Degrees Offered

All degrees awarded by Golden State Baptist College will be a Bachelor of Ministry degree with a major in Bible. Students will generally have a second major, which may be selected from those listed on the following page. GSBC offers a Bachelor of Ministry degree in the following majors.

General Christian Ministry

This course of study is for students who are unsure of a particular calling or who simply want a solid, general Bible college education. Students will be equipped with a sound education and well-established principles. Those completing this prescribed course will receive a Bachelor of Ministry degree.

Christian Elementary Education (Ladies only)

This major is for students who plan to teach in the Christian school on the elementary grade level. Upon completion of this course of study, students will receive a Bachelor of Ministry degree.

Christian Secondary Education

This prescribed course is for students who wish to teach on the junior high or high school level in the Christian school. Secondary education majors are required to select two teaching fields comprised of 22 hours each. Upon completion of this course of study, the degree of Bachelor of Ministry is awarded.

Missions (men)

Students who feel the call of God to go to the mission field should consider this course of study. It is designed to train and equip the missionary candidate with the proper tools necessary for God’s work on the mission field. Upon completion of this course, the student will receive a Bachelor of Ministry degree.

Missions (women) course requirements

Students who feel the call of God to go to the mission field should consider this course of study. It is designed to train and equip the missionary candidate with the proper tools necessary for God’s work on the mission field. Upon completion of this course, the student will receive a Bachelor of Ministry degree.

Pastoral Theology

This course of study is for men who feel God has called them to preach and who are considering pastoring a church. An appropriate balance between academic, spiritual, and ministry-related courses has been put together in order to assure the student the best possible education. Add to this the example and influence of the North Valley Baptist Church, and you have a tremendously effective course of study. Upon the completion of this course, the degree of Bachelor of Ministry will be awarded.

Pastoral Assistant

This course is prescribed for men who want to pursue the position of assistant pastor, youth director, bus director, music director or a similar ministry in the local church. Students who select this course of study must choose one of the following fields of specialty, requiring a minimum of 19 hours: Church Ministry, Music Ministry, or Christian Education. Upon completion of this course of study, the degree of Bachelor of Ministry will be awarded.

Music Education

The music department of Golden State Baptist College is designed to impart practical musical skills to dedicated musicians who will serve the Lord in independent, fundamental Baptist churches and schools. Upon completion of this course of study, the degree of Bachelor of Ministry will be awarded.

Secretarial Science

This course of study is designed to train ladies for full-time Christian service as secretaries. This is a full four-year program, and, upon completion, a Bachelor of Ministry degree will be awarded.

Associate of Church Ministry.

This course of study is designed for men who have a desire to work in the ministry as a second man. Upon completion of this course of study, the degree Associate of Church Ministry is awarded.

Associate of Ministry with an Emphasis in Business.

This course of study is designed for ladies who want to receive practical training as a church or Christian school secretary. Upon completion of this course of study, the degree Associate of Ministry with an Emphasis in Business is granted.