Academics
Undergraduate Programs
BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY
The Bachelor of Theology(B.Th) degree program is designed to provide the student the academic knowledge of the Scripture and the doctrine of the church for the preparation of graduate studies in theology and/or other related field.
REQUIREMENTS
1. The student must be a high school graduate.
2. The student must have completed 120 credit hours(4year course) for graduation.
1st Year
Total 30
2nd Year
TH201
MN201
BS201
TH202
MN202
MS201
MN203
BS202
MN204
PM200
Total 30
3rd Year
TH301
BS301
BS302
BS303
TH302
TH303
PM300
Total 21
Select three courses(9 credits) from the following electives.
ELECTIVES
BF401
MN301
MN302
MN303
BS304
MN304
MS301
4th Year
BS401
BS402
BS403
BS408
BS404
BS405
BS406
TH402
TH403
PM400
Total 30
TH101
BS101
BS102
CE101
BS103
TH102
TH103
BS104
BS105
PM100
Bible Interpretation
Old Testament Survey
New Testament Survey
Christian Ethics
Biblical Backgrounds
Church History
Principles of Faith
Life & Teachings of Christ
The Gospels
Practical Ministry I
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Systematic Theology I
Homiletics
Bible Archaeology
Hebrews
Healing Ministry
Evangelism & Discipleship
Church Government
Israel’s History
Church Leadership
Practical Ministry II
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Systematic Theology II
Pastoral Epistles
Biblical Worldview
Life of Paul
Bible Doctrine I
Bible Doctrine II
Practical Ministry III
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Biblical Finances
Marketplace Ministry
Group Counseling
Support Sociology
Biblical Sociology
Principles of Prayer
Christian Missions
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Pentateuch
Tabernacles
The O.T. Prophetic Books
Heart of Hebrew History
Romans
Pauline Epistles
General Epistles
Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
Religion & Cults
Practical Ministry IV
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Undergraduate Certificate Programs in Biblical and Expending Social Education(U.C.BES.)
The Undergraduate Certificate in Biblical and Social Education Studies (U.C.BES) is a 1-year program uniquely designed to give students knowledge of the basic tenets of both biblical and social education field. This certificate program is to provide a basic course of study that will give students an opportunity to survey the Bible and to lay a rudimentary foundation in Christian doctrine, principles for Christian life and ministry, and also learned Expanding Social education specific programs. This program also provides a flexible course of study for those individuals who desire to gain a deeper understanding of biblical and theological principles and other social education field, but not necessarily aspire to obtain a degree.
The Undergraduate Certificate of Biblical and Expending Social Education (U.C.BES) program is uniquely designed to give students knowledge of the basic tenets of both biblical and expended social education area. This certificate program is to provide a basic course of study that will give students an opportunity to survey the Bible and to lay a rudimentary foundation in Christian doctrine, principles for Christian life and ministry, and a theological world view. This program also provides a flexible course of study for those individuals who desire to gain a deeper understanding of biblical with social education field, but not necessarily aspire to obtain a degree. Specifically, this program is for:
Expanding Social education specific programs.
Biblical Studies (Core Classes)
Education
Business
Health
Communication
Music
Counseling-
Sports Management
Government
Basic Greek
Systematic Theology Ⅰ
Church Management & Law
Church Growth Principles
Basic Christian Counseling
History and Theology of Revival
Modern Church History
Pastoral Epistles
6
3
6
3
3
3
3
3
Basic Hebrew
Systematic Theology Ⅱ
Apologetics
Hermeneutics
Pastoral Ethics
Biblical Worldview
Bibliology & Theology
Soteriology & Pneumatology
6
3
3
3
3
3
6
3
Old Testament Theology
Teaching the Bible Ⅰ
Pauline Epistles
General Epistles
Ecclesiology & Eschatology
Prophets & Prophecy
Evangelism and Discipleship
Thesis
3
3
3
3
3
3
6
6
Basic Greek
Old Testament Theology
Calvinism
Apologetics
Hermeneutics
Doctrine
Current Theological Issues
6
3
3
3
3
3
3
Basic Hebrew
New Testament Theology
Soteriology & Pneumatology
Doctrine of Christ
Thesis
6
3
3
3
6
History of Christian Mission
Biblical view of Mission
Missionary Methods
Missions Administration
Theology of Missions
Cross-Cultural Evangelism
Missions Research Project
3
3
3
3
3
3
6
Graduate Programs
MASTER OF DIVINITY
The Master of Divinity(M.Div) degree program is designed to prepare
the student for complement and faithful service whether it is for ordination in a specific Christian denomination to pastor a church or ministry beyond the local church. It focuses on specific areas of ministry through biblical, theological and ministerial disciplines.
REQUIREMENT
1. The student must have earned the undergraduate degree of 120 credits hours.
2. The student must have completed 90 credit hours for graduation. It will be taken a minimum of three years to complete this program.
