Oral Roberts University (ORU), in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is the world's largest charismatic university, notes StateUniversity.com. The student body is made up of students from every state and includes many international students. ORU is known for developing the mind, body and spirit. This four-year, private liberal arts and Christian university, founded by the late televangelist Oral Roberts, includes a research university, a seminary and graduate programs in education and business. Students can earn degrees in many fields such as business, nursing and engineering.
Rhema Bible Training Center, also located in Tulsa, was founded in 1974 by well-known faith teacher, the late Kenneth E. Hagin. This school offers formal degree programs, besides various ministries that train students for full-time Christian service. Rhema features hands-on training and worldwide guest speakers. The first year covers intensive studies in topics such as faith, prayer and healing, while the second year focuses on areas including evangelism, pastoral care, youth or children's ministries and missions.
The King's College and Seminary is a Pentecostal/charismatic Bible college in Van Nuys, California; it was established by televangelist Jack Hayford. This Bible college, the only accredited charismatic-pentecostal seminary on the West Coast, equips leaders for spirit-filled communities. Degrees include a one-year Graduate Certificate in Biblical Studies, besides a Graduate Certificate in Christian Ministry. The seminary offers a Master of Divinity degree, Doctor of Ministry and The Master of Practical Theology degree, besides an online program.
Southeastern University, which is affiliated with the Assemblies of God, is located in Lakeland, Florida on an 87-acre campus under the direction of Bible teacher Mark Mutland, notes the Southeastern University website. It offers a master's degree in ministerial leadership. First Year Experience Groups are cores of eight to 12 students who befriend and help to familiarize new freshmen with the academic community. Students attend chapel that features prominent guest speakers three mornings a week.