PRBI's Bachelor of Religious Education course was recognized after its establishment in the 1980s by the American Association of Bible Colleges.

PRBI's first director was Hattie Kirk, whose work was celebrated in an exhibition at the Grande Prairie Museum devoted to women's role in the history of the Peace region.

[4] Courses offered by PRBI range between one and four years in length, and cover religious education, church music, pastoral studies and mission work.

Its website states that "we are in the process of creating a transferable model of disciple-making to be observed and practiced within the student body.

Resident Leaders are also considered part of the discipleship model, as they oversee the spiritual and material needs of the various dormitories.