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About the program
Doctoral programme for ministers, Chaplains and counselors combining biblical and theological study with applied research.
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 Ministry to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in ministry research methods
- Theology of the Holy Spirit and healing. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Senior or lead pastor
- Executive pastor
- Chaplain
- Pastoral counselor
- Missionary
- Ministry consultant
- Denominational leader
- Church planter
- Nonprofit director
- Evangelist
Curriculum
- Flexible coursework with structured residencies. Courses include ministerial identity and personal assessment
- Ministry research methods
- Theology of the Holy Spirit and healing
- Communicating the gospel
- Moral injury
- Missional leadership strategies and the history of evangelism. Concentrations in church ministries and leadership
- Pastoral counseling and chaplaincy
- Or global evangelism. Ends with a ministry research project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Accredited master's degree with official transcripts
- Personal sketch and resume
- D.Min. And Ed.D. Also ask for writing samples or essays
- Doctor of Strategic Leadership needs a master's with 3.0 GPA
- Undisclosed on the pages checked (programme-specific).
Accepted academic background
Master degree for doctoral programmes (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 | $12,960, $15,975 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus, Tulsa |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Theology & Ministry |
| Department | Ministry |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 90 |
| 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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No deadline listed
Program starts
August 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $12,960, $15,975 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.