Below are certificates offered in partnership between Gloucester Point Baptist Church and Spurgeon College at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Delve into our specialized Contextualized Leadership Development Courses, offered in collaboration with Spurgeon College and Midwestern Seminary. These courses are designed to equip you with practical leadership skills rooted in the context of ministry. Immerse yourself in a curriculum that combines academic excellence with real-world applicability, fostering your growth as a leader in your community and beyond.
The CLD Program provides a pathway to tuition-free undergraduate credit for certificates or degrees. Students can apply up to 36 credit hours from CLD courses to Spurgeon College for Associate's or Bachelor's degrees. Qualifying students may also submit CLD credit for up to one-third of a Master's degree at Midwestern Seminary. To qualify, students must be admitted as a graduate student at Midwestern and earn a "B" grade or better in relevant CLD courses.
CLD credit is independent of prior undergraduate experience for Advanced Standing GPA requirements. Transferability to other schools varies, and inquiries should be directed to the Registrar's Office. Spurgeon College credit through CLD requires completion of the admissions and enrollment process. For students under 18 or without a high school diploma, a consent form is needed, available by emailing churchpartnerships@mbts.edu.
49% OF A Certificate Can Be Earned through CLD in partnership with Spurgeon College
2/3rds of a degree may be completed by CLD and transfer credits with Spurgeon College.
History and Theology – 4 courses with an HT prefix
Biblical Studies – 4 courses taken with a BS prefix
Humanities – 4 courses taken with an HM prefix
Biblical Counseling – 4 courses taken with a BC prefix
Christian Education – 4 courses taken with a CE prefix
Ministry – 4 courses taken with an MN prefix
General studies – any 4 courses
