Accreditation
Briercrest Seminary is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS), the most recognized accreditor of seminaries in North America. Seminaries, graduate schools, and many universities from across the United States, Canada, and around the world recognize degrees and transfer credits from the Seminary. For more information on ATS, see their website www.ats.edu.
Degree Program Approval
The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada has approved the following degree programs:
- MA (Biblical Languages and Exegesis)
- Master of Christian Ministries
- MA Clinical Counselling (Christian Spirituality)
- MA Couple and Family Therapy (Christian Spirituality)
- Master of Divinity
- MA Leadership, Theology and Systems
- MA (Theological Studies)
The contact information for the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) is a follows:
The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada
10 Summit Park Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1110
USA
Telephone: 412-788-6505
Fax: 412-788-6510
Website: www.ats.edu
Statement of Educational Effectiveness
Briercrest Seminary regularly evaluates the satisfaction of its students and the effectiveness of its education. Several important activities are used to receive feedback and to initiate improvement of our programs and processes:
Student Satisfaction Surveys
We regularly ask our students for feedback during their studies with us. One very helpful way we do this is through our Graduating Student Concluding Reflections process. We asked grads of 2025 and 2026 to tell us about their experience at Briercrest Seminary...
- Grads gave Briercrest Seminary a rating of 89% for their education being a good value for the cost.
- Asked whether they would recommend their program to a friend our colleague, grads gave a rating of 88%.
- 97% of grads said they "usually" or "always" felt supported during both their online and on-campus classes.
Graduation Rates
Briercrest Seminary’s flexible modular system enables individuals to study while remaining in their various local vocational and ministry settings, or else to come live in Caronport and study full-time. We are excited to welcome students to be equipped through their time with us, whether individuals only complete a few courses or complete an entire degree.
Students accepted to Briercrest Seminary between 2016 and 2022 had the following rates of completing a Master’s degree…
| Program | Graduation Rate |
| MA (Biblical Languages and Exegesis) | 67% |
| Master of Christian Ministries | 69% |
| Master of Counselling | 79% |
| Master of Divinity | 64% |
| MA Leadership and Management | 80% |
| MA Marriage and Family Therapy | 76% |
| MA (Theological Studies) | 33% |
Vocational Placement Rates
Before Commencement each year, we ask those who are about to graduate whether they have found work in their desired field. For 2026, a significant number of grads report that they’ve already found employment in jobs directly related to their Seminary education…
| Program | Placement Rate |
| Master of Counselling | 62% |
| Master of Divinity | 100% |
| MA Leadership and Management | 25% |
| MA Marriage and Family Therapy | 60% |
| MA (Theological Studies) | 50% |
| Total Seminary | 54% |
Student Learning Outcomes
Each of our programs has been designed to accomplish specific learning outcomes within students. In the months leading up to our Commencement ceremony, our graduates complete the Graduating Student Concluding Reflection which includes answering questions about how their Briercrest Seminary studies have equipped them toward these learning outcomes. (Note: The following data is from 2025 – 2026 graduating students.)
1. My Seminary education deepened my understanding of theology:
| Program | Percent Who Agreed or Strongly Agreed |
| MA (Biblical Languages and Exegesis) | 100% |
| Master of Christian Ministries | 100% |
| Master of Counselling | 87% |
| Master of Divinity | 50% |
| MA Leadership and Management | 100% |
| MA Marriage and Family Therapy | 73% |
| MA (Theological Studies) | 100% |
2. My Seminary education prepared me to apply theological concepts to my life and ministry context:
| Program | Percent Who Agreed or Strongly Agreed |
| MA (Biblical Languages and Exegesis) | 100% |
| Master of Christian Ministries | 100% |
| Master of Counselling | 92% |
| Master of Divinity | 50% |
| MA Leadership and Management | 100% |
| MA Marriage and Family Therapy | 87% |
| MA (Theological Studies) | 100% |
3. I am better equipped to serve in the local church as a result of my time at Briercrest Seminary:
| Program | Percent Who Agreed or Strongly Agreed |
| MA (Biblical Languages and Exegesis) | 100% |
| Master of Christian Ministries | 100% |
| Master of Counselling | 74% |
| Master of Divinity | 50% |
| MA Leadership and Management | 86% |
| MA Marriage and Family Therapy | 53% |
| MA (Theological Studies) | 75% |
4. I have grown as a disciple of Jesus Christ as a result of my time at Briercrest Seminary:
| Program | Percent Who Agreed or Strongly Agreed |
| MA (Biblical Languages and Exegesis) | 100% |
| Master of Christian Ministries | 100% |
| Master of Counselling | 82% |
| Master of Divinity | 50% |
| MA Leadership and Management | 100% |
| MA Marriage and Family Therapy | 87% |
| MA (Theological Studies) | 100% |