PurposePhillips Theological Seminary offers a Certificate in Graduate Theological Studies to persons who do not anticipate the completion of a graduate degree program, but wish to enhance their understanding of Christian faith and practice and aspects of lay leadership within the church by successfully completing an 18 semester-hour program of graduate theological studies. 

Admission and Program Requirements

All applicants should possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, although in exceptional circumstances a person may be admitted on probation with other credentials. Admission standards are the same as for the Master of Arts in Ministry and Culture degree program. C.G.T.S. students are eligible to enroll in all master’s level courses at Phillips Theological Seminary, subject to normal course prerequisites.

No transfer credits from other institutions are accepted for the certificate program. The 18 semester-hour program must be completed with a cumulative grade point average of 2.25 or higher. All course credits successfully completed as a part of the program may subsequently be applied to a degree program at Phillips Theological Seminary, should the student be formally admitted. All requirements for the Certificate in Graduate Theological Studies must be completed within six years. Financial aid is available.

To read more on the C.G.T.S. program, see the 2008-2009 PTS Catalog.