FGS Graduate Division / Master's Degree Programs

Dr. Ed Hoard, Dean

At Free Grace Seminary, we believe there is a need to train up leaders, not just full-time ministers. Our degree programs are designed to help men and women prepare for professional Christian ministry in local church and para-church settings, this program provides students with in-depth study of biblical leadership principles and strategies and intensive study in the scriptures and essential truths of the Christian faith. Emphasis is placed on understanding and utilizing the core values, knowledge and skills needed to effectively serve in a variety of ministries within the local church or in parachurch ministries.

The purpose of FGS is to produce competent Bible expositors who are qualified to serve God effectively as pastors, teachers, missionaries, or non-vocational leaders in other areas of Christian ministry.

Goals and Objectives

Educational Goals (Theological Understanding):

To perform biblical exegesis and exposition.
To verbalize a general knowledge of the Bible, including a synthetic understanding of the major books.
To articulate and Scripturally defend free grace theology.

Spiritual Goal:

To grow in the knowledge and grace of the Lord Jesus Christ.
To uphold godly living through personal practice, and by encouraging others to do the same
To continue to be a student of Scripture through consistent study.

Ministry Goals:

To communicate the Bible effectively and apply Scripture to the issues of life practically, soundly, and with compassion.
To demonstrate skills in various ministries.
To lead a local church or other group by means of biblical exposition, leadership skills, evangelism, and service.

Critical Thinking:

Evaluate issues critically and theologically.
Distinguish biblically consistent doctrine and practice from those that deviate.

Cultural Sensitivity:

Engage in the Christian ministry and fellowship with appreciation for the variety of individuals through which God works.

Degree Programs:

Master of Theological Studies

The M.T.S. program is designed to prepare men and women for a variety of church related ministries, missional, educational and para-church organizations. The M.T.S. program is founded on the scholarly fields of education, biblical studies, and theology. The curriculum attends to various academic areas within theological studies, while allowing the student the flexibility to focus on a single area within the larger field of study. All applicants must have completed a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university. A candidate for the Master of Theological Studies degree must complete a minimum of 45 credit hours.

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Master of Divinity

Students interested in preparing for effective ministerial and public leadership often select the specialized study found in the Master of Divinity program. The Master of Divinity is founded on the educational disciplines of professional ministry as well as the scholarly fields of biblical studies and theology. The curriculum for this program attends to various sub-categories within theological disciplines – biblical, historical, systematic, and practical theology. A candidate for the Master of Divinity degree must complete a minimum of 90 credit hours.