Theology is the study of God: therefore, this program of study will provide a strong foundation of theology and help prepare the student for Christian ministry as a Bible teacher, preacher, missionary, and various other public and personal ministry roles. Anyone called to ministry, regardless of their calling, should possess an intense knowledge of New Testament ministry and a deeper conviction and commitment to his /her own personal call to ministry. Upon completion of the program the student should demonstrate a greater understanding of God, a methodology for bible study and interpretation, and the ability to effectively use the word of God in Christian ministry.

In order to graduate with a doctor of theology Degree (Th.D), the student must have satisfactorily completed the following requirements:

• Pre-requisite: Master’s Degree in related or approved field
• Minimum of 33 credits for program completion
• Minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
• All financial obligations settled with SOO Faith School of Ministry/Leadership
• Recommendation by the facility for graduation upon application.

Ministry experience is considered on. A case-by-case basis. We typically look for at least 3 years of significant ministry experience in church or para-church settings. Significant part-time, full-time, paid or unpaid ministry leadership experience may all be considered in the assessment of ministry experience.

The following courses of study are required :

Philosophy:

• Apologetics 1 & 2
• Hermeneutics 1 & 2
• New Testament Greek 1 & 2
• Critical Issues in Ministry - (todays church and reaching the lost)
• The Pastor’s Spirit
• New Testament Exegesis 1 & 2
• Real Life Ministry Situation (Difficulty in The Church)

Biblical Theology Classes:

• The Doctrine of God
• Pneumatology
• Soteriology
• Angelology

Systemic Theology Classes

• Christology
• Doctrine of The Word of God
• Doctrine of The Church

Doctoral Dissertation  - minimum of 100 pages- include foot notes, 15 reference materials- Extra cost will be for binding of Dissertation.

Tuition: Contact Office