel Bible College (EBC) is authorized by the Province of Ontario to grant degrees. Our authority comes from the Emmanuel Bible College Act, 2018, a law passed by the Ontario Legislature. It allows EBC to award the following credentials:

    • Bachelor of Theology (BTh)

    • Delta Christian Ministry Certificate

    • Church Planting and Pastoral Ministry Certificate

    When you finish a program, you receive a credential from a legally authorized institution. You also get an official EBC transcript that lists your courses, along with your credits and grades.

    Accreditation

    EBC was accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) from 1982 until 2024, when the College withdrew. EBC is not currently accredited.

    Accreditation is a voluntary, external review of academic quality. It is separate from our legal authority to grant degrees, and it doesn’t change the fact that your credential is valid.

    About transferring credits: While EBC is not accredited, other schools may not accept credits you earn here. Each school makes its own decision about transfer credit. If you plan to continue your studies somewhere else, check with that school ahead of time.

  • Just like traditional universities, EBC prioritizes high academic standards. Our faculty generally hold at least a Master’s degree (such as a Master of Divinity [M.Div.], Master of Arts [M.A.] in Theology, or a related field) from an accredited institution, and several also hold doctorates. Many also bring experience in pastoral ministry, church planting or other ministry leadership.

  • Our EBC faculty are unique because they blend robust scholarship with "in-the-trenches" experience. The vast majority of our professors have years of active ministry experience as senior pastors, youth leaders, missionaries, church planters, Biblical counselors, or nonprofit directors. They don’t just teach theory; they teach from a lifetime of practical, real-world experience.