Northwind Theological Seminary
This degree has been designed for ministers, missionaries, and others serving in specialized ministries.
Traditional seminary degrees are often out of reach due to work, family, geography or finances.
Our degree is offered entirely online featuring video-based micro-lectures, ZOOM video-conferencing, and tutorial formats.
The Diploma will read:
Doctor of Specialized Ministry:
Christian Pilgrimage
Faculty-Mentor Directed
The Faculty Mentor facilitates scheduled video conversations and participates in the portfolio preparation and examination.
Project Portfolio
Students journey through a series of research milestones to generate the final Project Portfolio that addresses a Need or Opportunity in their ministry context.
Online and Flexible
Students set their own schedule and proceed at their own pace. Each course can be completed within 30 to 90 days.
Doctor of Specialized Ministry:
Biblical Studies
Course of Study
LanguageCourses - 12 Credit Hours
Tutorial I – 3 credit hours with an assigned Faculty Mentor
This course provides an introduction to Christian Pilgrimage
Tutorial II – 3 credit hours with an assigned Faculty Mentor
This course explores the history of Christian Pilgrimage
Tutorial III – 3 credit hours with an assigned Faculty Mentor
This course explores the Biblical implications of Pilgrimage
Tutorial IV – 3 credit hours with an assigned Faculty Mentor
This course explores the Spiritual Formation implications of Pilgrimage
Project Portfolio - 24 Credit Hours:
Portfolio Methods - 6 credit hours with an assigned Faculty Mentor This research course provides a foundation for the Portfolio experience
Portfolio Research I Course – 6 credit hours with an assigned Faculty Mentor This research course provides a foundation for a new understanding of Pilgrimage
Portfolio Research II Course – 6 credit hours with an assigned Faculty Mentor This research course provides an understanding of a specific Pilgrimage location.
Portfolio Paper – 6 credit hours
with an assigned Faculty Mentor. This course produces a ministry Thesis documenting a new understanding of Pilgrimage. The Thesis will include a Pilgrimage Study Guide to be published on the Northwind Seminary Website.
Faculty:
Carl Savage, DMin., PhD
Associate Dean of Doctoral Studies
Professor of Archaeology and Biblical Studies
Retired Elder – Virginia Annual Conference
Retired Administrator and Faculty of Drew University
- Director of Doctor of Ministry Program
- Associate Professor of Biblical Archaeology
Retired Christian Ministry Division Chair at Bacone College