Inside The Classroom…
Biblical Studies

Pillars’ academic programs are offered through nationally recognized university distance education courses delivered on-site at Wesley Acres, in a teacherfacilitated, scheduled classroom environment. Students graduate Pillars with five university credits; three through Briercrest and two through the University of Saskatchewan. Students will be provided with a syllabus for each eight week course.

Briercrest College—Theology
Briercrest Distance Learning offers high quality education with academically rigorous courses, written by highly credentialed faculty, that can be transferred to numerous post-secondary institutions nationwide. Briercrest Distance Learning students benefit from access to their library services. An online catalogue and online databases are available from anywhere in the world, and students in North America may borrow books or request to have journal articles sent to them by mail. The library also provide extensive research links.

IS101—Evangelism in Global Mission
This course provides a biblical base for missions. It explores some of the biblical, historical and contemporary examples of what it means to follow Jesus Christ and point others to him in fulfillment of the great commission. It further teaches what it means to sensitively and effectively represent Jesus Christ in cultures other than our own.

BT114-Introduction to Christian Theology
An introduction to the basic teachings of the Christian faith, this course will include discussions both of the nature and the task of theology, as well as the Christian understanding of God, revelation, creation, spiritual powers and sin.

BT100-Bible Overview
An overview of the basic content and the most prominent themes in each of the canonical books, with special attention to the unity that emerges from the biblical writings.