Pathway to Ministry
The Pathway to Ministry program is designed for those who are crrently engaged in ministry and need to complete their degree.
Experienced ministry mentors will personally guide you through a range of options that can help you transfer up to 75% of the credits required for your degree.
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TIME REQUIREMENTS
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Study on a schedule that fits your life.
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QUALITY INSTRUCTION
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COURSE LENGTH
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academic centers
Center for
Ecumenical Studies
Rev. Dr. Dan Kroger, Center Director
Core Faculty
Dan has been an Adjunct Professor of Liturgy at St. Vincent de Paul Seminary and an Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Ministry Oat Drew University.
FEATURED DEGREES:
Master in Contextual Ministry: Ecumenical Studies
Doctor in Contextual Ministry: Ecumenical Studies
Center for
Local Church Ministry
Rev. Dr. Steve Van Ostran, Center Director
Core Faculty and Professor of Pastoral Ministry
He is the Executive Minister of the American Baptist Churches of the Rocky Mountains. Steve directs the ABCUSA Ordination Track for second-career and bi-vocational clergy at both Northwind Institute and Northwind Seminary.
FEATURED DEGREES:
Master in Pastoral Ministry
Doctor in Pastoral Ministry
Center for New Testament
and Hermeneutics
Thomas E. Phillips, Ph.D., MLS, M.Div., M.A., Center Director
Senior Faculty and Professor of Biblical Hermeneutics
Dr. Phillips is a member of the Society of Biblical Literature, the Catholic Biblical Association, and the Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas. He is the author of numerous books and articles.
FEATURED DEGREE:
Doctor in Theology & Ministry:
Contemporary New Testament Study and Interpretation
Center for Innovation in
Global Theology & Ministry
Rev. Dr. Dennis Cheek, Ph.D, Center Director
Senior Faculty and Professor of Global Theology & Ministry
Dr.Cheek's interdisciplinary leadership, research, and activities have focused on creativity, all levels of formal education, entrepreneurship, innovation, nonprofits, philanthropy, professional development, theology, and science, technology and society.
FEATURED DEGREES:
Master in Contextual Ministry: Global Theology
Doctor in Contextual Ministry: Global Theology
Center for Leadership
& Specialized Ministry
Rev. Dr. Robert J. Duncan, Jr., Center Director
Senior Faculty and Professor of Leadership and Ministry
Founding President Northwind Institute | Seminary
FEATURED DEGREES:
Doctor in Contextual Ministry: Wesleyan Studies
Doctor in Specialized Ministry: Faith-Based Education
Doctor in Specialized Ministry: Faith-Based
Non-Profit Ministry
Center for Theology,
Spirituality, & Ministry
Rev. Dr. Michael J. Christensen, Ph. D., Center Director
Senior Faculty and Professor of Theology and Spiritual Formation
Academic Dean and Program Director for Romantic Theology
FEATURED DEGREES:
Doctor in Theology & Ministry - in Romantic Theology
Doctor in Specialized Ministry: Spiritual Formation
Doctor in Contextual Ministry : Faith-Based Community
Development
Center for
Open and Relational Theology
Dr. Thomas J Oord, Ph.D., Center Director
Senior Faculty and Professor of Open and Relational Theology
Noted theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies
Best-selling and award-winning author and editor of over 25 books, including: God Can’t.
FEATURED DEGREE:
Doctor in Theology & Ministry: Open & Relational Theology
Center for Archaeology
and Biblical Studies
Rev. Dr. Carl E. Savage, D.Min, Ph.D., Center Director
Senior Faculty and Professor of Archeology and Biblical Studies
Associate Dean for Doctoral Studies.
FEATURED DEGREES:
Doctor in Theology & Ministry: Biblical Studies
Doctor in Theology & Ministry: Biblical Languages
Doctor in Contextual Ministry: Christian Pilgrimage