1st Year
BS501
TH201
TH501
TH502
TH407
TH503
TH511
BS503
Total 30
2nd Year
BS502
TH301
TH504
TH505
MN504
BS302
TH512
TH509
Total 30
3rd Year
TH501
CE302
BS504
BS505
TH510
BS506
MN505
ST500
Total 30
MASTER OF THEOLOGY
The Master of Theology(Th.M) degree program is designed for students who desire to expand their training, deepen their knowledge and understanding in the field of biblical theology.
REQUIREMENTS
1. The students must have earned the Bachelor of Theology degree from either Global Reformed University or a recognized college or university with a biblical or theological major.
2. The student must have completed 45 credit hours for graduation. It will be taken a minimum of two years to complete this program.
1st Year
BS501
TH501
TH503
TH504
TH505
TH506
TH508
Total 24
2nd Year
BS502
TH502
TH509
YH507
ST500
Total 21
MASTER OF INTERCULTURAL STUDY
The Mater of M.I.S. degree program is designed for students who desire to expand their training, deepen their knowledge and understanding in the field of Christian Mission.
REQUIREMENTS
1. The student must have earned the Bachelor of M.I degree from either Global Reformed University or a recognized college or university with a M.I.S major.
2. The student must have completed 45 credit hours for graduation. It will be taken a minimum of two years to complete this program.
1st Year
MS502
MS503
MS504
MS505
MS506
MS507
MS508
Total 24
2nd Year
MS509
MS510
MS511
MN405
MN406
ST500
Total 21
MASTER OF PASTORAL LEADERSHIP (M.P.L)
In keeping with the Mission of Global Reformed University, the objectives of MPL are to academically and spiritually equip students to be Christian leaders in various venues of ecclesiastical, social, and organizational engagement; to serve as effective leaders that are prepared to engage respective constituents in such a way as to increase the likelihood of thriving in a time of rapid change, growing diversity, and global interconnectivity.
REQUIREMENTS
1. The Admissions Committee will review all submitted information. Any student seeking admission to the M.P.L program must possess an accredited Bachelor of Arts degree or its equivalent and a grade point average of 2.5 on all previous post-secondary credits to be admitted on other than a probationary status. Whenever deemed necessary, the Admissions Committee or the Admissions Office may also request an interview with the candidate for a fin acceptance approval.
2. The student must have completed 48 credit hours for graduation. It will be taken a minimum of three years to complete this program.
1st Year
MALS 501
MALS 502
MALS 512
MALS 510
MALS 511
MALS 513
Total 18
2nd Year
MALS 601
MALS 602
MALS 514
MALS 607
MALS 615
MALS 616
Total 18
3rd Year
MALS 503
MALS 512
MALS 605
MALS 610
Total 12
MASTER OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
The Master of Christian Education(M.R.E) degree program is designed for those who want to receive more training in the educational ministry of a church or a related educational ministry.
REQUIREMENTS
1. The students must have earned the Bachelor of Christian Education degree from either Global Reformed University or a recognized college or university with a Christian education major.
2. If the Bachelor’s degree is in an unrelated field, a minimum of thirty (30) credit hours of Christian educational undergraduate course is required.
3. The student must have completed 45 credit hours for graduation. It will be taken a minimum of two years to complete this program.
1st Year
CE502
CE503
CE504
CE505
CE506
CE507
CE508
MN403
Total 24
2nd Year
MN404
CE509
CE510
CE511
CE512
ST500
Total 21
Missionary Life and Work
Relational Evangelism
Mission and Anthropology
Cross-Cultural Counseling
Church Growth
Thesis
3
3
3
3
3
6
Introduction to Leadership
Effective Communication
Managing Conflict
Leadership Theory and Application
Ethical Leadership
Pastoral Leadership
3
3
3
3
3
3
Leading for Passion
Leading Teams
Leading Change
The Leader-Coach
Organizational Culture
Practicum/Thesis Paper
3
3
3
3
3
3
Leading Volunteers
Growth & Development of Church
Leading Nonprofit Organizations
Community Leadership
3
3
3
3
Teaching the Bible Ⅱ
Classroom Management
Christian School Administration
Principles of Effective Teaching
Curriculum Development
Learning Theory
Biblical Education Models
Ministry to Youth
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Ministry to Adult
Elementary Curriculum
Readings in Education
The Bible and Christian Education
Christian Home
Thesis
3
3
3
3
3
6
3
3
3
3
3
3
History and Theology of Worship
History and Theology of Revival
Theology & Ethics of John Calvin
Urban Ministry
Christ and the Moral Life
Discipleship Strategies
Reformation Theology
Relational Ethics
Medieval Church &Reformation
Church Growth and Development
Pauline Theology
Johannine Theology
2
2
3
3
3
3
Research Practicum
Dissertation
3
6
History and Theology of Worship
History and Theology of Revival
Theology & Ethics of John Calvin
Urban Ministry
Christ and the Moral Life
Discipleship Strategies
3
3
6
3
3
3
Reformation Theology
Relational Ethics
Medieval Church &Reformation
Church Growth and Development
Pauline Theology
Johannine Theology
6
3
3
3
3
3
Research Practicum
Dissertation
6
12
Church Planning
Urban Mission
Cross- Cultural Communications
Confronting Paganism
Understanding Islam
The Servant Leader
Discipleship Strategies
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
Intercultural Ministry
Mission to Asia
Church Growth and Development
Research Practicum
Dissertation
2
3
3
3
6
Pastoral Leadership
Effective Communication
Managing Conflict
Leadership Theory and Application
Spiritual Factors of Growing Churches I
Pastoral Leadership II
3
3
3
3
3
3
Leading for Passion
Leading Teams
Leading Change
Spiritual Factors of Growing Churches II
Development of the Contemporary Minister
Research of the Thesis Project
3
3
3
3
3
3
Teaching the Bible Ⅱ
Classroom Management
Christian School Administration
Principles of Effective Teaching
Curriculum Development
Learning Theory
Biblical Education Models
Ministry to Youth
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Ministry to Adult
Elementary Curriculum
Readings in Education
The Bible and Christian Education
Christian Home
Thesis
3
3
3
3
3
6
Doctorate Programs
DOCTOR OF MINISTRY
The Doctor of Ministry(D.Min) degree program is designed for qualified individuals currently involved in pastoral care and/or other related ministries. This program will build on that experience while challenging the candidate to pursue and realize their full potential.
