Overview

This degree will lay the foundation for a career in ministry whether it is inside the walls of a church or beyond.

As a master's student in Practical Theology Online from Oral Roberts University, you will gather theological and spiritual tools to accompany leadership skills to help meet perceived needs in ministry. The practicum will provide supervised practice in church or community contexts that encourages the integration of biblical and theological understanding with ministry strategies. The twelve semester hours of undesignated electives provide opportunity for the development of individual interests through course work, and specialized research.

Goals

Prepare candidates with a foundational knowledge of the content of Scripture within its cultural and historical context.
Prepare students to increase competence and understanding in the Word of God by utilizing basic methods of biblical interpretation.
Provide a basic knowledge of theology and Christian doctrines.
Provide a basic knowledge of the history of Christianity.

Prepare students to effectively communicate the message of Christianity in various cultural contexts.
Integrate theological reflection and practice through internship opportunities.
Promote a biblical/theological understanding of the person, work and ministry of the Holy Spirit.
Enable students to articulate clearly their ministry/professional calling.
Enable students to integrate biblical and theological understanding with practical ministry strategies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Divinity
Biblical Literature
Theological/Historical Studies
Professional Counseling
Intercultural Studies
Practical Theology
Ministry
Theology

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-09-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Oklahoma City, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 391 other Masters in Theology and Religious 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Minister's Recommendation
Academic Recommendations/ Professional Recommendations may be used if you have been out of school for longer than 5 years.

Tuition Fee

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International

16050 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 535 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

16050 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 535 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

16050 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 535 USD per credit during 12 months.

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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