Sunday, August 7, 2022

Recommended Process Theology Schools - NORTHWIND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY



Mission
  • Northwind Theological School is dedicated to fostering a theologically informed learning community.
  • To implement this mission NTS is a co-owner member institution of the Digital Theological Library.
  • Our membership provides library services to our Faculty and Students.
Vision
  • The Library serves as the center of expertise for information literacy skills within NTS.
  • Library resources are seamlessly integrated into the student experience to serve students at the point of need.
  • The Library effectively supports NTS faculty and students in building a culture of academic excellence.
Goals
  • Offer a research-based program of student-centered information, creating both best practices and empowered scholars.
  • Meet our community at their point of need through a robust, forward-thinking, and technologically innovative reference service by providing Faculty and Students with access to Research Liberians
  • Our collections meet the information needs of empowered scholars through regular assessment and data-driven collection development.
Leadership
  • Dr. Thomas E. Phillips, is a member of the NTS Faculty.
  • He is also the Director fo the Digital Theological Library.
  • Dr. Phillips continues to serve as the Dean of Library and Information Services; Professor of Theological Bibliography and New Testament at Claremont School of Theology.

https://www.northwindseminary.org/seminary-degrees




DESIGNED FOR THOSE CURRENTLY ENGAGED IN MINISTRY
AND NEED TO COMPLETE THEIR MINISTRY DEGREE



Pathway to Ministry

The Pathway to Ministry program is designed for those currently engaged in ministry and need to complete their Ministry degree. Experienced ministry mentors will guide you through a streamlined admission process and the range of options required for your degree.

Bachelor Degree Pathway
Students transferring the maximum 75 credits
can complete their Bachelor's Degree
with 5 Courses in 5 Months for $5000
No SAT or ACT Requirements To Enroll

Master's Degree Pathway
Ordained Clergy can complete their
Master's Contextual Ministry Degree
with 3 Courses in 3 Months for $3000
No GRE, GMAT, or Language Requirements To Enroll

Doctoral Degree Pathway
Clergy with a Master's Degree can complete their
Doctor of Specialized Ministry Degree
with 6 courses in 6 months for $6000
No GRE, GMAT, or Language Requirements To Enroll




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Northwind Conversations:
Thomas Jay Oord on Open and Relational Theology
An Introduction (2021)

Conversations about Faculty Conversations at Northwind Seminary,
hosted by Dr. Michael J. Christensen,
Professor of Theology and Academic Dean

Ever Creator: God Always Creates out of Creation in Love. In progress.

 

Full-Orbed Love: Agape, Eros, Philia, and God. Forthcoming 2022.

 

Open and Relational Theology: An Introduction to Life-Changing Ideas. Grasmere, Id.: SacraSage, 2021.

 

Partnering with God: Exploring Collaboration in Open and Relational Theology. Edited with Bonnie Rambob, Tim Reddish, and Fran Stedman. Grasmere, Id.: SacraSage, 2021.

 

Questions and Answers for God Can’t. Grasmere, Id.: SacraSage Press, 2020.

 

Open and Relational Leadership: Leading with Love. Edited with Roland Hearn and Sheri D. Kling. Grasmere, Id.: SacraSage Press, 2020.



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THOMAS JAY OORD
YOUTUBE PRESENTATIONS, INTERVIEWS, DEBATES





ACADEMIC CENTERS AT NORTHWIND

The academic centers of Northwind Institute and Northwind Seminary provide opportunities for students and faculty to engage with learning and enrichment in various academic concentrations.

Each Center is directed by a Core Faculty Member of the Seminary.

The academic centers offer intellectual engagement, community outreach and service, co-curricular opportunities, and commitment to interdisciplinary research and practical applications offering direct connections to the Certificate and Degree programs.

Students and faculty participate in center activities in a variety of ways, including research projects, symposia, lectures, and other activities that bring together faculty and students from every department.


Center for Leadership & Specialized Ministry
Rev. Dr. Robert J. Duncan, Jr., Center Director
Senior Faculty and Professor of Leadership and Ministry

Founding President Northwind Institute | Seminary

FEATURED SPECIALIZED MINISTRY DEGREES
Wesleyan Studies
Faith-Based Education
Faith-Based Non-Profit Leadership
Faith-Based Communications
Intersectional Church Leadership

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Center for Theology, Spirituality, & Ministry
Rev. Michael J. Christensen, Ph.D., Center Director
Senior Faculty and Professor of Theology and Spiritual Formation
Academic Dean and Program Director for Romantic Theology

FEATURED DEGREES
Doctor in Theology & Ministry - in Romantic Theology
Doctor in Specialized Ministry: Spiritual Formation
Doctor in Contextual Ministry : Faith-Based Community
Development


Center for Open and Relational Theology
Dr. Thomas J Oord, Ph.D., Center Director
Senior Faculty and Professor of Open and Relational Theology
Noted theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies
Best-selling and award-winning author and editor of over 25 books, including: God Can’t.

FEATURED DEGREE
Doctor in Theology & Ministry: Open & Relational Theology

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Center for Archaeology and Biblical Studies
Rev. Carl E. Savage, Ph.D., Center Director
Senior Faculty and Professor of Archeology and Biblical Studies
Associate Dean for Doctoral Studies.

FEATURED DEGREES
Doctor in Theology & Ministry: Biblical Studies
Doctor in Theology & Ministry: Biblical Languages
Doctor in Contextual Ministry: Christian Pilgrimage


Center for Local Church Ministry
Rev. Dr. Steve Van Ostran, Center Director
Core Faculty and Professor of Pastoral Ministry

He is the Executive Minister of the American Baptist Churches of the Rocky Mountains. Steve directs the ABCUSA Ordination Track for second-career and bi-vocational clergy at both Northwind Institute and Northwind Seminary.

FEATURED DEGREES
Master in Pastoral Ministry
Doctor in Pastoral Ministry

Center for Innovation in Global Theology & Ministry
Rev. Dennis Cheek, Ph.D,, Ph.D. Center Director
Senior Faculty and Professor of Global Theology & Ministry

Dr.Cheek's interdisciplinary leadership, research, and activities have focused on creativity, all levels of formal education, entrepreneurship, innovation, nonprofits, philanthropy, professional development, theology, and science, technology and society.

FEATURED DEGREES
Master in Contextual Ministry: Global Theology
Doctor in Contextual Ministry: Global Theology