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As a biblical and theological studies major, you\u2019ll utilize in-depth Bible study, theological exploration, and the history of the church to deepen your understanding and practice of faith. You\u2019ll acquire critical thinking skills and see the real-life implications of what you learn. 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\nDr. Willitts<\/h4>\n
Dr. Willitts\u2019s students read the Bible and theology in the contexts of North Park\u2019s urban, multicultural setting, and of God\u2019s big world. His area of expertise is the New Testament.<\/p>\n
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WILLITTS\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n SEE ALL FACULTY<\/a><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1476722551325{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-left-color: #f1f1f1 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #f1f1f1 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #f1f1f1 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #f1f1f1 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”300px” css=”.vc_custom_1486133749402{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.northpark.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marcus_Payne_II_C17.jpg?id=15310) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1486134286168{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”]<\/p>\n “At North Park I\u2019ve expanded my mind to different things that the world offers, whether it be social justice issues, Christian ethics, or just being able to relate in the real world.” – Marcus Payne II C\u201917<\/p>\n READ MORE ABOUT MARCUS\u00a0<\/a><\/div>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1476722551325{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-left-color: #f1f1f1 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #f1f1f1 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #f1f1f1 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #f1f1f1 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”300px” css=”.vc_custom_1589382613571{background-image: url(https:\/\/assets.northpark.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20191121144153\/IMG_6318-scaled.jpeg?id=61365) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1589382784124{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”]<\/p>\n The “Biblical Formation on Location” course is designed to awaken a student’s imagination of the biblical world as a lived experience. The course transports students from Old Testament Israel to the New Testament Church. With this embodied knowledge and first-hand encounters, students build a solid foundation for life-long biblical ministry and leadership.<\/p><\/div>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” gap=”30″][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1555002644555{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Students often continue their studies with graduate programs at North Park Theological Seminary<\/a> and North Park\u2019s Schools of Business and Nonprofit Management or Education<\/a>. 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