Gatewood Theological Institute and Seminary

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed,
rightly handling the Word of Truth. - 2 Tim. 2:15

"Providing a Solid and Systematic Study of the Word of God"

The mission of GTIS is to educate men and women in both basic and professional level biblical and theological knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for Christian Service and the fulfillment of the Great Commission of Christ.
            Expanded Statement of Purpose:
            1.  GTIS is an undergraduate level theological seminary that seeks to prepare students for a variety of Christian ministries.  Classes are seminar style classes in a classroom environment promoting interaction between faculty and students.
            2.  GTIS seeks to maintain an appropriate balance between training for practical ministry while providing a rigorous academic program.
            3.  GTIS is committed to preparing students who confess a call or commitment to the ministry of Jesus Christ, demonstrate a thirst for biblical and theological knowledge, and show signs of spiritual maturity.
            4.  GTIS is committed to the fact that the Bible is the inspired written Word of God and is the final authority for all of our faith and practice.

Two Program Disciplines
Diploma or Certificate in Pastoral Education
Diploma or Certificate in Biblical Studies

Faculty Leaders and Staff
Dean and Center Director:  Dr. R. Ray Gatewood, B.S., M.Div., D.Min.
Kim A. Gatewood, B.S. M.Div., Academic Dean
Dr. Harold Van Arsdale, B.S. M.Div., D.R.E.
Professor Mark Lee, B.S. M.S.
Lakeita Lyles, B.S. M.S. Ed.D., President Trustees
Yavonne Lockhart, Registrar
Veronica Hatton, Registrar

All Classes are Tuesday Evenings @ 6:00 pm

Pastoral Education

                                              Required Foundational Subjects (5)
BB 3100/2100  Hermeneutics                                                          
NT 0100 - NT Greek                                                
TH 3201 NT Theology                                          
TH 3200 Systematic Theology                      
CH 3211 Church History                                  
                                                      Major Subjects (9)
CE/PM Capstone             Ethics/ Spiritual Formation    
PM   Worship                                                              
PM 3257  Preaching                                                  
NT 2167 – NT Survey I                                                
OT 3103 – OT Survey I                                                
NT                                                                              
NT                                                                              
OT                                                                              
OT                                                                              
                                                   Electives (2)    Any Designation

Biblical Studies

                                                 Required Foundational Subjects (4)
BB 3100/2100  Hermeneutics                                      
CH 3211 Church History                                            
TH 3200/3201  Theology                                                
NT 0100 - NT Greek                                                    
                                                          Major Subjects (10)
CE/PM Capstone          Ethics/Spiritual Formation              
PM    Worship    
NT 3166  - NT Survey I                                                
NT 3167 - NT Survey II                                                
OT 3103 - OT Survey I                                                
 3104 - OT Survey II                                            
NT                                                                              
NT                                                                              
OT                                                                              
OT                                                                              
                                                                    Electives (2)  Any Designation

Classes For Fall I Term
August 05 - September 23, 2025

All Classes are eight (8) week terms  

PM - 2257
Contemporary Christian Preaching

A survey of Christian doctrines, with emphasis on revelation, the nature and work of God, Jesus Christ, humankind and sin, the Holy Spirit, salvation, and eschatology.
Certification Course - $110.00
Professor: Dr. R. Ray Gatewood, D. Min.

NT - 2166
New Testament Survey, Part I

A survey of the historical and cultural background of the New Testament, along with the life, ministry, and teachings, of Jesus.  The course also covers the process by which the gospels were written and explores the similarities among the synoptic gospels and the uniqueness of the Gospel of John.  Also covered are the authorship, purpose, and content of the book of Acts.
Certification Course - $110.00
Professor: Dr. Harold Van Arsdale, D.R.E

OT- 2104
Old Testament Survey, Part II

A survey of all the prophetic books of the OT (Isaiah through Malachi) as well as miscellaneous books known as the Writings (Psalms, Job, Proverbs, Ruth, Song of Songs, Ecclesiastes, Lamentations, Esther, Daniel, Ezra, Nehemiah, and 1 and 2 Chronicles.
Certification Course - $110.00
Professor: Professor Mark Lee, M.S.

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Classes For Fall IITerm
October 07 - November 25, 2025

All Classes are eight (8) week terms  

BB - 2100
How to Understand the Bible (Biblical Hermeneutics)

An introduction to the doctrinal, historical, and literary nature of the Bible and other general questions involved in reading the Bible with understanding.  The course also deals with principles of biblical interpretation, purpose and the message of the Bible.
Certification Course - $110.00
Professor: Dr. R. Ray Gatewood, D. Min.

NT - 2190
New Testament -Revelation

A study of the background, authorship, and teachings of the book of Revelation.  
Certification Course - $110.00
Professor: Dr. Harold Van Arsdale, D.R.E

OT - 2132
 Old Testament - Amos

A study of the life and times of the prophet Amos and his message of judgment to the Northern Kingdom of Israel.  
Certification Course - $110.00
Professor: Professor Mark Lee, M.S.

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Classes For Spring I Term
January 06 - February 24, 2026

All Classes are eight (8) week terms  

BB - 2100
How to Understand the Bible(Biblical Hermeneutics)

An introduction to the doctrinal, historical, and literary nature of the Bible, along with general questions involved in reading the Bible with understanding.  The course also deals with principles of biblical interpretation, purpose, and the message of the Bible.
Certification Course - $110.00
Professor: Dr. R. Ray Gatewood, D. Min.

NT - 2167
New Testament - Survey II

A survey of the historical and cultural background of the New Testament, along with the life, ministry, and teachings of Jesus.  The course also covers the process by which the gospels were written and explores the similarities among the synoptic gospels and the uniqueness of the Gospel of John.  Also covered are the authorship, purpose, and content of the book of Acts.

Certification Course - $110.00
Professor: Dr. Harold Van Arsdale, D.R.E

OT - 2103
Old Testament - Survey I

A survey of 1) the historical and cultural background of the OT, 2) the books of the Pentateuch (Genesis through Deuteronomy), and 3) the books known as the Former Prophets i.e. Joshua, 1and 2 Samuel, and 1 and 2 Kings. 

Certification Course - $110.00
Professor: Professor Mark Lee, M.S.
A survey of 1) the historical and cultural background of the OT, 2) the books of the Pentateuch (Genesis through Deuteronomy), and 3) the books known as the Former Prophets i.e. Joshua, 1and 2 Samuel, and 1 and 2 Kings. 

Certification Course - $110.00
Professor: Professor Mark Lee, M.S.

School Registration/Class Enrollment

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Classes For Spring II Term
March 31 - April 21, 2026

All Classes are eight (8) week terms  


Credentialing/Certification Course - $110.00
Professor: Dr. R. Ray Gatewood, D. Min.


An overview of the Gospel of Mark.



Credentialing/Certification Course - $110.00
Professor: Dr. Harold Van Arsdale, D.R.E


A study of Jeremiah, the prophet and book.  





Credentialing/Certification Course - $110.00
Professor: Professor Mark Lee, M.S.

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