Master of Practical Theology

Program Objectives

The MPT degree program seeks to:

• Prepare men and women for specialized ministry within the local church, church related agencies, and the community;
• Equip students with the theories and practical skills necessary to perform effectively the ministry to which they are called;
• Increase biblical and theological understanding necessary to undergird these specialized ministries;
• Provide professional training that is enjoined by the ministry of the Holy Spirit; and
• Provide supervised ministry training for those entering specialized ministries.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of The MPT, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of Scripture and the ability to properly use hermeneutical and exegetical principles to interpret and apply the Word of God in life and ministry;
• Survey the heritage and traditions of the Church and the Pentecostal/Charismatic Movements;
• Articulate a biblical theology of ministry for the student’s focused area of ministry;
• Integrate biblical and theological knowledge in the specialized area of ministry studied; and
• Communicate the gospel clearly and effectively.

The King’s University (TKU) is an accredited, Spirit-empowered, evangelical university with branch campuses and teaching sites in multiple U.S. cities. TKU offers students a complete educational experience by combining higher education with practical ministry experience within dynamic local churches. This complete educational experience prepares and equips students to serve in the local church, the marketplace and around the world.

Dr. Jack Hayford, Founder and Chancellor of The King’s University, and Pastor Robert Morris, founding Senior Pastor of Gateway Church, have cultivated a unique partnership, in that Dr. Hayford serves as an apostolic elder of Gateway Church, and Pastor Robert currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for The King’s University. Dr. Hayford and Pastor Robert share the value of excellence and professionalism in their vision to train men and women for the work of the Kingdom wherever God gives them influence. This shared vision led to the creation of a TKU campus at Gateway Church.

With more than 700 students university-wide, and 270 students at the Southlake campus in DFW, TKU’s dynamic learning environment and Spirit-empowered community enable its students to learn, develop skills and talents, and grow in relationships with fellow students, faculty and with the Lord.