Cohort style equipping for ministry
Commonwealth Theological College, in partnership with Okanagan Bible College offers undergraduate and master’s level programs in Biblical Studies and Theology. With a combination of in-person equipping within the context of our local church and self-paced learning through an online platform and individual study, students can embrace the powerful experience of a multi-faceted and unique learning environment that will provide a strong foundation toward ministering to others within the church and in the world.
PROGRAMS OFFERED
Undergraduate: Bachelor of Biblical Studies, Bachelor of Theology, Bachelor of Divinity
Graduate: Master of Arts in Theological Studies, Master of Arts in Christian Leadership, Master of Divinity
HOW IT WORKS
Cohort Sessions: Students will meet weekly in a cohort led by an Educational Mentor. This session will include live lectures as well as a discussion portion where students will engage together with the curriculum they have been working through individually.
Individual Study: Each program has a robust curriculum of online courses taught by some of the leading theological scholars of our time. Students will read texts, view video lectures, and submit assignments online. This portion of the program is completely on-demand, therefore students can work at their own pace and fit study time within their current schedules. Rather than taking multiple courses simultaneously, these programs are designed for students to engage with one course at a time. Each course takes an average of 1 month (undergraduate) and 2 months (graduate) to complete.
Ministry Experience: Students will also have an opportunity to fulfill their ministry experience requirements through opportunities to serve and minister at Commonwealth. Each student will be given space to apply what they are learning within the context of our church plant. This will facilitate a deeper engagement with the material as well as an opportunity for the student to invest his or her training and skills into building up the church.
FAQ
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We are still finializing the exact tuiton price for our cohort, however the tuition will be somewhere between $50-$100 per month. At this price point, students are able to take up to 36 credits per year.
This is one of the most affordable high-quality theological degree programs available today. -
This Cohort will study together with students taking a variety of courses simultaneously. While each student is progressing in his or her individual degree program, students will also participate in a weekly shared theological lecture and benefit from meaningful discussion that covers learnings from each student’s course.
In this way, regardless of what course you are taking, you will be engaging with a variety of theological topics in a group environment. -
Students may progress in their degree programs at a rate that fits the needs of the student. Most undergraduate courses take approximately a month to complete, and most graduate courses take approximately 2 months to complete. But some students may extend this time, or work more quickly through the material.
The full undergraduate degrees are each a four-year program and the masters degrees are designed to be completed in approximately two years. However timelines may vary from student to student.
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Yes! CTC is administrated through Okanagan Bible College in British Columbia, Canada. OBC is recognized by a provate act in the Province of BC. OBC ensures that it meets all the requirements of a recognized institution in the province.
An undergraduate degree from OBC is recognized as a suitable prerequisite for admission to a graduate program at most theological seminaries in the United States. -
We want students to start at the most appropriate level of education based on prior learning.
OBC will assess a prospective student’s previous education and experience to determine the appropriate level to start their studies.
Undergraduate students may qualify for advanced placement. In some cases, students who have not completed a formal undergraduate degree may qualify to enter the Graduate Program.
OBC will assess credits in the field of Religious Studies that have been completed at recognized educational institutions. These credits will likely be accepted as transfer credits.
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First - Fill out an application for CTC HERE.
Then, we will follow up with next steps and refer you to the OBC online application. -
You are more than welcome to join the cohort and audit courses. Our expectation is that you would still participate in viewing the course videos, reading the material and contributing in the discussions.
There is no cost to audit.
