Sunset Graduate School

Sunset Graduate School offers a range of degree and certificate programs designed to equip ministers and church workers for effective, long-term service. All programs are offered fully online and are designed to be completed while remaining active in ministry.

Doctoral Degrees

The Doctor of Biblical Studies (DBS) is a 39-hour program consisting of 13 courses, designed to be completed in a minimum of two and a half years. The Doctor of Theology (THD) is a 48-hour program consisting of 10 courses plus a minimum of 18 dissertation credit hours, requiring a minimum of four and a half years to complete. A Master of Theology (ThM) is awarded upon completion of the THD coursework before advancing to the dissertation phase.

Masters Degrees

The Master of Biblical Studies (MBS) is a 36-hour program available in three tracks: Congregational Ministry, Youth and Family, and Spiritual Leadership. Each track is designed to be completed in a minimum of two years.

Graduate Certificates

Graduate certificates are available in Spiritual Leadership and Church History, each consisting of four courses drawn from the Masters program curriculum. Certificate course requirements can be found under the Master's Degree section below.

For more information about acceptance into the Graduate School:

Contact Kerry Williams, kerry.williams@sibi.cc, for more information.

To enroll in any of these courses, look for the Enrollment in this Course block on the right side (or below the main section on a mobile phone).

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