Why a New Theology Ph.D. Program at ORU? One
I like to write a series of “blogs” on our Ph.D. program at Oral Roberts University. Of course, our program is not for everyone who plans to do a theology Ph.D. However, some may find it to have merit to consider, thus, to read this and next one.
As an introduction, two layers of our identity form the foundation: 1) Taking the radical shift in global Christianity in the last half a century. For example, from the early 1980s, more Christians live in the global South (and now close to 2/3)! This year, ORU has more than 110 nations in our student body and commits to serve world Christianity. And 2) The rapid growth of Spirit-empowered churches and communities. Its growth rate is highest among Christian families and among all the religions! Obviously, the program, therefore, would be suitable for aspiring thinkers, researchers, teachers, and practitioners from the global South (and those who believe in what the Holy Spirit is doing in these continents) and Pentecostal/Charismatic/Independent church traditions. Therefore, we plan to take the global picture as the context of our research and the radical work of the Holy Spirit at the center of life and research. #ORUPhD#ORUTheology