Oral Roberts University’s Master of Christian Ministry is a 100% online program that can equip you to serve on the front lines of the Spirit-empowered movement today. You will graduate with practical knowledge of ministry, grounded in Scriptures, taught by faculty with both pastoral and ministry experience. This degree is also taught in Spanish for native speakers.
More than this, our commitment to educating your whole person—mind, body, and spirit—can truly set you apart with a practical online ministry degree for anyone who feels called to serve in church, para-church or ministry training settings. It is designed for who have been out of college for at least two years, and who are looking for an affordable way to study the bible, theology, spirituality, and ministry from both pastoral and community viewpoints.
ORU Online is voted Best Online Master's in Oklahoma.
As a university, we meet the accreditation standards of the Higher Learning Commission
(HLC). This program, offered by our Graduate School of Theology and Ministry, is also
accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools
in the United States and Canada (ATS).
This program is 36-credit hours. You could complete this degree in as little as 20 months when you enroll full-time. We consider full-time enrollment for this program as taking one 3-credit hour course over a 7-week term, with 6 terms per year. You take each course with those you enter the program with, and meet up with your instructor and cohort in a webinar 4 times in each course. You complete the program by creating an applied project, such as authoring an e-book, creating a 6-hour ministry workshop, or designing a multi-part sermon series/ study curriculum.
Ask us about our introductory 7-day Graduate Orientation class that will jump-start your graduate studies. Experience what students around the world have gained earning a degree with ORU Online
Ranked the Top Regional College in the West (US News & World Report)
ORU offers financial opportunities for US and international students
Join a community of believers from over 140 nations
Oral Roberts University is one of the largest and most influential Christian universities in the world. We develop whole leaders for the whole world through a unique Whole Person education. Spirit-empowered leaders come to ORU, not to “stay” in their faith, but to GROW in faith.