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Biblical and Theological Studies
The Biblical/Theological Studies Major is designed for students who want a thorough working knowledge of Scripture, but do not wish to pursue the ordination track. Students in this major also have enough elective hours to choose a minor, giving them a wide range of flexibility in their future ministry opportunities.
The Degrees:
Professors
Dr. Mark Weeter | Dr. Mike Fullingim | Dr. Darek Jarmola | Joshua McNall | Jerome Van Kuiken
Pastoral Ministry
The Pastoral Ministry major is for those who intend to pursue full-time ministry in the Wesleyan church. This major fulfills all requirements for ordination, and equips students to pastor effectively in a variety of congregational settings.
Pastoral Ministry/Worship Arts Major
The pastoral Ministry Major with an emphasis in Worships Arts equips the student to combine pastoral leadership skills, with a more focused training in Music and the Arts. Special emphasis is placed upon the Biblical and theological foundation for Christian Worship, along with the proper role of the musician in shepherding the church into authentic and culturally contextualized Christian worship. Graduates are prepared for both pastoral and music positions in the church.
Pastoral Ministry/Biblical and Theological Studies
This degree combines the Pastoral Ministries major with extra Biblical and Theological Studies courses to give the pastor a superior knowledge of the Bible. This major fulfills the requirements for ordination in the Wesleyan Church. Due to the critical importance of learning Koine Greek for serious study of the New Testament, only a bachelor of arts is offered for students interested in this degree.
Pastoral Ministries/Youth Ministry
This major equips the pastor to minister effectively to the general congregation and to youth specifically. Students who may pastor in smaller churches which require pastors to have multiple roles would benefit from this degree. This major fulfills the requirements for ordination in the Wesleyan church.
Global Studies
Oklahoma Wesleyan University, in partnership with Voice of the Martyrs, has developed a one-of-a-kind bachelor’s degree with its Global Studies Major. This unique intercultural major prepares the student to pursue ministry both domestic and globally among persons of different languages and cultures. Not only will this major develop practical skills to enabled the student to perform effective intercultural ministry, but because of the unique relationship with Voice of the Martyrs, the student will learn about the persecution of the church throughout the centuries. Also, the student will bet trained to work effectively in both restricted and/or hostile nations, in a short of long term capacity.
For information on the OKWU/VOM Mini-Term Program
Sports Ministry
This major equips students for a wide range of ministry involving sports, such as full-time sports ministry or sports team chaplain. This major does not fulfill the requirements for ordination in the Wesleyan church.