From the Certificate of Ministry to the Bachelor's degrees, our curriculum follows a clear progression — and the credits of each degree can be applied toward the next higher degree.
Degrees at a Glance
All programs follow the study methodology of Grace Bible University, tailored according to the Bible's guidelines for ministry preparation.
01
30 units
A one-year program for those beginning the call to ministry. Students gain a solid introduction to the Scriptures, doctrine, and church history.
02
60 units
Two years of deeper biblical grounding and pastoral formation, building on the Certificate and preparing students for service in the local church.
03
120 units
A four-year degree for rigorous theological study — biblical languages, hermeneutics, apologetics, and the history of the church — preparing teachers and theologians.
04
120 units
A four-year degree centered on pastoral practice — preaching, pastoral theology, and the practical work of shepherding God's people.
All courses are 3 units each. The Bachelor of Theology differs from the Bachelor of Ministry only in the final year of study.
Curriculum
The curriculum follows a progression from the Certificate of Ministry to the Bachelor's degree. Credits earned at each level can be applied to the next.
Year 1 · 30 units
First Semester
Second Semester
Year 2 · 60 units
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
Year 3 · 90 units
Fifth Semester
Sixth Semester
Year 4 · 120 units
Seventh Semester
Eighth Semester
Semester course lists reflect the seminary's catalog. Final-year course requirements differ between the B.Th and B.Min tracks.
Study Guide Method
GTS has fully adopted the study methodology of GBU, which has developed a unique method of study.
This part of the course is designed to let the student interact with the mentor on a one-to-one basis. While there is much freedom to respond, all responses should ultimately end within the framework of a Christian worldview and be defended by the Word of God. If, upon discussion, the mentor finds that a student's answer needs to be more biblically based, he will have the student either rewrite or add to a portion of their response.
The student is expected to memorise and recite, without help, the passages of Scripture indicated, in order to complete the individual course. Chapter and verse must be included in the memorisation response.
Practical suggestions are offered on how the material studied can be applied in life. Questions and answers are based upon the text — there will be no answer that cannot be easily found within the material. Each student is encouraged to use a complete sentence when responding, so as to learn to think clearly and logically.
This is a private and personal assessment of one's own heart. It does not need to be shared or discussed.
"Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you — unless indeed you are disqualified?" — 2 Cor. 13:5
Course Descriptions
