Overview
A distinctive Wesleyan-Pentecostal hermeneutics is brought to bear in this Theological Studies (Pentecostal Theology) degree program at the Pentecostal Theological Seminary, offering candidates for this degree the opportunity to study, research, and construct within the Pentecostal tradition but with a view toward addressing the broader issues of the Christian church and the world in various global contexts.
Learning outcomes
Upon graduation the student will be able to:- Demonstrate a coherent understanding of the history of the Christian theological tradition in the light of Wesleyan-Pentecostal theology and spirituality.
- Demonstrate theological knowledge and skills necessary for reading, constructing, and teaching theology in response to issues facing the church and the world in diverse contexts.
- Interpret Scripture according to a Wesleyan-Pentecostal hermeneutical paradigm.
- Appreciate and articulate the need for theology to remain rooted in, and in service of, the formational beliefs and practices of the community of faith.
- Reflect critically on one's own story and the story of one's faith community in the light of biblical narrative and the church's history.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Pentecostal Explorations of the Old Testament
- Pentecostal Explorations of the New Testament
- Biblical Hermeneutics
- Christian Doctrine
- Pentecostal Spirituality & Theology
- Historical Theology
- History and Theology of the Wesleyan, Holiness and Pentecostal Movements
- Church of God History & Polity
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Religious Studies & Theology Christian Studies View 166 other Masters in Christian Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application for Admission form.
- An autobiography describing the applicant's personal background, church affiliation/credentialing, Christian experience, and reason for applying to this graduate school.
- A $75 non-refundable application fee.
- Official transcripts from all previous colleges/universities attended. Photocopies are not acceptable. Transcripts from non-American institutions must be evaluated and converted to the American Grade Point Average system.
- International applicants seeking to enter the United States and attend classes on campus must provide an affidavit of financial sponsorship.
- Letters of recommendation from non-family members (pastor, supervisor, and/ or professors) who can attest to your commitment to Christ, church involvement, leadership ability, human sensitivity, academic ability and facility in interpersonal relationships.
- TOEFL scores (for applicants from non-English speaking countries).
Tuition Fee
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International
12250 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24500 USD for the full programme during 24 months. -
National
12250 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24500 USD for the full programme during 24 months.
Funding
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