Grace College

What you'll study

The curriculum mixes theological foundations, spiritual formation, leadership studies and practical ministry experience. Core topics and sample courses include:

• Women and Scripture — study of women’s roles in the Old Testament in context of the ancient world.
• Soul Care in Leadership — learning incarnational care that brings God’s presence to those in pain rather than trying simply to fix problems.
• Biblical Foundations of Leadership — exploring Scripture and exemplary lives to construct a leadership model that addresses heart issues.
• Practical Ministry Apprenticeship — mentored field experience under a practitioner in the student’s chosen area.
• Interpersonal Communication & Conflict — biblical foundations of relationships, personal relating styles, small group dynamics and conflict management skills.
• Additional emphases include hermeneutics, spiritual formation and prayer, pastoral skills such as preaching, teaching and discipleship integration.

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a four-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent for international students) from a recognized institution and submit official transcripts and a spiritual life reference. International applicants also must provide TESOL scores and a financial certificate showing sufficient funds. Some applicants with non-accredited pre-seminary education or a GPA below 2.5 may be admitted on academic restriction. Applicants without a bachelor’s degree may be considered if they meet ministry and research/writing requirements; Master of Arts candidates may face additional non-academic or ministry-experience requirements.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared to lead women’s ministry and related programs in churches, parachurch organizations and mission contexts. Typical roles listed by the program include:

• Director of Family Ministries
• Director of Assimilation
• Director of Small Group Ministries
• Director of Discipleship
• Spiritual Formation Director for Women
• Program Director for Women’s Educational Programs at non-profits
• Curriculum developer for Bible study materials

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The online format supports study while working full-time. Prospective students should contact seminary admissions about program-specific aid, institutional scholarships, and requirements for international financial certification; the program page directs applicants to admissions for detailed funding and admissions guidance.