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| Program Snapshot |
| Credits |
30 << Reduce
this! |
| Graduate in as little as ... |
1 years |
Distance
Learning
Availability |
Complete all 30 credits off campus |
| Campus Availability |
Portland
San Jose
Sacramento |
| Accreditation |
ATS, NWCCU |
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The Graduate Studies Diploma offers students an excellent foundation for a lifetime of lay, marketplace,
or bi-vocational ministry. Its customizable core allows an individual to acquire only the skill
or knowledge they may need to bring gospel-centered transformation to their particular ministry
context. This makes the program perfect for those who seek formal bible, theology or ministry training,
but don’t require a master’s degree to advance in their practice. Of course, credits
from the Graduate Studies Diploma may be transferred easily to fulfill the first year of a master’s
degree if the need for additional training arises.
What makes the
Graduate Studies Diploma unique?
- Students around the world can complete the entire program through distance learning,
thanks to online courses through the Western Seminary Center for Lifelong Learning
- Specializations in Bible and Theology, Ministry, and Pastoral Care to Women allow
for advanced studies within a single discipline
- An “Open Track” option allows a student build their own specialization,
creating a training experience that is as nuanced as their call to ministry
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Flexible Scheduling
The Graduate Studies Diploma may be completed in one year’s time through conventional courses
on any of our campuses. Students who live at a distance may also complete their training without
the need to relocate or leave their ministry context through the following scheduling options, though
their completion timeframe may be extended:
| In-Ministry Track |
Ministry workers come to campus once per semester, finish two courses |
| Monday Track |
Students complete their training in just one day of class per week |
| Distance Learning |
Complete the program entirely via online coursework and interaction |
Admission Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited undergraduate institution
- A
cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher
- A completed application for admission
and all admissions materials
If an applicant does not meet one of these requirements, we invite them to contact an enrollment
counselor to explore alternative admission options.
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