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 THEOLOGY (ThD) / PhD (THEOLOGY) 2 YEARS)

 

ThD is an advanced level theological diploma course where one goes deeper into topics related to Bible and Theology. The course is suitable for people who already have a good background in theology.
Admission Requirements
 A Master’s degree in any subject, but preferably in theology. In case your Masters is not in theology, we will send additional course material (if needed) to take care of the theological deficiency.
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.
All Full Gospel Theological Seminary (FGTS) courses require the completion of the following core courses – if you have completed it in another FGTS degree program then you need not take it again.
Course Modules:
FGTS 001A1 Introduction
 FGTS 002A1 Presuppositions
 FGTS 003A1 History
 FGTS 004A1 Canon
 FGTS 005A1 The Word Of God
 FGTS 010A1 Intro to Tools
 FGTS 010A2 Preparation
 FGTS 010A3 What is Proof
 FGTS 011A1 Errors of Interpretation
 FGTS 012A1 Bible Difficulties
 FGTS 013A1 Science Difficulties
 FGTS 014A1 Propaganda Analysis
 FGTS 015A1 Manipulation Analysis
 FGTS 016A1 Manipulation Resisting
 FGTS 017A1 Logic & Errors
 FGTS 018A1 Debating Techniques
 FGTS 019A1 Resisting Debate
 FGTS 020A1 Leading Questions
 FGTS 020A2 Using Apologetics
Apologetics 2 Course Modules:
 FGTS 0303 Man’s Sin and the Global Flood
 FGTS 0306 The Origin of Human Races and Blood Groups
 FGTS 0309 Will Those Who Have Never Heard the Gospel Be Lost
 FGTS 0311 Presuppositional Confrontations
 FGTS 0312 Unmasking Evolution
 FGTS 0313 Survival Of The Fakest
Bible Course Modules:
 ThD021 Training of the Twelve – A B Bruce
 ThD022 Why Noah’s Flood – J. W. Rich
 ThD024 Origen of the New Testament
 ThD025 Matthew Henry OT Survey
 ThD031 Bibliology
 ThD032 Mr. Ds Notes on Philippians
 ThD033 Fundamentals of Bible Doctrine
 ThD034 Mr. Ds Notes on Galatian
Hermeneutics Course Modules:
 ThD040 How To Study Teach The Bible
 ThD041 Lessons In Hermeneutics
 ThD042 Hermeneutics
 ThD043 Parables-I
 ThD044 Parables-II
 ThD045 The Apocalypse Of John And The Rapture Of The Church
 ThD046 You Can Understand The Bible
Issues Course Modules:
 ThD051 Studies In Creationism
 ThD052 Buried Evidence
 ThD053A & B – Science – vs. – Evolution
 ThD054 – Death and Afterwards
Philosophy/Ethics/Cults Course Modules:
 ThD061 Christian Mysticism
 ThD062 Brief Instruction in the Worship of God
 ThD063 Christian Ethics
 ThD064 Cults
 ThD065 Heretics
 ThD066 Freedom of the Will
 ThD067 Pilgrim’s Progress
Religion Course Modules:
 ThD070 Islam by Dr. Phillip
 ThD071 Summary of Christian Doctrine
 ThD072 Fundamentals of Bible Doctrine
 ThD073 The Talmud
 ThD074 The Moslem Doctrine Of God
Theology Course Modules:
 ThD080 Abstract of Systematic Theology
 ThD081 Doctrine of the FGTS
 ThD082 Justification By Faith
 ThD083 Till He Come
 ThD084 A Brief Instruction in the Worship of God
 ThD085 The Names Of Jesus
 ThD086 Freedom of the Will
 ThD087 Post-tribulationism Discourse
 ThD088 The Apocalypse
Topical Studies Course Modules:
 ThD090 The Necessity of Prayer
 ThD091 A Critical Review of the Empty Tomb
Practical Work
 The student will have to develop and submit three courses, similar to what can be seen at Apologetics Courses or Free Courses. They should choose the subject soon after joining FGTS.
Thesis
 Students will work with mentor to select a subject sometime early in their studies. The Thesis will be at least 180 pages (not including coversheet, intro, index), double spaced, in Veranda -12 Fonts – Example can be downloaded from school library.

