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Department of Christian Ministries
The Department of Christian Ministries prepares students for graduate study and to serve in the U.S. and abroad as pastors, missionaries, teachers, and nonprofit leaders. An Accelerated Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership Program is available for each major, with an additional Accelerated Master of Divinity available to students in the Pastoral Ministry program.
About the Department
Our vision is to inspire emerging leaders to live out their calling wherever God sends them. We want to help you discover your unique calling and develop core skills in teaching for spiritual transformation, developing Christ-like relationships, leading for visionary impact and engaging with diverse cultures and communities. We do this through five main degrees that include concentrations in Worship and Creative Arts, Children and Family Ministry, Nonprofit Leadership, Social Justice, English Language Teaching, Global Education, Camp and Conference Center Administration, etc.
Faculty
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Approximately 50 ministry scholarships are awarded each year to qualified ministry students in addition to their Northwestern financial aid package.
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Our strength is in the diversity of our faculty and the varied and extensive ministry experiences they bring into the classroom.