Distance Education Opportunities

     We recognize that not everyone can take a year off and go to college. The requirements of work and family intervene. But we also recognize that believers want to grow in their faith lives and expand their knowledge, experience, and preparation for leadership.

     These programs are designed to help you achieve some of your goals over a period of time through Distance Education. A variety of options will be utilized for you to correspond with your instructor, the program director, your accountability partner and othersĀ whom you may choose to be a part of your support system.

     A complete copy of the Gardner College Distance Education Catalog can be downloaded here. To apply for acceptance into our Distance Program please fill out an Application Form . Once you have been accepted to our Distance Program you may register for individual courses with by filling out the Registration Form and Faxing it to: 780-672-2465 or emailing it to: distanced@gardnercollege.org

Note: Distance Education is available only in Bible and Theology at this point.

Distance Education - Courses Of Study & Fee Schedule

     The following options are available from Gardner College in a distance education format:

Bachelor of Theology Degree:  130 hour, 4 year degree with majors in Pastoral Ministry, Children's Ministries, Youth Ministries and Christian Education.

1. When this program is chosen, all courses will align with the present degree offered by Gardner College on campus.

2. Fee schedule will be the most current schedule approved by the Gardner Board of Trustees for on-campus and distance ed. students.

3. Students graduating with the Gardner Bth degree have been accepted in Seminaries in Canada and the U.S.A.

Bachelor of Ministry Degree: 100 hour, 4 year degree program.

1. Offered ONLY as a distance education program as it is designed to help a mature adult to complete a baccalaureate degree in order to change careers or to complete a previously started B.Th. degree

2. This program will be individually designed for each student depending on their professional needs.

3. BMin students will complete 4 internship segments (60 hours) plus an additional 40 credit hours of required and elective course work.

4. Fee schedule will be the most current schedule approved by the Gardner Board of Trustees for on-campus and distance ed. Students.

5. Students graduating with the Gardner BMin degree may need to complete additional studies if they choose to continue on to Master's level programs.

Theology Certificate: 32-hour, 1-year program

1. The Theology Certificate, once earned, will allow you to continue in your studies at Gardner College for more advanced programs should that be your choice.

2. These twelve courses are basic courses for both the B.R.E. and B.Th. degrees.

Christian Discipleship Programs*

Bachelor of Theological Studies: 120 hour degree, 4 year program.

1. This course is designed by Vision Bible College in Marsing, Idaho and is offered to a student by Gardner College in partnership with VBC.

2. Course materials and curriculum will follow the VBC design but will be administered through Gardner College.

3. Fee schedule will be the most current schedule approved by Vision Bible College.

4. Students graduating with the BTS degree may need to complete additional studies if they choose to continue on to Master's level programs.

Advanced Ministry Diploma: 90 hour, 3 year program.

1. This course is designed by Vision Bible College in Marsing, Idaho and is offered to a student by Gardner College in partnership with VBC.

2. Course materials and curriculum will follow the VBC design but will be administered through Gardner College.

3. Fee schedule will be the most current schedule approved by Vision Bible College.

Associate Theology Diploma: 60 hour, 2 year program.

1. This course is designed by Vision Bible College in Marsing, Idaho and is offered to a student by Gardner College in partnership with VBC.

2. Course materials and curriculum will follow the VBC design but will be administered through Gardner College.

3. Fee schedule will be the most current schedule approved by Vision Bible College.

Certificate of Biblical Studies: 30 hour, 1 year program.

1. This course is designed by Vision Bible College in Marsing, Idaho and is offered to a student in partnership with VBC.

2. Course materials and curriculum will follow the VBC design but will be administered through Gardner College.

3. Fee schedule will be the most current schedule approved by Vision Bible College.

     * Due to the Gardner College Board of Trustee policies, students desiring to transfer from a Christian Discipleship Program to either the B.Th or B.Min program may be required to submit additional fees and course material.

Seminars & Mini-courses

     In keeping with Gardner College's role and mission we are pleased to offer various seminars and group studies to the Church of God in Western Canada.

• TOPIC: negotiable: It may be a course Gardner College now teaches or one we develop with you in mind.

• PLACE: In your church, at a retreat centre or camp of your choice.

• TIME: A weekend retreat, bi-monthly, monthly (12 hours of instruction spaced over time as prefered).

• COST: Based on a minimum of 10 participants - $800.00 plus other expenses (including travel based on $.35/km, meals and accomodation). Cost per person will decrease with 10+ participants. Cost includes Texts and other needed material.

     To book your next seminar, complete the Registration Form and fax or mail it to:

Michael Blackmer, Director of Distance Education
C/O Gardner College, 4707-56 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 2C4
Fax: 780-672-2465