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 Bible and Theology
Program Overview
The G.C.B.T. program is a 24 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.T. program. Full details can be found in the 2019-2020 Graduate Academic Catalog.
Graduate Certificate in Bible and Theology
Program Completion Plan
Students in this program will select any eight of the available courses to complete the requirements for a G.C.B.T.
| 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 506 | Biblical Greek I | 3 |
| MBIB 507 | Biblical Hebrew I | 3 |
| MBIB 601 | Historical Biblical Leaders | 3 |
| MBIB 602 | Biblical Issues for Leadership | 3 |
| MBIB 603 | New Testament Exegesis | 3 |
| MBIB 604 | Old Testament Exegesis | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 24 |
Graduate Certificate in Christian Counseling
Program Overview
The G.C.C.C. is a 24 credit-hour graduate program that will develop students to research and address the mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual growth needs of people in clinical, academic, organizational, and church or mission settings.
This program does not provide licensure, and it does not provide counseling certifications. 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.C. program. Full details can be found in the 2019-2020 Graduate Academic Catalog.
Graduate Certificate in Christian Counseling
Program Completion Plan
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| 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 601 | Case Analyses for Organizational and Church Leadership | 3 |
| MLEA 602 | Organizational Research and Analysis | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 24 |
Graduate Certificate in Christian Leadership
Program Overview
The G.C.C.L. program is a 24 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 2019-2020 Graduate Academic Catalog.
Graduate Certificate in Christian Leadership
Program Completion Plan
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| 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 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 24 |
Graduate Certificate in Ministry
Program Overview
The G.C.M. program is a 24 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 2019-2020 Graduate Academic Catalog.
Graduate Certificate in Ministry
Program Completion Plan
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| MBIB 602 | Biblical Issues for Leadership | 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 & Pastoral Ministries | 3 |
| MMIN 601 | Biblical Preaching | 3 |
| MMIN 607 | Church: Theory & Practice in Contemporary Contexts | 3 |
| MMIN 608 | Church Development & Expansion | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 24 |
Master of Arts in Biblical Studies
Program Overview
The M.A.B.S. program is a 39 credit-hour graduate degree that facilitates an advanced understanding of the Old and New Testaments with an emphasis on exegesis using advanced hermeneutics and various exegetical resources. Students will learn fundamentals of biblical Greek and Hebrew as well as advanced skills in biblical research and writing. A master’s thesis (written project) is required at the culmination of this degree.
All courses may be completed online. Several classes may also be available on GCD’s main campus in Fayetteville, NC. 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.B.S. program. Full details can be found in the 2019-2020 Graduate Academic Catalog.
Master of Arts in Biblical Studies
Degree Completion Plan
| 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 506 | Biblical Greek I | 3 |
| MBIB 507 | Biblical Hebrew I | 3 |
| MBIB 601 | Historical Biblical Leaders | 3 |
| MBIB 602 | Biblical Issues for Leadership | 3 |
| MBIB 603 | New Testament Exegesis | 3 |
| MBIB 604 | Old Testament Exegesis | 3 |
| MBIB 620 | Culminating Project I | 3 |
| MBIB 621 | Culminating Project II | 3 |
| MBIB 622 | Culminating Project III (as needed) | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 39 |
Master of Arts in Christian Leadership
Program Overview
The M.A.C.L. program is a 39 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 2019-2020 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 & Change | 3 |
| MLEA 504 | Contemporary Leadership Issues | 3 |
| MLEA 601 | Organizational Research and Analysis | 3 |
| MLEA 602 | Case Analyses for Organizational and Church Leadership | 3 |
| MLEA 603 | Global Leadership | 3 |
| MLEA 604 | Culminating Experience I | 3 |
| MLEA 605 | Culminating Experience II | 3 |
| MLEA 606 | Culminating Experience III (as needed) | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 39 |
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 2019-2020 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 2019-2020 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 |
