Grand Rapids Theological SeminaryCornerstone University
All degrees
1001 E Beltline Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525 US
Click to send E-mail to:
grts@cornerstone.edu
Phone: 1-800-697-1133
Fax: 1-616-254-1623
Description:
Mission Statement
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary is a graduate school that prepares biblically and culturally informed ministry leaders for service through Christ’s church.
Core Values
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary enacts its mission on the basis of the following core values:
• Biblical Worldview- We engage theological education from a high view of biblical authority, with appreciation for the flow of the biblical story, and with a commitment to exegete the whole Bible in its original languages.
• Spiritual Transformation- We understand and pursue ongoing spiritual transformation as a communal redemptive process of growth in faith, a process fostered by knowledge of the Word of God and expressed in character development, ethical transformation, and greater love for God and people.
• Critical Thinking- We believe critical thinking requires a strong commitment to scholarship, engagement with diverse viewpoints, and appreciation for the tension of ideas associated with developmental process.
• Christ’s Church- We exist to serve Christ and His worldwide church as partners in the development of ministry leaders through a variety of formal and non-formal means.
• Disciplinary Integration- We nurture skillful integration of the theological disciplines to foster holistic growth in theory and practice, while affirming the value of specialization in the theological disciplines.
• Lifelong Collaborative Learning- We foster a disciplined approach to learn throughout one’s lifetime and as a shared journey with others.
• Cross-cultural Understanding- We affirm cross-cultural interdependence with the diverse cultures and perspectives of the world, and recognize the importance of cultural exegesis and sensitivity for effective ministry.
• Diverse Community- We appreciate an academic community which includes men and women of diverse ethnic, socio-economic, and Christian theological traditions.
Accreditation Description:
Association of Theological Schools and the Higher Learning Commission
Degree(s):
Theological Education for Professionals;
Master of Divinity; M.A. Old Testament; M.A. New Testament; ;M.A. Historical Theology; M.A. Systema
Grand Rapids Theological SeminaryCornerstone University
Biblical Studies
1001 East Beltline NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525 US
Click to send E-mail to:
grts@cornerstone.edu
Phone: 1-800-697-1133
Fax: 1-616-254-1623
Description:
Mission Statement
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary is a graduate school that prepares biblically and culturally informed ministry leaders for service through Christ’s church.
Core Values
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary enacts its mission on the basis of the following core values:
• Biblical Worldview- We engage theological education from a high view of biblical authority, with appreciation for the flow of the biblical story, and with a commitment to exegete the whole Bible in its original languages.
• Spiritual Transformation- We understand and pursue ongoing spiritual transformation as a communal redemptive process of growth in faith, a process fostered by knowledge of the Word of God and expressed in character development, ethical transformation, and greater love for God and people.
• Critical Thinking- We believe critical thinking requires a strong commitment to scholarship, engagement with diverse viewpoints, and appreciation for the tension of ideas associated with developmental process.
• Christ’s Church- We exist to serve Christ and His worldwide church as partners in the development of ministry leaders through a variety of formal and non-formal means.
• Disciplinary Integration- We nurture skillful integration of the theological disciplines to foster holistic growth in theory and practice, while affirming the value of specialization in the theological disciplines.
• Lifelong Collaborative Learning- We foster a disciplined approach to learn throughout one’s lifetime and as a shared journey with others.
• Cross-cultural Understanding- We affirm cross-cultural interdependence with the diverse cultures and perspectives of the world, and recognize the importance of cultural exegesis and sensitivity for effective ministry.
• Diverse Community- We appreciate an academic community which includes men and women of diverse ethnic, socio-economic, and Christian theological traditions.
