RU Program Info
We are a Bible based and Christ centered University and dedicated in teaching and training. Our educational purpose is to have students to know the word of God, apply that knowledge to their practical ministry, and achieve a higher level of mastery and the skills of communication of the Gospel.
Degree Programs
- Undergraduate Program
Bachelor of Arts in Theological Studies
The Reformed University offers a Bachelor of Arts in Theological Studies based on 120 semester hours of credit. The program requires eight semesters in four academic years, including general education courses. The program expects the students to obtain strong foundation in biblical studies and understand the theories of Theology and Missions. The program also encourages students' autonomous learning and to develop a deep understanding in a specific area. Specializing in the area of interest provides the opportunity for students to be equipped to serve as a professional expert in the field of theology. In addition to learning exegetical skills, the graduates will learn how to communicate with others and advice people based upon Bible.
- Graduate Programs
Master of Arts in Theological Studies
The program combines biblical, theological and historical studies with emphasis on cultural and social matters. The objective of the program is to empower the Christian foundation and perspective in one's secular career and to prepare students through a biblical and theological foundation for various kinds of ministries within the local church or in diverse Christian ministries. In addition, the training received from this degree can serve students interested in pursuing specialized or doctoral studies. In the Master of Arts in Theological Studies programs research and writing skills must be demonstrated by writing a thesis. Students are required to register for three semester hours of thesis work and write a thesis on an approved topic within the area of emphasis. Taking Greek and Hebrew classes are optional but the Bible exam will be required.
The program has three areas of specialization, which are Christian Missions, Pastoral Counseling, and Biblical and Classical Literature. The curriculum attends to various academic areas within theological studies, while allowing the student the flexibility to focus on a single area within the larger field of study. Students are required to complete 63 graduate credits. They complete the degree with a master's thesis and degree seminar/graduation class.
Master of Divinity
The Reformed University offers Master of Divinity program based on 96 semester hours of credit. The objective of Master of Divinity curriculum is to offer training for pastoral ministry. Two concentrated study areas are Christian Missions, Pastoral Counseling, and Biblical and Classical Literature and students take core courses in Biblical, Systematic and Practical theology characterizes this three-year program. Through this program, the students will gain ability to preach and teach the meaning of Scripture and styles of historic and modern Christian liturgies and skills to construct and lead a worship service. The program's goal is for the students to practice leading a local congregation, strengthening spiritual maturity, utilizing and explore their spiritual gifts and callings; and encouraging a concern for non-Christians, both in America and worldwide.
Doctor of Ministry
Doctor of Ministry is a professional degree in ministry that brings together theory and practice and is built upon the biblical, theological and professional foundations of Master of Divinity program. The program is intended for people who are in full-time vocational Christian ministry, such as pastors, associate pastors, missionaries, chaplains, Christian educators, workers in Christian organizations, missionaries, and evangelists.
The objective of the Doctor of Ministry Program is to help the students to reflect on the day-to-day practice of ministry and to define critical issues that Christian communities facing today. The faculty will assist to deepen the students' understanding of ministry through systematic studies, professional research, theories, experts' feedback, and one-on-one mentoring. At the end, the students will write a thesis that is pertinent to the students' ministry. The requirements of this program include the successful completion of sixty semester units, which are offered in 17 courses, 1 semester of chapel, and a project including writing a graduation thesis. Course work and Dissertation Project comprise the core components of the degree. The students are suggested to take 3 to 4 courses per semester but they may take more courses upon the written permission of an Academic Dean or a faculty.
Doctor of Theology
The degree of Doctor of Theology is one of the highest academic degrees awarded by The Reformed University. The degree is Christian mission oriented program, and the objective is to equip students with teaching techniques and research skill so they can use those in colleges, theological seminaries, universities, and churches. The students will define their own theological positions in communications with other perspectives. They will also have academic freedom to explore the validity of other approaches in order to advance their training in independent investigation, academic research, critical and scholarly writings.
The Doctor of Theology is in continuity with the goal of the Master of Divinity program, and it is aimed particularly at training people who, as professional theologians, would provide expertise in theological matters and leadership in theological issues in their own contexts.
- * California statute requires that a student who successfully completes a course of study to be awarded an appropriate Degree verifying this fact.
- * Prospective enrollees are encouraged to discuss personal educational and occupational plans with school personnel prior to enrolling or signing enrollment agreements.
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