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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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 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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