The Faith-Based Communications degrees as designed to prepared administrators and faculty to develop effective communication plans in the context of their ministry.
The importance of digital communications is now a recognized factor in the effectiveness of ministry. This includes local churches, church institutions, and faith-based organizations.
These degrees offer a theological foundation for the practical application of digital communications.
Program Costs:
Tuition:
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Master's - $100 per credit hour
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Doctoral - $200 per credit hour
Fees:
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Application - Waived
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Enrollment - $150
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Library - Waived
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Graduation - $150
Scholarships:
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Duncan Family Fellow
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Northwind Leader
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Northwind Scholar
Master in Contextual Ministry
Faith-Based Communications
COURSE OF STUDY - 30 Credits
Students will enjoy Tutorial Courses with an assigned Faculty Mentor.
Introduction to Graduate Studies: 3-Credits
Theological Foundation: 3-credit courses
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Old Testament - Video Course
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New Testament- Video Course
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Church History- Video Course
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Theology- Video Course
Digital Media Courses: 3-Credit Courses
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Web Design - Tutorial Course
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Social Media - Tutorial Course
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Visual Media - Tutorial Course
Capstone Experience: 6-credit course
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Capstone Project
Students will produce a digital media project to be used in their context of ministry.
Doctor in Contextual Ministry
Faith-Based Communications
COURSE OF STUDY - 36 Credits
Students will enjoy Oxford-Style Courses with an assigned Faculty Mentor.
Tutorial Courses: 6-credit courses
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Theological Foundations of Communication
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Building Community with Digital Media
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Building Engagement with Digital Media
Portfolio Experience - six-credit courses
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Portfolio Research
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Portfolio Project
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Portfolio Paper
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.