
Academics
At Grace Theological Institute, we are committed to providing a rigorous, doctrinally sound, and thoroughly pastoral approach to biblical training. Currently the Institute offers two programs of study: The Diploma of Pastoral Theology and the Graduate Certificate of Theological Studies.
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Diploma of Pastoral Theology (DPT)
The three-year Diploma of Pastoral Theology is designed to equip faithful men through rigorous study and meaningful ministry experience. Students gain a greater mastery of the biblical text while developing a robust understanding of systematic, historical, and biblical theology. The program also provides focused training for pastoral ministry, including courses on pastoral theology, expository preaching, and biblical counselling. Integrated with a 400-hour pastoral residency, the diploma combines theological depth with hands-on learning under the supervision of experienced pastors. See Curriculum
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Graduate Certificate of Theological Studies (GCTS)
The two-year Graduate Certificate of Theological Studies offers students a rich and focused immersion in the study of Scripture and Christian theology. Designed to cultivate depth and clarity, the program guides students into careful engagement with the biblical text while developing a robust understanding of systematic, historical, and biblical theology. See Curriculum

Diploma of Pastoral Theology
Three Years | 17 Courses | 42 Credit Hours | 400 Hour Residency
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
​​​​ 2
​​​​ 2
​​​​ 2
​​​​ 2
​​​​ 2
​​​​ 2
​​​​ 2
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
​​​​ 2​​​​
​​​​ 2
​​​​ 2
​​​​ 2
​​​​ 2
​​​​ 2
Year Three
Course
​​​​Pastoral Residency I (Sep. through Jan.)
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Shepherding Leadership
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Evangelism/Discipleship​
Pastoral Residency II (Feb. through Jun.)
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Expository Preaching II
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Biblical Counselling
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Credit Hours
​​​​ 6
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​​​​ 6
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Total Credit Hours:
42
Graduate Certificate of Theological Studies
Two Years | 13 Courses | 26 Credit Hours
Year One
Course
​​​​Hermeneutics
New Testament Introduction I
New Testament Introduction II
Old Testament Introduction I
Old Testament Introduction II
Biblical Research Project I
Summer Biblical Languages Cohort
Credit Hours
​​​​ 2
​​​​ 2
​​​​ 2
​​​​ 2
​​​​ 2
​​​​ 2
​​​​ 2
Year Two
Course
​​​​Systematic Theology I
Historical Theology I
Systematic Theology II
Historical Theology II
Biblical Research Project​ II
Summer Biblical Languages Cohort
Credit Hours
​​​​ 2
​​​​ 2​​​​
​​​​ 2
​​​​ 2
​​​​ 2
​​​​ 2​​​​
Total Credit Hours:
24
Academic Calendar
2025-2026 Academic Year
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September 2 - October 28 Historical Theology I
October 28 - December 23 Systematic Theology I
January 6 - February 24 Pastoral Theology II
February 24 - April 28 Historical Theology II
April 28 - June 30 Systematic Theology II
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*Saturday Seminars (3) Expository Preaching II



