Bachelor of Arts Degree
Program Overview
The College of Theology facilitates Spirit-led growth and discipleship in students and equips them as ministers and leaders in the Body of Christ. Foundational to this purpose, students are equipped with a solid knowledge of the Bible, a sound understanding of theology and an effective grasp of ministry enabling them, through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, to proclaim the healing Gospel of Jesus Christ. The undergraduate Theology Department offers majors in the following areas: biblical literature, church ministry and leadership and theological-historical studies.
Within the church ministry and leadership area, students select one of the following two majors: ministry and leadership or pastoral Christian ministries. The focus of the ministry and leadership major is to equip leaders to fill the offices of teacher, administrator and evangelist in the church through three concentrations of study: Educational Ministries concentration, church administration concentration and evangelism and outreach concentration.
In each area of concentration a cognate of hermeneutics, signs and wonders, research seminar, systematic theology and an Old and New Testament elective is required.
Ministry and Leadership Major Concentrations
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"Attending classes at ORU has sharpened my direction and purpose for God's divine calling on my life. From childhood, I knew I had an abundance of compassion for people and a zeal to help them understand the Word of God to the degree of "doing it." Now to the credit of the Holy Spirit and ORU, I know why I was chosen and how to carry out God's plan for my life."
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Educational Ministries Concentration
The Christian education concentration prepares students for service within the broad scope of the educational ministries of the church (minister and/or director of Christian education; minister of youth children, singles and other specialized age or interest positions). It emphasizes a strong biblical/theological foundation, integrates principles from the social sciences and provides well-balanced training in the theory and practice of Christian education.
Course Offerings for the Educational Ministries concentration include:
- Curriculum Development
- Introduction to Christian Education
- Teaching the Bible
- Ministry Practicum
- Introduction to Youth Ministry
- Children's Ministry
Church Administration Concentration
This concentration educates and equips students to become church administrators. Foundational to this concentration is training in organization, programming, leadership aspects and the relationship of the church to the denomination and society. Skills are developed in the administration of nonprofit organizations, principles of management and organizational behavior. Students also acquire skills in preaching and teaching the Bible. This major emphasizes a strong biblical/theological foundation and provides well-balanced training in the theory and practice of pastoral ministry.
Course Offerings for the Church Administration concentration include:
- Ministry Practicum
- Principles of Management
- Organizational Behavior
- Administration of Non-Profit Organizations
- Teaching the Bible
- Sermon Preparation and Preaching
Evangelism and Outreach Concentration
The evangelism concentration prepares students for service in the professional capacity of itinerant evangelist or staff evangelist. It emphasizes a strong biblical/theological foundation and provides well-balanced training in the theory and practice of evangelism.
Course Offerings for the Evangelism and Outreach concentration include:
- Introduction to Evangelism
- Ministry Practicum
- Evangelism and the Local Church
- Church Growth and Planting
- Teaching the Bible
- Sermon Preparation and Preaching
Outcomes
A degree in ministry and leadership will prepare you for a career as a:
- Chaplain
- Evangelist
- Missionary
- Pastor
- Researcher
- Teacher
What Do You Have To Look Forward To?
Developing a heart of service...interacting with students from other countries and backgrounds...refining your understanding of different theological perspectives...join a community of believers to further the Gospel.
Degree Plan for Church Administration
Degree Plan for Educational Ministries
Degree Plan for Evangelism and Outreach
Contact
Carol Blan
918.495.6103
cblan@oru.edu
