GBTS Admissions

Our Model

Our seminary model allows us to offer pastoral education at an incredible value. We intentionally keep overhead to a minimum by operating as lean as possible. In addition, we rely on donations from Grace Bible Church of Conway, partner churches and individuals for the funding and future of GBTS.

Church Partnership Program

We have made an intentional decision to not work with any student loan programs. We do not want any of our students strapped with debt from seminary as they pursue service to the Lord and His Church. Instead, we partner with local churches in providing a discount to the students they financially support. If a church is willing to support their student at least $100 per course we will match a $100 discount.

We have partnered with Logos Bible Software in creating custom Reformed Baptist Packages for our students that is included in the cost of enrollment.

Applying to Grace Bible Theological Seminary

Admissions Overview

Requirements:

Faithful membership at a doctrinally sound local church.
Affirmation of Essential Beliefs.
Potential gifts for pastoral ministry.
Local church support and recommendation for seminary studies.
An eagerness for the study of God’s Word and an aptitude for seminary level studies.

Process:

Application (including an essay thoroughly describing your testimony, Christian life and ministerial calling)
Recommendation letter from local church where applicant is a member.
References (pastoral, academic, personal)
Submission of official transcripts from former or current programs of study.
Interview with at least two of the directors or GBC overseeing pastors.
Notice of Acceptance or Denial

Learn About Our Degrees

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Master of Pastoral Studies (MAPS)

Master/Diploma of Ministry in Pastoral Studies - Whether you are serving in missions, church planting or an existing local church you will be pastoring. This 48 hour program is designed to provide essential training for ministry in various context.

Master of Divinity (M.Div)

Master of Divnity - Whether you are serving in missions, church planting or an existing local church you will be pastoring. This 100 hour program is designed to provide essential training for ministry in various context.