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Course Schedule
These are the in-person courses at this site. You complete the rest of your degree online through haven.gs.edu.
Degree Pathways
Master of Divinity
MDiv · 90 Credit Hours
A three-year degree that prepares you for pastoral ministry and ministry leadership. Requires an accredited bachelor's degree.
Diploma in Divinity
DpDiv · 79 Credit Hours
The same coursework as the MDiv without the biblical languages, for students 25 or older who don't have a bachelor's degree.
Master of Theological Studies
MTS · 49 Credit Hours
A two-year foundation in biblical and theological studies. Requires an accredited bachelor's degree. Credits transfer into the MDiv.
Diploma in Theological Studies
DpTS · 49 Credit Hours
The same coursework as the MTS, for students 25 or older who don't have a bachelor's degree.
Master of Theological Essentials
MTE · 36 Credit Hours
Core biblical and theological training for lay leaders and church-based ministry. Requires an accredited bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
Diploma in Theological Essentials
DpTE · 36 Credit Hours
The same coursework as the MTE, for students 25 or older who don't have a bachelor's degree.
Also Offered
ADVANCE Ministry Preparation
Practical, Bible-based ministry training offered locally through the Rocky Mountain Campus. Built for pastors, church leaders, and anyone equipping for ministry.
Certificate
12 hours · 4 courses
Diploma
24 hours · 8 courses
Leadership Diploma
48 hours · 16 courses
Degrees are completed by combining in-person courses at this site with online courses. ADVANCE is seminary-related ministry training rather than an accredited degree.
Making Seminary Affordable
Southern Baptist
$365
per unit
Non-Southern Baptist
$645
per unit
Debt-Free
85.6%
of Gateway graduates finish with no educational debt
Rocky Mountain Campus Scholarships
The Rocky Mountain Campus offers scholarship opportunities for students at this site. Contact Dr. Josh Hutchens to learn what's available. 2026–2027 degree rates; audit fee is $100/course. ADVANCE courses have a separate $40 per credit hour support fee. Estimate your tuition
How to Apply
Apply online through the Rocky Mountain Campus at enroll.gs.edu/apply. All degree programs ask for:
✓ Online application + $50 fee
✓ Church endorsement (at least one year of involvement)
✓ Ethical Conduct Standard form
✓ A short response about your faith and call to ministry
MDiv, MTS & MTE: official transcript showing an accredited bachelor's degree
DpDiv, DpTS & DpTE: age 25+ with a high school diploma or equivalent
ADVANCE: separate ADVANCE application ($30)
DpDiv, DpTS & DpTE: age 25+ with a high school diploma or equivalent
ADVANCE: separate ADVANCE application ($30)
Not sure which program fits, or whether to start with ADVANCE? Dr. Hutchens can help you decide.
Interested in the Northern Colorado Teaching Site?
Fill out the short interest form and the Rocky Mountain Campus team will walk you through program fit, scholarships, and next steps.