Reformed seminary training pastors in biblical, confessional, and pastoral excellence since 1986.
GPTS offers a rigorous curriculum centered on pastoral training with robust instruction in biblical languages (Greek and Hebrew), biblical content, systematic theology, apologetics, pastoral counseling, and preaching. The flagship Master of Divinity (MDiv) requires 120 credit hours over four years and is designed to equip men for ordination and long-term pastoral service. All full-time professors have at least five years of pastoral experience and teach as ordained ministers. The seminary also offers a Bachelor of Divinity (BDiv), Master of Arts in Religion (MAR), Master of Ministry (MM) for ruling elders and deacons, and advanced research degrees (ThM and ThD).
The seminary is biblically grounded, pastorally focused, and confessionally faithful to the Westminster Standards. Founded on the model of Old Princeton Seminary, GPTS maintains high standards in language instruction, systematic theology, and preaching hours. The institution emphasizes personal holiness and godly character development alongside rigorous theological education. Tuition is intentionally kept low through donor and church support, with many scholarships available to minimize student debt.
Located at 200 E Main Street in Taylors, South Carolina, the seminary provides both in-person and distance learning options. Distance students may participate synchronously in real-time classes but must complete at least 12 credit hours in residence and attend orientation on campus. The campus fosters close mentoring relationships between professors and students, with faculty maintaining open office doors for engagement and support.
The seminary accepts applications for its various degree programs with formal approval from students' overseeing church courts required for distance study. Notably, over 92% of divinity graduates continue in pastoral ministry, reflecting the seminary's success in preparing men for gospel ministry. The institution's narrow focus on pastoral training is embedded in every course, chapel meeting, and daily fellowship among faculty and students.