GST Post-graduation Survey

* Which is the latest degree you have completed from Global School of Theology?

Diploma

Bachelor of Arts

Master of Arts

What year was your GST degree completed? (If you have completed more than one GST degree, please give the year of the most recent degree).

Please select the STUDY MODALITY that best fits your experience with GST.

I worked independently (distance education).

I worked in a study group and had interaction with a facilitator and other students.

I sat in formal classes on a GST campus and interacted with a qualified instructor and other students.

What were your PRIMARY REASONS for pursuing a Global School of Theology Degree?

To be in full-time ministry.

To obtain ministerial credentials.

To be educated or trained for local church volunteer ministry.

Personal Enrichment (to obtain a better understanding of the Bible and Christianity).

Academic Advancement

Other

* Would you RECOMMEND the Global School of Theology programme to a friend?

Yes

No. (If no, why not?)

What proportion of your work day did you spend in Christian ministry BEFORE you graduated with a GST degree?

Full-time Christian ministry.

Bi-vocational (Full-time ministry and full-time secular work)

More than half-time Christian ministry; some secular work.

Approximately half-time Christian ministry.

More than half-time secular work.

Full-time secular work.

What proportion of your work day is spent in Christian ministry currently?

Full-time Christian ministry.

Bi-vocational (Full-time ministry and full-time secular work)

More than half-time Christian ministry; some secular work.

Approximately half-time Christian ministry.

More than half-time secular work.

Full-time secular work.

The ministry in which you now spend the LARGEST PART OF YOUR TIME is best described by which of the following?

With what organization do you hold MINISTRY CREDENTIALS? (Check only one)

None

Assemblies of God family

Other

* Did you ACHIEVE THE GOALS you had when you started the programme?

Yes

No

* Which of the following BEST DESCRIBES how the Global School of Theology programme prepared you for Christian service

I was very well prepared.

I was well prepared.

My preparation was adequate.

There are minor areas in which my preparation could have been better.

There are major areas in which my preparation was inadequate.

How did your Global School of Theology programme prepare you ACADEMICALLY AND SPIRITUALLY in the following areas?

Pentecostal Studies

Assemblies of God doctrine

Biblical Studies

Church Administration

Church Leadership -- Theory and Practice

Conflict Resolution

Pastoral Counseling

Evangelism

Discipleship

Preaching and/or Teaching (Homiletics, etc.)

Theology

Faith, Prayer, and Miracles

General Education and Critical Thinking

If you have applied for admission to another academic institution, was your GST degree accepted?

Yes, it was accepted.

No, it was not accepted.

I have not tried/ Not applicable

Have you attempted to transfer any of your GU credits to another programme of another institution?

Yes, and they accepted them.

Yes, but they did not accept all of them.

Yes, but they did not accept any of them

Not Applicable/ I have not tried

* All things considered, how would you RATE YOUR SATISFACTION with your GST degree programme?

Have you started or completed a subsequent degree programme after graduating from Global School of Theology?

I have no plans to do so.

I have tentative plans to do so.

I have been accepted for additional undergraduate studies.

I have completed additional undergraduate studies.

I have been accepted for additional postgraduate studies.

I have completed additional postgraduate studies.

I have been accepted for doctoral studies.

I have completed doctoral studies.

Write up to three types of courses you wish you had taken as part of your latest GST degree program that would have better prepared you for your church ministry.(If not applicable, write "none" or N/ A).

What were your two most meaningful courses that prepared you for your ministry? (If not applicable, write "none" or N/A).

What aspects of ministry have challenged you the most since graduation?

What other comments do you have concerning your GST degree?