Dallas Theological Seminary Catalog 2020-2021

Certificate of Graduate Studies (CGS) in Bible and Theology.

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Hours required for this degree are 30, This degree is currently offered in English, Chinese and Spanish,

PURPOSE:

The Certificate of Graduate Studies (CGS) in Bible and Theology is a graduate-level certificate offered in English, Chinese, and Spanish. The CGS can be completed fully online or by taking resident classes in Dallas or at any of the seminary's approved extensions. More information on the CGS in Chinese and Spanish can be found at the end of this section.

The Certificate of Graduate Studies in Bible and Theology provides a flexible course of study for:

? Christian laypersons who desire a short program of seminary studies to equip them for effective ministry in the local church or elsewhere;

? those who wish to begin seminary studies on a trial basis to help them determine if they desire to pursue a degree program;*

? Christian workers with limited time available for seminary studies (those who intend to enter a professional ministry are encouraged to apply for admission to one of the master's-level degree programs);

? missionary candidates who anticipate service in nonprofessional ministries whose mission board requires graduate study in Bible and theology;

? college graduates who want a year of seminary studies as a supplement to their undergraduate work; and ?spouses of current DTS students who want to complete a program of graduate seminary studies.

* Students should contact the Advising Center as soon as they decide to pursue a degree.

Goals

All students in the CGS program will be able to:

? demonstrate a general knowledge of the Bible; ? evidence a general knowledge of premillennial theology and an ability to support their theological views; ? evidence an increasing likeness to Christ as manifested in love for God, love for others, and the fruit of the Spirit;

and ? evidence an interest and involvement in the local church or other ministries with which they are associated.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements and application procedures for the CGS program are the same as for all programs of study at the seminary (please refer to the Admission section of this catalog for more information).

Graduates of this certificate program normally are not recommended by the Alumni and Career Services office for ministry placement. Students in the CGS program are classified as nondegree students.

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Residential Requirements

Although the CGS can be completed entirely online, CGS courses are also offered on the main Dallas campus and at all of the seminary's extension sites. Of the 30 credit hours of coursework required for graduation, a minimum of 24 must be taken through DTS.

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Reinstatement to the program after withdrawal requires action by the Admissions Committee and may subject the student to additional requirements for the certificate.

Course Requirements

Thirty credit hours of coursework are required for the CGS. Students will complete 9 hours in Bible Exposition, 9 hours in Systematic Theology, 3 hours in the Christian Life and Witness course, and 9 hours of electives. Students are able to take up to 6 additional hours beyond the designated 30 hours without needing to apply to a degree program.

Flexibility in the Bible and theology courses and in the 9 hours of electives allows students to select courses suited to their particular interests and needs. Many, if not all, of these courses may be completed online.

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CGS Completion For Nongraduate Alumni

Qualified nongraduate alumni may apply to complete the Certificate of Graduate Studies at a reduced tuition rate. The program requires readmission to the seminary and

the completion of all remaining CGS requirements. Interested alumni will need to complete at least one course the term before graduation, even if all other requirements have been previously met.

For more information, please contact the Alumni or Admissions office.

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