16 courses with the subject GS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
GS 001• Graduate Research Seminar: Masters Level0
A requirement for all students in a master's degree program. Teaches students to design their research methodologies to most effectively complete course assignments. Students learn to efficiently use library tools and services, which saves time and effort when completing assignments. Focus on evaluating, citing, and using source material properly. Special Notes: This course is graded on an S/U basis.
A requirement for all students in the MFT degree program. Teaches students to design their research methodologies to most effectively complete course assignments. Students learn to efficiently use library tools and services, which saves time and effort when completing assignments. Focus on evaluating, citing, and using source material properly.
GS 007• Graduate Research Seminar: Doctoral Level0
A requirement for all students in a degree program. Teaches students to design their research methodologies to most effectively complete course assignments. Students learn to efficiently use library tools and services, which saves time and effort when completing assignments. Focus on evaluating, citing, and using source material properly. Special Notes: This course is graded on an S/U basis.
GS 699PT• Portfolio in General or Interdisciplinary Studies0.5-6
Preselected topics within an existing course in the field of General or Interdisciplinary Studies. Special Notes: Portfolio courses are created upon request with permission by an overseeing Program Director.
A Master of Divinity or Doctor of Ministry concentration course; an in-depth study of a particular General Studies theme. Special Notes: Fulfills D.Min. elective requirements.
A Master of Divinity or Doctor of Ministry concentration course; an in-depth study of a particular General Studies theme. Special Notes: Fulfills D.Min. elective requirements.
Integrates theology, leadership, formation, intercultural awareness, and worldview analysis into personal, professional, and interdisciplinary practice. Explores and analyzes diverse case dilemmas, contextualizing scripture respectfully. Demonstrates critical thinking, intercultural competence, and integration within professional dialogue. Designed for students in their final year. Special Notes: This course must be taken in the student’s final year.
Introduces research methodologies for literature reviews and biblical research to develop thesis-level writing skills. Improves research, source evaluation, and writing proficiency. Explores doctoral-level research writing practices and familiarizes students with the style guide that governs the final research project report. Special Notes: This should be the very first course that D.Min. students take.
Extension course for continued enrollment; required when the thesis course is incomplete. The extension allows students continued access to university resources. Student must be registered in an extension course at the time the dissertation is granted final approval and receives a grade. Special Notes: This course carries a $375 fee.
GS 899PT• Portfolio in General or Interdisciplinary Studies0.5-6
Preselected topics within an existing course in the field of General of Interdisciplinary Studies. Special Notes: Portfolio courses are created upon request with permission by an overseeing Program Director.
Orientation to the nature of research proposals and the purpose of doctoral research. Identification of research topic, a problem and response statement, exploration of relevant literature and development of a preliminary bibliography. Special Notes: Thesis Proposal Foundations (GS 901) and Thesis Proposal Workshop (GS 902) are a combined course unit to be taken sequentially in subsequent terms. Students cannot take this course until all other required and concentration courses are completed.
Develop and draft a thesis proposal based upon work done in GS 901. Students engage in a process of modifying, expanding, and refining a thesis proposal, as well as developing a strategy for proposal implementation and writing of their thesis. Prerequisites: GS 901. Special Notes: Thesis Proposal Foundations (GS 901) and Thesis Proposal Workshop (GS 902) are a combined course unit to be taken sequentially in subsequent terms.
Completion and defense of an approved thesis proposal, involving thesis writing, and engagement with their Thesis Advisor, keeping in line with the requirements and deadlines listed in the D.Min. Manual for finishing the thesis during GS 993. Prerequisites: GS 901, GS 902. Special Notes: This course is required and is Pass/Fail grading.
Continuation of working toward completion and defense of an approved thesis, involving thesis writing, and engagement with their Thesis Advisor, keeping in line with the requirements and deadlines listed in the D.Min. Manual for finishing the thesis during GS 993. Prerequisites: GS 991. Special Notes: This course is required and is Pass/Fail.
Completion and defense of an approved thesis proposal, involving thesis writing, and engagement with Thesis Advisor, keeping in line with the requirements and deadlines listed in the D.Min. Manual for finishing the thesis. Prerequisites: GS 991, GS 992. Special Notes: This course is graded by the Thesis Advisor based on the entire thesis and the oral defense. Students not meeting the guidelines will be put in extension status and required to meet graduation deadlines again the following year.
