Starting Well - NTS Degrees: MSMin, DSMin, DThM
As with most things in life, one key to success is starting well. This outcome is
designed with that in mind. As you get started in your educational journey, you will know you
have completed this outcome when you and your faculty advisor have determined that you have a functional understanding of the NTS systems that you have explored available resources for taking responsibility for your educational journey.
While progressing toward the goal of this outcome, you will typically:
• Be introduced to the Northwind guided education and Kairos competency-based philosophy of education;
• Articulate your personal mission, explore your program outcomes, and begin thinking
about what mastery looks like in your context;
• Discover what mentor teams are and how they work to support your educational journey;
• Become familiar with Student Support Services resources available to you, including the Digital Theological Library;
• Gain access to other resources available to students; • Become empowered to take the reins of your educational journey.