Full Gospel Theological Seminary (FGTS) offers the following certificate programmes:
   1.  Certificate in Religious Studies (C.R.S., NU Track)
   2.  Certificate in Theology (CTh, NOUN Track)

   3.  Certificate in Theology (CTh, BTCLP Track)

 

1.  CERTIFICATE IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CRS, 1 YEAR)

 

The Certificate in Religious Studies requires 30 semester hours of prescribed credits taken at FGTS.  The certificate enables the university to evaluate the student’s potential for achieving a higher academic award and provides encouragement to the student with recognition of accomplishment.
Fifteen 2-credit courses constitute the certificate curriculum. These are named below and are normally taken in the order listed.

A Search for Spirituality (BRS 16.6)
The Hebrew Scriptures (BRS 1)
The Greek Scriptures (BRS 2)
Theology of the Hebrew Scriptures (BRS 3)
The Church of the First Five Decades (BRS 13)
Exegesis of the Hebrew Scriptures (BRS 19)
5 Others
+4 Electives

2.  CERTIFICATE IN THEOLOGY (1 YEAR)

First Semester
CIT 101 Computer in Society 2 C
CTH 101 Intro. To the Study of Islam 2 C
CTH 111 Old Testament Survey (O.T) 2 C
CTH 113 Bible Geography 2 C
CTH 131 Introduction to Philosophy 2 C
CTH 141 Church History I 2 C
CTH 151 Religion and Society 2 C
CTH 173 Intro. To the Study of Religion 2 C
GST 101 Use of English & Comm. Skills I 2 C
GST 105 History and Philosophy of Science 2 C
GST 107 The Good Study Guide 2 C
GST 6
CORE 16
TOTAL 22

Second Semester
Course Code Course Titles Unit Status
CIT 102 Application Software Skills 2 C
CTH 102 Major Religious Groups in Nigeria 2 C
CTH 122 Types of Theology 2 C
CTH 142 Church History II 2 C
CTH 152 Marriage and Family 2 C
CTH 192 Intro. to African Traditional Religion 2 C
GST 102 Use of English & Comm. Skills II 2 C
POL 126 Citizens and the State 3 C
GST        2
CORE     15
TOTAL   17

3.  CERTIFICATE IN THEOLOGY (1 YEAR)

 

The curriculum consists of the following courses (30 credit hours):

 

• Bible Study Methods (40 hours).

• Teaching Methods (40 hours).

• Church History Survey (60 hours).

• Church Ministry Administration (40 hours).

• Personal Spiritual Life (40 hours).

• Communicating Biblical Messages (40 hours).

• Missions, Evangelism, Discipleship (60 hours).

• New Testament Survey (60 hours).

• Old Testament Survey (60 hours).

• Bible Doctrine Survey (60 hours).

 

Elective Courses

• Family Life (15 hours)

• Career Guide / Investment Ideas (15 hours).

• Fund Development & Management (15 hours).

• Purpose Driven Life (60 hours).

• Retirement Plan (15 hours).