MACF and Master of Nonprofit Administration (MACF/MNA)

Degree Requirements

Bible | 12 Credit Hours

BIBL 5210Old Testament 1: Pentateuch & Interpretation

3

 

BIBL 5220Old Testament 2: Prophets & Preaching Legacy

3

Or

BIBL 5230Old Testament 3: Wisdom & Israels Praise

3

 

BIBL 5240New Testament 1: The Texts & Their World

3

BIBL 5250New Testament 2: The Texts & Their Theology

3

History | 3 Credit Hours

HSTY 5210Christian History 1: the Early Church to the Early Reformation (1-16c)

3

Theology | 3 Credit Hours

THEO 5110Christian Theology

3

Spiritual Formation | 3 Credit Hours

SPFM 5201Journey: The Story of Our Lives

1

SPFM 5211Intercultural Spirituality: Praying Together

1

SPFM
Spiritual Formation Elective

Foundations in Christian Ministry | 9 Credit Hours

CEDF 5100Christian Education and Formation In the Church

3

MNST 5108Ministry Identity and Practice

3

THEO 5120Christian Worship

3

Cultural Diversity Elective | 3 Credit Hours

Student selects one course from the following:

BIBL 6290Intercultural Readings of the Bible

3

MNST 5110Religions and Cultures

3

MNST 6125Issues of Christian Faith in the Americas

3

MNST 6130The Gospel in Asian Context

3

MNST 6135Experiencing African Christianity

3

MNST 6140Experiencing Global Christianity

3

MNST 6151Cultural Dimensions of Mission

3

MNST 6152Rethinking Mission: Lessons From Christian Art History & Practice

3

MNST 6352Journey to Mosaic

3

MNST 6401Sankofa: Racial Righteousness & Reconciliation

3

THEO 5140Advanced Seminar in Theology

3

On occasion, a 7190 Topics course which is not offered on a regular basis will fulfill an area requirement.

Denominational Elective | 3 Credit Hours

Students seeking ECC ordination are encouraged to take HSTY 6300 History and Theology of the Covenant Church (3 credit hours). Students from a denomination other than the Evangelical Covenant Church may take a course in their home denomination’s history, theology, and polity. Such courses may be taken through cross-registration at another school in the Association of Chicago Theological Schools, or as an independent study with North Park faculty. Students not seeking ordination in any denomination may substitute any class by petition.

General Elective | 3 Credit Hours

From the 9 total credit hours of electives, students must take at least one three credit class from the Ministry (MNST) field and one three credit class from the Christian Education and Formation (CEDF) field.

Nonprofit Administration | 26 Credit Hours

SBNM 5010Organizational Behavior and Ethics

2

SBNM 5011Ethical Leadership and Decision-Making

2

SBNM 5350Nonprofit Financial Management

2

SBNM 5351Nonprofit Financial Decision Making

2

SBNM 5680Nonprofit Marketing Analysis and Consumer Behavior

2

SBNM 5705Multi-Sector Convergence and Social Responsibility

2

SBNM 5710Nonprofit Management: Theory and Application

2

SBNM 5720Nonprofit Board Governance and Volunteer Management

2

SBNM 5730Nonprofit Law, Policy, and Government Relations

2

SBNM 5770Fundraising for Nonprofit Organizations

2

SBNM 5771Annual Gift Fundraising for Nonprofit Organizations

2

SBNM 5780Measuring Outcomes and Assessment

2

SBNM 5790Nonprofit Strategic Planning and Management Capstone

2

Dual Degree Integrative Courses | 4 Credit Hours

INTG 5010The Life of the Leader: Making an Impact

2

INTG 5020Leading the Transformational Organization: Generating Mission Movements

2

Total Credit Hours for the Degree | 69 Credit Hours

Students are required to take 17 credit hours of Seminary course work in residence at the main campus. Students are recommended for graduation when all requirements are fulfilled for the degree.

Field Education

The experiences designated as field education will be awarded seven (7) credit hours in addition to the sixty-nine (69) credit hours required for the MACF/MNA degree.

FLDC 5300Vocational Excellence

1

FLDC 7310Internship Residency

1-8

FLDC 7315Intercultural Development Module

1

FLDC 7318Theological Reflection Module

1