Overview

Do you desire a deeper understanding of scripture and don’t have time to come to class? Do you already have a Master of Divinity and need a few courses to sharpen your skills? Do you need to find a way to complete a degree at Northern while working and taking care of a family? If you answered yes to any of these, then our online program is for you! Each online course can be taken as part of any degree, diploma or certificate program.

Areas of Study in Online Programs

	Christian Heritage
	Bible, Church history, Theology, and Ethics
	Christian Ministry
	Ministry, Evangelism, Mission, Preaching, Pastoral Care, Counseling, Youth Ministry, and Worship & Spirituality
	Electives
	Can be any course in Christian Heritage or Christian Ministry

Entirely online, this program offers the convenience of an education that happens on your time and in your space yet with the support and interaction of a community. It doesn’t get any better! Throughout this program students take courses in Bible and theology while choosing courses that fit their concentration.

Old Testament

New Testament

Biblical Studies

Program Details (27 hours)

Hours vary by concentration but fall into the following categories.
	Christian Heritage
	Christian Ministry
	Life in Christ and Ministry

Concentrations

Application Requirements

More Information

1)	$35 Application Fee
2)	Completed application for admission
3)	Bachelor degree from accredited institution (official transcripts must be mailed to Northern Seminary)
4)	Letter of Reference from your pastor
5)	An autobiographical statement (400 words or more)

Tuition - $440/credit hour

Financial Aid available

Program worksheet

Students can complete all or any part of their diploma programs online. You can apply, enroll, get started and graduate without needing to leave the comfort of your own home! Online diplomas provide a great way to enhance your knowledge and interact with a community desiring the same. It is easy to get started

Areas of Study

	Christian Heritage
	Bible, Church history, Theology, and Ethics
	Christian Ministry
	Evangelism, Mission, Preaching, Pastoral Care, Counseling, Youth Ministry, and Worship & Spirituality
	Electives
	Can be any course in Christian Heritage or Christian Ministry

Every course in our online program can be applied toward any degree Northern offers. You can easily start a degree without leaving your home. In fact, 49% of your degree can be completed online. After that, you simply need to attend any of our conveniently scheduled courses on our main campus in Lombard to complete your degree.

Course Topics

Degree Example (Master of Arts in Christian Ministry)

	10 courses taken online - 30 hours
	12 courses on campus - 36 hours

Old and New Testament

Church History

Ethics

Electives

Overview

Are you seeking ordination in the American Baptist Churches of the USA? Do you have an interest in the Baptist movement through history? If so, we have a great progam. Baptist History and Polity meets the requirements for ordination and is a facinating look at the Baptist tradition. In addition, you can take more online courses to fulfill the education requirements for ordination.

Contact ABC Ordination

Courses for Ordination

Baptist History and Polity

Old and New Testament

Ethics

Theology

Jim Wolfe, Ph.D

Senior Pastor

First Baptist Church of Pontiac, IL

815.842.4321 | jim@fbcpontiac.org

Overview

Personal attention, spiritual formation, and community interaction are the key componets of every online course at Northern. Each course involves engaging in discussion with professors and students while providing various methods for understanding the content of the course. It’s personal and yet connected to a community.

What students are saying

"I would encourage anyone to apply who is serious about their vocational goal in the church.  You work hard at Northern, but you meet the best people here--sisters and brothers in the faith."

--Sharon Olson, M.Div Student

How long is each course?

The average course is 10 weeks long and runs during the Fall, Winter or Spring quarter.

Courses during the summer quarter are often shorter and can be anywhere from 6 to 10 weeks long.