The Master of Practical Theology (Openseminary) is built around six church practices and designed for people in ministry. It offers an innovative and fresh approach to the teaching of Practical Theology. The course departs from the standard mode of theological curriculum, which is divided into the four areas of biblical studies, history, theology and practical/pastoral studies. Through the Openseminary™ approach, the MPT uses six key dimensions of church practice as windows through which biblical, historical, theological and contemporary issues are examined. Knowledge of theory and practice is thus built up through an integrative inquiry that leads to new practical theological insights. It is offered fully online or as a hybrid online and on-campus.
Program Details
- Delivery: online with optional integrative seminars on campus
- Length: 36 credits; 3 years average time to complete
- Cost: view the cost per unit and our financial aid options
- Locations: anywhere in the world
- Start Terms: March and August
Program Distinctives
- LEARN HOW TO DO THEOLOGY: Students learn how to identify emerging questions from their ministry context, engage theological disciplines and humanities to find answers to these questions; then, how to articulate and implement a theological response to the emerging questions.
- LEARN FROM EXPERIENCE: Students interact and learn from experienced pastors, theologians and contextual thinkers, who are at the coalface ministry.
- LEARN AT HOME: Students stay involved in their local church ministry while they attend lectures, access reading, and engage other students online.
- LEARN WITH FLEXIBILITY: Students have access to course content on demand, on any device, anywhere, anytime.
Learn More
- Browse Curriculum and the Openseminary Approach
- Admissions Process & Requirements
- View Academic Calendar
- Group Discount: This program offers a group discount to students enrolling from the same church or organization
Note: This program replaced the Openseminary™ Master of Theological Studies. Current students can find information about the Openseminary™ MTS by viewing the Eastern University Catalog from the year they enrolled.