Accreditation Description:
Association of Theological Schools and the Higher Learning Commission
Degree(s):
Theological Education for Professionals
Master of Divinity; ;M.A.- Old Testament; ;M.A.- New Testament; ;Th.M.- Old Testament; ;Th.M.- New Testament
Research Areas:
New Testament;
Old Testament;
Historical Theology;
Philosophical Theology;
Systematic Theology;
Koine Greek;
Biblical Hebrew;
Hermeneutics;
Biblical Theology;
Exegesis
Grand Rapids Theological SeminaryCornerstone University
Educational Ministries
1001 E Beltline NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525-5897 US
Click to send E-mail to:
grts@cornerstone.edu
Phone: 1-800-697-1133
Fax: 1-616-254-1623
Description:
The Master of Arts in Educational Ministries is designed to develop basic competencies essential to the study of the Bible and related theological literature, while also nurturing knowledge and skill development in the enactment of educational ministry leadership. The program consists of 65-semester hours, which includes a 32-hour Bible and theology core and a 33-hour educational ministries specialization. In addition to foundational courses, the educational ministries specialization consists of a 9-hour Ministry Cognate (Youth Ministries, Women’s Ministries, Adult Ministries, or Interdisciplinary) and an 8-hour Ministry Residency (contextual learning under the supervision of a seasoned ministry mentor). The 8-hour Ministry Residency can be replaced with MIN584, MIN797 and elective credits for the student intending to pursue doctoral study. Applicants for this degree program should possess a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average from an accredited baccalaureate institution. For the student planning to enroll full time, the table below provides a detailed and specific curricular path. Those intending part-time enrollment will find valuable insights from this information for planning your ideal course sequencing.
Accreditation Description:
Association of Theological Schools and the Higher Learning Commission
Degree(s):
M.Div. Educational Ministries; M.A. Educational Ministries
Research Areas:
Christian Education;
Hermeneutics;
NT Biblical Theology;
OT Biblical Theology;
Systematic Theology;
Ministry Residency;
Spiritual Formation;
Organizational Leadership;
Educational Mission of the Church;
Teaching and Learning for Christian Nurture;
Sociology of Adolescence;
Theology of Youth Ministry;
Child and Adolescent Counseling;
Theology of Women in Ministry;
Developing a Women's Ministry;
Counseling Women through the Life Cycle;
Small Group Ministries;
Educational Ministries for Adults;
The Missional Church
Grand Rapids Theological SeminaryCornerstone University
Intercultural Ministries
1001 E Beltline NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525 US
Click to send E-mail to:
grts@cornerstone.edu
Phone: 1-800-697-1133
Fax: 1-616-254-1623
Description:
The Master of Arts in Intercultural Ministries is designed to develop basic competencies essential to the study of biblical and theological literature, while also nurturing knowledge and skill development in the enactment of ministry leadership in intercultural settings. The program consists of 65 semester hours, which includes a 33-hour Bible and theology core and a 32-hour intercultural ministries specialization. The 8-hour Ministry Residency requirement can be replaced with MIN584 Thesis Readings and MIN797 Thesis for the student intending to pursue doctoral study. Applicants for this degree program should possess a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average from an accredited baccalaureate institution. For the student planning to enroll full time, the table below provides a detailed and specific curricular path. Those intending part- time enrollment will find valuable insights from this information for planning your ideal course sequencing.
Accreditation Description:
Association of Theological Schools and the Higher Learning Commission
Degree(s):
M.A. Intercultural Ministries; M.Div. Intercultural Ministries
Research Areas:
Global Impact: Biblical Theology of Mission:
Missional Church: Church and Culture - Past and Present;
Cultural Intelligence: Multicultural Understanding;
Urban and Local Development: Exegeting our Communities;
Intercultural Ministry Residency;
Systematic Theology;
Hermeneutics;
NT Biblical Theology;
OT Biblical Theology;
Organizational Leadership;
Spiritual Formation
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Online & Extension Courses
1001 East Beltline NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525 US
Click to send E-mail to:
grts@cornerstone.edu
Phone: 1-800-697-1133
Fax: 1-616-254-1623
Description:
Mission Statement
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary is a graduate school that prepares biblically and culturally informed ministry leaders for service through Christ’s church.
Core Values
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary enacts its mission on the basis of the following core values:
• Biblical Worldview- We engage theological education from a high view of biblical authority, with appreciation for the flow of the biblical story, and with a commitment to exegete the whole Bible in its original languages.
• Spiritual Transformation- We understand and pursue ongoing spiritual transformation as a communal redemptive process of growth in faith, a process fostered by knowledge of the Word of God and expressed in character development, ethical transformation, and greater love for God and people.
