Chinese Semlink is a diploma program designed to train men and women for ministry in Mandarin-speaking contexts in the United States and around the world through an e-learning environment. Although not offered for degree credit, the diploma curriculum is provided at a graduate level and involves Master of Arts core courses. The application process for Chinese Semlink diploma students is completely separate from the application process for Gordon-Conwell degree programs.
The Chinese Semlink Diploma Program requires students to complete eight courses: six required courses, and two electives (please refer to Chinese language website and to the course offerings below). A diploma certificate will be issued by Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary upon successful completion of the program.
The Chinese Semlink program is academically supervised by a team of Chinese faculty. The team includes the following:
Diploma program courses can be applied to a degree program at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary through a vetting process by meeting the standards and formally applying to a degree program. Ten diploma program courses may be applied to the M.Div. degree, and up to seven may be applied to an M.A. program. For questions related to transferring diploma courses into a degree program, please contact Dr. Kevin Xiyi Yao.
Course | Description | Professor |
NT501 | NT Survey | Dr. Gordon |
OT500 | OT Survey | Dr. Stuart |
TH501 | Theology Survey I | Dr. Wells |
TH502 | Theology Survey II | Dr. Lim |
CH500 | Survey of Church History | Dr. Rosell |
WM601 | The World Mission of the Church | Dr. Tennent |
NT503 | Life of Jesus | Dr. McDonough |
NT504 | Paul and his Letters | Dr. Ciampa |
OT501 | Theology of the Pentateuch | Dr. Hugenberger |
OT595 | Old Testament Ethics | Dr. Kaiser |
OT551 | Genesis in Depth | Dr. Kaminski |
GL501 & GL502 | Greek 1 & Greek 2 | Dr. Hafemann |
OL501 & OL502 | Hebrew 1 & Hebrew 2 | Dr. Pratico |
PR601 | Preaching: Principles and Practices | Dr. Gibson |
PR602 | Preaching for Modern Listeners | Dr. Arthurs |
You can begin your online e-learning in Chinese now! Click here to get registration and additional information.
Chinese Dimensions of the Faith is a personal enrichment program designed to provide men and women with basic theological training for life and ministry in Mandarin-speaking contexts in the United States and around the world through an e-learning environment. This program is for personal enrichment only, and no degree credit is available from taking these classes.
Course | Professor |
Biblical Interpretation: Studying the Bible for All Its Worth | Dr. Stuart |
Old Testament Survey I: Creation, Covenant, and Kings | Dr. Stuart |
Old Testament Survey II: Prophets and Promise | Dr. Stuart |
New Testament Survey I: Christ and His Church | Dr. Gordon |
New Testament Survey II: Letters to God’s People | Dr. Gordon |
Church History Survey I: From Pentecost to the Reformation | Dr. Rosell |
Church History Survey II: From Reformation to the Present | Dr. Rosell |
Theology Matters I: What Christians Believe and Why It Matters | Dr. Wells |
Theology Matters II: What Christians Believe and Why It Matters | Dr. Wells |
Evangelism and Missions: Loving a Lost World | Dr. Tennent |
You can begin your online study of Dimensions of the Faith in Chinese now! Click here to begin.
An opportunity for Gordon-Conwell students to travel around the world where they can learn to serve the poor, share their faith and network with Christians from a broad spectrum of other cultures and church traditions.
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