- Sept 1: Virtual Orientation for Equip Students
- Sept 2: Library/Academic Support Information Session
- Sept 10: NPTS Convocation
- Sept 14: Speed-Friending with Faculty for new students
- Sept 21-26: Ignite Intensives
Course Refund Policy
Now that classes are underway, please remember to be mindful of drop deadlines and the course refund policy. You can find all academic policies in the academic catalog and if you have questions, reach out to Seminary Academic Services.
Apply for Graduation!
Graduation is not automatic. Students are required to apply at least two semesters prior to their anticipated graduation date. To avoid a late fee, please submit your application on time. Beginning this fall, applications will be submitted electronically through Self-Service. The application can be found under Graduation Overview at www.northpark.edu/selfservice. If you already submitted an application on the old system, there is no need to reapply.
Final/Last call: Graduation applications for December are past due. If you are graduating at the end of this semester, and have not already submitted a graduation application, please do so no later than today, Monday, August 31.
If you anticipate graduating next semester (May 2021), please submit your Graduation Application. Applications are due Oct 5, 2020. Once you complete your application, Seminary Academic Services will conduct a degree audit and send you a letter outlining remaining requirements.
Virtual Seminary Information Fair
Each fall, NPTS holds an info fair to highlight offices, groups, and resources on campus. In the interest of safety, this year we are taking the fair online. Many departments and groups on campus have made video introductions for new (and returning) students to help you get to know them and what opportunities are available. Meet the friendly faces behind the emails and learn about some of the many resources available to you. Check out the videos.
Library/Academic Support Virtual Information Session
Join theological librarian, Steve Spencer, and academic support guru, Kris Bruckner, for a virtual information session Sept 2 at 2 pm (CST). Do research papers get you anxious? Where do you even begin? Turabian what!? Join us to take a good look at the Brandel Library website (there is a new search interface) and where to find resources, as well as go over helpful writing and study tips. While this session will be especially important for new students, it is a great opportunity for all students, especially as the way we access materials, conduct research, and study continues to change during this season. Join Here
Congratulations Dean Michelle!
NPTS is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Michelle Clifton-Soderstrom as the Dean of Faculty for North Park Theological Seminary. Michelle has served on the faculty of NPTS since 2002, as Interim Dean of Faculty since January of 2020, and assumes this role after a mutual discernment process.
We are grateful for the innovative and entrepreneurial leadership she has brought to the Seminary, especially now as she fills this role alongside her additional responsibilities as the Director of the School of Restorative Arts and as Professor of Theology & Ethics.
The discernment process involved forming an interview committee that included seminary faculty and administration, ECC leadership, and Board of Trustee representation. After interviewing her, the committee voted unanimously in support of offering Michelle the position. This appointment comes with the support of President Surridge as well.
Join us in welcoming Michelle to this position permanently and offering her our congratulations!
NPTS Convocation 2020
Holding the safety of our seminary community as our priority, we will conduct this year’s Convocation Service virtually. The service will stream on September 10th at 11 am. Please tune in and join us for the celebration of a new academic year, recognition of returning students, and warm welcome to those beginning a degree program at NPTS. The event will air on the NPU Live page.
Friday Ride-days!
The Scriptures (the Shema) tell us to love the Lord with all of our heart, mind, soul and strength. In other words, with all of who we are! As a community we value a sound body, mind and spirit and hope to help our community be a healthy community in every way this year. To that end we will be leading bike rides every Friday at 9 for about an hour. We will meet in front of Nyvall and ride from there. Please join us with helmet and mask to “ride like the wind!”
Planning on Internship Credits this semester?
Students intending to do internship this semester must have turned in a completed internship agreement. Your agreement must be received at the very latest by Sept 10, in order to be registered for credits this semester. If you have questions, please contact Tim Johnson.
Student Leadership
This fall, we are forming a student leadership team to help facilitate community life, campus and virtual gatherings, and whatever creative ideas you come up, as well as research how best to move forward with student government in the coming years. We will research other schools and models to facilitate a strong campus community as well as explore its connection to our various degree programs across the country. If you would like to be involved, contact Dean Deb.