DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
The STS diploma program is intended to provide a basic biblical and theological foundation to students who either have limited or no undergraduate college credit, or who do not feel called to pursue a formal graduate degree. Those who go through the program will be more thoroughly equipped to build up believers and bring the gospel to the global community. The three diploma options offered are: the Diploma of Theological Studies (DTS), the Diploma of Biblical Counseling (DBC), and the Diploma of Christian Ministry (DCM).
CREDIT HOURS
Diploma Options
Avg. Years to Complete
DIPLOMA OF THEOLOGICAL STUDIES
RS 500 | Research and Writing | 1 |
BE 501 | Old Testament Studies I: Pentateuch and Former Prophets | 3 |
BE 502 | Old Testament Studies II: Latter Prophets and Writings | 3 |
BE 504 | Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 |
BE 511 | New Testament Studies I: Matthew to Acts | 3 |
BE 512 | New Testament Studies II: Romans to Revelation | 3 |
BE 513 | History and Geography of Israel* | 3 |
BE 613 | Life of Christ | 3 |
HT 500 | Historical Theology | 3 |
PT 581 | Ministry Preparation** | 2 |
TH 501 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
TH 502 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
TH 503 | Systematic Theology III | 3 |
TH 601 | Systematic Theology IV | 3 |
Elec | Open Elective (typically 1 course)** | 3 |
Total DTS Credits | 42 |
* Those unable to attend the trip to Israel can take open electives in place of this requirement.
** In the one-year programs, students will complete PT 502 in place of the open elective and PT 583/584 in place of PT 581.
- Bible 50%
- Theology 36%
- Other Required Courses 14%
DIPLOMA OF CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
RS 500 | Research and Writing | 1 |
BE 501 | Old Testament Studies I: Pentateuch and Former Prophets | 3 |
BE 502 | Old Testament Studies II: Latter Prophets and Writings | 3 |
BE 504 | Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 |
BE 511 | New Testament Studies I: Matthew to Acts | 3 |
BE 512 | New Testament Studies II: Romans to Revelation | 3 |
BE 619 | Exposition of 1 Timothy and Titus | 2 |
PT 515 | Apologetics, Evangelism, & Discipleship | 3 |
PT 581 | Ministry Preparation | 2 |
PT 607 | Communication Skills for Ministry | 2 |
TH 501 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
TH 502 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
TH 503 | Systematic Theology III | 3 |
TH 601 | Systematic Theology IV | 3 |
Total DCM Credits | 37 |
- Bible 46%
- Theology 32%
- Other Required Courses 22%