Full Gospel Theological Seminary (FGTS) offers the following Doctoral programmes:

   1.  Doctor of Theology (ThD) / PhD (Theology)
   2.  Doctor of Biblical Studies (DBS)
   3.  Doctor of Religious Studies (DRS)
   4.  Doctor of Ministry  (DMin)
   5.  Doctor of Divinity (DD)
   6.  Doctor of Religious Education (DRE)
   7.  Doctor of Apologetics (DrApol)
   8.  Doctor of Church Administration (DCA)
 

DOCTOR OF BIBLICAL STUDIES (DBS)

Doctor of Biblical Studies (DBS) is an entry level theological degree course at the doctoral level where one learns the basics of Bible and Theology.
Admission Requirements:  You must have a recognized master’s degree in Biblical studies or any discipline.  However, if your degree is not in biblical studies, you will be given additional material to take care of any academic deficiency.This is done under the Open University system followed worldwide by theological institutions.
Time Available:  You have 2 years to complete the course at an accelerated pace. In case you fail to complete the course in 2 years, you can renew for up to three years on payment of an annual renewal fees.
Syllabus:  All the textbooks and reading-materials listed below are given via free downloads. You do not have to buy anything. Each numbered textbook shown below is a “Course Module” worth 1 to 3 credit hours.

Essential Apologetics Course Modules:
    * M01A1 Introduction
    * M02A1 Presuppositions
    * M03A1 History
    * M04A1 Canon
    * M05A1 Revelation
    * M10A1 Intro to Tools
    * M10A2 Preparation
    * M10P1 What is Proof
    * M11A1 Errors of Interpretation
    * M12A1 Bible Difficulties
    * M13A1 Science Difficulties
    * M14A1 Propaganda Analysis
    * M15A1 Manipulation Analysis
    * M16A1 Manipulation Resisting
    * M17A1 Logic & Errors
    * M18A1 Debating Techniques
    * M19A1 Resisting Debate
    * M20A1 Leading Questions
    * M20U1 Using Apologetics

ApologeticsCourse Modules:
    * DBS01 Human Escapism
    * DBS02 Science & Christian Faith
    * DBS03 Faith and Reason
    * DBS04 Christianity & Science
    * DBS05  Open Theism 2
    * DBS06 Evolution/Creation
    * DBS07 Resurrection
    * Apologetics Readings 56 Files (Provided)

Bible Course Modules:
    * DBS20 Bible Survey
    * DBS21 Study/Teaching Bible
    * DBS22 Psalms
    * DBS25 Isaiah
    * DBS28 Minor Prophets
    * DBS30 Revelation

Biblical BackgroundsCourse Modules:
    * DBS040 Bible Manners/Customs

Canon Course Modules:
    * DBS045 Canonicity Issues
    * DBS046 Origin/Hist Bible

EthicsCourse Modules:
    * DBS51 God and Evil

HistoryCourse Modules:
    * DBS55 Western Monasticism

Practical LifeCourse Modules:
    * DBS60 Christian Life
    * DBS62 Family Life

TheologyCourse Modules:
    * DBS70 Theology Proper
    * DBS71 Major Doctrines
    * DBS72 Rapture and Revelation
    * DBS73 Tribulation
    * DBS74 Satanic Rebellion
    * Readings (201+ Documents, supplied by us)

General Reading
    * 4 Books, supplied

Practical Work
The student will have to develop and submit two courses of 6 – 10 lessons following a specified format. They should choose the subject soon after joining FGTS.