GRADUATE PROGRAMS
GCD’s graduate programs challenge students to engage with current leadership studies from a biblical context and make practical applications for lasting kingdom impact.
Graduate Certificate in Biblical Studies
Program Overview
The G.C.B.S. program is 15 credit-hour graduate certificate that will challenge emerging leaders to influence the world from a biblical worldview. This program of study can be completed entirely online within 1 year for full-time students. GCD’s low tuition rates enable graduate students to receive biblical training from accomplished faculty with years of ministry experience.
Scroll down to read more about the G.C.B.S. program. Full details can be found in the 2018-2019 Graduate Academic Catalog.
Graduate Certificate in Biblical Studies
Program Completion Plan
Students in this program will select any five of the available courses to complete the requirements for a G.C.B.S.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| MBIB 501 | New Testament Introduction | 3 |
| MBIB 502 | Old Testament Introduction | 3 |
| MBIB 503 | Advanced Hermeneutics | 3 |
| MBIB 504 | Advanced Theology I | 3 |
| MBIB 505 | Advanced Theology II | 3 |
| MBIB 601 | Historical Biblical Leaders | 3 |
| MBIB 602 | Biblical Issues for Leadership | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Graduate Certificate in Christian Leadership
Program Overview
The G.C.C.L. program is 15 credit-hour graduate certificate that will challenge emerging leaders to influence the world from a biblical worldview. This program of study can be completed entirely online within 1 year for full-time students. GCD’s low tuition rates enable graduate students to receive biblical training from accomplished faculty with years of ministry experience.
Scroll down to read more about the G.C.C.L. program. Full details can be found in the 2018-2019 Graduate Academic Catalog.
Graduate Certificate in Christian Leadership
Program Completion Plan
Students in this program will select any five of the available courses to complete the requirements for a G.C.C.L.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| MLEA 501 | Organizational Leadership |
3 |
| MLEA 502 | Christian Leadership Development | 3 |
| MLEA 503 | Strategic Leadership and Change |
3 |
| MLEA 504 | Contemporary Leadership Issues | 3 |
| MLEA 601 | Case Analyses for Organizational and Church Leadership | 3 |
| MLEA 602 | Organizational Research and Analysis | 3 |
| MLEA 603 | Global Leadership | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Graduate Certificate in Ministry
Program Overview
The G.C.M. program is 15 credit-hour graduate certificate that will challenge emerging leaders to influence the world from a biblical worldview. This program of study can be completed entirely online within 1 year for full-time students. GCD’s low tuition rates enable graduate students to receive biblical training from accomplished faculty with years of ministry experience.
Scroll down to read more about the G.C.M. program. Full details can be found in the 2018-2019 Graduate Academic Catalog.
Graduate Certificate in Ministry
Program Completion Plan
Students in this program will select any five of the available courses to complete the requirements for a G.C.M.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| MMIN 501 | The Intercultural Study of World Religions |
3 |
| MMIN 502 | Contemporary Issues in Apologetics | 3 |
| MMIN 503 | History of Church Traditions |
3 |
| MMIN 505 | Chaplaincy and Pastoral Ministries |
3 |
| MMIN 601 | Biblical Preaching |
3 |
| MMIN 607 | Church Theory and Practice |
3 |
| MMIN 608 | Church Development and Expansion |
3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
15 |
Master of Arts in Christian Leadership
Program Overview
The M.A.C.L. program is 36 credit-hour graduate degree that will challenge emerging leaders to influence the world from a biblical worldview. This program of study can be completed entirely online within 2 years for full-time students. GCD’s low tuition rates enable graduate students to receive biblical training from accomplished faculty with years of ministry experience.
Scroll down to read more about the M.A.C.L. program. Full details can be found in the 2018-2019 Graduate Academic Catalog.
Master of Arts in Christian Leadership
Degree Completion Plan
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| MBIB 501 | New Testament Introduction | 3 |
| MBIB 502 | Old Testament Introduction | 3 |
| MBIB 601 | Historical Biblical Leaders | 3 |
| MBIB 602 | Biblical Issues for Leadership | 3 |
| MLEA 501 | Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| MLEA 502 | Christian Leadership Development | 3 |
| MLEA 503 | Strategic Leadership and Change | 3 |
| MLEA 504 | Contemporary Leadership Issues | 3 |
| MLEA 601 | Case Analyses for Organizational and Church Leadership | 3 |
| MLEA 602 | Organizational Research and Analysis | 3 |
| MLEA 603 | Global Leadership | 3 |
| MLEA 604 | Culminating Experience for M.A.C.L. | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36 |
Master of Divinity
Program Overview
The 75 credit-hour M.Div. program is a graduate degree that will challenge emerging leaders to influence the world from a biblical worldview. GCD’s M.Div. degree is recognized by all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces for military chaplaincy candidates. This program of study can be completed entirely online within 3 years for full-time students. GCD’s low tuition rates enable graduate students to receive biblical training from accomplished faculty with years of ministry experience.
