St. John Grace Theological Seminary offers self-study programs where students complete their theological education independently using books, as guided by the seminary. There are no classroom lectures or online courses—students learn at their own pace within the 3-year timeframe for Master’s programs or the 6-year timeframe for Doctoral programs.
Our Master’s programs provide foundational theological education, ministry training, and academic preparation for further study.
| Degree Program | Total Credits Required | Full-Time Study Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Divinity (M.Div.) | 90 Credits | 3 Years |
| Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.) | 72 Credits | 2.5 Years |
| Master of Ministry (M.Min.) | 60 Credits | 2 Years |
| Master of Biblical Studies (M.B.S.) | 72 Credits | 2.5 Years |
| Master of Christian Counseling (M.C.C.) | 66 Credits | 2 Years |
| Master of Apologetics (M.Apol.) | 72 Credits | 2.5 Years |
| Master of Pastoral Leadership (M.P.L.) | 66 Credits | 2 Years |
Our Doctoral programs are designed for advanced theological education, research, and professional ministry preparation.
| Degree Program | Total Credits Required | Full-Time Study Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) | 48 Credits | 3 Years |
| Doctor of Theology (Th.D.) | 60 Credits | 4 Years |
| Doctor of Biblical Studies (D.B.S.) | 54 Credits | 3.5 Years |
| Doctor of Christian Counseling (D.C.C.) | 54 Credits | 3.5 Years |
| Doctor of Apologetics (D.Apol.) | 60 Credits | 4 Years |
| Doctor of Pastoral Leadership (D.P.L.) | 54 Credits | 3.5 Years |
| Doctor of Theology and Ministry (D.Th.M.) | 60 Credits | 4 Years |
Students can choose from a variety of elective courses to supplement their core studies.