The Hispanic House of Study at United equips students to serve in their communities, movements, and denominations through master’s and non-degree tracks, training groups, and mentoring by facilitators and spiritual directors in the Contextual Ministry program.
- Master of Divinity (MDiv) in Spanish, 3 years, 72 credit hours
- Master of Ministry (MMin) in Spanish, 36 credit hour
- Master of Arts in Christian Ministries (MACM) in Spanish, 45 credit hours
Most courses are offered fully online. Each degree program includes academic study in the following areas:
- Bible
- History and Theology
- Practical Theology
- Contextual Ministry*
*Contextual Ministry courses include a three-day face-to-face retreat during the Summer term of the first and second years.
United’s MDiv meets the requirements for ordination in most major Protestant denominations, though many graduates serve as lay professionals in a variety of fields, including chaplaincy, nonprofit leadership, teaching and social work.
Non-Degree Certificates
Non-degree certificates are available to domestic and international students. The fully online format fits your busy schedule and allows you to complete your coursework from wherever you live.
- The Certificate in Service and Leadership equips students for serving in a variety of ministries in a church through 8 courses over a two-year period.
- The Certificate in Theology and Ministry equips students for teaching, preaching, and leading in a church through 18 online courses offered over a three-year period.
The establishment and maintenance of Houses of Study at United Theological Seminary are dependent on sufficient enrolment.
Liderazgo
Rev. Dr. Jorge Ochoa
Director of the Hispanic House of Study
806.762.0201 (Hispanic/Latino Movement of the NWTX Conference)
jochoa@united.edu
Rev. Dr. Jorge Ochoa is currently the Director of the Hispanic/Latino Movement and Church Development of the Northwest Texas Conference and Chair of the Evangelism Team. He holds a Doctorate in International Relations and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity by United Theological Seminary for his evangelistic work and his dedication to raising the educational level of the Hispanic/Latino community. He has also received the Harry Denman Evangelism Award from The Foundation for Evangelism. His vision and radical evangelistic strategy have achieved a growth of 400% in the Hispanic/Latino community of the NWTX Conference. He has demonstrated exceptional leadership through innovative means to reach the Hispanic/Latino community, outstanding work in church growth, and commitment to forming bridges with beyond the Hispanic community.
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Rev. Dr. Eliseo Mejia
Academic Oversight Officer
emejia@united.edu
Rev. Dr. Eliseo A. Mejia is an author, missiologist and pastor, with more than three decades of experience in church-planting as a leader, coach and mentor in diverse cultures, contexts, and countries. Dr. Mejia’s teaching experience includes adjunct professorship at United Theological Seminary, Asbury Seminary, and Lindsay Wilson College.
In recognition of his exceptional leadership qualities, Dr. Mejia was selected to join Fresh Expressions US as the National Director of Expresiones Divinas. Currently serving in this role, he leads a team in promoting the expression of the gospel message throughout the United States and now internationally.
Rev. Ileana Flores
Administrative Assistant
937.529.2382
iflores@united.edu
Rev. Ileana Flores resides in Los Angeles California. She was born and Costa Rica and has been been married for more than 32 years, she has two grown children Jessica and Gerardo Jr.
Her passion is teaching and being able to see pastors fulfill their calling to their full potential. Rev. Flores believes firmly in the theological preparation in the church; a church, a leadership, a minister, a pastor without preparation is at drift.
Rev. Flores is an Ordained Minister of the Wesleyan Church, working hand by hand with pastors, leaders, ministerial students, for more than 15 years in Distrito Hispano de la Iglesia Wesleyana. She is a Fellowship of Leaders Acquiring Ministerial Education professor (FLAMA by its acronym in Spanish) for the Wesleyan Church.
Meet the Professors
*Adjunct faculty may change.
Samuel Blanco
sblanco@united.edu
- MDiv, Asbury Theological Seminary, 2019
- MA, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, 2014
- BA, Asbury University, 2009
Dr. Rachel L. Coleman rcoleman@united.edu
- PhD, Regent University, 2018
- MA, Asbury Theological Seminary, 2001
- MA, University of Kentucky, 1987
- BA, Asbury College, 1984
Juventino Espinoza
tespinoza@united.edu
- DMin, St. Paul School of Theology, 2018
- MDiv, Perkins School of Theology, 1997
- BA, Wimberly School of Religion, 1992
- AA, Jacksonville College, 1990
Guillermo Flores
gflores@united.edu
- DMin, Fuller Theological Seminary, 2016
- MDiv, Northern Seminary, 2000
- BA, ESEPA Seminary/Nazarene University, 1996
Rinaldo Hernandez
rhernandez@united.edu
- DMin, Columbia Theological Seminary, 2000
- ThM, Evangelical Theological Seminary, 1998
Rev. Dr. Eliseo A. Mejía
emejia@united.edu
- DMin, Asbury Theological Seminary, 2017
- STM, Dallas Theological Seminary, 1986
- Master in Theology, Central American Theological Seminary, 1980
- Professor in Theology, Central America Theological Seminary, 1973
Juan Quantilla
jquintanilla@ngumc.org
- DMin, Columbia Theological Seminary, 2008
- MDiv, Asbury Theological Seminary, 1985
Danny Roman-Gloro drgloro@united.edu
- PhD, Regent University, 2017
- DMin, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, 2010
- MDiv, Eden Theological Seminary, 1992
- BM, Berklee College of Music, 1989
| MDiv-Sp 72 credit hours | Fees for one semester | Total for one year | Fees with the special tuition aid for one semester* | Total for one year with the special tuition aid | Total for MDiv-Sp program with special tuition aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $7,110 ($790 per credit hour) | $18,960 | $2,250 ($250 per credit hour) A class is 3 credits | $6,000 | $18,000 |
| Digital Library Fee | $40 | $120 | $40 | $120 | $360 |
| Technology Fee | $200 | $600 | $200 | $600 | $1,800 |
| Graduation Fee (graduating semester only) | $100 | ||||
| Contextual Ministries Retreat Fee (years 2 & 3 only) | $300 | ||||
| $7,350 | $19,680 | $2,490 | $6,720 | $20,560 |
*There is a special tuition rate for non-US residents. Please contact iflores@united.edu for more information.
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