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Dual Degrees

Students may apply for enrollment in programs that will allow them to receive both a Seminary degree and a master’s degree from the School of Business and Nonprofit Management at North Park University. Dual degree programs recognize the need for administration and management skills in the church and other ministries and envision business and nonprofit sectors as mission fields requiring theological training. The dual degree programs strive to equip both communities of students.

Seminary degrees that are part of the dual degree program are the Master of Divinity (MDiv), the Master of Arts in Christian Formation (MACF) and the Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (MACM). The School of Business and Nonprofit Management degrees are the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and the Master of Nonprofit Administration (MNA). The MDiv and the MACF may lead to ordination in the ECC. The MACM is designed typically for lay leaders and staff members in multiple staff churches, but as part of a dual degree program may lead to ordination in the ECC.

Dual Degree Program Pairings

MACF with MBA or MNA MACM with MBA or MNA MDiv with MBA or MNA

Integrative Learning Experiences

All dual degree students are required to take two, two-credit hour integrative courses.

INTG 5010 The Life of the Leader: Making an Impact (2 credit hours)

INTG 5020 Leading the Transformational Organization: Generating Mission Movements (2 credit hours)

Integrative courses will be taken in two different semesters and will incorporate a variety of learning experiences (e.g., simulations, case studies, mentored practice in specific skill areas, workshop through the Axelson Center, professional evaluation accompanied by an action plan designed by the participant, participant observation). The courses are to foster interdisciplinary engagement around issues such as the following:

  • Personal and spiritual life of the leader
  • Investment in the holistic development of others
  • Christian perspectives on organizational functioning in a global reality
  • Encouragement of Christian stewardship (financially and other) and engaging the generosity of donors for kingdom concerns

General Electives

For dual degree students, general electives may be taken through the Seminary only, through the School of Business only, or as a combination through both Seminary and the School of Business.

Field Education for Dual Degrees

See program descriptions for field education requirements. For dual degree programs requiring FLDC 7310 Internship Residency, students will complete a portion of their internship experience in a conventional ministry setting and at least one credit hour in a non-profit organization (if MNA) or a for-profit business (if MBA).