ACTS Distance Education
ACTS provides a number of Distance Education course options which include online ecourses, modular courses (weekend and week long) and summer courses. Online courses are designated "OL" in the ACTS Timetable. Graduate Guided Distance Education (GGDE) courses are designated "E" in the ACTS Timetable.
All ACTS programs will require a student to take some of their course work at the Langley campus.
In some cases, a MACS student may complete a minimum of 30 core credits at ACTS. An additional 21 credits may consist of online or GGDE courses from ACTS or transfer credits from other recognized schools. Please note that transfer credit is limited to 18 credits (with a minimum grade of B-) and the courses must fit the program.
Graduate Guided Distance Education Course List (GGDE)
GGDE courses are prepared by the Institute of Theological Studies and carry transfer credit to seminaries which offer ITS courses.
Two courses may be taken at a time. Credits earned through ACTS Graduate Guided Distance Education Courses may be applied to specific degree or diploma programs (see below for more program information).
All who wish to take one or more courses through GGDE will need to apply to a program or apply as an unclassified student. Each course consists of audio-cassette lectures or cds, a syllabus, and a study guide. Textbooks are required and should be ordered from your local Christian bookstore, unless otherwise indicated.
Normally, a student will start a GGDE course at the beginning of the chosen semester. Students who have access to on-campus courses applicable to their programs are advised to pursue those first before opting for GGDE courses.
Application and Registration for GGDE Courses
For information on availability of courses contact the ACTS Registrar's Office. Download a GGDE Registration Form. Upon admission as an ACTS student please print out and fax completed form to 604-513-2096.
GGDE Course Completion Timeline
| Semester | Register By | Course Begins | Course Ends |
| Fall | Aug 1st | Sept 1st | Dec 1st |
| Spring | Dec 1st | Jan 1st | April 31st |
| Summer | April 1st | May 1st | Aug 31st |
GGDE Courses Available on DVD
| Course | credit | Instructor |
| BIE 501E Understanding of the O.T. | 3 | Bruce Waltke, Th.D, Ph.D. |
| BIE 545E Gospels/Life of Christ | 3 | Terry C. Hulbert, Th.D. |
| BIE 546E The Pastoral Epistles | 3 | John R.W. Stott, M.A., D.D. |
| BIE 547E The Sermon on the Mount | 2 | John R.W. Stott, M.A., D.D. |
| BIE 548E The Book of Romans | 3 | Harold Hoehner, Th.D., Ph.D. |
| BIE 549E The Parables of Jesus | 3 | Craig Blomberg, Ph.D. |
| BIE 550E NT Survey: Epistles & Revelation | 3 | Craig Blomberg, Ph.D. |
| BIE 561E Acts of the Apostles | 3 | Darrell Bock, Ph.D. |
| BIE 609E The Book of Isaiah | 3 | Allen P. Ross, Ph.D. |
| BIE 611E The Book of Psalms | 2 | Bruce Waltke, Th.D., Ph.D. |
| BIE 722E The Epistle to the Hebrews | 3 | Dennis E. Johnson, Ph.D. |
| BIL 500E Introductory Greek I | 3 | Paul Bremer, Ph.D. |
| BIL 501E Introductory Greek II | 3 | Paul Bremer, Ph.D. |
| CED 635E Adult Ministries in the Church | 2 | Kenneth O. Gangel, Ph.D. |
| HIS 645E History of the Charismatic Movement | 3 | John D. Hannah, Th.D., Ph.D. |
| HIS 654E Reformation Church History | 3 | William Robert Godfrey, Ph.D. |
| HIS 659E History of Christianity in America | 3 | John D. Hannah, Th.D., Ph.D. |
| LDR 561E Church Leadership & Administration | 2 | Kenneth O. Gangel, Ph.D. |
| LDR 562E Interpersonal Communications & Conflict Management in Churches and Orgnaizations | 2 | Kenneth O. Gangel, Ph.D. Samuel Canine, Ph.D. |
| LDR 661E Advanced Leadership and Administration | 2 | Kenneth O. Gangel, Ph.D. |
| MIS 521E African Theology and Religions | 2 | Tite Tienou, Ph.D. |
| MIS 663E Urban Mission and Ministry | 2 | Roger S. Greenway, Th.D. |
| MIS 665E The Missionary Encounter with World Religions | 3 | Harvie Conn, Th.M., Litt.D. |
| MIS 667E Introduction to Muslim Evangelism | 3 | Patrick Cate, Ph.D. |
| THS 602E Christian Ethics | 3 | James M. Grier, Th.D. |
| THS 610E Doctrine of Man and Sin | 3 | Roger Nicole, Th.D., Ph.D. |
| THS 613E Christian Worldview | 3 | James M. Grier, Th.D. |
| THS 657E Exploring Approaches to Apologetics | 3 | Gordon Lewis, Ph.D. |
ACTS Seminaries is a member of the Institute of Theological Studies which produces these courses. Credits earned through the ACTS Graduate Guided Distance Education Courses may be applied to specific degree programs in the following amounts:
| Program | Credits |
| Master of Divinity | 15 |
| Master of Theological Studies | 3 |
| Master of Applied Linguistics & Exegesis | 6 |
| Master of Arts in Cross-cultural Ministries | 6 |
| Master of Arts in Christian Studies | 9 |
| Master of Counselling | 3 |
| Diploma | 6 |