Empowering Women in Life & Ministry

The Women’s Cohort

Program Features

A Supportive Space

The women’s cohort provides a unique opportunity for women in ministry leadership to study the Bible, theology, and leadership principles in a context of mutual encouragement and support.

2-Year Journey

Women from different contexts and denominations with the common mission of serving and leading God’s people with excellence will take 6 graduate courses together over a 24-month period.

Fits Your Schedule

Courses will be offered in modular and online formats to provide optimal flexibility and learning options.

Mentoring

Academic mentoring from qualified professors will aim to provide a rich and supportive learning experience for participants.

Affordable

Approved $200 tuition reduction per course, per cohort member in the six designated cohort courses beginning fall of 2026. Cohort members are students who are new to Horizon (not current students) and intending (though not required) to take all six of the cohort designated courses.

Ready to start?

To participate in the cohort, women must first apply and be accepted as a Seminary student. The 2024 Cohort is currently in progress and applications for the 2026 Cohort are not yet open. Subscribe for updates and we will notify you when applications are open!

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Looking for more information?

In partnership with Sisterhood Ministries Canada, Horizon Seminary is running an innovative educational cohort that empowers women in ministry and everyday life to bring transformational change to their churches, communities, and world. This cohort is currently in progress and will wrap up in Spring, 2026.

Journey with Us

In partnership with Sisterhood Ministries Canada, Horizon Seminary is thrilled to launch an innovative educational cohort that empowers women to bring transformational change to their churches, communities, and world.

2024-2026 Cohort Course Schedule (Now in progress)

*Tentative dates

  • LS5019
    Spiritual Formation of Leaders
    Sept 20-21, Oct 25-26, Nov 29-30, 2024
    Weekend Course: Fri 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Sat 9 am – 4 pm

  • BI5101
    Interpreting God’s Word
    Jan 14 – Mar 18, 2025
    10 Weeks, Mon 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

  • LS5103
    A Biblical Theology of Leadership
    July 7 – 11, 2025
    Mon – Fri, 9 am – 4 pm

  • TS5201
    Theological Foundations
    Fall 2025

  • NT5306
    Gospel of Luke: The Mission of Jesus and His Followers
    Winter 2026

  • LS5101
    Communicating God’s Word
    Spring 2026

Since this initiative aims to equip women with knowledge and practices that will enhance their ministries, Bible and Theology courses will take priority in the cohort. The six cohort courses will lead to a certificate in Biblical and Theological studies (6 courses), and the credit for these courses can be used toward any of the Master of Arts degree at Horizon (MA Biblical and Theological Studies; MA Ministry Leadership; MA Clinical Pastoral Counselling).

More Great Reasons to Apply

Completing 6 courses with the Sisterhood Women’s Cohort translates into a Graduate Certificate in Bible and Theology from Horizon Seminary.

Credit for Sisterhood Women’s Cohort courses can be used toward any of the Master of Arts degrees at Horizon (MA Biblical and Theological Studies; MA Ministry Leadership; MA Clinical Pastoral Counselling) or the Master of Divinity degree program.

Sisterhood Women’s Cohort courses may transfer to degree programs at Providence or Briercrest Seminary.

Rianne Quiring

For more information please contact Rianne Quiring, the Registrar.