Gathering Day 2021

Tuesday, August 24, North Park faculty and staff gathered in Anderson Chapel for a time of worship and fellowship to kick off the new academic year. President Mary K. Surridge delivered a State of the University address and Dean Kersten’s homily was a moving, Bible-based call to unity. Watch the videos below to hear the messages each shared.

North Park has served five generations of students and continues to grow in diversity, academic relevance, and Christian commitment. Our Chicago location is a great asset that reflects the School’s global reach and outlook.

After 125 years, we’ve learned how to streamline the process of helping qualified applicants seek admission to North Park and find affordable ways to attend. If you don’t see what you’re looking for on our website, please contact us directly!

North Park offers more than 40 graduate and undergraduate programs in liberal arts, sciences, and professional studies. Classes average 17 students. 84% of our faculty have terminal degrees. Academics here are rigorous and results-oriented.

Building community is a team sport. Between our 15 men’s and women’s teams, popular intramurals, and club sports, Vikings are here to play.

North Park Theological Seminary prepares you to answer the call to service through theological study, spiritual development, and the formative experiences of living in a community with others on a similar life path.

North Park is a diverse and supportive community. On our campus, all are welcome.

The Office of Alumni Engagement fosters lifelong connections by engaging alumni with the university and one another in activities, programs, and services that support the university’s mission and alumni needs.

North Park graduates navigate lives of significance and service advancing into careers and shaping communities.