The School of Theology & Ministry's Master of Practical Theology degree is an advanced M.Div. equivalent degree designed to fully prepare students for ministry in the local church.
Students will spend the first two semesters in master's classes on the Marion residential campus in the School of Theology & Ministry housed in the Noggle Christian Ministries building. During that time, they will be instructed and mentored by professors within the School of Theology & Ministry. The school will also work with each student to locate a teaching church that will provide a mutually beneficial environment for both the student and church.
Beginning in the summer of the first year of the master's degree, students will spend the remainder of their time as a resident pastor in a teaching church. Students will continue to interact with one another and their professors via online coursework and campus workshops. This process will allow students to share and process what they learn during their residential experience.
Any person with a bachelor's degree and the required pre-requisite may apply for acceptance. Admittance to the master's program will be based on several criteria including each student's undergraduate GPA and classroom performance. Upon successful completion of both the coursework and residency, students will be awarded a Master of Practical Theology degree.
Tuition
Graduate tuition for the Master of Practical Theology program, per credit hour for the academic school year, can be found here. Scholarships are available. Church matching scholarships and a Wesleyan Loan/Grant program are also available making this program incredibly affordable for ministerial students.
Application Process
The Master of Practical Theology program is designed for students who have received an undergraduate ministry-related degree. This is a 72-credit-hour graduate degree with up to 9 hours being satisfied through undergraduate credit. Applicants typically have limited ministry experience and are older than traditional college students. In addition to the program requirements listed below, a minimum 3.0 GPA is required for admittance into the program. We will consider exceptions on a case by case basis. Click here to apply. For more information, email theology.ministry@indwes.edu or call 765-677-2248.
Prerequisite Courses |
21 |
| Coursework must address the following areas*: | |
| Worship* | |
| Multi-cultural / Intercultural / Global Ministry* | |
| Christian Education / Family Ministries* | |
| Evangelism and Discipleship* | |
| Homiletics* | |
| Pastoral Care & Counseling* | |
Coursework may include additional practical ministry content in order to reach the minimum of 21 hours.
Applicants must also secure 2 recommendations (1 pastoral and 1 academic). Apply here using the online forms.
Courses
One of the best ways to discover a degree program is to check out the course listings. Preview the courses for Master of Practical Theology at Indiana Wesleyan University using the course catalog.
Faculty
At IWU, the Christian Worship department seeks to prepare the next generation of worship leaders in the church to lead God's people in deeper and richer experiences of corporate worship by designing and leading worship services that are faithful to Scripture, historically conscious, relevant to God, Christ centered, context-specific, and engaging for worshipers of all ages.
