NORTHWIND
Institute
Offering accessible, affordable, quality, online theological education to local pastors, bi-vocational leaders, second career clergy, lay ministers, and life-time learners with
faithful and creative ministry in a postmodern era for the NeXtChurch—the “New Thing” or the "next Re-formation"
Certificate Programs
These Certificate Programs are offered by
the Center of Leadership and Specialized Ministry
led by Rev. Robert J. Duncan Jr. D.Min.
Dr. Duncan is the President of Northwind Seminary
These Certificate Programs are offered by
the Center of Theology, Spirituality & Ministry
led by Michael J. Christensen. Ph.D.
Dr. Christensen is the Academic Dean of Northwind Seminary
These Certificate Programs are offered by:
Dan Kroger, DMin.
Each Certificate has three courses. These courses are cross-listed to Northwind Seminary and can be trasnferred to Master's Degree Programs.
These Certificate Programs are offered by
the Center of Local Church Ministry led by Rev. Steve VanOstran. D.Min. who is theExecutive Minister of the American Baptist Churches of the Rocky Mountains.
This Certificate Program is directed by Frances Correia.
Frances lives in South Africa and provides a approach that is rooted in contemplative engagement with scripture and reflection on experience & context.
These Certificate Programs are offered by
Rev. Jerry Maynard, known as The People's Priest.
Jerry shares a unique world-view linking ministry, technology, and progressive culture.
Creative Arts in Ministry
Faculty
Dr. Todd Bardin
Dr. Kandace Brooks
Take one course or all three
Complete all three courses to earn a Certificate
Theological
Studies
Certificate
This program is designed for second career Pastors and laity in leadership positions.
The program has four courses
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Old Testament
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New Testament
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Church History
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Theology
Spirituality
and worship
certificate
This program is designed for second career Pastors, Lay Pastors and Worship Leaders.
The program has four courses:
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Preaching
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Christian Worship
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Pastoral Care
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Spiritual Formation
Pastoral
Ministry
Certificate
This program is designed for second career Pastors, Lay Pastors and Christian Educators.
The program has four courses:
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Missional Church
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Christian Education
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Church Adminstration
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Ministerial Ethics
CHRISTIAN
EDUCATION
Certificate
This program is designed for , Lay Pastors and Christian Educators.
The program has four courses:
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Old Testament
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New Testament
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Christian Education
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Spiritual Formation
Faith-Based
Communications
Certificate
This program is designed for Church Leaders with communications roles.
The program has four courses:
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Postmodern Theology & Culture
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Digital Communications & Ministry
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Web-based Ministry
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Social Media & Ministry
Pastoral
CARE
Certificate
This program is designed for second career Pastors, Lay Visitation Teams.
The program has four courses:
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Pastoral Care
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Spiritual Formation
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Ministerial Ethics
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Practicum
Pathway to Ministry
Designed for those currently engaged in ministry and need to complete their Ministry degree.
Any Where, Any Time, Any Device
1:1 Engagement with Faculty Mentors
Payment plans control your costs
Complete your degree in as little as 3 months.
Your program length and cost will vary by your degree program, transfer credits, and how quickly you complete courses.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Northwind offers a new style of online learning: Guided Education
When thinking about a certificate course, the common image is a professor in the front of a room, lecturing, and asking or answering questions. Sometimes facilitating peer learning in small discussion groups. This allows students to learn in a very direct way, but it is not the only way to teach. Northwind Institute courses are designed for the individual student who is taking a course anywhere (wifi available), anytime (at the student’s pace), on any device (computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone). The Pedagogy or teaching philosophy at Northwind is Guided Education. Faculty-Mentors vet resources, organize learning, and guide students in Video-Lecture Courses and Tutorial Courses.
TIME REQUIREMENTS
Start courses at any time
Study on a schedule that fits your life.
Set aside 1 hour per day
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One Day a week.
QUALITY INSTRUCTION
Learn from respected faculty with advanced degrees and experience
in their fields of study.
Get the support you need for success.
COURSE LENGTH
Complete your course
in as little as 30-days
or up to 90-days.
100% ONLINE
LEARN
ANYTIME
ANYWHERE
ANY DEVICE
Enrollment Policies:
Enrollment:
Northwind Institute offers Open Enrollment.
Course Schedule:
Students may start a course at any time.
Course Duration:
Courses may be completed in 30-90 days. After 90 days, a grade of Incomplete may be filed requiring an approved extension. Courses not completed within the extension period will receive a grade of F.
Classroom Access:
The Item number on your PayPal Receipt is the password to your classroom.
Textbooks:
Textbooks are not included in the tuition fees for these courses.
Refund Policy:
100% Refund on the same day as course enrollment.
Refund requests must be sent via email on the same day as course enrollment to: REQUEST REFUND
Medical Leave:
Students may request a medical leave which allows a student to return to their studies at a future date.