Our Bachelor of Art degree program has the following cognate areas: Divinity, Ministry, Theology, Religious Studies, Christian Counseling, Evangelism, Christian Apologetics, and Christian Leadership.
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ACADEMIC DEGREES
Bachelor’s Degree
Bachelor of Divinity (B.Div)
Bachelor of Ministry (B.Min)
Bachelor of Theology (B.Th)
Bachelor of Religious Art (BRA)
Bachelor of Christian Counseling (BCC)
Master’s Degrees
- Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
- Master of Theological Studies (MTS)
- Master of Pastoral Counseling (MPC)
- Master of Cyberspace Theology (MCT)
- Master of Art (MA) in any of the above.
Doctoral Degrees
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Ph.D. in Theological Studies
Our Doctor of Philosophy in Theological Studies (Ph.D.) is a research program designed for learners interested in teaching and research and aspire to contribute to scholarship in specific areas of Theological studies to make disciples for Christ.
As an institution founded upon Biblical Christian truth, Resurrection Power University subscribes to the scripture concerning Jesus Christ:
“In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” (Colossians 2:3).
As a result, our Ph.D. program welcomes learners from diverse theological and non-theological backgrounds. Learners may choose to explore the biblical foundation of their previous or present academic and professional areas as service to God through humanity. All non-theology background students must complete all recommended foundational coursework in Theological studies, Research, and write a supervised dissertation. In addition to the traditional Theology, Divinity, and Ministry, the cognate areas covered at RPU include Theology of Technology and Science, Cyberspace Theology and Media Ministry, as well as Creation and End-Time Studies with special emphasis on the second coming of Jesus Christ. Note that although we have taken the initial steps toward the application for accreditation, Resurrection Power University is not accredited by any agency that the US Department of Education recognizes.
Admission Requirements
The program seeks to admit advanced Doctoral scholars with non-theology backgrounds who, upon successful completion of foundational Theology courses, would proceed with dissertation research that would align their previous background professional and academic areas to Theological perspectives. To be admitted to our Doctoral program, a student must possess a minimum of a Master’s degree or one of the following qualifications:
All-but-dissertation (ABD) Doctoral Candidates from regionally or nationally accredited institutions may be acceptable (May be completed in 18 months)
Professional Doctorate degrees from a regionally or nationally accredited institution (May be completed in 18 months)
Students with already finished Master’s degrees may complete the program in 3 years of coursework and dissertation.
Doctoral Degree ABD Completion Option
RPU has a doctoral all-but-dissertation (ABD), Ph.D. degree completion option that enables candidates to restart and complete their degree from where they left off in the past. The applicant must have completed all doctoral coursework, passed the comprehensive examination (if applicable), and been admitted to candidacy in a previous doctoral degree program, and the US Department of Education (USDE), and the US Commission on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) recognize the accreditation of the transferring program.
If admitted, the ABD student will complete a minimum of 18 credit hours of recommended graduate-level coursework in Theological studies, plus a supervised dissertation, to graduate in Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Theological Studies.
Note: This Doctoral Completion option may admit applicants from non-theology backgrounds who, after completing all requirements, would graduate with a Ph.D. in Theological Studies, not in their former area of study.
The application fee for the ABD Doctoral completion option is $100 (USD).
A full-time student can complete the ABD Doctoral degree completion program in 18 months.
All our professors for this program have their finished doctoral degrees from accredited universities recognized by the USDE and CHEA.
This Doctoral program at Resurrection Power University is not accredited by any agency that the US Department of Education recognizes. Therefore, all prospective applicants are advised to ascertain that getting a Ph.D. from Resurrection Power University will serve their desired purpose.
- Doctor of Ministry (D.Min)
- Doctor of Divinity (D.Div)
- Doctor of Theology (Th.D.)
NON-ACADEMIC HONORARY DEGREES
Honorary Doctorate Degree
Honorary Doctorate of Divinity (D.Div. Hon.)
(For Ministers)
This honorary Divinity degree is awarded to deserving ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ, nominated by their congregation, who must have been in ministry for at least 10 years and met all financial obligations to Resurrection Power University. Please, be it known that this honorary degree is a recognition of the minister’s outstanding work in the church or ministry, and to encourage him or her to keep on pressing forward for the remaining work ahead. It is not a certificate of completion of the work of God.
Honorary Doctorate of Christian Caritas (DCC. Hon.)
(For Non-ministers)
The Honorary Doctorate degree in Christian Caritas is awarded to a member of the church, the body of Christ, who must have been nominated for outstanding charitable works or contributions to the church or the community of believers in the society. The recipient of this honorary degree does not need to be a gospel minister but must be a Christian who is helping to build the church, such as helping the orphans, the widows, children in need, refugees, the poor, and the needy. There must be a proven track record of charitable work consistent for at least 10 years and met all financial obligations to this University.
CERTIFICATES
Non-Degree Programs
Undergraduate Non-Degree
- Certificate of Ministry
Certificate of Ministry
Graduate Theological Certificate
(For graduate serving ministers who want to learn advanced skills and competencies toward a more effective ministry. Some credits earned here may count toward the Master’s degree).
Post Graduate Theology Diploma (Th.PGD)
(For graduates with non-theology background who are entering into ministry.)
Honorary Doctorate Degrees
Honorary Doctor of Divine Letters, (DDL. Honorary)
(A non-academic honorary degree)
The UNIVERSITY periodically awards a non academic Honorary Doctor of Divine Letters (D.DL. Honorary) to a number of deserving individuals selected from a list of nominated people from around the world. For more information on this program, contact the University.
Graduate Certificate of Theology
This graduate certificate program is for graduate serving ministers who want to learn advanced skills and competencies toward a more effective ministry. Some credits earned here may count toward the Master’s degree).
Post Graduate Theology Diploma (Th.PGD)
(For graduates with non-theology background who are entering into ministry.)
Honorary Doctorate Degrees
Honorary Doctorate of Divinity (D.Div. Hon.)
(For Ministers)
This honorary Divinity degree is awarded to deserving ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ, nominated by their congregation, who must have been in ministry for at least 10 years and met all financial obligations to Resurrection Power University. Please, be it known that this honorary degree is a recognition of the minister’s outstanding work in the church or ministry, and to encourage him or her to keep on pressing forward for the remaining work ahead. It is not a certificate of completion of the work of God.
Honorary Doctorate of Christian Caritas (DCC. Hon.)
(For Non-ministers)
The Honorary Doctorate degree in Christian Caritas is awarded to a member of the church, the body of Christ, who must have been nominated for outstanding charitable works or contributions to the church or the community of believers in the society. The recipient of this honorary degree does not need to be a gospel minister but must be a Christian who is helping to build the church, such as helping the orphans, the widows, children in need, refugees, the poor, and the needy. There must be a proven track record of charitable work consistent for at least 10 years and met all financial obligations to this University.
