The following Foundational Courses are recommended:
Spiritual Formation, Ministry Leadership, The ministry of the Laity, Introduction of New Testament, Introduction of Old Testament, Christian Theology
Those courses offered at the following Theological Seminaries
Below is the list of Master Degree courses (recommended)
| Foundational Courses | Course number |
| Old Testament I | SWBLI 5111 |
| Old Testament II | SWBLI 5112 |
| Old Testament III | SWBLI 5113 |
| New Testament I | SWBLI 5211 |
| New Testament II | SWBLI 5212 |
| New Testament III | SWBLI 5213 |
| Contemporary Views of Jesus | SWBLI 5261 |
| Christian Theology I | FHBTH 5111 |
| Christian Theology II | FHBTH 5112 |
| Christian Theology III | FHBTH 5113 |
Apologetics | FHPHI 5211 |
| Christian Decision Making | FHETH 5112 |
| Ministry Leadership | MFLDS 5211 |
| Contemporary Youth Issues | MFFND 5131 |
| Conflict Ministry | MFPMN 5221 |
The Functioning Church
(Administration) | MFADH 5111 |
| Foundational Courses | Course number | Credit Hour |
| Spiritual Formation I | SPFTH 3101 | 1 |
| Spiritual Formation II | SPFTH 3111 | 1 |
| Basic Old Testament I | OLDTS 3313 | 3 |
| Basic Old Testament II | OLDTS 3323 | 3 |
| Basic New Testament I | NEWTS 3313 | 3 |
| Basic New Testament II | NEWTS 3323 | 3 |
| The Laity in Evangelism and Church Growth | EVANG 5383 | 3 |
| History of Christianity I | CHAHT 3103 | 3 |
| History of Christianity II | CHAHT 3113 | 3 |
Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary
www.ggbts.edu
Foundational Courses | Course number | Credit Hour |
Spiritual Formation | P 1115 | 2 |
Ministry Leadership | E 1312 | 3 |
The ministry of the Laity | I 2318 | 3 |
New Testament Intro I&II | S 1312 | 3 |
Old Testament Intro I&II | S 1112 | 3 |
Christian Theology I&II | L 1211 | 3 |
Cultural - Practicum
Vietnamese Baptist Theological School Courses (in English)
1. Evangelism Explosion
2. Communicating the Gospel in the context of three major religions in Viet Nam.
(Buddhism-Confucianism-Taoism)