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PhD of Contextual Theology
- Tulsa, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Modular doctoral programme preparing scholars and practitioners to engage the global Church with theological depth and cultural insight.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Design and conduct concepts and methods in Contextual Theology to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in doing theology in the global Christian context
- Contemporary issues in global Christianity. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- University or seminary professor
- Theological researcher
- Ministry director
- Missionary leader
- Curriculum developer for faith-based education
- Church or denominational leader
- Spiritual formation director
- Director of global outreach and evangelism
Curriculum
- Modular doctoral study. Core courses include history of Christian doctrine
- Doing theology in the global Christian context
- Contemporary issues in global Christianity
- Spirit hermeneutics
- History and methods of contextual theology
- And theology of Spirit-empowered mission. The page refers to original research but does not describe a dissertation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Master's degree with official transcripts
- Personal sketch
- Resume
- Writing sample
- Essays and research proposal
- GRE taken within 5 years is required
- Undisclosed as GPA
- GRE required for Ph.D. Applicants (taken within 5 years
- Preference for verbal 160 / 600 PBT).
Accepted academic background
Master degree (programme-specific).
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 80
- TOEFL PBT 550
- IELTS 6.0
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Degree Certificates
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).
How to apply
- Check requirements for your programme. Apply online at. No application fee is stated. Upload a personal sketch
- Official transcripts (course-by-course evaluation for non-U.S. Degrees)
- resume or writing samples where the programme asks. Provide English proof (TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.0 for education programmes) and take programme tests or interviews where required
- Such as the GRE for the Ph.D.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,180 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus, Tulsa |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Theology & Ministry |
| Department | Contextual Theology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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Program starts
August 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $18,180 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $11,560 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 80, TOEFL PBT 550, IELTS 6.0.