Overview
Rooted in Scripture and in a commitment to the spiritual formation of participants, students in this Master of Practical Theology program at Eastern University will learn how to do theology holistically as they explore, discuss, and engage six local church practices in depth.
Participants will interact with and learn from experienced pastors in the context of the local church and experience the joy of doing theology as part of a team, while applying their learning immediately to their local ministry contexts.
Key features
- Learn how to do theology: Students learn how to identify emerging questions from their ministry context, engage theological disciplines and humanities to find answers to these questions; then, how to articulate and implement a theological response to the emerging questions.
- Learn from experience: Students interact and learn from experienced pastors, theologians and contextual thinkers, who are at the coalface ministry.
- Learn at home: Students stay involved in their local church ministry while they attend lectures, access reading, and engage other students online.
- Learn with flexibility: Students have access to course content on demand, on any device, anywhere, anytime.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Theologia: Doing Theology in Context
- Koinonia: Leading and Building Community
- Kerygma: Communicating the Gospel
- Leitourgia: Leading People in the Presence of God
- Diakonia: Missional Service
- Paideia: Spiritual Formation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Philosophy & Ethics Religious Studies & Theology Christian Studies View 292 other Masters in Philosophy & Ethics in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- BA or equivalency
- Twelve months of ministry experience
- Complete your online application.
- Mail us your personal statement.
- We require two recommendations.
- Mail us an official transcript from the institution which issued your last full degree.
- Sign and send us the DOLE form.
Tuition Fee
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International
6492 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 541 USD per credit during 36 months. -
National
6492 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 541 USD per credit during 36 months.
Living costs for Philadelphia
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.