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50 year tradition of training servant leaders

CGST is the graduate school on the campus of Baptist Theological College. For over 50 years BTC has been training Christian leaders for churches here in the Philippines as well as for ministry around the world. In 1988 CGST was born with the goal of providing innovative and practical graduate-level classes in addition to BTC’s bachelor’s degree programs. CGST currently offers the following degrees:

Master of Divinity
Master of Arts in Theology
- Pastoral studies major
- Leadership major
Master of Arts in Religious Education
TESOL Certificate

Philippine-government recognized; accredited

BTC was the first college in the entire central Philippines to have its theology degrees recognized by the Commision on Higher Education of the Philippine government. BTC is accredited, charter member of the Philippine Association of Bible and Theological Schools(PABATS). BTC is the first theological college to join the Association of Christian Schools, International—Philippines(ACSI). BTC degrees are recognized worldwide!

Professional degrees; NO thesis is required

When students complete their classroom studies and exams they graduate and get back to full- time ministry. No thesis follows! No exorbitant comprehensive examination fees! No advisor or thesis research fees!

Highly qualified, experienced CGST faculty

Dr. John Baxter, Prof. Mary Larsen, Dr. Ernie Manges, Dr. Dennis Nordine, Dr. Charebel Uba, Dr. Steve Wilkinson, Dr. Josefa (Jiji) Harner, Dr. Cirilo Doguiles, Prof. Mary Larsen, Dr. Gerardo (Boyet) Lisbe, Jr., Prof. Ricardo (Ricky) Recodo, Jr., Prof. Jasmin Joy Aguhob, and Prof. Bob Long.

Excellent Learning Resources Center

The learning Resources Center at BTC/CGST includes thousands of books, magazines, journals, and electronic resources. The information Technology Center(ITC) is available to students at no additional charge. BTC/CGST’s LRC is the finest collection of ministry resources outside Luzon.

Air-conditioined classrooms; convenient schedules

In comfortable well-equipped, modern classrooms, students meet once a week for 3 hours making it convenient for students who commute to the campus. Most CGST students remain active in a strategic ministry while they study for their advanced degree.

Advanced academics with practical application

Students are challenged to reach new heights in scholarship but are simultaneously guided to make practical application of the skills, theories and wisdom they gain in classroom settings.

Affordable cost

BTC/CGST keeps the cost of tuition and fees as low as possible. Limited dorm space for singles & couples is also available on campus.