Gatewood Theological Institute and Seminary
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed,
rightly handling the Word of Truth. - 2 Tim. 2:15
"Providing a Solid and Systematic Study of the Word of God"
The mission of GTIS is to educate men and women in both basic and professional level biblical and theological knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for Christian Service and the fulfillment of the Great Commission of Christ.
Expanded Statement of Purpose:
1. GTIS is an undergraduate level theological seminary that seeks to prepare students for a variety of Christian ministries. Classes are seminar style classes in a classroom environment promoting interaction between faculty and students.
2. GTIS seeks to maintain an appropriate balance between training for practical ministry while providing a rigorous academic program.
3. GTIS is committed to preparing students who confess a call or commitment to the ministry of Jesus Christ, demonstrate a thirst for biblical and theological knowledge, and show signs of spiritual maturity.
4. GTIS is committed to the fact that the Bible is the inspired written Word of God and is the final authority for all of our faith and practice.
Two Program Disciplines
Diploma or Certificate in Pastoral Education
Diploma or Certificate in Biblical Studies
Faculty Leaders and Staff
Dean and Center Director: Dr. R. Ray Gatewood, B.S., M.Div., D.Min.
Kim A. Gatewood, B.S. M.Div., Academic Dean
Dr. Harold Van Arsdale, B.S. M.Div., D.R.E.
Professor Mark Lee, B.S. M.S.
Lakeita Lyles, B.S. M.S. Ed.D., President Trustees
Yavonne Lockhart, Registrar
Veronica Whitmire, Registrar
Expanded Statement of Purpose:
1. GTIS is an undergraduate level theological seminary that seeks to prepare students for a variety of Christian ministries. Classes are seminar style classes in a classroom environment promoting interaction between faculty and students.
2. GTIS seeks to maintain an appropriate balance between training for practical ministry while providing a rigorous academic program.
3. GTIS is committed to preparing students who confess a call or commitment to the ministry of Jesus Christ, demonstrate a thirst for biblical and theological knowledge, and show signs of spiritual maturity.
4. GTIS is committed to the fact that the Bible is the inspired written Word of God and is the final authority for all of our faith and practice.
Two Program Disciplines
Diploma or Certificate in Pastoral Education
Diploma or Certificate in Biblical Studies
Faculty Leaders and Staff
Dean and Center Director: Dr. R. Ray Gatewood, B.S., M.Div., D.Min.
Kim A. Gatewood, B.S. M.Div., Academic Dean
Dr. Harold Van Arsdale, B.S. M.Div., D.R.E.
Professor Mark Lee, B.S. M.S.
Lakeita Lyles, B.S. M.S. Ed.D., President Trustees
Yavonne Lockhart, Registrar
Veronica Whitmire, Registrar
All Classes are Tuesday Evenings @ 6:00 pm
Pastoral Education
Required Foundational Subjects (5)
BB 3100/2100 Hermeneutics
NT 0100 - NT Greek
TH 3201 NT Theology
TH 3200 Systematic Theology
CH 3211 Church History
Major Subjects (9)
CE/PM Capstone Ethics/ Spiritual Formation
PM Worship
PM 3257 Preaching
NT 2167 – NT Survey I
OT 3103 – OT Survey I
NT
NT
OT
OT
Electives (2) Any Designation
BB 3100/2100 Hermeneutics
NT 0100 - NT Greek
TH 3201 NT Theology
TH 3200 Systematic Theology
CH 3211 Church History
Major Subjects (9)
CE/PM Capstone Ethics/ Spiritual Formation
PM Worship
PM 3257 Preaching
NT 2167 – NT Survey I
OT 3103 – OT Survey I
NT
NT
OT
OT
Electives (2) Any Designation
Biblical Studies
Required Foundational Subjects (4)
BB 3100/2100 Hermeneutics
CH 3211 Church History
TH 3200/3201 Theology
NT 0100 - NT Greek
Major Subjects (10)
CE/PM Capstone Ethics/Spiritual Formation
PM Worship
NT 3166 - NT Survey I
NT 3167 - NT Survey II
OT 3103 - OT Survey I
3104 - OT Survey II
NT
NT
OT
OT
Electives (2) Any Designation
BB 3100/2100 Hermeneutics
CH 3211 Church History
TH 3200/3201 Theology
NT 0100 - NT Greek
Major Subjects (10)
CE/PM Capstone Ethics/Spiritual Formation
PM Worship
NT 3166 - NT Survey I
NT 3167 - NT Survey II
OT 3103 - OT Survey I
3104 - OT Survey II
NT
NT
OT
OT
Electives (2) Any Designation
Courses for Summer I Term
May 14 - July 02, 2024
All Classes are eight (8) week terms
PM - 2254
Public Worship
Understanding, Preparing for and Practicing Christian Worship .
Credential/Certification Course - $100.00
Professor: Dr. R. Ray Gatewood, D. Min.
NT - 2166
New Testament Survey, Part I
A survey of the historical and cultural background of the New Testament, along with the life, ministry, and teachings of Jesus. The course also covers the process by which the gospels were written and explores the similarities among the synoptic gospels and the uniqueness of the Gospel of John. Also covered are the authorship, purpose, and content of the book of Act.
Credential/Certification Course - $100.00
Professor: Dr. Harold Van Arsdale, D.R.E
0T - 2207
Exodus
A study of the historical, biblical, textual, canonical, and theological details of the book of Exodus, with an emphasis on its application to the Christian life today.
Credential/Certification Course - $100.00
Professor: Professor Mark Lee, M.S.
School Registration/Class Enrollment
See the Application Below