Year 1

Establish a firm foundation in the Word of God Hybrid and Online options available

Program description

First Year at Charis Bible College is all about building a strong foundation in the Word of God, renewing your mind, and discovering your identity and purpose in Christ.

Year 1 is designed to ground students in Scripture, deepen their relationship with God, and equip them with the biblical understanding and spiritual maturity needed for life and ministry.

Teaching emphasizes faith, grace, and life in the Spirit, anchored in the finished work of the cross and resurrection of Jesus. This year focuses on heart transformation as much as knowledge, creating space for personal growth, discipleship, and practical application.

Year 1 focus

  • Courses such as Relationship with God, Basics of Righteousness, Introduction to the Bible, and Fruit of the Spirit establish a strong scriptural base.
  • Students are encouraged to grow in intimacy with God and confidence in who they are in Christ.
  • Learning is connected to everyday life and ministry, emphasizing service, humility, and love.
  • Upon completion of Year 1, students receive a Certificate of Biblical Studies and are eligible to continue into Year 2 at Charis (Hybrid track).

Available study options

Toronto Hybrid (English only)

The Hybrid Year 1 program combines scheduled in-person classes with online studies from home. During in-person classes, students will experience transformation through powerful worship and classroom discussions. This option emphasizes like-minded community and relational learning.

Students have the opportunity to serve on Campus, which contributes to developing a heart of humility and leadership.

This Hybrid format is available for Year 1, 2 and 3

Online (English & French)

The Online Year 1 program delivers the full Charis first-year curriculum in a flexible, accessible format. Students can study from anywhere, enroll at any time, and complete the program at their own pace (up to 24 months).

  • Available in English and French
  • Designed for students who cannot attend in person
  • Includes structured lessons, guided Bible reading, and interactive components
  • Leads to the same Certificate of Biblical Studies as Hybrid Year 1

The Online option is available only for Year 1 and does not currently extend into Years 2 and 3.

Details

Program:
Year 1
Delivery:
Hybrid or Online
Credential:
Certificate of Biblical Studies
Length:
9 months (Sept-May) for Hybrid and 12 or 24 months for Online

Program contacts

Hybrid:
info@charisbiblecollege.ca
Online EN:
study@charisbiblecollege.ca
Online FR:
etudier@charisbiblecollege.ca
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Year 1 tuition & fees

All fees are in Canadian Dollars (CAD).

Program type

Stage

Fee type

Amount

Details

Hybrid

Application

Application Fee

$100

Non-refundable.

Registration

Registration Fee

$365

Includes: Administration Fee ($125) and Syllabus Fee ($240)

Tuition

Annual Tuition

$4,600

Standard tuition for the academic year. Enjoy a $400 discount if paid in full by the deadline.

Payment Plan Options

Monthly Plan

$511.12/month

Due the 10th of every month
(From September 2026 – May 2027)

Full Payment

$4,200

Includes $400 early payment discount.

Optional Discounts

Special Promotions

$650

Available if tuition is paid in full during select promotional events.

Family Discount

$350

If family members attend at the same time. This discount can be availed only by one member of the family

Auto-Pay Discount

$150

$150 discount if each monthly payment is made on time for all 9
months.

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Online

Application

Application Fee

$100

Non-refundable.

Tuition

Annual Tuition

$4,600

Standard tuition for the academic year. Enjoy a $400 discount if paid in full by the deadline.

Payment Plan Options

Monthly Plan

$460/month

Initial deposit: $460 + 9 monthly payments of $460/month (12-month study option)

$230/month

Initial deposit: $230 + 19 monthly payments of $230/month (24-month study option)

Full Payment

$4,200

Includes $400 early payment discount.

Optional Discounts

Special Promotions

$650

Available if tuition is paid in full during select promotional events.

Spousal Discount

Up to $350

$350 if spouses attend at the same time or $175 if they enrol within 6 months. This discount can be availed only by one of the spouses

Courses

Dynamics of Christian Living 101

Students gain a strong spiritual foundation through essential Biblical truths, exploring the Christian worldview while deepening their understanding of God’s Word, prosperity, and the Holy Spirit. They learn to walk in identity, victory, and purpose, grounded in God’s promises and power.

