In the midst of all of the fear and confusion of the moment, don’t forget to take some time to remember who our true rescuer, healer, and deliverer is.
Important Dates
- March 30- April 3 – VSFL Interviews– all via video conference
- April 6th – Fall Registration Opens
Letter from Dean Deb to NPTS Students
Dear Students,
I want you to know we are holding you all in prayer during this public health crisis. In times like this there is usually an increase in personal stress and anxiety as well as isolation and loneliness. I want to remind you of the resources available to you. North Park’s Health Center and Counseling Department are both available via tele-health. There is more information here: https://www.northpark.edu/campus-life-and-services/student-success-and-wellness/health-services-center/
This crisis has impacted all of us and all of our jobs. If this has led to some job insecurity or if you are feeling financially vulnerable as a result we know that can also lead to anxiety. I wanted to remind you that the Deacons Fund is also a resource to you as a temporary help in this time. If you would benefit from some financial help from the deacons fund please apply here: https://www.northpark.edu/seminary/academics/student-resources/personal-financial-resources/
I also want to assure you that although faculty and staff are not physically present on campus we are all available to you via phone or email. Please feel free to email and we would be happy to follow up via phone. If you are concerned about a fellow student please let us know by making a report via EARS here: https://northpark.pharos360.com/login.php
In this health crisis I encourage you to do what you can to be well in body, mind and spirit. As weather permits may daily walks keep your body refreshed. May your ongoing academic work keep your mind renewed and as we are more distant from each other may your spirit be reminded of the Loving One who is imminently present to you.
Peace,
Dean Deb
Covid-19 Update from North Park
Check your North Park Email for the latest updates about the Covid-19 response. We all know this is an evolving situation and we will evaluate circumstances on an ongoing basis. Please be alert to updates and information when posted at www.northpark.edu/covid-19 .
If you have seminary related questions, you can reach out to Deb Auger: dauger@northpark.edu or Luke Palmerlee lrpalmerlee@northpark.edu. For course specific questions, please email your professor directly.
March 16 — 18, 2020
No classes. These three days will allow faculty and staff to prepare for the successful transition to a fully online delivery of instruction via Canvas with primarily asynchronous (not live) content.
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Students will be receiving information about how online classes will be administered by 3 pm on Wednesday, March 18. Information on academic advising and registration for Fall 2020, will follow.
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Online instruction is currently scheduled to begin on Thursday, March 19. Classes will be online for the remainder of the spring semester.
Campus Students- Sign Up For NPU Campus Alerts
With the wellbeing of all members of the North Park community our highest priority, the University’s leadership has been closely monitoring the spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19). This is a fluid and dynamic situation. We are paying close attention to the information from the World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control, and Cook County Health Department.
With that in mind, we want to make sure that crucial information is received by each member of the University community, whether one is present on campus or is participating online.
One very important way to stay informed is your Campus Alert phone number. This is the number to which the University will send you a text, should there be an emergency on campus (i.e. campus is closed due to COVID-19).
Please take a moment to update and confirm your Campus Alert phone number:
- Log into Self Service
- Click on your username in the upper righthand corner of the screen
- Choose User Profile from the drop-down menu.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the screen to add/edit your Campus Alert phone number.
- If there is no phone number listed with the type “Campus Alert,” then click on Add New Phone Number, choose the “Campus Alert” type, and enter your number for text messaging. NOTE: If your Campus Alert number is the same as your Primary number, you still need a Campus Alert entry. The two phone types are used differently.
- If your number needs to be changed, click on the pencil next to the Campus Alert number to update it.
We can’t emphasize enough how critical it is to have up to date information in Self Service for our Campus Alert system.
BIBL 6209: Intercultural Readings of the Bible – Summer Elective
Dr. Max Lee and Dr. Dennis Edwards are teaching a summer course on Intercultural Readings of the Bible! It is an on campus intensive offered June 1-5. If you have any questions, please reach out to Max (mlee1@northpark.edu) or Dennis (dredwards@northpark.edu)
Harvard Divinity School is Offering Summer Language Intensives
The Summer Language Program (SLP) at the Harvard Divinity School is an eight-week intensive language study program designed specifically for the curriculum in theological and religious studies.
Consisting of nine hours of instruction per week, plus additional learning, homework and possible tutoring sessions, the program focuses on translation and reading comprehension. Summer 2020 SLP dates: Monday, June 15 to Thursday, August 6, 2020.
Language are:
- Classical Arabic (previous knowledge required)
- French for Reading in Theological and Religious Studies
- German for Reading in Theological and Religious Studies
- Elementary New Testament Greek
- Intermediate New Testament and Hellenistic Greek (previous knowledge required)
- Elementary Biblical Hebrew
- Intermediate Biblical Hebrew (previous knowledge required)
- Christian Latin
- Elementary Pali
- Spanish for Reading in Theological and Religious Studies
Application deadline: Friday, May 8, 2020. For more information about the SLP please see our website: www.hds.harvard.edu/slp/.
Listen to the Palmquist Lectures- Dr. Frank Thomas
The Palmquist Lectures with Dr. Frank Thomas were recorded and are part of the Digital Archives here at NPTS. These were amazing lectures and we highly recommend taking a listen, especially if you have a little extra time during this unusual season!
Scholarship Opportunity!
Church Mutual Insurance, through their program CM CARES Foundation is offering $5,000 to fifty students studying for ministry roles. This money is to help with tutition, fees, books, or other costs of attending school during the 2020-21 academic year. The scholarship application is open from Febuary 12- April 8. Winners of the scholarship will be announced in June.
For more information, visit this link.
Attention: Class Registration Will No Longer Be Through WebAdvisor. We are Transitioning to Student Planning
Student Planning is a new module in Self Service that will allow students and advisors to more actively engage in the registration and advising process. WebAdvisor will no longer be used for registration.
Student Planning went live for graduate/adult students in Self Service, www.northpark.edu/selfservice, on Friday, February 14. Summer registration will open on February 24, and fall registration will open on Monday, March 23. Check out a brief demo video about Student Planning, along with some FAQs to help you get familiar with the new system, at www.northpark.edu/registration. You will LOVE it! Questions? Please contact your academic advisor.
Questions? Please contact your academic advisor! Common questions and answers regarding Student Planning can be found here.
Theology and Mission Lectures- Northern Seminary
Northern Seminary is hosting a series of lectures on June 4th, 2020 @ 7-9pm and June 5th, 2020 @ 10:00 am-12:30 pm. The title of the lectures series is The Gospel & Mission: The Good News of the Crucifixion For The Church On Mission. Rev. Fleming Rutledge will be giving both lectures and Scot McKnight will be responding.
Registration is required. However, Northern is providing a discount code to make it free for graduate students. Please contact Seminary Student Services for more information.
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