• Critical Thinking- We believe critical thinking requires a strong commitment to scholarship, engagement with diverse viewpoints, and appreciation for the tension of ideas associated with developmental process.
• Christ’s Church- We exist to serve Christ and His worldwide church as partners in the development of ministry leaders through a variety of formal and non-formal means.
• Disciplinary Integration- We nurture skillful integration of the theological disciplines to foster holistic growth in theory and practice, while affirming the value of specialization in the theological disciplines.
• Lifelong Collaborative Learning- We foster a disciplined approach to learn throughout one’s lifetime and as a shared journey with others.
• Cross-cultural Understanding- We affirm cross-cultural interdependence with the diverse cultures and perspectives of the world, and recognize the importance of cultural exegesis and sensitivity for effective ministry.
• Diverse Community- We appreciate an academic community which includes men and women of diverse ethnic, socio-economic, and Christian theological traditions.
Accreditation Description:
Association of Theological Schools and the Higher Learning Commission
Degree(s):
Masters: Master of Divinity; M.A.-Counseling Ministries; M.A.-Educational Ministries; M.A.-Intercul
Research Areas:
Extension/Online Courses Offered:
Biblical Hermeneutics;
OT Biblical Theology;
Acts of the Apostles;
Pastoral Epistles;
Hebrews;
The Book of Psalms;
The Gospel of Luke;
The Parables of Jesus;
Spiritual Formation;
Organizational Leadership;
Admin. & Care of the Church;
Education Mission of the Church;
History/Phil. Of Christian Educ.;
Theology of Women in Ministry;
Adult Ministries in the Church;
Global Impact;
History/Phil. Of Christian Miss.;
Interpersonal Comm. & Conflict Mgmt;
Intro to Muslim Evangelism;
Missionary Encounter with World Religions;
Hist.Theology I: The Ancient Church;
Hist. Theology III: Reformation Church;
The Doctrine of Man and Sin;
Christian Worldview;
Christian Ethics;
Theology of Martin Luther;
Doctrine of Salvation;
Doctrine of the Trinity
Grand Rapids Theological SeminaryCornerstone University
Theological Studies
1001 East Beltline NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525 US
Click to send E-mail to:
grts@cornerstone.edu
Phone: 1-800-697-1133
Fax: 1-616-254-1623
Description:
Mission Statement
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary is a graduate school that prepares biblically and culturally informed ministry leaders for service through Christ’s church.
Core Values
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary enacts its mission on the basis of the following core values:
• Biblical Worldview- We engage theological education from a high view of biblical authority, with appreciation for the flow of the biblical story, and with a commitment to exegete the whole Bible in its original languages.
• Spiritual Transformation- We understand and pursue ongoing spiritual transformation as a communal redemptive process of growth in faith, a process fostered by knowledge of the Word of God and expressed in character development, ethical transformation, and greater love for God and people.
• Critical Thinking- We believe critical thinking requires a strong commitment to scholarship, engagement with diverse viewpoints, and appreciation for the tension of ideas associated with developmental process.
• Christ’s Church- We exist to serve Christ and His worldwide church as partners in the development of ministry leaders through a variety of formal and non-formal means.
• Disciplinary Integration- We nurture skillful integration of the theological disciplines to foster holistic growth in theory and practice, while affirming the value of specialization in the theological disciplines.
• Lifelong Collaborative Learning- We foster a disciplined approach to learn throughout one’s lifetime and as a shared journey with others.
• Cross-cultural Understanding- We affirm cross-cultural interdependence with the diverse cultures and perspectives of the world, and recognize the importance of cultural exegesis and sensitivity for effective ministry.
• Diverse Community- We appreciate an academic community which includes men and women of diverse ethnic, socio-economic, and Christian theological traditions.
Accreditation Description:
Association of Theological Schools and the Higher Learning Commission
Degree(s):
Master of Divinity; M.A.-Systematic Theology; M.A.-Historical Theology; M.A.-Interdisciplinary Stud
Research Areas:
Historical Theology;
Interdisciplinary Studies;
Educational Ministries;
Systematic Theology;
Historical Theology
Grand Rapids Theological SeminaryCornerstone University
Youth Ministries
1001 E Beltline Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525 US
Click to send E-mail to:
grts@cornerstone.edu
Phone: 1-800-697-1133
Fax: 1-616-254-1623
Description:
Mission Statement
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary is a graduate school that prepares biblically and culturally informed ministry leaders for service through Christ’s church.