Two subjects are covered in this class. The Integrity of the Word expounds on the truth, surety, and infallibility of God’s Word. Christian Philosophy shows us that we all have a system of thought but challenges us to examine if it is according to the Word or the world.
In the Life Foundations course, you will learn 6 key foundational truths that will revolutionize your relationship with God, empower you to overcome every attack of the enemy, and give you the ability to minister to anyone, at any time about anything. The most important part of a structure is its foundation. These truths will help you establish a firm foundation in the Word of God.
In this course you will come to understand the relationship between the children of Israel possessing the Promised Land, and believers possessing the ‘Land of Promises.’ What does it mean to possess the Truth, possess eternal life, our new identity in Christ, our thought life, and God’s prosperity? Finally, how do we drive out the enemy who comes to steal, kill and destroy?
This course is designed to help students develop the right relationship with money and run the love of money out of their soul. Jesus tells us in Luke 16 that faithfulness in that which is least– money–will qualify us to be entrusted with true riches–eternal souls. These lessons will establish the student in the purpose of prosperity; identify the real enemies of prosperity; and teach the right attitudes to develop toward finances.
The Christian life includes physical health for all who believe. It is as much God’s will that we be physically whole as it is that we be born again. Before anyone can have faith for healing, they must be certain of God’s will. Faith cannot go beyond the knowledge of God’s will and God’s ways in the area of health and healing. This course will establish principles for health and healing and will explain healing in terms of the spirit, soul, and body of man. We will learn what is required of us as faith- filled Christians, and what is God’s part in the process of receiving health in our bodies.
This is an exciting class that discusses the Person and the work of the Holy Spirit. Not only will you learn how He has worked throughout history, but how He works in your life.

Dynamics of Christian Living 102

Students explore the Gospel’s heart, identity in Christ, righteousness, grace, faith, prayer, and time management. They learn to strengthen relationships, overcome offense, develop godly character, and build a Biblical worldview to live with purpose, fruitfulness, and confidence in God’s Word.

This class teaches about our Spirit, Soul, and Body and Identity in Christ. Spirit, Soul, and Body is a study that explains how our spirits are complete in Jesus if we are born again and how our souls and bodies should relate to our spirits. The Identity in Christ study shows us from Scripture who we are in Christ— our righteousness and justification.
Guilt, Condemnation, and Fear seem to be the motivating factors that define many Christian’s lives. Guilt, Condemnation, and Fear have been passed down from generation to generation because believers have been ignorant to the Heart or “Essence” of the Gospel, and for generations people have struggled to believe the truth of the “Almost too Good to be True Gospel.” Because of the ignorance and lack of understanding concerning the “Essence” of the Gospel, very few people know and relate to God the way that He is revealed in the New Testament. The “Essence” of the Gospel is all about God revealing His goodness, love, mercy, grace and forgiveness and true nature to a tired, worn out, and hopeless world!
The purpose of this course is to understand what grace and faith is and how they operate in our relationship towards God and how they operate towards those around us in our daily life. This course is designed to bring the Christian into a balance of receiving God’s grace by faith and demonstrating that grace to all those around us.
This is an exciting class that discusses the Person and the work of the Holy Spirit. Not only will you learn how He has worked throughout history, but how He works in your life.
This course will show what the Bible says about God’s plan and purpose for marriage.
Learn, first, how to surrender your time to the Lord. Discover how to prioritize and set goals to accomplish what the Lord has ordained over your life.
God’s very first words to man connects our success in life to our fruitfulness (Gen. 1:28). The kind of fruit each believer is called to produce is described in Gal. 5:22-23. This is a picture of the life and nature of Jesus. This course is an in-depth study of each aspect of the fruit of the Spirit. You will learn the purpose, the rewards, and the means to fully develop and manifest the fruit of the Spirit in your life and ministry.
Romans—the revelation of righteousness. The Book of Romans is considered by many as the greatest exposition of Christian Doctrine anywhere in the Bible. The revelation of righteousness is the revelation of the gospel. In this class we see the need for the provision of, the way to, and the power of righteousness revealed in Christ and received by faith.
Communicating with God is a major part of our relationship with Him. This course is about what prayer can be like in light of the New Covenant. Topics include friendship with God, worship, hearing His voice, praying for others, and doing what we see the Father do. There will be a focus on scriptural examples and real-life application.
Biblical Worldview will show you the importance of making God’s Word the final word in your life. At a time when our society is becoming increasingly hostile to biblical values, you’ll learn how to live out your faith and respond to culture, media, and other pressures of life.
Offense is a mouse trap; it can rob you of God’s best for your life. Learn how to identify offense and how walking in forgiveness can help overcome offense in any situation.
A course designed to inspire confidence in the Bible as the Living Word of God by understanding its 1) revelation, 2) inspiration, 3) compilation, and 4) preservation.
This class covers the subjects of Prayer, Healing, Blessings and Miracles, and Harnessing Your Emotions.
This course is based on Hebrews 1 & 2. The writer calls these things the principals of the doctrine of Christ. From these foundational truths we are to move on to achieve the goal set for us by God.
This course will allow students to study through Andrew Wommack’s Discipleship Evangelism’s curriculum within a small group context in a format which is interactive.

Dynamics of Christian Living 103

Students deepen their relationship with God through prayer, healing, emotional wholeness, and the power of His love. They explore the Old and New Testaments, learn to hear God’s voice, and understand grace, faith, and identity. Lessons cover soul prosperity, peace, restoration, and freedom.

