Financial Aid, Tuition, and Fees
2021-2022 Tuition Costs
Degree |
Total Quarter Hours |
Tuition Cost |
|
Master of Divinity |
108 hours |
$502/hr* |
|
MA in Christian Ministries |
54 hours |
$502/hr* |
|
Graduate Certificate / Student at Large |
15 hours |
$502/hr* |
|
Master of Divinity/MA Dual Degree |
138 hours |
$480/hr* |
|
Certificate |
15 hours |
$250/hr* |
Audit |
– |
$175/hr* |
|
|
|
Cohort MA Programs |
54 hours |
$27,500** |
|
MA in Worship |
57 hours |
$16,500 |
|
Doctor of Ministry (cohort) |
36 hours |
$19,900 |
Doctor of Theological Ministry (cohort) |
52 hours |
$28,700 |
A detailed list of the current Schedule of Tuition and Fees can be found here:
2021-22 Fee Structure
*Does not include any additional fees and may be subject to change.
** For MANT, plus cost of Footsteps of Paul Trip
Scholarships & Loans Available to Master’s Students
Up To Full Tuition Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded by the Enrollment Department. Please direct questions to Greg Armstrong, Director of Enrollment at grarmstrong@seminary.edu
John Perkins Fellowship:
New students each year are offered The John Perkins Fellowship. Each student receives this scholarship which covers up to 100% in tuition costs for a Master of Divinity with an emphasis in Christian Community Development. Each Perkins Fellow will be invited to engage in a transformational experience. During the program, students are mentored, participate in urban ministry internships, and receive first-hand training from top urban ministry leaders.
Benefits of the Program:
- Students are able to fully engage in academic and ministerial training without the financial concern of tuition
- Students are mentored by top urban ministry leaders
- In-context learning allows for immediate practical ministry training and transformational educational opportunities
- Community building activities designed for Fellowship participants allow students to
create a network of supportive peers
- Following graduation, students are able to audit a course at Northern for free each year in order to assist with life-long learning.
To Be Considered, an Applicant Must:
- Have a degree from an accredited undergraduate institution
- Be ADMITTED into the Master of Divinity program with an emphasis in Christian Community Development for the Fall term
- Applicant must complete the FAFSA (Federal School Code: G01736)
- Submit a completed John Perkins Fellowship Application form (filling out the interest form below will initiate your receipt of this application from the Admissions office)
- Be able to articulate a call to urban ministry through a 2-3 page essay
- In addition to the required Northern admission reference, Perkins candidates must submit two additional reference letters in support of their John Perkins Fellowship application
- Participate in an on-campus interview
- Be committed to full-time study*
- Currently live or agree to live in an urban setting approved by the program director (see “Living in Community” section below)
- Attend the community building activities, which are normally held in the Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago
- Currently serve or agree to serve in a ministry role at an urban church or ministry
*Degree must be completed in 3-5 years
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American Baptist Churches of Indiana/Kentucky Fellowship
Each year a limited number of new students are offered the American Baptist Churches of Indiana/Kentucky Fellowship. Each student receives this scholarship which covers up to 100% in tuition costs for a Master of Arts with an emphasis in New Testament or Theology and Mission. Each ABC Fellow will be invited to engage in a transformational experience. During the program, students are mentored and serve in a local congregation in either Indiana or Kentucky.
Benefits of the Program:
- Students are able to fully engage in academic and ministerial training without the financial concern of tuition
- Students are mentored by local pastors
- In-context learning allows for immediate practical ministry training and transformational educational opportunities
- Participation in Northern’s New Kind of Preacher program
- Community building activities designed for Fellowship participants allow students to create a network of supportive peers
- Following graduation, students are able to have experience already serving in a local congregation and audit a course at Northern for free each year in order to assist with life-long learning.
To Be Considered, an Applicant Must:
- Have a degree from an accredited undergraduate institution
- Be ADMITTED into the Master of Arts Program in either New Testament or Theology and Mission
- Applicant must complete the FAFSA (Federal School Code: G01736)
- Submit a completed ABC Indiana/Kentucky Fellowship Application form (filling out the interest form below will initiate your receipt of this application from the Admissions office)
- Be willing to live or relocate to Indiana or Kentucky throughout the program
- Participate in an interview with ABC leaders in Indiana or Kentucky
- Be committed to remain in the program the entire time*
- Attend the community building activities in Indiana
- Currently serve or agree to serve in a ministry role in Indiana or Kentucky following graduation
*Degree must be completed in 5 years
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