Northwind Theological Seminary
Open and Relational Theology
with
Thomas J. Oord, Ph.D.
Semiotics
with
Len Sweet, Ph.D.
Study
Specialized Ministry
Non-Profit Leadership
Doctor of Ministry
Doctor of Theology
with
Robert J. Duncan, Jr., D.Min
Study
Romantic Theology
Spiritual Formation
Faith-Based Community Development
with
Michael J. Christensen, Ph.D.
Study
Archaeology
Biblical Languages
Christian Pilgrimage
Doctor of Theology
with
Carl Savage, D.Min, Ph.D.
Urban Religion
with
Bishop Alfred Johnson, D.Min
Hilliard Sweet Fellows
with
Bishop Donald Hilliard, D.Min
New for 2025 - Monthly Degree Meetings
MSMin 1st Thursday @ 4 PM ET DSMin 2nd Thursday @ 4 PM ET
MA/MAL 3rd Thursday @ 4 PM ET DMin 4th Thursday @ 4 PM ET
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FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
Northwind Seminary welcomes Robert Nicastro, Ph.D., as our newest 'Study with Me' faculty. He will serve as the Faculty Mentor for the DThM & ThD degrees in Christiogenesis.
Robert is a theologian, writer, and Executive Director of the Center for Christogenesis, where he leads initiatives at the intersection of theology, science, and culture. His work focuses on consciousness, artificial intelligence, evolutionary cosmology, and the future of religious meaning, with particular attention to the thought of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin.
As new synergies emerge between science and theology, he seeks to contribute to the renewal of
religious imagination by fostering dialogue that is at once grounded in theological tradition and
informed by contemporary scientific insight.
Northwind Seminary welcomes David McDonald, DMin., to the Semiotics Program. Dr. David McDonald is the Founder/Steward of the Fossores Chapter House (www.fossores.com).
David will join Len Sweet as Faculty Mentor in the McDonald Sweet Fellows Doctoral Program.
WHAT DO STUDENTS SAY?
Thorneloe University has selected Jason Tripp as its new president and vice-chancellor.
The university announced his appointment on July 3.
“On behalf of the Board of Governors, it is indeed with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of the Rev. Jason Tripp as President and Vice Chancellor of Thorneloe University effective September 1, 2025. It gives us great pleasure to welcome [him] to the Thorneloe University family, and we look forward to his leadership, vision, and passion for academic freedom, creativity, collaboration, diversity and inclusion, personal wellness, and the common good.”
“Jason possesses familiarity with, and commitment to, the vision and values of Thorneloe University and the Anglican Church of Canada,” the release states. “His formal business education and experience, coupled with a pastoral and theological formation, provide the necessary leadership skills to lead, learn, and love well in an environment positioned for growth and fresh vision.” Tripp has been the lead pastor at Valleyview Community Church for the past 15 years. Since 2018, he has served as assistant chaplain at Thorneloe University and, more recently, as a course supervisor.
“Having previously completed his Master of Divinity at Tyndale Seminary and authored three books through SacraSage Press, Jason is currently completing his DThM at Northwind Seminary,” Thorneloe said. “His doctoral dissertation is in Open and Relational Theology and the films of Terrence Malick.
Northwind offers a new style of online learning: Guided Education
When most people think of seminary courses, they envision a professor standing at the front of a classroom, giving lectures and facilitating discussions. While this can be an effective method of teaching, it is not the only way. At Northwind Theological Seminary, courses are designed to be taken by individual students anywhere with wifi, at their own pace, on any device they choose.
Northwind's teaching philosophy is called Guided Education, which is based on Competency-Based Theological Education. Faculty mentors vet resources, organize learning, and guide students through Video-Lecture Courses, Tutorial Courses, and Oxford-Style Courses, allowing students to learn in a way that works best for them.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Start your online
courses at any time
Study on a schedule that fits your life
Faculty Mentors
Zoom with your
Faculty Mentor
Oxford-Style Courses
READ|REFLECT|WRITE
COURSE LENGTH
3-credit courses
are 30-90 days
6-credit courses
are 60-120-days.
Northwind Seminary is a Contextualization Partner with Kairos University