This class covers the subjects of Prayer, Healing, Blessings and Miracles, and Harnessing Your Emotions.
Come to understand how great God’s love is for you. Experiencing God’s love is not about what you do for Him, but accepting the love God is, has, and continues to demonstrate to you! Learn how the Word declares love over your life.
Journey through the Old Testament to see the grand panorama of God’s plan of redemption. Dig into the Scriptures to explore enriching truths about God’s faithfulness and His heart for His people. Discover hidden pictures of Christ and His redemptive work through the ancient words which remain just as relevant today as the day they were written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
According to III John 2 our physical health and financial prosperity are linked to the relative prosperity of our soul. In this course you will learn the keys to establishing a prosperous soul. Some of these principles are finding rest in the presence of Jesus, removing judgments, having a right relationship with authority, being anchored in hope, walking in patience, etc. We will cover these and other essential principles with the end goal of your soul becoming prosperous.
Paul’s inspired letter which is often referred to as the “Magna Carta” of Christian liberty is reviewed and studied in terms of its great themes: grace, revelation, our identity in Christ, faith, the Law vs. the blessing of Abraham, and life in the Spirit.
There are many different reasons why we need and want to hear God. This course will look at how to hear Him more clearly in any kind of situation. Whether it’s for something big or little, for ourselves or for someone else, or if our circumstances are peaceful, or an emergency, we can hear God.
This course is designed to help those who do not feel as close to God as they once were, who think they’ve done something that separated them from God, and who desire a closer walk with the Lord.

Dynamics of Christian Living 104

Students explore ethics, faith, and life’s challenges through a scriptural lens. Their understanding of Jesus’ ministry, healing, prayer, emotional wholeness, and discipleship deepens. They gain practical tools for receiving God’s best, establishing a Biblical worldview, and living in God’s power.

This course is a study of various ethical and moral issues from a Biblical perspective that affect a Christian’s walk with God and influence with others, including those outside the church.
This course is applicable for any believer who wants to be trained in “how to minister” to those in need of healing, providing instruction not only on what the Bible says about healing, wholeness and health, but also how to minister to those dealing with sickness and disease. This is practical hands on training and will be a catalyst for a more effective healing ministry in Jesus name.
Journey through the Old Testament to see the grand panorama of God’s plan of redemption. Dig into the Scriptures to explore enriching truths about God’s faithfulness and His heart for His people. Discover hidden pictures of Christ and His redemptive work through the ancient words which remain just as relevant today as the day they were written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
This class covers the subjects of Prayer, Healing, Blessings and Miracles, and Harnessing Your Emotions.
In this course, we will look at situations where Israel was opposed by seemingly insurmountable odds, and principles we can discover that Israel employed to overcome those odds. We will highlight 8 key points that led them to victory, and discuss how we can employ them in our lives today.
Learn how our sexuality is a gift of God yet to be guided and protected with the wisdom of the Word and practical everyday principles.
This insightful study through the first five and a half chapters of Ephesians will cover the foundational steps that Apostle Paul laid out before his often-quoted statements about putting on the spiritual armor. This course will enlighten new scriptural truths and empower you to become more than a conqueror in spiritual conflict.
In this course, faith is defined and examined as well as what faith is not. There is a vertical side of faith which is faith towards God, however there is also a horizontal side of faith which is the walk of faith in our natural life. This course will expound on both sides of faith because both are needed to bring about God’s plan and purpose in the earth.
Evaluating current world issues in light of the eternal truths of the word of God.
An overview of the culture and context of Jesus’ life and ministry that will deal with His manner of teaching, the content of His teaching, and His declarations about Himself, His relationship with the Father, the Word, the devil, sin, faith, prayer and the Holy Spirit.
In this class we are going to learn how to discover and live in the fullness of what God has for us. Focusing on the truth and the revelation we find in the word of God, we will renew our minds and learn to live our lives by the power that dwells within us.
God has made it possible for you to overcome all of life’s challenges. It is His will that you live in victory! In this course, you will not only learn how to be an overcomer but also the rewards for overcoming.
An overview of the culture and context of Jesus’ life and ministry that will deal with His manner of teaching, the content of His teaching, and His declarations about Himself, His relationship with the Father, the Word, the devil, sin, faith, prayer and the Holy Spirit.
This class covers the subjects of Prayer, Healing, Blessings and Miracles, and Harnessing Your Emotions.
This course will allow students to study through Andrew Wommack’s Discipleship Evangelism’s curriculum within a small group context in a format which is interactive.

Academic calendar

This Academic Calendar outlines all key dates for all Charis Hybrid programs in the 2026-27 academic year. The downloadable PDF includes the schedule of orientation, class dates, scheduled Saturdays, breaks, and important campus events so you can plan your year effectively and stay on track with your studies. It’s designed to help students—faculty and community alike—see at a glance when classes begin, when holidays occur, and when graduation and other milestone events are scheduled.

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Program instructors

During your time at Charis, you’ll be taught by a team of experienced Bible teachers and ministry leaders who are passionate about helping students grow in Scripture, discipleship, and practical Christian living. The Charis instructional team includes seasoned ministers such as Andrew Wommack, founder of Andrew Wommack Ministries and Charis Bible College, whose teaching emphasizes the clarity and life-changing power of God’s Word; Barry Bennett, Wendell Parr, Mike & Carrie Picket, Billy Epperhart, and many more.

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