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

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-05 00:00:00
Starting 2026-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-22 00:00:00

More details

Application Deadlines: Three weeks before start of term

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Philosophy Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies View 332 other Masters in Christian Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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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.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

Living costs for Philadelphia

1313 - 2284 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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