The Center for Ecumenical Studies is dedicated to fostering a dialogue between faith traditions and all areas of study and contemporary culture through scholarly research and publications and ongoing programs for faculty, students, and the general public. 

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Certificate programs are offered through Northwind Institute.

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Degree programs are offered through Northwind Seminary. 

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Dr. Daniel Kroger is a
Core Faculty Member of
the Seminary and serves
as the Program Director. 
 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Kroger has published

papers on Interfaith Dialog:
Balm for a Polarized Culture 

and Doxology – Praise in three Dimensions.

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Program Costs:

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Tuition:

  • Master's - $100 per credit hour

  • Doctoral - $200 per credit hour

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Fees:

  • Application - Waived

  • Enrollment - $150

  • Library        - Waived

  • Graduation - $150

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Scholarships:

  • Duncan Family Fellow

  • Northwind Leader

  • Northwind Scholar

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 Dr. Kroger has assembled a
highly qualified faculty who serve as Visiting Faculty for the Seminary.

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Master in Contextual Ministry

Ecumenical Studies

COURSE OF STUDY - 30 Credits

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Students will enjoy Tutorial Courses with an assigned Faculty Mentor.

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Introduction to Graduate Studies - 3 Credits

 

Tutorial Courses: 3-Credit Courses

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  • Scripture Readings

  • Church History

  • Theology 

  • Elective

  • Elective

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Capstone Experience: 6-credit courses

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  • Capstone Research

  • Capstone Project
    Students will design an ecumenical project to be used in their context of ministry.

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Doctor in Contextual Ministry

Faith-Based Communications

COURSE OF STUDY - 36 Credits

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Students will enjoy Oxford-Style Courses with an assigned Faculty Mentor.

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Oxford Courses: 6-credit courses

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  • Ecumenical Scripture

  • Ecumenical Church History

  • Ecumenical Theology

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Portfolio Experience - six-credit courses

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  • Portfolio Research 

  • Portfolio Project

  • Portfolio Paper

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Students will be encouraged to publish their Portfolio Paper on the Northwind site and as a Monograph for wider distribution in select peer-review journals.

Faith In Film Festivals:

In time of a Pandemic

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This inaugural course of the Program is presented in an online tutorial format which includes live ZOOM calls with Dr. Kroger.

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This course can be transferred to Certificate Programs in Northwind Institute and Degree Programs in Northwind Seminary

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Tuition is $300                                                     

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