The academic programmes are designed (a): to give a firm grasp of the Christian faith; (b) to provide tools for further study and service; and (c) to help students integrate life and faith. While the required courses are meant to explore the broad issues in the major disciplines, there is considerable flexibility in choosing courses relevant to one's interests.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN CHRISTIAN STUDIES
(Grad Dip CS) 30 credits
The Grad Dip CS is basic to all course work at BGST. It is intended to prepare lay persons for a more effective role in their church. It is also suitable for the training of parachurch workers and for professionals who wish to gain a biblical perspective on their professions. The Grad Dip CS also acts as the foundation for Masters courses at BGST. Masters students will normally complete the Grad Dip CS as a first stage of their studies.
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GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION FOR CHRISTIAN FORMATION
(Grad Dip ECF) 30 credits
The Graduate Diploma in Education for Christian Formation is designed for pastoral workers, lay leaders, para-church workers and missionaries to equip themselves and others for their educational roles both within and outside the local church context.
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MASTER IN CHRISTIAN STUDIES
(MCS) 60 credits
Like the Grad Dip CS, the MCS is designed primarily with the lay person in mind. The MCS has a more comprehensive range of required courses than the Grad Dip CS, but students have the freedom to choose areas of concentration. A major feature of the course is the opportunity to produce a thesis or a ministry research project.
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MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION FOR CHRISTIAN FORMATION
(MA ECF) 60 credits
Like the Grad Dip ECF, the MA ECF is designed for pastoral workers, lay leaders, para-church workers and missionaries. The MA ECF has a wider range of courses on teaching, spiritual formation and research methodology. Students can complete the degree by course work. Subject to approval, students can complete an Educational Research Project or Educational Ministry Project in place of 6 credits of electives.
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MASTER OF DIVINITY
(M Div) 90 credits
The M Div degree offers a wide-ranging training particularly suitable for those preparing to be church pastors. However, we believe that lay persons can also benefit from such training, especially those who are expected to play an important role in assisting pastors in special ministries within the church. The M Div emphasises Biblical studies, which includes the learning of New Testament Greek and/or Biblical Hebrew. Other disciplines covered are Church History and Theological Studies, Missions and Evangelism, and Applied Theology.
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MASTER OF THEOLOGY IN BIBLICAL STUDIES
(MTh) 35 credits
The MTh in Biblical Studies offers advanced training in Biblical Studies. It presupposes a basic familiarity with Biblical Studies, and knowledge of both Biblical Hebrew and New Testament Greek. The MTh focuses on major critical methods that have been applied to the study of the Bible, on theology and exegesis, and on background issues such as Text and Canon, Judaism, the Intertestamental Literature and New Testament Background. It is particularly suitable for those considering doctoral study in Biblical Studies. A 12-credit thesis forms part of the course. Students must major either in Old Testament or New Testament.
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