“How can I, unless someone explains to me?” (Acts 8:31). With these words, the Ethiopian expressed to Philip a very common need that we find among believers. Believers are constantly being told to read the Bible, to study it, and to create a daily reading habit of it. But find very little resources that can teach them, and train them on how to read, study, understand, and interpret the Bible. The purpose of the Galilean Theological Center is to respond to those needs. Just like the Ethiopian, the Hispanic/Latino faith community is searching for a space and a place that can help them read, understand, and interpret, the Bible. This is precisely what the Galilean Theological Center intends to do. Affiliated with Ashland Theological Seminary, the Galilean Theological Center provides introductory theological education for ministry and leadership in Hispanic/Latino churches and communities. Generally, the Hispanic/Latino community does not have access to traditional ministerial and theological institutions due to language barriers, socio-economic status, and/or educational level. Through its Diploma Program, taught in Spanish or Bilingual, courses are designed to help clergy and lay leaders strengthen the faith and witness of churches in Hispanic/Latino communities throughout the Northeast Ohio.

This program is also open to individuals who wish to obtain educational opportunities for personal and community enrichment. We welcome students of all religious and denominational backgrounds, and normally require participation in a local Hispanic/Latino congregation or a context in which Hispanic/Latino ministry is important. A baccalaureate degree is not required for admission to the program. If God has called you to equip yourself for His service, the Galilean Theological Center can be the place for you.