Important Dates
May
10 Study Day: No Classes
11-12 Exam Days
12 End of Semester and Baccalaureate
12 Boat Cruise for Graduating Students
13 Seminary Commencement
29 Summer Term begins
Community Worship
There will not be a Community Worship service or a Community Meal this week because of Final Exams.
Graduating Soon?
If you anticipate graduating in the next year be sure to fill out a graduation application in Self-Service!
The Praxis of Accompaniment: Integrative Pastoral Care
August 14 – 25, 2023
Applications and Recommendations Due June 2, 2023
Co-Taught by:
Dr. Mayra Picos-Lee of Palmer Seminary (Pastoral Care and Counseling)
Dr. Chris Tirres of DePaul University (Theology)
Dr. Ángel Gallardo of Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary (History)
Megan Kennedy-Farrell of Solidarity Bridge (Intercultural Communication)
Dr. Jorge Juan Rodríguez V of the Hispanic Summer Program (History and Latinx Studies)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Praxis of Accompaniment is a unique and innovative course that equips students with the historical, theological, intercultural, and counseling tools to provide pastoral care and chaplaincy accompaniment in Latin American contexts. By analyzing pastoral care case studies from Solidarity Bridge, Doctors without Borders, and other like organizations through the lens of theology, history, counseling, and Catholic social theory, students will reflect on the nuances of providing pastoral care in Latin America, while also interrogating the particularities of Latinidad within the United States context. It does so through a unique en conjunto pedagogy that brings together five expert scholars and practitioners who will co-teach this course using an integrative approach to education that will help students see how theory and practice combine to promote a praxis of accompaniment.
Click here for more information on the Hispanic Summer Program’s website!
Nyvall News Job Board
Be sure to check our Job Board for updated listings! You can click here to access the Job Board or click on the “Job Board” tab on the Nyvall News & Notes website.
Need Accommodations?
If you have had accommodations in the past or believe you may benefit from additional support and have a documented disability, reach out to ADA today! Examples of accommodations include extended time on exams and assignments, alternative testing location, and access to text-to-speech software. Email Bobbie Geffrand at ada@northpark.edu for more information on the accommodation process. We look forward to supporting you.
LeadNow! at Wild Goose
We are reviving the LeadNow program, a cohort for seminarians and first-call pastors that meets in conjunction with Wild Goose Festival in Harmony, NC in July. The cohort is an opportunity for participants to build a network of justice-minded colleagues around the country to offer support and camaraderie in the early days of their ministry. The cohort will meet a day early prior to the official start of the festival to share in small group sessions with top Wild Goose speakers and special expert coaching and workshopping sessions for participants’ new ministry dreams.
In addition, participants in the cohort receive a full scholarship for festival registration and camping, meaning participants are only responsible for the costs of travel and food. Our first online gathering is coming up quickly this week and we will accept applications until the festival begins in July.
Click here to go to the webpage that includes the online cohort application!
Spring Semester Counseling Resources
Counseling Support Services is offering a variety of counseling support options for students this semester free of charge. If you are experiencing unmanageable anxiety, sadness, difficulty adjusting, problems in relationships, or if you are hurting due to the many challenges before us, Counseling can help. We also offer Mental Health First Aid Training so that you can learn how to help friends and family that might be experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis.
Individual Counseling Support – Free, confidential, short-term individual counseling support is available via telehealth and in-person. Request counseling via the counseling request form at northpark.edu/counseling, or by walking into our offices at 3317 W Foster, #24 on the campus map.
TAO – TAO is an anonymous, self-service digital mental health support tool that is available free 24/7 to all current North Park students, faculty, and staff. Information and registration link at TAO
Let’s Talk – In collaboration with campus partners, Let’s Talk is an informal, walk-in support service that offers confidential meetings with a North Park counselor free for all NPU students at various locations around campus. Students can drop in (no appointment necessary) to speak with a counselor.
All sessions are from 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Mondays: Helwig Recreation Center, 207A
Tuesdays: Brandel Library, Helwig Conference Room on 1st floor
Wednesdays–Fridays: Health & Counseling Office, 3317 W. Foster Ave.
Additional information at Let’s Talk
Mental Health First Aid – Students, faculty, and staff are invited to register for this free training opportunity that is designed to teach you how to approach, assess, and assist a person who may be experiencing a mental health challenge
Upcoming training dates include Wednesday, June 21, 2023 & Thursday, June 22, 2023, 9-11:30am (Virtual, must attend both dates). Click here to register for training!
Seminary Shenanigans
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