Graduate Certificate of Christian Studies (GCCS)

Program Goals

Students in the GCCS program will:

• Evidence a general knowledge of Christian theology, including an ability to support their theological views;
• Demonstrate an introductory understanding of the genres of biblical literature and the principles of biblical hermeneutics;
• Articulate the metanarrative of Scripture.

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Admissions Requirements

Admission requirements and application procedures for the GCCS program are the same as for all programs of study at the seminary (please refer to the Admission section of this catalog for more information). Although the GCCS can be completed entirely online, GCCS courses are also offered on the main Dallas campus and at all of the seminary’s extension sites. Of the 18 credit hours required for graduation, at least 15 must be completed through DTS.

Reinstatement to the program after withdrawal requires action by the Admissions Committee and may result in additional requirements for the certificate.

Graduates of this certificate program are not normally recommended by the Alumni and Career Services office for ministry placement. Students in the GCCS program are classified as non-degree students.

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