Pictured Above: The PSWC Ignite Cohort started off strong last week with 43 students in the Christian Theology class held at Mission Springs Camp and Conference Center. We are excited to have them joining our student body!
Keep these important dates on your calendar…
- October 30 – Spring registration begins
- October 30 – November 2 – ATS 10-year Accreditation Visit
- November 6-10 – VSFL Interviews
- November 18 – Last day to withdraw from a course (with permission)
- November 23-24 – Thanksgiving Break (no classes)
Spring Course Registration Opens Today!
Registration opens on October 30th. Make sure to read the blog post by Alex Macias on letting opportunities pass you by. Take a look at the courses for our upcoming term on the Student Resources page of our seminary website.
This Week: Partners in Ministry Presents…Date Night
A seven-course series of teaching and dates to strengthen your marriage. Session one: A Strong Foundation. This event will take place Friday, November 3rd at 7 pm at North Park Covenant Church. One-hour video series followed by the Local Pizzeria.
Register at northparkpim@gmail.com.
Cross-Register at a Different Chicago Seminary
Did you know that there are 11 other seminaries in the Chicago area that you can cross-register to take classes at through the Association of Chicago Theological Schools (ACTS)? Check out the course options through ACTS and see if anything strikes your fancy for fits your schedule well.
Travel Course Thailand 2018
Are you interested in traveling to Thailand to learn more about Christianity in that context? Whether a residential or distance student, you have the opportunity to join the 3-credit course “MNST-6130: The Gospel in Asian Context.” This hybrid course includes online work that culminates in a trip to Thailand from January 2-13, 2018. In Thailand, the class will join Thai Christians in ministry and attend the annual SEANET conference. The conference theme this year is the Role of Ritual in the Buddhist context. Scholarships are available. Please contact Ben Wickstrom and Paul de Neui at cwcs@covchurch.orgfor more information.
Duke Summer Institue for Reconciliation
Looking for a unique learning opportunity this summer? Take a look at the Summer Institute for Reconciliation at Duke Divinity School. Our former adjunct faculty, Rev. Velda Love, is a speaker this year along with several others. Take a look at more details online. NPTS has had students go regularly; talk to Rev. Deborah Penny about the possibility of you going.
Study Abroad in Sweden
Did you know we have an exchange partnership with the Stockholm School of Theology? Their students can come study at NPTS and now they have an English semester each spring that allows our students to study in Stockholm. It may be too late for this Spring semester, but take a look at what they offer as you think about future spring terms.
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