Seminary Admissions for North Park Theological Seminary

Getting Started at North Park Theological Seminary

You don’t have to sacrifice spiritual formation or intentional community for academic rigor: we prize all three. As a community of scholars, mentors, and ministers, NPTS prepares students to answer their wide-ranging calls to ministry.

Study full- or part-time
Courses available on campus, online, or through an intensive hybrid option
Complete your program from a distance with a mix of online and on-campus intensive courses
All programs require at least a portion of coursework to be completed on our Chicago campus

Visit

One of the best ways to get to know the Seminary is to visit us in Chicago. You鈥檒l be able to meet professors and current students, experience a class, and get a taste of our vibrant community life.

Explore Your Cost

The financial aid resources North Park offers can help you afford the exceptional quality you鈥檒l find in your Seminary experience.

Apply

We admit students throughout the year, and the process and requirements vary depending on which degree or certificate program you are pursuing.

Admitted Students

You’ve been admitted and now you are ready to become a Seminary student and start your studies. Follow these next steps to reserve your spot and prepare to start your program.

Contact Us

Members of our admissions team are ready to help you discern which program is right for you and walk with you through the application process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to most about the application and admission process. We’re here to help.

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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.