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MDiv and Master of Nonprofit Administration (MDiv/MNA)
Degree Requirements
Bible | 24 Credit Hours
History | 9 Credit Hours
| HSTY 5210 | Christian History 1: the Early Church to the Early Reformation (1-16c) | 3 |
| HSTY 5220 | Christian History 2: Global Christianity (17-21c) | 3 |
| HSTY 5230 | Christian History 3: North American Christianity | 3 |
Theology | 12 Credit Hours
Spiritual Formation | 4 Credit Hours
| SPFM 5201 | Journey: The Story of Our Lives | 1 |
| SPFM 5211 | Intercultural Spirituality: Praying Together | 1 |
| SPFM | Spiritual Formation Elective | |
| SPFM | Spiritual Formation Elective | |
Ministry | 12 Credit Hours
Cultural Diversity Elective | 3 Credit Hours
Student selects one course from the following:
| BIBL 6290 | Intercultural Readings of the Bible | 3 |
| MNST 6125 | Issues of Christian Faith in the Americas | 3 |
| MNST 6130 | The Gospel in Asian Context | 3 |
| MNST 6135 | Experiencing African Christianity | 3 |
| MNST 6140 | Experiencing Global Christianity | 3 |
| MNST 6151 | Cultural Dimensions of Mission | 3 |
| MNST 6152 | Rethinking Mission: Lessons From Christian Art History & Practice | 3 |
| MNST 6352 | Journey to Mosaic | 3 |
| MNST 6401 | Sankofa: Racial Righteousness & Reconciliation | 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.
Nonprofit Administration | 26 Credit Hours
| SBNM 5010 | Organizational Behavior and Ethics | 2 |
| SBNM 5011 | Ethical Leadership and Decision-Making | 2 |
| SBNM 5350 | Nonprofit Financial Management | 2 |
| SBNM 5351 | Nonprofit Financial Decision Making | 2 |
| SBNM 5680 | Nonprofit Marketing Analysis and Consumer Behavior | 2 |
| SBNM 5705 | Multi-Sector Convergence and Social Responsibility | 2 |
| SBNM 5710 | Nonprofit Management: Theory and Application | 2 |
| SBNM 5720 | Nonprofit Board Governance and Volunteer Management | 2 |
| SBNM 5730 | Nonprofit Law, Policy, and Government Relations | 2 |
| SBNM 5770 | Fundraising for Nonprofit Organizations | 2 |
| SBNM 5771 | Annual Gift Fundraising for Nonprofit Organizations | 2 |
| SBNM 5780 | Measuring Outcomes and Assessment | 2 |
| SBNM 5790 | Nonprofit Strategic Planning and Management Capstone | 2 |
Dual Degree Integrative Courses | 4 Credit Hours
| INTG 5010 | The Life of the Leader: Making an Impact | 2 |
| INTG 5020 | Leading the Transformational Organization: Generating Mission Movements | 2 |
Total Credit Hours for the Degree | 97 Credit Hours
Students are required to take 30 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
Field education may be completed prior to, during, or post course completion for the MDiv/MNA degree. The experiences designated as field education will be awarded eleven (11) credit hours in addition to the ninety-seven (97) credit hours required for the MDiv/MNA degree.