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Academics

At Grace Theological Institute, we are committed to providing a rigorous, doctrinally sound, and thoroughly pastoral approach to ministerial training. Our three-year Diploma of Pastoral Theology is designed to help students gain a mastery of the biblical text, develop a robust understanding of systematic, historical, and biblical theology, and gain valuable insights and experience for the task of pastoral ministry.

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Three Years   |   15 Courses   |   42 Credit Hours   |   400 Hour Residency

Diploma of  Pastoral Theology

Overview
Diploma

Year One

Course

​​​​Hermeneutics

New Testament Introduction I

New Testament Introduction II

Old Testament Introduction I

Old Testament Introduction II

Pastoral Theology I

Expository Preaching I

Summer Biblical Languages Cohort

Credit Hours

​​​​           2

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Year Two

Course

​​​​Systematic Theology I

Historical Theology I

Systematic Theology II

Historical Theology II

Pastoral Theology II

Expository Preaching II

Summer Biblical Languages Cohort

Credit Hours

​​​​           2

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Year Three

Course

​​​​Pastoral Residency I (Sep. through Jan.)

  • Shepherding Leadership

  • Evangelism/Discipleship​

Pastoral Residency II (Feb. through Jun.)

  • Expository Preaching

  • Biblical Counselling

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Credit Hours

​​​​           6

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Total Credit Hours:

          42

Academic Calendar

2025-2026 Academic Year

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September 2 - October 28

October 28 - December 23

January 6 - February 24

February 24 - April 28

April 28 - June 30

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*Saturday Seminars (3)

 

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Historical Theology I

Systematic Theology I

Pastoral Theology II​

Historical Theology II

Systematic Theology II

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Expository Preaching II

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Combining serious study

with real-world application.

Locally and on the frontiers of gospel missions.

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"Attending Grace Theological Institute has profoundly deepened my understanding of the Bible and sound doctrine, providing me with a solid theological foundation... The supportive community and warm fellowship with the students has also been instrumental in my personal walk with the Lord, fostering my growth as a committed disciple of Jesus Christ."

Lawrence Kasera, Pastor of Bethesda Baptist Church

Nyeri, Kenya

Academic Calendar
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