The Graduate Certificate in Christian Studies (GCCS) is designed for Christians who want to deepen their faith and live it out meaningfully in the marketplace, community, and everyday life. Whether you’re a working professional, lay leader, or someone seeking to integrate faith with real-world concerns, this programme offers a thoughtful and formational journey.

Programme Highlights:

  • 5 core courses where you'll engage Scripture, theology, identity and calling - while growing in spiritual and emotional depth.
  • Choose from a broad selection of electives to shape a unique learning path aligned to your calling and context.
  • Designed for busy Christians - offering flexible, formational, and marketplace-relevant training.


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The GCCS is right for you if:

  • You are seeking to integrate faith with life in the marketplace, community, or public square.

  • You are a working professional or lay leader looking for a flexible and formational introduction to theological study.

  • You are discerning your identity, calling, and discipleship in everyday life.

Courses in the GCCS Programme

GCCS Curricula (15AU)
Course Code Course Name Academic Units (AU)
Graduate Certificate Core
HE 101 Biblical Hermeneutics and Interpretation 3
TS 101 Christian Theology for Everyday Life 3
CS 102 Christian Spirituality 2: Practicum (Practicum Credit) 1.5
IS 100 Everyday Christianity 1.5
MM 100 Discerning Your Life 1.5
Electives
MM 101

Discipleship in the City: Purpose and Practice

 1.5

Free Elective(s) 3

Programme Information

  • Programme Duration


    1 Year (Full- time)
    2 Years (Part- time)

  • Programme Fees


    GCCS Full Programme Fee: S$3,900

    3 Credit Course Fee:
    S$650 (Credit)

    1.5 Credit Course Fee:
    S$325 (Credit)

    *For MM100 & CS102, as each student shall receive one-on-one mentoring, the fee for these 1.5 credit course is S$650.

  • Credits Required


    15

Minimum Qualifications &
Admission Pre-requisites

  • A Bachelor degree from a recognised institution or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.5; those who do not possess a first degree may take a BGST class for audit or credit before deciding to enter into a programme.

  • Applicants who have completed previous biblical or theological studies may be able to apply for credit transfers or obtain advance standing; approval for such applications will be at the discretion of BGST.

  • English proficiency will be considered for international students : TOEFL Required Scores: • Paper-based = 550 points • Computer-based = 213 points • Internet-based = 78 points | IELTS Required Score: 6

  • Personal and spiritual aspects of the applicant will be considered.

Graduation Requirements

  • Submitted a completed Application for Graduation form to the Registrar’s Office by March 31st of the year they wish to graduate in.

  • Satisfactorily completed all requirements (30 Credits) for the programme by April 30th of the year they wish to graduate in.

  • Attained a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.8.

  • No outstanding payments to BGST.