PhD in Theology
 The courses taken will be the same as those in the Doctorate in Theology with an addition number of courses that will be selected by your mentor in areas that you may be weak or even strong in to add to your diversity in Theology. In addition your homework will require 2000 word summations as well as a 250 Page Thesis.
Practical Work
The student will have to develop and submit three courses, similar to what can be seen at Apologetics Courses or Free Courses. They should choose the subject soon after joining FGTS
Thesis
 Students will work with mentor to select a subject sometime early in their studies. The Thesis will be at least 250 pages (not including coversheet, intro, index), double spaced, in Veranda -12 Fonts – Example can be downloaded from school library.

2.  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.

3. DOCTOR OF RELIGOUS STUDIES

4. DOCTOR OF MINISTRY (DMin)

Doctor of Ministry (DMin) is a ministry-related theological degree course where one learns the basics of Bible and Theology with emphasis on Christian Ministry.
Admission Requirements: You must a recognised master’s degree in ministry or any other discipline.  However, if your degree is not in ministry, 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:
    * DMIN010 Faith & Modern Society
    * DMIN011 Science And Christian Faith
    * DMIN012 Education and Substitution
    * DMIN013 Handling Doubts

Bible Course Modules:
    * DMIN020 Inspiration of Bible
    * MDIN021 Personal Bible Study
    * DMIN022 OT Historical Survey

EthicsCourse Modules:
    * DMIN029 Intro to Ethics
    * DMIN030  Right And Wrong
    * DMIN031 Moral Relativism
    * DMIN032 Moral Issues
    * DMIN033 Christian and Laws
    * DMIN034 The Law and Ethics

Issues IICourse Modules:
    * DMIN035 Moral Issues
    * DMIN036 Abortion I
    * DMIN037 Abortion II
    * DMIN038 Euthanasia
    * DMIN039 Medical Ethics

MinistryCourse Modules:
    * DMIN041  Church Growth
    * DMIN042 Prayer
    * DMIN043 Worship
    * DMIN044 Revival
    * DMIN045 Faith
    * DMIN046 Youth Ministry
    * DMIN047 Ministry to the Retarded

Pract. Life ICourse Modules:
    * DMIN060 Pastoralia
    * DMIN061 Leadership
    * DMIN062 Christian Integrity
    * DMIN063 Understanding Adults
    * DMIN064 Adult Ministry
    * DMIN065 Contemporary Church
    * DMIN066 Church Planting
    * DMIN067 Church Planting II
    * DMIN068 House Churches
    * DMIN069 Leadership Training
    * DMIN070 Transformational Ministry
    * DMIN071 Disciple-making
    * Readings: Practical Life I

Practical Life IICourse Modules:
    * DMIN075 Book of Judges
    * DMIN076 Book of  Nehemiah
    * DMIN077 Biblical Management

TheologyCourse Modules:
    * DMIN81 Intro To Open Theism

Cult StudiesCourse Modules:
    * DMIN91 JW and Mormons
    * DMIN92 Repentance in Cults

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.

5. DOCTOR OF DIVINITY

6. DOCTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Doctor of Religious Education (DRE) is an advanced level theological diploma course where one learns the advanced principles of biblical training and communication.
Admission Requirements:     You must be 21 years or older, with preferably an MRE to your credit. However, if you are 21 and if you have any other theological or secular masters degree, you can still apply and we will give you additional course material to take care of the academic deficiency.
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

Apologetics Course Modules:
    * DRE001 Current Issues
    * DRE002 Atheism
    * DRE003 Case for Christianity

Bible And Theology Course Modules:
    * DRE011 History of the Bible
    * DRE012 Canon And Authority
    * DRE013 Justification By Faith
    * DRE014 Intro to NT Theology
    * DRE015 Sola Scriptura

Essential Topics Course Modules:
    * DRE021 Culture
    * DRE022 Human Mind
    * DRE023 Political Philosophy
    * DRE024 Liberalism
    * DRE025 Fatherhood
    * DRE026 Analysis of AV Media
    * DRE027 Personal Qualities of Christian Teacher

Education Course Modules:
    * DRE031 Philosophy of Chr Edu
    * DRE032 Christian Education
    * DRE033 Studies In Christ. Edu
    * DRE034 Bible in Education
    * DRE035 Current Theories of Christian Edu
    * DRE036 Teaching to Read
    * Bible Teaching Methods          
    * Course Modules:
    * DRE041 Bible Teaching Methods
    * DRE042 Hermeneutics

Print Communication Course Modules:
    * DRE061 Writing Basics I
    * DRE062 Writing Basics II
    * DRE063 Creative Writing

Ethics Course Modules:
    * DRE070 Ethics I
    * DRE071 Ethics II

Cult Communication Studies Course Modules:
    * DRE081 Intro To Cults
    * DRE082 Cult Characteristics
    * DRE083 Cult Classification
    * DRE084 Christian Cults
    * DRE085 Occult Cults
    * DRE086 Why Do Cults Attract
    * DRE087 Resisting Cults

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.

