UNDERGRADUATE
PROGRAMS
Golden State school
of Theology confers the following undergraduate degrees upon Candidates
who have successfully completed the required course of study.
ASSOCIATE OF BIBLICAL STUDIES (ABS)
BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY
(ThB)
ASSOCIATE OF BIBLICAL STUDIES (ABS) (66 Semester Units)
The GSST Associate of Biblical Studies (ABS) degree
is designed to provide the successful candidate with the tools
necessary for successful service in a myriad of Christian ministries.
The ABS graduate will possess entry level skills which will enable
that person to minister alongside more prepared individuals, yet the
completion of the courses will provide the student with a much deeper
and more personal understanding of the scriptures and the Lord Jesus
Christ.
The inclusion of General Education courses will
provide the student with the ability to compute, analyze, write
successfully, develop analytical papers, and be knowledgeable about
the world in which we live and minister.
There
are three (3) required courses for this degree; CC100 GSST
ORIENTATION, NT452B Gospel of Mark and RE111 Research Methods. There
are no prerequisites for any course in the ABS degree program. All new
and returning students are required to complete CC100. Required
courses for this degree are listed below. Students may complete the
required courses in any order or sequence.
The cost of GSST Undergraduate programs are some of
the lowest in the nation. For detailed tuition
payment plans.
Students must complete a total of 66 Semester Units
to graduate with the ABS degree. GSST policy allows students to
transfer up to 30 units into this program.
|
COURSE |
NAME |
UNITS |
| CC100 |
GSST ORIENTATION |
3 |
| |
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES |
18 |
| CC102 |
Intro to Communication Skills |
3 |
| EN102 |
English Grammar |
3 |
| MA201 |
General Math |
3 |
| SC102 |
Life Science |
3 |
| HI111, 112 |
World History I, II |
6 |
| |
BIBLE INFORMATION COURSES |
18
|
| BI100 |
Panorama of the Bible Or Introduction to the Bible |
3 |
| BI111 |
| OT111, 112 |
Old Testament Survey |
6 |
| NT201, 202 |
New Testament Survey |
6 |
| BI220 |
The Christian Life |
3 |
| |
Electives |
3 |
| |
OLD AND NEW TESTAMENT COURSES |
15 |
| NT452 |
Gospel of Mark |
3 |
| OT474B |
Jonah-Nahum |
3 |
| |
Electives |
9 |
| |
THEOLOGY COURSES |
9 |
| TH101-102 |
Survey of Bible Doctrines |
6 |
| |
Electives |
3 |
| |
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVE COURSE |
3 |
| Select one course from BI, NT or OT not otherwise listed
above. |
BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY
(129 Semester Units)
The following courses are required for completion
of the BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY PROGRAM. GSST policy states that a student
must complete a minimum of one year (30 Semester Units) with GSST in
order to graduate with a GSST Bachelor of Theology degree.
The cost of GSST Undergraduate programs are some of the lowest in the nation.
For detailed tuition payment plans.
Courses completed by those once enrolled in the
Associate of Biblical Studies Degree program do not have to be
completed again. Courses may be completed in any sequence deemed
approved through communication between the student and the Mentor. THE
GSST ORIENTATION COURSE, CC100, IS REQUIRED OF ALL NEW AND RETURNING
GSST STUDENTS.
| COURSE |
NAME |
UNITS |
| CC100 |
GSST ORIENTATION |
3 |
| |
DIVISIONS OF BIBLICAL STUDIES, OLD AND NEW TESTAMENT |
45 |
| OT111,112 |
Old Testament Survey |
6 |
| NT201, 202 |
New Testament Survey |
6 |
| BI220 |
The Christian Life |
3 |
| BI111 |
Introduction to the Bible |
3 |
| BI311 |
Bible Study Methods |
3 |
| NT400B |
Gospel of John |
3 |
| BI 411 |
Hermeneutics |
3 |
| NT412 |
Life of Christ |
3 |
| BI103 |
Scientific Creationism |
3 |
| |
Electives |
12 |
| |
DIVISION OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION |
6 |
| CE211 |
Introduction to Christian Education |
3 |
| CE312 |
Teaching Methods |
3 |
| |
DIVISION OF GENERAL EDUCATION |
30 |
| EN102 |
English Grammar |
3 |
| EN202 |
English Composition (Writing Skills) |
3 |
| EN204 |
English Literature |
3 |
| MA201 |
General Math |
3 |
| PM250 |
Organizational Finance |
3 |
| SC102 |
Life Science |
3 |
| SC202 |
Physical Science |
3 |
| HI 111-112 |
World History I, II |
6 |
| |
DEPARTMENT OF PASTORAL MINISTRY AND THEOLOGY |
24 |
| EV211 |
Personal Evangelism |
3 |
| ME331 |
Cross Cultural Ministries |
3 |
| ME311 |
Introduction to Missions |
3 |
| PM212 |
Ethics |
3 |
| |
Electives |
12 |
| |
DEPARTMENT OF THEOLOGY |
12 |
| TH101, 102 |
Survey of Bible Doctrines |
6 |
| CR411 |
Survey of Cults |
3 |
| TH254 |
Apologetics |
3 |
| |
Elective |
3 |
| |
RESEARCH |
9 |
| RE111 |
Research Methods |
3 |
| RE431 |
Research Paper of Project |
6 |
Note:
If a student has completed any or all of the General Education
requirements either through an earlier degree program or through
transfer credit or Ministerial Experience, they do not have to repeat
the courses
*Students may select their Electives from courses
based on regular texts or the Bible itself. Bible only courses are
designated with a "B" following the course designator. For
instance, the Book of Ephesians, Bible Text only, is NT450B. The text
based course for Ephesians is numbered NT450. Electives may also be
selected from any Old or New Testament course.
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