Short Terms

Upcoming Short Terms 

What is a Short Term?

Short terms (formerly known as J-Terms) are week long, 3 credit hour sessions offered throughout the school year.  Each course is one week of intensive study on campus which is prefaced by reading and pre-class assignments as well as papers or projects which are due following the course.  Short Term courses are open to all students who wish to earn graduate school credit.  Non-degree seeking students who want to take a particular course for credit can submit a Guest Application. Prerequisites may be required for some courses.  Anyone may take a Short Term course as either a non-matriculated student or as an audit student for personal growth and training.

Short Terms are an excellent way to try out UGST.  You may take the class for ministry enhancement or use the course as a springboard for further study.  For more information, call the school at (314) 921-9290 or email Rhonda Morley (rmorley@ugst.org) in Admissions.

Credit and Cost Information

We are now offering a 50% discount on any Short Term courses for all FIRST-TIME Short Term students taking a course for credit!  To take advantage of this offer, please download the coupon and submit it with your registration form and fee.  Mail your registration to:

Courses are $290.00 per credit hour ($870.00 for a 3 credit course).  To take the course for credit, the student must complete the course reading requirements, attend all classes, and complete the assigned paper.  The course syllabus will be available online approximately one month before the class to all registered students. This will enable students to do preliminary reading.

A $100.00 registration fee is applied toward tuition.  The registration fee is refundable until the first day of class.  The refund schedule for withdrawing from a course is detailed in the UGST Student Handbook.

A $10.00 Student Activity Fee will be applied per class.
Dress Code: Business Casual

Short Terms 2010

AUGUST 2010

Biblical Interpretation (August 9-14): taught by Dave Norris, Professor of Biblical Theology.

This course is an investigation in the reading and interpretation of biblical texts. The course includes study of several issues of interpretation, including the authority of Scripture, types of interpretation, and the application of the biblical text.

Introduction to Practical Theology (August 9-14): taught by Jim Littles, Professor of Practical Theology.

A theological study of ministry in the local church. Apostolic theology and mission will be applied to such topics as ministry identity & philosophy, worship, organizational leadership and service in an ever changing global world.

JANUARY 2011

HT 605/ PT 680 Revival and Revivalism taught by Robin Johnston, Adjunct Faculty (UPCI Editor in Chief)

This course is an examination of the history of revivals and their influence on the church life and growth.  Special attentions will be paid to modern revivals, especially those which influenced the Pentecostal movement.  The class will seek to discover the theological and biblical principles of those movements and apply them to the contemporary church.

PT 502 Mission of the Church taught by Jim Littles, Professor of Practical Theology.

An inquiry into the mission and form of the local congregation. The course will focus on issues of purpose, leadership, organization, finances, and planning in the formation of the church as a faithful community. (On campus students should wait to take this course on campus in the Spring).

BI 661 Luke-Acts taught by Steven Beardsley, Adjunct Faculty (Pastor of Newark UPC: Newark, DE).

A study of the Lukan narrative in the continuing story of the ministry of Jesus to the apostles and the church. (Prerequisites: Biblical Interpretation and New Testament Foundations)