7. DOCTOR OF APOLOGETICS

Doctor of Apologetics (DrApol) is a doctoral level theological diploma course where one learns the basics of Bible and Theology with emphasis on ministry.
Admission Requirements:  You must have a masters degree in theology. If you have a secular  masters  degree, you can apply and we will give you additional course material to take care of the academic deficiency.
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

Canon Course Modules:
    * DAP01 Bibliology
    * DAP02 Inerrancy
    * DAP03 Pseudoepigrapha

Philosophy And History Course Modules:
    * DAP10 Intro To Philosophy
    * DAP11 Christians and Practice Of Philosophy
    * DAP12 Naturalism
    * DAP13 Postmodernism
    * DAP14 Philosophical Apologetics
    * DAP15 Theism

Theological Apologetics Course Modules:
    * DAP20A  God’s Existence 4
    * DAP20B OpenTheism3
    * DAP20C DietyOfJesus
    * DAP20D Impeccability Of Christ
    * DAP20E Kenosis

Apologetic Approaches Course Modules:
    * DAP25A Apologetic Approaches
    * DAP25B Recurring Problems

Evolution and Creation Course Modules:
    * DAP40A  Age of the Earth
    * DAP40B Evolution and the Time Problem
    * DAP40C Genesis and Science
    * DAP40D Colossians and Science
    * DAP40E Job and Science
    * DAP40K Darwinism
    * DAP40L Evolution and Creation
    * DAP40M Evolution (Advanced)
    * DAP40N Evolution Predicaments
    * DAP41A History of Creationism
    * DAP41B Creationism I
    * DAP41C Creationism 2
    * DAP42 Flood and Ice Ages
    * DAP43 Theistic Evolution
    * Readings (10 Books, supplied)

Historical Apologetics Course Modules:
    * DAP50A Jesus and History
    * DAP50B Analysis of Resurrection History
    * DAP50C Jesus and Eyewitnesses
    * DAP50D Archaeology And Bible 2
    * DAP50E Universal Flood
    * DAP50F Scientists and Creationists
    * Historical Apologetics Readings (4 items, supplied)

Apologetics and the New Testament Course Modules:
    * DAP60A New Testament Documents
    * DAP60B  Evangelicals And The Canon
    * DAP60C Canon: Advanced Study
    * DAP60D Apocrypha & OT Canon
    * DAP60E Dead Sea Scrolls

Issues Course Modules:
    * DAP70A Current Issues I
    * DAP70B Current Issues I
    * DAP70C Euthanasia

Cult Studies I Course Modules:
    * DAP80A Intro To Cults
    * DAP80B Cult Characteristics
    * DAP80C Resisting Cults
    * DAP80D Cult Attraction Strategies
    * DAP80E Cult Classification
    * DAP80F Christian Cults
    * DAP80G Occult Cults
    * Cult Readings (2 Books, Supplied)

Cult Studies II (World Religions) Course Modules:
    * DAP81A  Analysis Of Religions
    * DAP81B Hinduism
    * DAP82C New Age
    * DAP82D Gnosticism
    * DAP82E Free Masons
    * DAP82F Mormonism
    * DAP82G Islam
    * DAP82H Feminism & Goddess Religions
    * DAP83J World Religions

Cult Studies III (Islam) Course Modules:
    * DAP85A Introduction to Islam
    * DAP85B  Islam II
    * DAP86C  Codification of Quran
    * DAP86D Textual History of Quran
    * DAP86P Christian Muslim Apologetics
    * DAP86Q Answering Muslims
    * DAP86S Christian Witness To Muslims
    * DAP86T Questions from Muslims
    * DAP86U Islamic Agenda
    * Islam Readings (39 Documents, Supplied)

Cult Studies IV (New Age Related) Course Modules:
    * DAP90A New Age Cults
    * DAP90B Gnosticism II

General Reading Course Modules:
    * 15 Documents (supplied for reading. No assignment needed)

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.