Overview

Outdoor and Adventure Leadership graduates are leaders in ministry to youth and young adults in colleges, churches, and camps globally. This degree is ideal for current ministry professionals as well as those looking for excellent training to launch them into leadership and ministry with youth and emerging adults.

Key Features

Wheaton College Illinois' M.A. in Outdoor and Adventure Leadership (OAL) provides multiple pathways for development as a facilitative, disciple-making, missional leader.
Whether engaging in research that directly impacts ministry to youth and emerging adults, addressing issues of social justice, creating sustainable programs that respect environment, or developing leaders for the church and society worldwide; you will make an impact while you learn the skills, develop the capacity, and refine your character as an OAL student.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cultural Engagement
Leadership and Spiritual Formation
Christian Theology
Research Methods for Ministry
Care and Counsel in Ministry
Program Philosophy and Planning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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Student insurance

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution.
GPA 2.80 minimum.
Official Transcripts from all colleges where a degree was earned or is currently being earned.
Application Form.
Includes essays and affirmations of the Statement of Faith and Community Covenant.
Three Recommendations, which are online forms. Letters are accepted as supplements to the forms.
Resumé: Chronological overview of professional, ministry, and/or volunteer experiences.
$30 non-refundable application processing fee.

Tuition Fee

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International

16800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 840 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

16800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 840 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

16800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 840 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Wheaton

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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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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