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In Memoriam: Dr. James B. Buskirk (1933–2020), James Shelton, Arden C. Autry Phd, Sally Jo Shelton

Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology

James Buskirk is honored as the founding Dean of ORU’s Graduate School of Theology. A Master of Arts degree was already in place; Buskirk was tasked with establishing a Master of Divinity, a Doctor of Ministry, and a PhD in theology—each fully accredited. During his tenure, faculty and student numbers increased along with denominational diversity. The MDiv and DMin achieved accreditation. The PhD was not started, however, as Oral Roberts dealt with competing financial priorities. Roberts’ declared decision not to offer a PhD led to Buskirk’s departure. He remained on good terms personally with Roberts. Buskirk’s effect on others is …

Oral Roberts And The Spiritual Dna Of Oral Roberts University, William M. Wilson

Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology

William M. Wilson, President of Oral Roberts University, shares his thoughts on Oral Roberts and his impact on the spiritual DNA of Oral Roberts University.

A History Of Oru Healing Teams, Holy Spirit Research Center

Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology

Healing teams were a revolutionary idea Oral Roberts began to formulate in the 1960s. The concept of the healing team developed from Roberts’ healing ministry, the university, and a vision to continue his healing ministry beyond his lifetime. He hoped to raise up students from the academic colleges within Oral Roberts University to be healers within their respective disciplines. The general healing teams concept involved a team of professionals from various disciplines such as medicine, education, business, law, social work, theology, and others that minister to the whole person and all of his or her needs. This article traces the …

An Early Account Of Oral Roberts' Healing Testimony, Daniel D. Isgrigg, Vinson H. Synan

Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology

The story of Oral Roberts’ healing is well documented. However, recently a discovery was made of an early testimony in the Eastern Oklahoma Conference News of the Pentecostal Holiness Church that provides new details about the early years of his life and ministry. This testimony from 1939 includes details from the first few years of his evangelistic ministry and a different account of both the nature of his sickness and the circumstances of his healing. This article will also explore the possible factors that contributed to the differences in this testimony from his later accounts.

Spiritus 3.2 Full Issue, Holy Spirit Research Center

Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology

Spiritus 3.2 (Fall 2018) is a special issue dedicated to Oral Roberts studies. For this issue, Wonsuk Ma, now Dean of the College of Theology and Ministry at Oral Roberts University, has collected a dozen studies covering several areas of Roberts’ life, thought, ministry, and legacy. All of the contributors have a connection to Oral Roberts University, whether as students, faculty, and/or administrators. So it is, in effect, an in-house offering to the university community and the Spirit-empowered community at large, a remembrance of a figure who, now gone, may get overlooked in today’s fast-paced world of Christian theology and …

Oral Roberts University 25th Silver Anniversary, Holy Spirit Research Center Oru Library

ORU Archival Collection

This is a 65 page, full color publication celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Oral Roberts University. The publication contains valuable information on ORU's history including photos from every year at ORU, quotes from various ORU faculty and staff, and a list of ORU Board of Regents members.

1971 Central High School Assembly Address, Oral Roberts

Oral Roberts Speeches and Addresses

Ths is a transcript of an address delivered to the students of Central High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Oral Roberts address the topic of Thanksgiving. He shared the principles of seed faith in relation to being good students.

Oral Roberts University Magazine (Spring 1971), Holy Spirit Research Center, Oral Roberts University

Oral Roberts University...Now

Oral Roberts University Now is a publication of Oral Roberts University established to provide news and information on the university.

This issue includes:

"The Day it Happened" By: Dean Merrill

"Prologue and Promise" By: Lynn M. Nichols

"A Father for the Fledgling" By: Unknown

"Gaps" By: Mark O. Hatfield

"Grades, Games, and God" By: Dean Merrill

"The Dream" By: Oral Roberts

Oral Roberts University...Now Vol 2, No 1 (Fall 1970), Oral Roberts University

Oral Roberts University...Now

Oral Roberts University...Now is a Quarterly Publication of Oral Roberts University

Articles Include:

"I am Frankly Reaching Out" by Oral Roberts, about his concerns with the student body and their commitment to education.

