Distance Learning - North Park University

Some students come from all over the world to be on campus. For others, moving to Chicago isn’t possible. For them, we have developed distance learning options that minimize presence on on-campus.

Residency Requirements

Master’s degrees may be completed through a combination of distance and in-person coursework.

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Distance Course Pathways

No degree from North Park Theological Seminary can be fully completed online. Learn which courses are offered online, and view an optimal schedule for each program.

Distance Learning Course Formats

You can complete some coursework without relocating to Chicago. Choose between online, intensive, and intensive hybrid classes. Learn more.

FAQs

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Contact

If you are considering distance-learning at the Seminary, contact the Office of Seminary Admissions for more information.

Education encompasses everything from study of the Bible, theology, history, and ministry to mastery of the tools and understanding vocational and lay ministers need to be competent across cultural, economic, geographic, and gender boundaries.

Our Admissions Office will be glad to work with you personally to complete your application, arrange a campus visit, and estimate your costs. If you think the Seminary might be right for you, we urge you to get in touch. We will be glad to help you every step of the way.

North Park Theological Seminary offers 4 traditional degrees, 6 dual-degree combinations with Business and Nonprofit Management, and 8 graduate certificate programs. We interweave theology, bible, ministry, spiritual formation, and diversity courses into each degree.

Field Education is a companion to classroom work at North Park Theological Seminary, that helps develop: Practical individual preparation for ministry Interpersonal and communication skills in a ministry context.

At North Park Theological Seminary, we prepare you to answer your call to ministry through our academic curriculum and the spiritual and practical formation that comes with participating in the community here.

North Park Theological Seminary offers academic and formational events throughout the year, providing students with access to prominent scholarship, relevant conversations, and a full community experience.

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