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COCHRANE, ALBERTA · EST. 1987
Training Leaders
for Tough Places
We equip the next generation of pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders — grounded in Scripture, sharpened by rigorous study, and ready to serve wherever God calls.
At a glance
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Student-to-faculty ratio. Personal mentorship from professors who’ve served as pastors and missionaries on four continents.
“CBT is a gem of an institution — a shining light on this hilltop with a heart and soul not only for God but for its students wherever they are.”
— Tim Allers, Seminary Alumnus
Academic Programs
Study with purpose.
Deepen your faith.
From undergraduate courses to the Master of Divinity, our programs prepare men and women answering God’s call to serve.
01/Seminary
Theological Seminary
Four master’s-level degrees — including the M.Div. and M.C.Min. — forming pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders for vocational service.
02/College
Bible College
Undergraduate programs and dual enrolment opportunities — grow in Christ while gaining the knowledge and skills for a lifetime of service.
03/Online
Online Learning
Pursue your calling from wherever God has planted you. Flexible virtual classrooms taught by the same faculty who teach on campus.
─ Established
1987
Cochrane · Alberta
“Give me this hill country.”
Joshua 14:12
Why CBT
Biblical Fidelity.
Academic Excellence.
Sent to Serve.
From a remote village in the Yukon to downtown Vancouver to the international mission field, our graduates are equipped to go where the gospel is needed most.
01 Strong, accredited academics
Recognized by the Province of Alberta and accredited by ATS and ABHE.
02 Faculty who’ve served in the field
Professors with doctoral training and years of pastoral and missionary experience across four continents.
03 A community that sends
Connected to 400+ churches and a vision to plant 1,000 — graduates serve from coast to coast and around the globe.
Take the next step
Begin your application today.
The application is online and you can save your progress as you go. Our admissions team is ready to walk with you through every step.
See it for yourself
Book your campus tour.
The best way to experience CBT is to sit in on classes, meet students and faculty, and explore the school. Come join us on campus.
Invest in Christian Leaders
Equip the next generation for the tough places.
God is doing something incredible through the men and women studying at CBT, and we invite you to be a vital part of their journey. Our purpose — training leaders for tough places — is only possible because of friends like you. Your generosity directly fuels this purpose.