Learning Programs
GITS is commited to producing competent servants of God, both in areas of personal lives, and also academically. To achieve that goal, GITS prepares various curriculums to meet the different needs of each student. Our complete array of programs allow you to choose the one that best fits your needs and resources.
These GITS degrees are patterned after the American system (Bachelor, Master, Doctor), but with different names. These degrees are not accredited.
Foundation Programs (for students who have finished High School or equivalent)
| Certificate of Theology (36 credits) This one year program is for Christian lay activists who wants to have better knowledge of Scripture for personal use. |
| Associate of Theology (72 credits) Lay Christian leaders, Sunday School teachers, and other Workers in teaching and leading positions will greatly benefit from this program. Designed for two years of study, students can usually take this program at a leisurely pace. |
| Disciple of Theology (108 credits) A full three year program, the Disciple of Theology degree is bestowed upon students who desire more training than can be given in a Certificate or Associate degree, but do not want the full load of the Scholar program. |
| Scholar of Biblical Study (Sc.B.S. 136 credits) This balanced program (equivalent to a Bachelor of Biblical Study elsewhere) focuses on biblical courses, mission, and pastoring, and is just the right undergraduate degree for serious students preparing for the ministry, who do not want to pursue Biblical languages study. |
| Scholar of Biblical Theology (Sc.B.T. 136 credits) The Sc.B.T. is similar to the Scholar of Biblical Study in its emphasis on the Bible, mission, and pastoring. However, this program adds Biblical languages into its curriculum. It is slightly more rigorous, because students must pass first year Greek with acceptable grades. This program is equivalent to a Bachelor of Theology elsewhere. |
Advanced Programs (for students who have finished Foundation Program or Undergraduate equivalent)
| Maestro of Ministry (Ma.Min. 36 credits*) If you already have an foundation/undergraduate degree, but needs a course to refresh, refill, and recharge you, this program is the right tool. Designed for the busy minister, this program does not demand Greek and Hebrew studies, but concentrates in counseling, pastorate, and theological studies. Graduates must write a dissertation. |
| Maestro of Biblical Study (Ma.B.S. 36 credits*) The perfect way to continue from the Sc.B.S. or the Sc.B.T., this master level course prepares you for full time ministry, either as pastor, missionary, evangelist, or any other ways of serving the Master. Students will be taught Greek and Hebrew, and are expected to be able to use them in exegesis and thesis writing. |
| Maestro of Divinity (Ma.Div. 96 credits*) A classic three years degree for those who wants comprehensive training, the Ma.Div. is the main program of choice for those with secular undergraduate degrees who are called into the ministry. Graduates will be skillful in Biblical languages as well as trained in full-fledged thesis writing projects. |
| Didaskalos of Theology (Dd.Th. 128 credits*) The Didaskalos program, being equivalent to Doctoral program in other institutions, is the culmination of theological study. The candidate is expected to be very competent at biblical expositions at the level of precise use of the original languages of Greek and Hebrew. This program also asks the candidate to produce a major written work of scholarly quality, which deeply discusses a topic, and which has to be defended before a panel. |