"The Momentum Rolls On" by Dean Merrill about the building of Mabee Center.

"Year No. 6" by Lee Ann Meffert, an update on the university since 1965.

"A Summer Sequel" by Lynn M. Nichols about students in Jerusalem and Moscow

Oral Roberts University...Now Vol 1, No 3 (Spring 1970), Holy Spirit Research Center, Oral Roberts University

Oral Roberts University...Now

Oral Roberts University Now is a publication of Oral Roberts University established to provide news and information on the university.

This issue includes:

• "The Unifying Center of our Student Life" By: Carl H. Hamilton
• "Maybe ORU is for you" By: Chuck Ramsay
• "Then What?" By Bob Goodwin
• "A Member of the Establishment Speaks" By: J. Otis Winters
• "Why Physical Education in an Automated Technical Society?" By: Jack Johnson
• "For this ORU was born...and Lives" By: Rev. Robert Stamps
• "Memo...to a Prospective Student" By: Dr. William Epperson

Oral Roberts University Magazine (Winter 1970/1971), Holy Spirit Research Center, Oral Roberts University

Oral Roberts University...Now

Oral Roberts University Now is a publication of Oral Roberts University established to provide news and information on the university.

This issue includes:

"A Polish Odyssey" By" Lynn M. Nichols and Dean Merrill

"The Making of a Titan" By: Bob Brooks

"Quotes" By: John Lubell

Oral Roberts University...Now Vol 1, No 1 (Fall 1969), Holy Spirit Research Center, Oral Roberts University

Oral Roberts University...Now

Oral Roberts University Now is a publication of Oral Roberts University established to provide news and information on the university.

Oral Roberts University...Now Vol 1, No 2 (Winter 1969), Holy Spirit Research Center, Oral Roberts University

Oral Roberts University...Now

Oral Roberts University Now is a publication of Oral Roberts University established to provide news and information on the university.

This issue includes:

• "Responsibility or Ignorance?" by Ronald R. Smith
• "Teacher Has a Fourfold Responsibility" by John K. Tuel
• "How to Win" by Ken Trickey
• "Are we Saying 'Get Lost' to Our Social Responsibility" by Paul Inbody

Oral Roberts University Outreach (Spring 1966), Oral Roberts University

Oral Roberts University Outreach

Issue includes:

• "Governor Bellmon Visits ORU Campus"
• "Art for HIS Sake" by Warren Straton
• "The High Road of Achievement" by John D. Messick
• "The President's Advisory Cabinet"
• "Space Age Learning" by Paul I McClendon
• "The Library at ORU"
• "The University Counseling Center" by John K. Tuel
• "ORU Students Caught Up in the Sweep of Western Civilization.

Quest For The Whole Man Address By President Oral Roberts (1965), Oral Roberts

Chapel AV & Transcripts

An address by President Oral Roberts to the First Class at ORU on September 7, 1965.

The Doctor Corvin Story, Oral Roberts

ORU Archival Collection

Oral Roberts tells the story of Dr. R. O. Corvin, his life-long friend and partner in creating Oral Roberts University. Despite their friendship, Dr. Corvin left ORU in 1968 after a falling out over the direction of the University.

From the HSRC-Vertical Files.

Graduate School Of Theology Brochure (1965), Holy Spirit Research Center Oru Library

ORU Archival Collection

The ORU graduate school of theology was the first college within the university. This is a informational brochure from before the school opened in 1965. It outlines the administration of the school, the curriculum design, purpose of the theological school, entrance requirements and a statement of faith.

Oral Roberts University: Information For Perspective Students (1965), Holy Spirit Research Center Oru Library

ORU Archival Collection

Published in the months before Oral Roberts University opened in September of 1965, this brochure for perspective students offers an early look at the plans, curriculum design, and campus layout for ORU. The opening page records these words:

"This bulletin is prepared to provide information for the student who is considering a college career and for others who are interested in the program of the University. Course offerings are listed, and except for the minor in Christian Education and in Geography, a major may be pursued in all other departments. If after reading the bulletin you still have questions, please …