Graduate Diploma in Christian Studies
The Graduate Diploma in Christian Studies is a?30-credit programme which offers working professionals an opportunity to explore biblical, theological, historical and interpretative foundations of the Christian faith.?
The programme is conducted on a part-time basis in the evening over a 3-year cycle, or in the daytime as a 1-year, full-time course. Learning onsite within the SBC community is most effective and fruitful. However, it is now possible to choose to complete the GDCS curriculum entirely online, wherever you are, part/full-time. Those who opt to do this may also apply to the Immersion Experience where they can stay and study at SBC for 1–2 weeks at the start of every semester and get to know their classmates and faculty in person.
Please note that all international students studying onsite are required to?be studying on a full time basis.
Prerequisites for Programme Admission
Academic Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Bible College
English Language Minimum Requirements
- ‘A’ Level: B4
- TOEFL: 550 (PBT)/213 (CBT)/80 (IBT)
- IELTS:? 6.0
General Requirements
- At least 24 years old
- Christian for at least 2 years
- Evidence of involvement in ministry
- Evidence of call to ministry and service
- Endorsement by church leadership
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of 33 credit hours
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Church Involvement and Ministry (CIM)
Curriculum
Year 1
| First Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Old Testament Foundations | 3 |
| New Testament Studies I | 3 |
|
Introduction to Christian Spirituality |
2 |
| Hermeneutics | 3 |
| Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| Research and Writing | 1 |
| 15 |
| Second Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Old Testament Studies | 3 |
| New Testament Foundations | 3 |
| Missiological Perspectives | 3 |
| Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| Theology of Work and Vocation | 3 |
| 15 |
Note: Course offerings are subject to change. There will be a tracking of Church Involvement and Ministry (CIM) as part of the programme requirements.
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Blended Learning at SBC
At SBC, we seek to build up our community through blended learning: designing synchronous and asynchronous learning activities using both physical and online platforms. Students may expect to be enriched with a variety of face-to-face and online learning experiences during their studies at SBC.