Core Values
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary enacts its mission on the basis of the following core values:
• Biblical Worldview- We engage theological education from a high view of biblical authority, with appreciation for the flow of the biblical story, and with a commitment to exegete the whole Bible in its original languages.
• Spiritual Transformation- We understand and pursue ongoing spiritual transformation as a communal redemptive process of growth in faith, a process fostered by knowledge of the Word of God and expressed in character development, ethical transformation, and greater love for God and people.
• Critical Thinking- We believe critical thinking requires a strong commitment to scholarship, engagement with diverse viewpoints, and appreciation for the tension of ideas associated with developmental process.
• Christ’s Church- We exist to serve Christ and His worldwide church as partners in the development of ministry leaders through a variety of formal and non-formal means.
• Disciplinary Integration- We nurture skillful integration of the theological disciplines to foster holistic growth in theory and practice, while affirming the value of specialization in the theological disciplines.
• Lifelong Collaborative Learning- We foster a disciplined approach to learn throughout one’s lifetime and as a shared journey with others.
• Cross-cultural Understanding- We affirm cross-cultural interdependence with the diverse cultures and perspectives of the world, and recognize the importance of cultural exegesis and sensitivity for effective ministry.
• Diverse Community- We appreciate an academic community which includes men and women of diverse ethnic, socio-economic, and Christian theological traditions.
Accreditation Description:
Association of Theological Schools and the Higher Learning Commission
Degree(s):
M.Div.- Youth Ministries; M.A.- Educational Ministries, Youth Ministries cognate; M.A.- Counseling
Research Areas:
Sociology of Adolescence;
Theology of Youth Ministry;
Child and Adolescent Counseling;
Youth Ministry Residency;
Biblical Hermeneutics;
OT Biblical Theology;
NT Biblical Theology;
Systematic I,II,III;
Historical Theology;
Christian Spiritual Formation;
Organizational Leadership;
The Educational Mission of the Church;
Teaching and Learning for Christian Nurture;
Global Impact;
Option: Thesis Readings and M.A. Thesis OR Ministry Residency
Grand Rapids Theological SeminaryCornerstone University
Counseling Ministries
1001 East Beltline NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525 US
Click to send E-mail to:
grts@cornerstone.edu
Phone: 1-800-697-1133
Fax: 1-616-254-1623
Description:
The Master of Arts in Counseling Ministries is designed to develop basic skills in biblical and theological interpretation, competency in the foundational skills essential to the practice of counseling, and the academic base for state licensure. The Master of Arts in Counseling Ministries is a 72-semester-hour degree program consisting of a 33-hour core in Bible and theology, and a 39-hour concentration in Counseling Ministries. The counseling concentration includes counseling philosophy and theory, techniques and skill development, and participatory learning through a practicum and internship. The Bible and theology core includes a 9-hour Cognate specialization (Youth Ministries, Women’s Ministries, Adult Ministries, Bible, Theology or Interdisciplinary). A thesis is also optional for the individual intending to pursue advanced study at the doctoral level. Applicants for this degree should possess a minimum 2.5 cumulative undergraduate grade point average from an accredited baccalaureate institution. For the student planning to enroll full time, the table below provides a detailed and specific curricular path. Those intending part- time enrollment will find valuable insights from this information for planning your ideal course sequencing.
Accreditation Description:
Association of Theological Schools and the Higher Learning Commission
Degree(s):
M.A.- Counseling Ministries (for state licensure); ;M.Div.- Counseling Ministries (not for state licensure)
Research Areas:
Counseling Philosophy;
Counseling Theories;
Consulting;
Marriage & Family Counseling;
Research Methodology;
Testing Procedures;
Counseling Techniques;
Career Development;
Group Techniques;
Counseling Ethics and Issues;
Practicum;
Internship;
Youth Ministries;
Women's Ministries;
Adult Ministries;
Biblical Studies;
Theological Studies;
Interdisciplinary Studies
