Briercrest College & Seminary

Why Briercrest?

The learning environment at Briercrest College and Seminary equips students to become leaders in ministry and marketplace roles. Briercrest is deeply committed to academic excellence and intentional discipleship. Here at Briercrest, students can build a strong biblical foundation in a Christian community while they pursue the career of their choice.

Local Features

Briercrest is located about 15 minutes west of the city of Moose Jaw. Moose Jaw is home to a variety of ethnic restaurants and locally owned coffee shops, where many students go to work off campus. There are a number of tourist attractions students enjoy, including the Moose Jaw tunnels and the Temple Gardens mineral spa.

Community Culture

Because our students live in the dorm their first three years, the dorm community becomes an integral aspect of the social experience and a highlight for many of our students. The dorms provide an opportunity to build tight-knit relationships, be part of a community focused on discipleship, and have a ton of fun!

Program Highlights

The degree options at Briercrest College range from ministry to marketplace disciplines, so you are immersed in an atmosphere of discipleship while you pursue your career. Briercrest has a number of partnerships with other institutions to give our students more flexibility to invest in both their faith and their career.

Practicums & Internships

Many of our programs offer internships, practicums, or co-op placements that are specific to the field students are entering. Not only does this provide a taste of the job, but it offers relevant work experience and connects the student with others working in the field. Those connections often become important as students explore job options.

Extracurricular Activities

There are many ways to get involved in our community: student government, Youth Quake, musical productions, athletics, leadership opportunities, and academic clubs, among others. Getting involved helps you discover your strengths and gain experience in many different areas. It also helps you grow to become a well-rounded individual and gain leadership and interpersonal skills.

Athletics

Students have the opportunity to be involved with sports like hockey, softball, volleyball, basketball, soccer and others, at the various levels they are offered: varsity, junior varsity, club, and intramural. Whether you’re looking pursue your sport at a high caliber or play recreationally, our athletic programs equip students to grow both as athletes and as disciples of Jesus.

Mission Experience

Everything we do at Briercrest is done to prepare our students to live lives of services to God. With many leadership opportunities on campus, in nearby cities, and around the world through internships, our students have many opportunities to serve. Regardless of your major, you’re equipped to live missionally and take Jesus into the world.

Career Expectations

Attending a Christian college isn’t just for those wanting to pursue vocational ministry. Many of students do go on to become pastors, professors, or missionaries. But we also have many students pursing marketplace disciplines in a Christ-centred community. Business, Music, Psychology, and Humanities are just a few of the career paths students can choose.

Next Steps

We’d love to help you evaluate if Briercrest could be part of your journey. Join us for one of our events throughout the year: Youth Quake, our annual Christmas musical production, our Open House, or at an individual campus visit — all are great opportunities to experience Briercrest. Details about our events are available at briercrestcollege.ca.