REQUIREMENTS
1. The candidate must have earned either the Master of Theology or Divinity from either Global Reformed University or a recognized college or university with a similar major requirement.
2. The student must have completed 46 credit hours for graduation. It will be taken a minimum of two years to complete this program.
1st Year
TH601
MN503
TH603
MN506
TH604
MS601
Total 18
2nd Year
TH605
MN507
TH606
MN601
TH607
TH608
Total 19
3rd Year
RP600
ST700
Total 9
DOCTOR OF THEOLOGY
The Doctor of Theology(Th.D.) degree program is designed to reflect the candidate’s rich ministry background and challenge the candidate to research and investigate a theological subject demonstrating his competence in a specific field of endeavor.
REQUIREMENTS
1. The student must have earned the Master of Theology(Th.M) degree from either Global Reformed University or a recognized college or university with a theological major.
2. The student must have completed 60 credit hours for graduation. It will be taken a minimum of three years to complete this program.
1st Year
TH601
MN503
TH603
MN506
TH604
MS601
Total 21
2nd Year
TH605
MN507
TH606
MN601
TH607
TH608
Total 21
3rd Year
RP600
ST700
Total 18
DOCTOR OF INTERCULTURAL STUDY
The Doctor of D.I.S degree program is an advanced professional research degree designed for missionary practitioners and designed to challenge the candidate to research and investigate a mission subject demonstrating his competence in a specific field of endeavor.
REQUIREMENTS
1. The student must have earned the Master of Intercultural degree from either Global Reformed University or a recognized college or university with a theological major.
2. The student must have completed 36 credit hours for graduation. It will be taken a minimum of two years to complete this program.
1st Year
CE602
CE603
CE604
CE605
CE606
CE603
MN601
Total 19
2nd Year
MN604
CE501
MN601
RP600
ST600
Total 17
DOCTOR OF PASTORAL LEADERSHIP (D.P.L)
The Doctor of Pastoral Leadership (D.P.L) Program is designed for experienced ministers who want to strengthen the connection between theology and ministry practice, implement, and evaluate an original and research-based ministry project that engages a critical issue in church leadership and/or community witness.
REQUIREMENTS
1. The student must have earned the Master of Pastoral Leadership degree from either Global Reformed University or a recognized college or university with a Pastoral leadership major.
2. The student must have completed 36 credit hours for graduation. It will be taken a minimum of three years to complete this program.
1st Year
DAL 501
DAL 502
DAL 512
DAL 510
DAL 511
DAL 513
Total 18
2nd Year
DAL 601
DAL 602
DAL 514
DAL 607
DAL 615
DAL 616
Total 18
DOCTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (D.R.E)
The Doctor of Christian Education(D.R.E.) degree program prepares highly qualified professionals for leadership in religious education. This curriculum is designed to suit your professional development goals. Candidates will improve their abilities to further God’s kingdom mission in Christian schools and institutions, as well as represent Christian education perspectives through society. for the Christian educator, school administrator, and anyone interested in biblical or theological education at the collegiate level.
The goal of the curriculum is to encourage students to develop and demonstrate erudition, contemplation, and research abilities in their academic work, examinations, dissertations and vocational experiences.
REQUIREMENTS
1. The students must have earned the Master of Religious Education degree from either Global Reformed University or a recognized college or university with a Christian education major.
2. If the Bachelor’s degree is in an unrelated field, a minimum of thirty (30) credit hours of Christian educational undergraduate course is required.
3. The student must have completed 45 credit hours for graduation. It will be taken a minimum of two years to complete this program.
1st Year
CE502
CE503
CE504
CE505
CE506
CE507
CE508
MN403
Total 24
2nd Year
MN404
CE509
CE510
CE511
CE512
ST500
Total 21
