DIPLOMA IN THEOLOGY
First year students will complete courses in the Diploma in Theology category.
FALL SEMESTER:
- Old or New Testament Survey, Part One
- Triune God
- Bible*
- Independent Study
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SPRING SEMESTER:
- Old or New Testament Survey Part Two
- Biblical Beliefs
- Bible*
- Independent Study
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FALL SEMESTER:
- Church History
- Music and Worship
- Bible*
- Independent Study
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SPRING SEMESTER:
- Old or New Testament Survey Part Two
- You and Your Bible
- Bible*
- Independent Study
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BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY (Th.B.) (120 credit hours)
To receive the Bachelor of Theology, each student will complete courses listed in the Diploma, Associate, and Bachelor of Theology categories.
FIRST YEAR
FALL SEMESTER:
- World Views
- Biblical Leadership
- Bible*
- Independent Study
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FIRST YEAR
SPRING SEMESTER:
- Sanctification
- Evangelism
- Bible*
- Independent Study
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SECOND YEAR
FALL SEMESTER:
- Apologetics
- Ethics
- Bible*
- Independent Study
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SECOND YEAR
SPRING SEMESTER:
- Missions
- Counseling I
- Bible*
- Independent Study
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MASTER OF THEOLOGY (M.Th.)
A student is accepted into the Master’s program after completing their Bachelor of Theology degree and upon assessment by the Chancellor. To receive the Master of Theology, a student must complete four semesters following the Bachelor of Theology degree. (M.Th.)
FIRST YEAR FALL SEMESTER:
- Manners and Customs
- Biblical Leadership II
- Bible*
- Independent Study
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FIRST YEAR SPRING SEMESTER:
- Teaching I
- Biblical Interpretation
- Bible*
- Independent Study
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SECOND YEAR FALL SEMESTER:
- Manners and Customs II
- Greek
- Bible*
- Independent Study
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SECOND YEAR SPRING SEMESTER:
- Teaching II
- Homiletics
- Bible*
- Independent Study
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MASTER OF DIVINITY (M.Div.)
A student is accepted into the Master’s program after completing their Bachelor of Theology degree and upon assessment by the Chancellor. To receive the Master of Divinity, a student must complete two semesters following receipt of the Master of Theology degree. Upon receiving this degree, the title of Doctor will be bestowed upon the student. (M.Div.)
FALL SEMESTER:
- Counseling II
- Public Speaking
- Bible*
- Independent Study
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SPRING SEMESTER:
- Thesis Writing
- Introduction to Expository Preaching/Teaching
- Bible*
- Independent Study
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*Bible classes will occur on a 14 semester rotation consisting of the following subjects:
OLD TESTAMENT:
- Genesis
- Life of Moses
- Early Israeli History
- Prophets & Kings
- Poetry
- Job
- Proverbs
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NEW TESTAMENT:
- Gospels
- Writings of John
- Acts & Paul
- Romans
- Hebrews
- Epistles
- Revelation
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DOCTORAL PROGRAMS
Students must be approved for entrance into the Doctoral Program. Acceptance is based on interview with the Chancellor.
Note: Program revisions apply to students enrolled after Summer 2008.
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DOCTOR OF MINISTRY (D.Min.)
This degree requires a Master of Divinity degree plus 30 credit hours of theology.
This degree does not require a thesis to be written.
Students can receive credit for certain approved practicum studies. To be considered for credits, practicum studies must be approved by the Chancellor. Examples of practicum studies include but are not limited to:
- Curriculum development
- Teaching Practicum
- Preaching Practicum
- Missionary Practicum
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- Evangelistic Practicum
- Leadership Training Programs
- Ministry Workshops
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FALL SEMESTER and SPRING SEMESTER:
15 credit hours each -An individualized program will be designed to meet the specificacademic needs of each student based on their track of study.
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DOCTOR OF THEOLOGY (Th.D.)
This degree requires a Master of Divinity degree plus 30 credit hours beyond a Master of Divinity, and the student must submit a 25,000 word thesis. Please review the instructions for writing the thesis.
Doctoral Thesis Instructions
Due Dates for thesis based on interview with Chancellor and approval to enter this program. Thesis proposal must be submitted in writing to the Chancellor.
Rough draft due: Fall Semester before current year's graduation.
Final draft due: Mid February to be considered for current years' graduation.
- This is an original work done by the student.
- At least 25,000 words in length
- A total of at least 100 pages including opening and closing pages
- Purpose Statement, Abstract, or Thesis Statement must be included
- Use at least 10 separate references
- Footnotes
- Bibliography
- Presentation
- Project will be typed
- Double spaced
- Left margin - 1 1/2 inch
- Right margin - 1 inch
- Top Margin - 1st page - 3 inches, all other pages - 1 inch
- 12 point font
- A book, Quick & Easy Guide to Writing Your A+ Thesis (ISBN 0 87891-787-X) is a helpful tool for use in the preparation and writing of your thesis. It may be found at Books-A-Million in Albany, Georgia or on the web at www.rea.com.
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DISTANCE LEARNERS
- ENROLLMENT: Distances learners will follow the enrollment procedures listed in the catalog.
- COURSE COMPLETION: Distance learners are not necessarily semester bound. Rules for time limits on course completion will be given at the time of enrollment.
Independent Study Track: As with our traditional students, all distance learners must choose an Independent Study Track: Bible, Counseling, or Ministry. The guidelines are in this catalog.
- ENROLLMENT FEE: $25.00 per calendar year
- BOOK FEES: Regular book fees apply per course of study unless the student purchases books independently. If SGTS purchases and ships books to the student, the student must pay the shipping cost.
- FINANCIAL SUPPORT: SGTS does not charge tuition, but all students are expected to support SGTS financially through periodic giving as donations are the only means of
paying for operating costs. SGTS is solely supported through gifts and offerings. Tax receipt may be received upon request.
- COURSE REQUIREMENTS: To give our distance learners a complete academic balance, and to compensate for their lack of classroom attendance, participation, and
semester time limits, and the benefits of each, the course syllabus and homework requirements will vary for distance learners.
- ACADEMIC ADVISOR: An academic advisor will be assigned to distance learners. (Initially this will be the chancellor.) The student will communicate on a regular basis
with his or her academic advisor.
- COMMUNICATION: Distance learners will have access to web site, newsletters, and announcements and all official SGTS communication that applies to students, including the Moodle site.
- HOMEWORK: Can be sent in via email or postal mail, but preference is upload to Moodle. Homework will be graded and returned in timely intervals.
- GRADUATION: The semester before his or her projected graduation, the distance learner will provide the information necessary for graduation which includes all funds/fees
due to SGTS. Diplomas will not be issued to any students that have an outstanding balance due to SGTS. Graduation fees vary depending on the degree program in which
student has been enrolled.
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Registration for the Spring 2025 semester
will close on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 10:00 pm.
Registration forms may be foundon Moodle
and here on this website.
Classes begin on January 23, 2025.
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