About Program
Designed with the layperson in mind, these programs are formed for individuals with non-ministry degrees to further train their ministerial skills enhancing their services to their churches. They may also appeal to those with an undergraduate theological background who desire a less intensive graduate program. The programs provide flexibility to pursue an individual interest.
Requirements
The student must meet general admission requirements.
The student may enter with, and must maintain, a 2.3 GPA.
After the completion of 18 credits, with a minimum 2.5 GPA, the student may apply to transfer to the M.A. program, provided they meet all the degree prerequisites, and have faculty approval.
The student may not receive any scholarship or financial aid.
A student who completes the Graduate Certificate Program will receive 12 credits of advanced standing in any 48 credit APTS M.A. degree.
Students who earn an M.A. or M.Div. degree within two years of receiving a Graduate Certificate in Ministerial and Theological Studies must surrender the graduate certificate before receiving their master’s degree.
Curriculum
Courses
BIB/BNT/BOT Any Bible Course
3
MCC/MCE/MCH Any Ministry Course
3
THE Any Theology course
3
RES 536 Research Methods I
3
Electives (Any four courses)
12
Tuition Fees
The fees for this program varies depending on what inclusions you will wish to include along the tuition fees. To learn more about the fees, please visit the Tuition Fees page below.
Academic Info and Inquiries
Please visit the academic information to learn more about how we the seminary conducts classes and admissions. For additional assistance, you may contact us.