Master of Pastoral Ministry

The Master of Pastoral Ministry (MPM) is a compressed pastoral training degree that covers essential biblical, theological, and ministry subjects, to make ministry training accessible. This course provides students with the opportunity to delve into the practical application of theological principles in a ministry context.

Through a comprehensive curriculum, students will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to bridge the gap between theological understanding and its real-world impact. By equipping future pastoral leaders with the tools to integrate theology into their everyday ministry, this course ensures that ministry training is not only accessible but also deeply meaningful and relevant to the challenges of contemporary pastoral work.

CAREY THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE

Canada's Online Evangelical Seminary

Carey Theological College provides theological education through accredited programs ranging from diploma to doctoral degrees; equip the local church with online resources, workshops, seminars, retreats, and conferences; and disciple students of the University of British Columbia through our unique Christian community and residence program.

At Carey Theological College, our goal is to offer discipleship for every season of life. Carey believes that discipleship should be practically achievable, personal and accessible to everyone. We recognize that the world needs Christian leaders influencing our global communities to participate in what God is already doing in the world. Carey meets this need by focusing on two key areas:

Forming Pastors: All of Carey’s graduate ministry courses and accredited programs are offered online so our students can study and develop their faith wherever and whenever. With our unique financial model, our graduates experience the highest standards of academic excellence that effectively prepares them for ministry with little to no debt. Our interactive learning platform encourages active learning and deep engagement from students and instructors alike.

Discipling UBC Students: Carey’s residence is a safe home for undergraduates seeking to strengthen their faith in our Christian community during their studies at UBC. We charge affordable rates for a private room with bathroom and meals plus our unique student discipleship experience. A chaplain leads these students in Bible study, mentorship, spiritual retreats, and social activities. As they graduate from UBC, they become Christian leaders in their chosen professions.

CAREY ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

CAREY offers nine distinct graduate programs. Each program is designed to achieve different objectives, fit different interests and progress your journey in faith.

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WHY CHOOSE CAREY?

Today’s Christian ministry has seen a decline in qualified and capable leaders. But Carey doesn’t believe that God has stopped calling women and men into ministry. Seminary is often far from home, and potential students would have to consider uprooting their lives to have access to a school that offers theological education. On top of that, graduate studies can be costly. Students who graduate with debt are often limited in where and how they can serve while they are paying off their debt.

HOW IS CAREY ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM OF ACCESSIBLE THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION?

MODULAR PROGRAM PATHWAYS

Our programs are built on a modular credit model in which one level can build on another, enabling the learner to progress towards a higher degree at their own pace. This model gives our students the flexibility to stack their choice of foundational courses, program requirement courses and elective courses to earn a diploma or to prepare a pathway to a higher academic degree.

All of Carey’s foundational courses run once a year, while our program requirement and elective courses rotate every 3-4 years based on instructor availability. This means that you can register for courses anytime during the year and your program pathway will still be on track. In general, it is wise to plan to take required courses early in the program to leave greatest flexibility for electives and specialization further along.

For a complete overview of our modular program pathways, click here .

ONLINE LEARNING MODEL

Carey’s affiliation with the University of British Columbia allows us to pursue innovations in Learning Technologies, and to ensure students have streamlined access to various platforms to improve their learning experience.

COURSES AT CAREY

Carey’s courses generally include these segments; Reading, Forum Discussion, Assignments & Online Classroom.

TUITION AND FINANCIAL

Carey’s mission is to empower faithful Christian leaders for every generation, every culture and every community.

In order to achieve our missions, we keep our tuition fees competitive to make theological education as accessible as possible. Additionally, Carey is also pleased to be able to offer a variety of financial aid resources to help reduce the expense associated with study. Please contact us or visit our website to learn more about tuition and financial aid .