Fall 2020 at Briercrest Seminary

Only CO 790 (Counselling Practicum I) will be happening in-person. All other mods will be delivered in an online format.

In-person access to the Archibald library will be limited to local seminary students (within a 1-hour driving radius). They will have access to the library during the following hours:

Monday–Thursday: 8:30AM–4:30pm                   Friday: 10:30AM–1:00PM

In order to access the library in person you will need to adhere to the following protocols:

• You must be tested for COVID-19 with the results being negative and you must show no symptoms of the virus
• You must enter through the main campus entrance (510 College Drive) and follow a brief screening questionnaire
• You must wear a mask while within any Briercrest buildings, removing it only when seated in the library.
• We ask that you limit your movement on campus to the library, washrooms outside Crossroads Café, Crossroads Café, the Bean Sprout (Seminary Lounge) and the Seminary office S126 and Robert Bachmann’s office S106.

We are not allowing in-person visits with other staff or faculty in the academic building at this time.

All students have access to a variety of academic resources through the Archibald Library website. These include, academic journals and articles, ebooks, and other research materials. Students also have access to templates for academic assignments through MyBriercrest.

Survey information is being collected from 2020 graduated students as well as 2021 graduates at a later date to develop future plans for a graduation ceremony. As of yet, no concrete plan is in place.

Each professor designs their courses somewhat differently to utilize different educational strategies. These can and will include live instruction, pre-recorded lectures, chat rooms, as well as other forms of media. Students should feel free to check with their professor ahead of the class if the syllabus is not clear on the make up of the course. 

Each professor designs their courses somewhat differently to utilize different educational strategies. These can and will include live instruction, pre-recorded lectures, chat rooms, as well as other forms of media. Students should feel free to check with their professor ahead of the class if the syllabus is not clear on the make up of the course. 

Students will be making use of Canvas as the central hub of lecture and assignment management.  As well, live instruction will be delivered through Zoom. 

Further information will be sent to students in the coming weeks. Seminary students will be limited in their movements in the academic building to only the seminary wing and closest washroom facilities. Dorm accommodation is not available at this time. Private suites and the local hotel will be the best options for students travelling in. In terms of meal options, Subway will be available but the dining hall is still being investigated.

Please email bookstore@briercrest.ca to place orders or make inquiries.  You can arrange for pick-up of materials if you would prefer that over shipping.  Textbooks will be shipped to you, but you will need to pay for the shipping.