Programme Description

Graduate Diploma in Chrisian Studies

The Graduate Diploma in Christian Studies (GDCS) is designed to provide Christians in all walks of life with a foundational understanding of Christian faith, tradition and practice. It aims to help students reflect theologically, grow spiritually, and integrate their faith with all aspects of their lives, whether at home or at work, in church or in the public square.

The GDCS is right for you if:

  • You want a comprehensive foundational programme to increase your knowledge of the Christian faith.

  • You are finding ways to reflect theologically, grow spiritually and integrate your faith with areas of work and living.

  • You are exploring ways to integrate your faith in the context of your culture and society.

GDCS Curricula

Course Code

Course Name

Academic Units (AU)

Scripture

OT 101

Old Testament Foundations 1

3

NT 101 or NT 102

New Testament Foundations 1 or New Testament Foundations 2

3

HE 101

Biblical Hermeneutics and Interpretation

3

 

Tradition

 

CH 101 or CH 102

History of Christianity 1 or History of Christianity 2

3

TS 101

Christian Theology for Everyday Life

3

CS 101

Christian Spirituality 1

1.5

CS 102

Christian Spirituality 2: Practicum (Practicum Credit)

1.5

 

Integrative Studies

 

IS 100

Everyday Christianity

1.5

IS 101

Christianity, Culture and Society

3

MM 100

Discerning Your Life

1.5

MM 101

Discerning Your Work

1.5

 

ELECTIVE COURSES

 

 

Ministry Skills (MS) Elective

1.5

 

From Any Subject Areas

3

Programme Information

  • Programme Duration

    1 Year (Full-time)

    4 years (Part-time)

  • Programme Fee

    GDCS Full Programme Fee: S$6,600

    3 Academic Units Course Fee:
    S$650 (Credit)
    S$300 (Audit)

    1.5 Academic Units Course Fee:
    S$325 (Credit)
    S$150 (Audit)

    *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.

Testimonials

Paul Yeo, GDCS Graduate

What I like the most about the BGST Graduate Diploma programme is Blended Learning. Lectures are available online for me to listen to repeatedly and this flexibility to tap on learning content either while commuting or at home provide me with learning at my own pace and time.  "Live" sessions are also free up for engaging discussions with lecturers and classmates, and these sessions really clarify and supplement the recorded lectures.

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.