Overview

While historically the degree is focused on training individuals for congregational ministry, North Park University’s Divinity degree is also excellent preparation for leadership in specialized ministries, including parachurch and nonprofit organizations.

The flexibility within the degree, the Seminary’s centrality in the Evangelical Covenant Church community, and the academic and community resources at North Park allow you to explore topics unique to your current and future ministries while you develop the theological and formational foundation you need for your vocational life.

Where the Alumni Serve

Local churches in diverse pastoral roles

Denominational leadership

Chaplaincy and care ministry

InterVarsity

Nonprofit and para-church organizations

Faculty at various seminaries and universities

Covenant churches and communities around the world

Learning Outcomes

Interpret scripture with historical and theological integrity for diverse churches, communities, and contexts

Interpret the Christian historical and theological tradition for appropriation in the life and mission of the church

Demonstrate a theology and practice of worship that integrates word and sacrament, and attends to its historical and cultural expressions

Embody a ministerial identity committed to caring for the spiritual formation of the self, individuals, and communities

Demonstrate vision and growing capacity to excel in leadership for God’s mission

Communicate the whole gospel of Jesus Christ in contextually appropriate and effective ways

Engage diversity and exhibit growth towards inter-cultural competence for ministry reflective of God’s global redemptive work

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Greek

Greek Exegesis for Preaching and Teaching

New Testament: The Texts and Their World

New Testament: The Texts and Their Theology

Old Testament: Pentateuch and Interpretation

Old Testament: Prophets and Preaching Legacy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are taken on a rolling basis. Start the application any time, save as you go, and submit when you are ready.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

90 SCH

79 Credit Hours + 11 Field Education Credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies View 476 other Masters in Christian Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Each application requires three recommendations: pastor, church committee, and faculty/colleague. Upon entering the name and email of your reference, 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.

All international students for whom English is not their primary language must meet the University’s requirement for English language proficiency, submitting the appropriate test scores and documentation.

Submit your Transcripts.

Copy of your passport.

Copy of visa & I-20 (if already in the U.S.).

Submit the Financial Resources Form.

Visa.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

16120 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16120 USD / year

≈ 16120 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

16120 USD / year

≈ 16120 USD / year

Additional Details

Part-time tuition per year: $9,300

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Chicago

Funding

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