Grace Seminary recognizes that God may lay His hand upon men and women of unusual devotion and ability who are without full collegiate pre-seminary education. They do, however, desire to serve the Lord in a local church ministry and wish to train seriously for such service. A minimum of at least two years of college level education is required for admission, unless the requirement is waived by special action of the Admissions Committee. Holders of the Diploma in Theology who subsequently earn a bachelor’s degree may have their credits applied toward a degree program. After successful completion of the prescribed 78 program, a student may be awarded a Diploma in Theology.

Diploma in Theology Curriculum

Theology Core: 15 hours

Systematic Theology I
Systematic Theology II
Old Testament Theology
New Testament Theology
History of Doctrine

Biblical Interpretation Core: 15 hours

Hermeneutics
Bible Exposition I
Old Testament Introduction
New Testament Introduction
Expository Preaching and Teaching

Biblical Languages Core: 18 hours

New Testament Greek I
New Testament Greek II
Greek Exegesis I
Biblical Hebrew I
Biblical Hebrew II
Hebrew Exegesis I

Cultural Context Core: 3 hours

Intercultural Ministry

Spiritual Formation Core: 6 hours

Spiritual Formation
Principles and Practice of Prayer

Public Ministry and Leadership Core: 6 hours

Leadership in the Local Church
Interpersonal Communication and Conflict Management

Additional courses: 12 hours

Advanced Systematic Theology
Philosophy of Ministry
Seminar in Worship
Counseling in the Local Church

Electives: 6 hours

Total 78 hours