The Graduate Diploma in Missions Studies (GDMS) builds on the foundation of the GCMS, offering deeper theological training and practical preparation for those called to global or cross-cultural ministry. Ideal for mission practitioners and church leaders, GDMS prepares you to navigate today’s complex missions landscape with wisdom and conviction.

Programme Highlights:

  • Core courses in Scripture, history, and discipleship that ground your missional call theologically and spiritually.
  • Specialised electives in mission theology, global trends, and intercultural engagement, with a hands-on cross-cultural practicum.
  • Elective options help you shape a learning path that aligns with your unique missional calling and context.

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The GDMS is right for you if:

  • You sense a call to missions or cross-cultural ministry, whether locally or abroad.

  • You are seeking to understand the biblical, historical, and contemporary dimensions of missions.

  • You are preparing for hands-on missionary engagement and intercultural discipleship.

GDMS Curricula (30 AU)
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
Graduate Diploma Core
OT 101 Old Testament Foundations 1 3
NT 101 New Testament Foundations 1 
 3
CH 101 Christian History, Thought & Culture 1 3
MM 101

Discipleship in the City: Purpose and Practice

 1.5
Electives
MS 101 Basics of Christian Ministry
 1.5
ME 101 History & Theology of Missions
 1.5
ME 102 Dimensions of 21st Century Missions 
 1.5
ME 211 Cross-Cultural Missions Practicum
 1.5
IS 101 or
ME #		 Christianity, Culture & Society
or
ME Electives		 3

Programme Information

  • Programme Duration

    1 Year (Full-time)

    4 years (Part-time)

  • Programme Fee

    GDMS Full Programme Fee: S$7,150

    3 Academic Units Course Fee:
    S$650 (Credit)

    1.5 Academic Units Course Fee:
    S$325 (Credit)

    *For CS102, as each student shall receive one-on-one mentoring from a Spiritual Mentor, the fee for this 1.5 AU course is S$650

  • Credits Required

    30

    25.5 AU (Core)

    4.5 AU (Elective)

Minimum Qualifications &
Admission Pre-requisites

  • A BGST Certificate with a minimum average grade of B minus (B-).

  • 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.