Degree Programs
Grace Bible Theological Seminary confers four (4) academic degrees:
The following information contains a program description and admissions requirements for each of the aforementioned degrees:
Master of Divinity Curriculum 1 Peter 5:2
The Master of Divinity (M.Div.), our flagship degree program at Grace Bible Theological Seminary, is an academically rigorous, pastorally focused 98-credit degree that equips men who are currently involved in or preparing for vocational ministry in the local church. Students are challenged to heighten their exegetical skills, engage in a robust program of systematic theological study, and to prepare for the pastoral duties of preaching, teaching, shepherding, and counseling in the local church.
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Exegetical Theology 45
ET 533 Covenant Theology 3
Old Testament (9 Credits)
OT 513 Pentateuch 3
OT 523 Historical Books 3
OT 533 Prophets and Poetic Books 3
Hebrew Language (12 Credits)
HEB 513 Hebrew Grammar I 3
HEB 523 Hebrew Grammar II 3
HEB 613 Intermediate Hebrew 3
HEB 623 Hebrew Exegesis 3
New Testament (9 Credits)
NT 513 Gospels 3
NT 523 Acts and Pauline Epistles 3
NT 533 General Epistles and Revelation 3
Greek Language (12 Credits)
GRK 513 Greek Grammar I 3
GRK 523 Greek Grammar II 3
GRK 613 Intermediate Greek 3
GRK 623 Greek Exegesis 3
Systematic Theology 15
ST 513 Doctrine of God and Scripture 3
ST 533 Doctrine of Man and Sin 3
ST 543 Christology and Soteriology 3
ST 563 Ecclesiology 3
ST 583 Apologetics 3
Historical Theology 6
Choose two of the following courses:
HT 513 Early Church History 3
HT 543 Baptist History 3
HT 553 Reformation and Post-Reformation Church 3
Pastoral Theology 18
PT 513 Expository Preaching 3
PT 523 Pastoral Ministry 3
PT 533 Introduction to Biblical Counseling 3
PT 553 Church Ministry and Mission 3
PT 573 Christian Missions 3
PT 643 Expository Preaching Practicum 3
Electives 12
Elective 1 _________________ 3
Elective 2 _________________ 3
Elective 3 _________________ 3
Elective 4 _________________ 3
General Requirements 2
TRW 512 Intro to Seminary Studies 2
Master of Theological Studies Curriculum
The Master of Theological Studies (MTS) is a 74-credit degree that provides graduate-level study in exegetical, systematic, historical, and pastoral theology. The curriculum also includes biblical-language study, electives, and an introduction to seminary studies.
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Exegetical Theology 27
ET 533 Covenant Theology 3
Old Testament (6 Credits - choose two)
OT 513 Pentateuch 3
OT 523 Historical Books 3
OT 533 Prophets and Poetic Literature 3
OT Elective _________________ 3
Hebrew Language (6 Credits)
HEB 513 Hebrew Grammar I 3
HEB 523 Hebrew Grammar II 3
New Testament (6 Credits - choose two)
NT 513 Gospels 3
NT 523 Acts and Pauline Epistles 3
NT 533 General Epistles and Revelation 3
NT Elective _________________ 3
Greek Language (6 Credits)
GRK 513 Greek Grammar I 3
GRK 523 Greek Grammar II 3
Systematic Theology 15
ST 513 Doctrine of God and Scripture 3
ST 533 Doctrine of Man and Sin 3
ST 543 Christology and Soteriology 3
ST 563 Ecclesiology 3
ST 583 Apologetics 3
Historical Theology 6
Choose two of the following courses:
HT 513 Early Church History 3
HT 543 Baptist History 3
HT 553 Reformation and Post-Reformation Church 3
Pastoral Theology 12
PT 513 Expository Preaching 3
PT 523 Pastoral Ministry 3
PT 643 Expository Preaching Practicum 3
PT Elective _________________ 3
Electives 12
Elective 1 _________________ 3
Elective 2 _________________ 3
Elective 3 _________________ 3
Elective 4 _________________ 3
General Requirements 2
TRW 512 Intro to Seminary Studies 2
Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies Curriculum Acts 6:4
The Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies (MAPS) is a 56-credit degree that equips men who have completed at least three (3) years of pastoral ministry and are seeking to (a) sharpen their exegetical competence, (b) better understand the theology of the Bible in a systematic and cohesive way, and (c) understand their role as pastor/teacher better in order to carry out their calling more faithfully.
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Exegetical Theology 15
ET 533 Covenant Theology 3
Old Testament (6 Credits - choose two)
OT 513 Pentateuch 3
OT 523 Historical Books 3
OT 533 Prophets and Poetic Literature 3
OT Elective _________________ 3
New Testament (6 Credits - choose two)
NT 513 Gospels 3
NT 523 Acts and Pauline Epistles 3
NT 533 General Epistles and Revelation 3
NT Elective _________________ 3
Systematic Theology 15
ST 513 Doctrine of God and Scripture 3
ST 533 Doctrine of Man and Sin 3
ST 543 Christology and Soteriology 3
ST 563 Ecclesiology 3
ST 583 Apologetics 3
Historical Theology 3
HT 553 Reformation and Post-Reformation Church 3
Pastoral Theology 9
PT 513 Expository Preaching 3
PT 523 Pastoral Ministry 3
PT Elective _________________ 3
Electives 12
Elective 1 _________________ 3
Elective 2 _________________ 3
Elective 3 _________________ 3
Elective 4 _________________ 3
General Requirements 2
TRW 512 Intro to Seminary Studies 2
Certificate of Ministry Curriculum
The Certificate of Ministry is designed for students who currently are, or are planning to, serve in a local church in a non-vocational ministry capacity. This certificate program offers biblical and theological training in a flexible format that serves the needs of students and their local churches.
Required Courses: TRW 512 Introduction to Seminary Studies + 10 Courses
Total Credits: 32
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