Grace College

What you'll study

The curriculum emphasizes theology, hermeneutics, spiritual formation, leadership and practical ministry skills. Example competency modules and outcomes listed by the programme include:

• Embracing Sanctification — competence to understand and cooperate with God in the sanctification process.
• Initiating Transformational Change — ability to lead ministries toward biblically healthy, Christ-centered vision and strategic, unifying change.
• Articulating Personal Theology — competence to describe one’s theology within denominational or church affiliation.
• Practicing Biblical Hermeneutics — ability to understand and apply hermeneutical principles.
• Communicating God’s Truth — competence to communicate biblical truth across diverse contexts and methods, grounded in understanding biblical content, intent, and structure.

Entry requirements

Applicants must demonstrate a personal faith in Jesus Christ and normally hold a four-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized institution. Official transcripts are required; unofficial transcripts may be used for admission if the degree is in progress but an official transcript is required upon completion. Applicants who studied at unaccredited pre-seminary institutions or who earned below a 2.5 GPA may be admitted on academic restriction. Candidates without a bachelor’s degree may be considered if they meet specified ministry and research/writing requirements; MA applicants may also face additional non-academic and ministry-experience requirements. International applicants must submit TESOL scores and a financial certificate showing sufficient funding. A spiritual life reference is required.

Career prospects

The programme is aimed at those preparing for or already serving in vocational church roles and seeks to ground ministry practice in theological study. Typical ministry vocations cited include:

• Senior Pastor, Associate Pastor
• Worship Leader, Youth Pastor, Children’s Pastor/Minister
• Education Pastor, Spiritual Formation Pastor, Administration Pastor
• Special Needs paraprofessional, Church Ministry Director, Sports Ministry
• Parachurch ministry staff, Discipleship/Formation roles, Chaplaincy

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The programme page notes that international applicants must provide a financial certificate to demonstrate sufficient funding for study; beyond that, students are encouraged to contact seminary admissions for information on financial aid, scholarships, or other funding options.