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 505 | Research for Theological Education | 2 |
| 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 |
| HT 500 | Historical Theology | 3 |
| TH 501 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| TH 502 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| TH 503 | Systematic Theology III | 3 |
| TH 601 | Systematic Theology IV | 3 |
| BE Elec | Any 6 units of Bible Exposition | 6 |
| Elec | Open ElectiveElectives | 3 |
| Total DTS Credits | 41 |
- Bible 44%
- Theology 44%
- Other Required Courses 12%
DIPLOMA OF CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
| RS 505 | Research for Theological Education | 2 |
| BE 501 | Old Testament Studies I: Pentateuch and Former Prophets | 3 |
| BE 502 | Old Testament Studies II: Latter Prophets and Writings | 3 |
| BE 511 | Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 |
| BE 512 | New Testament Studies I: Matthew to Acts | 3 |
| BE 619 | New Testament Studies II: Romans to Revelation | 3 |
| ME 515 | Apologetics, Evangelism, & Discipleship | 3 |
| PT 511 | Spiritual Formation and Discipleship | 3 |
| PT 606* | NT Literature and Pastoral Ministry | 3 |
| PT 617 | Communication Skills for Ministry | 3 |
| 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 Required Credit Hours | 41 |
* Women in this concentration will take a Biblical Exposition Elective in place of PT 606
- Bible 29%
- Theology 29%
- Other Required Courses 42%
DIPLOMA OF CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
| RS 505 | Research for Theological Education | 2 |
| BE 501 | Old Testament Studies I: Pentateuch and Former Prophets | 3 |
| BE 502 | Old Testament Studies II: Latter Prophets and Writings | 3 |
| BE 511 | Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 |
| BE 512 | New Testament Studies I: Matthew to Acts | 3 |
| BE 619 | New Testament Studies II: Romans to Revelation | 3 |
| ME 515 | Apologetics, Evangelism, & Discipleship | 3 |
| PT 511 | Spiritual Formation and Discipleship | 3 |
| PT 606* | NT Literature and Pastoral Ministry | 3 |
| PT 617 | Communication Skills for Ministry | 3 |
| 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 Required Credit Hours | 41 |
* Women in this concentration will take a Biblical Exposition Elective in place of PT 606
- Bible 29%
- Theology 29%
- Other Required Courses 42%
DIPLOMA OF BIBLICAL COUNSELING
| RS 505 | Research for Theological Education | 2 |
| BC 500 | Foundations of Biblical Counseling | 3 |
| BC 507 | Foundations of Biblical Marriage | 3 |
| BC 508 | Biblical Soul Care | 3 |
| BC 514 | Counseling Skills and Methodologies | 3 |
| 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 |
| 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 Required Credit Hours | 41 |
- Bible 46%
- Theology 32%
- Other Required Courses 22%
ONE-YEAR PROGRAM DELIVERY & FORMAT
Applicants who do not meet the acceptance requirements for admission into our master’s program may be admitted into the Diploma program. Such students must maintain a 2.5 GPA over 12 credit hours of study before being evaluated to enter a master’s program. In addition, a student who completes one of the Diploma programs may petition to continue into the Master of Divinity degree program, provided they meet the appropriate qualifications.