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Originally Posted by BobDylan
Bro. Blume, I don't have a problem with the seminary not endorsing every doctrine that I subscribe to. I am not necessarily "dispansationalist", and lean more toward a covenant theology, but in my mind I kind of combine the two. But that is really irrelevant. I am looking more for a school that has a solid reputation in the theology community, and generally conservative. I considered USGT, but they are "under development".
Truimphant1, I am very familiar with ORU, but would be very hesitant considering Oral Robert's sketchy history, his visions, and his directives from God (i.e. getting direction from "God" to build the multimillion dollar "city of Faith", and then later filing bankruptcy.) ORU would be the most convenient for me, but I am really a little apprehensive about it. How much is it per credit hour? (if you don't mind me asking, if so, I'll call them and find out). Where do you attend church in Tulsa? Jenks?
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I think the outside perception of ORU has been affected negatively (especially in the past) because of things in the Oral Roberts Ministry "sketchy history"...some of which is certainly true...like the building of the hospital didn't work out like he hoped...but now the school enjoys a good reputation, even in the community, and has a student enrollment double that of the University of Tulsa...which would be ORU's private college rival in the region...
Overall I have found that ORU is very balanced and none of that goofy stuff is evident on campus or among the faculty...matter of fact the professors that I have had the privelege of meeting are all great and very balanced...we have also had several young people from our church go there and have found their experience to be worthwhile..and a very good educational experience.
It is interesting to note that the "defunct hospital" made the news when it was driving the school in the ground as Oral Robert's "big blunder from God"...but it never makes the news now that it is a very successful business center and is turning a healthy profit for the school by renting enough of the floors to various businesses (from specialty hospitals and surgery centers to law firms, book publishers, and radio stations).....I guess Oral didn't miss the mark by too far...:sshhh
As far as the price goes I will pm you on that....
Where do I go to church? I pastor Triumph Worship Center in Glenpool/Mounds Ok...just south of Tulsa on Hwy 75...
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