Scroll down to read more about the M.Div. program. Full details can be found in the 2018-2019 Graduate Academic Catalog.
Master of Divinity
Degree Completion Plan
(75 credit hours)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| MBIB 501 | New Testament Introduction | 3 |
| MBIB 502 | Old Testament Introduction | 3 |
| MBIB 503 | Advanced Hermeneutics | 3 |
| MBIB 504 | Advanced Theology I | 3 |
| MBIB 505 | Advanced Theology II | 3 |
| MBIB 601 | Historical Biblical Leaders | 3 |
| MBIB 602 | Biblical Issues for Leadership | 3 |
| MCNS 504 | Counseling Theory and Practice | 3 |
| MCNS 603 | Counseling Ethics | 3 |
| MLEA 501 | Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| MLEA 502 | Christian Leadership Development | 3 |
| MLEA 503 | Strategic Leadership and Change | 3 |
| MLEA 504 | Contemporary Leadership Issues | 3 |
| MLEA 601 | Case Analyses for Organizational and Church Leadership | 3 |
| MLEA 602 | Organizational Research and Analysis | 3 |
| MLEA 603 | Global Leadership | 3 |
| MLEA 604 | Culminating Experience for M.A.C.L. | 3 |
| MMIN 501 | The Intercultural Study of World Religions | 3 |
| MMIN 502 | Contemporary Issues in Apologetics | 3 |
| MMIN 503 | History of Church Traditions | 3 |
| MMIN 505 | Chaplaincy and Pastoral Ministries | 3 |
| MMIN 601 | Biblical Preaching | 3 |
| MMIN 607 | Church Theory & Practice | 3 |
| MMIN 608 | Church Development & Expansion | 3 |
| MMIN 612 | M.DIV. Final Project | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 75 |
Master of Divinity
Program Overview
The 90 credit-hour M.Div. program is a graduate degree that will challenge emerging leaders to influence the world from a biblical worldview. GCD’s M.Div. degree is recognized by all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces for military chaplaincy candidates. This program of study can be completed entirely online within 3 years for full-time students. GCD’s low tuition rates enable graduate students to receive biblical training from accomplished faculty with years of ministry experience.
Scroll down to read more about the M.Div. program. Full details can be found in the 2018-2019 Graduate Academic Catalog.
Master of Divinity
Degree Completion Plan
(90 credit hours)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| MBIB 501 | New Testament Introduction | 3 |
| MBIB 502 | Old Testament Introduction | 3 |
| MBIB 503 | Advanced Hermeneutics | 3 |
| MBIB 504 | Advanced Theology I | 3 |
| MBIB 505 | Advanced Theology II | 3 |
| MBIB 601 | Historical Biblical Leaders | 3 |
| MBIB 602 | Biblical Issues for Leadership | 3 |
| MCNS 504 | Counseling Theory and Practice | 3 |
| MCNS 603 | Counseling Ethics | 3 |
| MCNS 604 | Counseling Techniques and Treatment Strategies | 3 |
| MCNS 605 | Marriage and Family Counseling | 3 |
| MCNS 606 | Trauma and Crisis Counseling | 3 |
| MLEA 501 | Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| MLEA 502 | Christian Leadership Development | 3 |
| MLEA 503 | Strategic Leadership and Change | 3 |
| MLEA 504 | Contemporary Leadership Issues | 3 |
| MLEA 601 | Case Analyses for Organizational and Church Leadership | 3 |
| MLEA 602 | Organizational Research and Analysis | 3 |
| MLEA 603 | Global Leadership | 3 |
| MLEA 604 | Culminating Experience for M.A.C.L. | 3 |
| MMIN 501 | The Intercultural Study of World Religions | 3 |
| MMIN 502 | Contemporary Issues in Apologetics | 3 |
| MMIN 503 | History of Church Traditions | 3 |
| MMIN 505 | Chaplaincy and Pastoral Ministries | 3 |
| MMIN 601 | Biblical Preaching | 3 |
| MMIN 607 | Church Theory & Practice | 3 |
| MMIN 608 | Church Development & Expansion | 3 |
| MMIN 610 | Practicum I | 3 |
| MMIN 611 | Practicum II | 3 |
| MMIN 612 | M.DIV. Final Project | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 90 |
