FGS Graduate School of Theology

To trust Christ, to live Christ, to communicate Christ

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 for our graduates:

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 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, forms, and circumstances through which God works

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Degree Programs

Master of Theological Studies

Master of Divinity

Certificate Programs

Certificate in Evangelism (PMIN 508 Personal Evangelism)

You will learn to share the gospel of Christ with anyone, anywhere, at anytime. This course will help you to overcome the two biggest struggles in evangelism, fear and not knowing how to present the gospel. The (3) hour credit course covers everything from how to turn a conversation to spiritual things - to how to lead a person to faith in Christ - to how to disciple a new believer.

Certificate of Greek Studies (BLGK 601 Greek I & BLGK 602- Greek II)

A course in the Greek grammar and syntax, with an application of these principles to selected portions of the Gospels and Epistles to demonstrate their value in the interpretation of Scripture. Students will have access to audio lectures produced by William Mounce. You will move through 35 lessons base on the Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar.

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Master of Theology

Doctor of Ministry

Doctor of Theology

Graduate Courses by FGS Faculty

Graduate Courses by AFGTS Faculty