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Why study at CBT
Formed for faithful
service.
A Christ-centered community where students learn to love God, love His Word, and love others — through strong academics, exceptional faculty, and lasting friendships.
39
Years training God-called leaders for ministry, since 1987.
8:1
Student-to-faculty ratio — real mentorship, not a lecture hall.
8+
Countries represented in our student body — a global community in Cochrane.
26%
Of our students come from outside Canada, enriching every classroom.
01.
“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching…”
— 2 Tim. 3:16
Why CBT?
Faithful to Scripture.
Every program is anchored in the inspired, authoritative word of God. We don’t trade conviction for relevance — we equip students to handle Scripture rightly and proclaim it courageously.
- Aligned with the Canadian National Baptist Convention’s Statement of Faith.
- Accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE).
- Curriculum built around exegesis, theology, and the gospel for every nation.
Why CBT?
Faculty who've been there.
Our professors hold doctoral degrees — and they’ve also served in the church and on the mission field. They’ve planted, pastored, and crossed cultures across four continents. They teach from experience, not just theory.
- Missionary experience in Croatia, Portugal, Hungary, Scotland, South Africa, and beyond.
- An 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio means real mentorship.
- Open doors and shared meals — continued spiritual encouragement long after you graduate.
02.
Spiritual encouragement long after you graduate.
Sent.
“Here I am. Send me.”
— Isaiah 6:8
Why CBT?
A community that sends.
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. We don’t just teach — we send.
- Connected to 400+ partner churches and a vision to plant 1,000.
- Alumni serving across Canada — from coast to coast and into the Territories.
- Graduates carrying the gospel to nations around the world.
Ways to Study
Many paths in one community.
Whether you’re called to vocational ministry or just want to deepen your knowledge of God’s Word, there’s a way to study with us.
Pursue a degree
Graduate studies
Seminary Degrees
Four master’s-level degrees for ministerial leadership and biblical study — fully accredited by ATS and ABHE, available on campus or online.
UnderGraduate studies
College Degrees
Bachelor’s degrees, two-year diplomas, and the one-year Samuel Program — for students stepping into ministry or studying as mature students.
Study without enrolling in a program
For Credit
Occasional Students
Take seminary or college courses for credit without full admission — up to two courses per semester, fully transferable into a degree program later. Requires a high school diploma (undergraduate) or a completed bachelor’s degree (graduate). Occasional students cannot apply for reduced housing rates or scholarships.
No Credit
Audit Students
Sit in on undergraduate or graduate courses purely to benefit from the content. No tests, no papers, no credit — just learning. Up to two courses per semester. Audit students must meet the same educational prerequisites as the courses they audit and pay an audit library fee.
In their words
Alumni who lived this story.
Three voices on what CBT shaped in them — and what it set them up to do.
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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, when they are attending here.
Tim Allers
Seminary Alumnus
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My 3 years as a student was a positive, uplifting time and an opportunity for me to grow and learn. The professors and staff went the extra mile to help students prepare for ministry.
Patrick Armstrong
College Alumnus
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All the CBT faculty really love and support me. That sacrificial love has shaped me into a better disciple and servant of Christ.
Esther Cen
College Alumna
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.
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