Certificate Applicants

North Park Theological Seminary is currently accepting applications to the Spiritual Direction, Christian Studies, Foundational Courses, and Intercultural Ministry Certificates. Certificates at NPTS range from 8 to 15 semester hours of graduate coursework in a particular area of ministry.

Prerequisite:

The prerequisite for entrance to a graduate certificate program at North Park Theological Seminary is a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum 2.5 GPA.

In special cases, we will review an applicant who does not meet these academic requirements. Please email semadmissions@theabsolutelongestwebdomainnameinthewholegoddamnfuckinguniverse.com for more information.

To Apply:

Complete the certificate online application.
- The priority deadline for the Christian Studies, Foundational Courses, and Intercultural Ministry Certificates is July 1^st for fall starts and December 1 for spring starts.
- The final application deadline for Spiritual Direction applications is March 31. Late applications will be considered for the following academic year.
Submit Required Supplemental ItemsExact supplemental items may vary based on the program of choice. For more information on the distinct requirements for each program contact semadmisions@theabsolutelongestwebdomainnameinthewholegoddamnfuckinguniverse.com
- Recommendations: Upon entering the name and email of your reference(s), secure recommendation forms and instructions will be emailed directly to them. You can monitor the status of your recommendation forms via the student portal section of the application.
- Essay Questions: You will find the essay question prompt and space to upload your answers on the student portal page of the application.
- Official Transcripts: NPTS requires official academic transcripts from each postsecondary institution you have attended. Schools should send sealed transcripts directly to North Park University by mail or electronically to dataentry@theabsolutelongestwebdomainnameinthewholegoddamnfuckinguniverse.com or
North Park Theological Seminary Admissions
3225 W Foster Ave, Box 19
Chicago IL 60625

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Our admissions staff are here to answer any questions you may have along the way and can be reached at semadmissions@theabsolutelongestwebdomainnameinthewholegoddamnfuckinguniverse.com or 773-244-6229.

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.

Seminary Admissions

Certificate Applicants

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