Audit Student
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Prospective Credit
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Credit Student
A credit student at GTS is someone who has gone through our one-time application process and been confirmed. They are actively enrolled in courses and are committed to working diligently every semester. Credit students complete multiple readings, assignments, and exams with the goal of earning a Certificate or Degree at GTS. Their primary focus is achieving academic recognition and qualifications.
Abu Dhabi Courses
An advanced genre-focused hermeneutics course for Old Testament poetry and wisdom. This course will enable the student to properly comprehend, interpret, and apply Old Testament poetry and wisdom as Christian Scripture. Additionally, the student will learn how to teach and preach Old Testament poetry and wisdom for the local church.
PROFESSOR
Dr. Adam Brown (M.T.S., M.A., Ph.D.), Vice President and Professor of OT
COURSE SCHEDULE
Tuesdays, 7-10 PM
- Jan: 06, 13, 20, 27
- Feb: 17, 24
- Mar: 03, 10
LOCATION
The classes for this course will take place in Abu Dhabi, in person.
A historical survey of the Christian Church in the Global West, spanning from 1054 AD to
the present day. This course follows the Western Church from the Great Schism of 1054 AD, through the Middle Ages, to the Reformation of the 16th century and beyond. It covers the major figures and movements in Europe and America after the Reformation and the development of Evangelicalism.
PROFESSOR
Dr. Samuel Parkison (M.Div., Th.M., Ph.D.), Associate Professor of Theological Studies
COURSE SCHEDULE
Mondays, 7-10 PM
- Jan: 12, 19
- Feb: 09, 16
- Mar: 16, 30
- Apr: 06, 13
LOCATION
The classes for this course will take place in Abu Dhabi, in person.
This course examines the purpose and practice of women ministering to women. It will survey foundational Biblical texts on women in the church and will deal with topics such as building a word-centered ministry, facilitating discipleship in the church, and women’s ministry being a part of the church under the leadership of the elders.
PROFESSOR
Dr. Jenn Kintner (M.A., Ed.D.), Director of Women’s Ministry Training
COURSE SCHEDULE
Wednesdays, 7-10 PM
- Jan: 14, 28
- Feb: 11, 25
- Mar: 04, 18
- Apr: 08, 22
LOCATION
The classes for this course will take place in Abu Dhabi, in person.
An expositional study of the book of Daniel, designed to interpret the narrative and
apocalyptic texts of this book within God’s salvific plan of the gospel. This course will
examine the canonical function, macro-structure, and exegetical breakdown of Daniel through the interpretive contexts of history, literature, and biblical theology.
COURSE SCHEDULE
Tuesday, April 28 – Monday, May 4
- April 28, Tuesday 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- April 29, Wednesday 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- April 30, Thursday 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- May 1, Friday 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- May 2, Saturday 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
- May 3, Sunday 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- May 4, Monday 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
LOCATION
The classes for this course will take place in Abu Dhabi, in person.
A systematic-theological consideration of aesthetics and its application. This course delves into the biblical, systematic, and philosophical foundations for a theology of beauty (i.e., divine and created beauty), specifically in its Protestant dimensions. As such, this class reflects on the relevance of beauty in theology proper, soteriology, ecclesiology, and ethics. This course will also expose students to considerations of taste, and a Christian theology of art appreciation.
PROFESSORS
Dr. Ryan Currie (M.Div., M.Th., Ph.D.), Dean of Students and Associate Professor of Bible and Theology
Dr. Samuel Parkison (M.Div., Th.M., Ph.D.), Associate Professor of Theological Studies
COURSE SCHEDULE
Fridays 5-10 PM
- May: 08, 22
Saturdays 9-5 PM
- May: 09, 23
LOCATION
The classes for this course will take place in Abu Dhabi, in person.
Dubai & Online Courses
A biblical-theological exposition of the first gospel, with special attention to the five major discourses of Jesus and hermeneutical principles for interpreting gospels.
PROFESSOR
Dr. Eric Zeller (M.Div., Ph.D.), President and Professor of New Testament Studies
COURSE SCHEDULE
Tuesdays, 7-10 PM
- Jan: 13, 20, 27
- Feb: 03, 10, 17, 24
LOCATION
This course is held in Dubai and is hybrid.
A historical survey of the Christian Church, spanning from the second century AD to the Great Schism of 1054 AD. This class examines the major theological developments in the early centuries of the Church, as well as the political dimensions that contributed to persecution, toleration, ecumenical councils, and the eventual divide between the Eastern Church and the Western Church in 1054 AD.
PROFESSOR
Dr. Samuel Parkison (M.Div., Ph.D.), Associate Professor of Theological Studies.
COURSE SCHEDULE
Wednesdays, 7-10 PM
- Jan: 07, 21
- Feb: 04, 18
- Mar: 04, 18
- Apr: 08, 22
LOCATION
This course is held in Dubai and is hybrid.
An expositional study of the books of Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs, designed to explore the gospel shape of these two books within the broader context of ancient Israel's biblical wisdom tradition. This course will examine the canonical function, macro-structure, and exegetical breakdown of Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs through the interpretive contexts of history, literature, and biblical theology.
PROFESSOR
Dr. Adam Brown (M.T.S., M.A., Ph.D.), Vice President and Professor of OT
COURSE SCHEDULE
Saturdays 8 AM-3 PM
May: 02, 09, 23, 30
LOCATION
This course is held in Dubai and is hybrid.
An introduction to the basics of biblical Hebrew designed to equip the student with an ability to comprehend and benefit from Hebrew lexical tools and Hebrew commentary discussion.
PROFESSOR
Dr. Mark Kiefer (M.S., M.Div., Ph.D.), Dean of Operations
COURSE SCHEDULE
Wednesdays, 7-10 PM
- May: 13, 20, 27
- June: 3
LOCATION
This course is held in Dubai and is hybrid.
Online Only Course
A formal introduction to every New Testament book, this independent study course examines each NT book’s historical background, literary structure, and theological emphases in order to lead toward the in-depth foundation in every book of the Scriptures required for students who aspire to lead in church ministry.
PROFESSOR
Brian Wiseman (M.Div., Th.M.), Director of Abu Dhabi Extension Site; Instructor of Biblical Studies
COURSE SCHEDULE
Wednesdays, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Jan: 7, 14, 21, 28
- Feb: 4, 11, 25
- Mar: 4, 11
- Apr: 8, 15, 22
LOCATION
This class will meet online only.