Northwind Theological Seminary
Doctor of Theology
Degree
Romantic Theology
NORTHWIND DOCTORAL PROGRAM IN ROMANTIC THEOLOGY
Michael J. Christensen, Ph.D., Professor of Theology and Center Director
Online | 42 Credits | Two Years
The Doctor of Theology is an accredited degree of advanced study delivered in an accelerated format.
Learn more about Romantic Theology as a discipline in this blog post from Center Director Michael J. Christensen.
Students in this degree are dually enrolled in Kairos University and receive their degree from Kairos.
Doctor of Theology - Romantic Theology
can be completed in as little as two years
COURSE OF STUDY
YEAR ONE:
Starting Well
The Oxford Inklings
Faculty Mentors: Dr. Michael Christensen and Dr. Terry Glaspey
Residency Week @ Kairos University in Sioux Falls, SD
C.S. Lewis on Scripture and Romantic Theology
Faculty Mentors: Dr. Michael Christensen and Dr. Crystal Hurd
J.R.R. Tolkien on Truth in Story and Myth
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Charlie Starr and Dr. Crystal Hurd
YEAR TWO:
Charles Williams on Theology of Romantic Love
Faculty Mentors: Dr. Michael Christensen and Dr. Terry Glaspey
Owen Barfield on Creative Imagination and Consciousness
Faculty Mentors: Dr. Charlie Starr
Residency Week @ Kairos University in Sioux Falls, SD
Comprehensive Exams
Dissertation & Defense
Continuing Well
DR. CHARLIE W. STARR, (Doctor of Arts, English)
Professor of Inklings Studies
Charlie is the author of seven books, including The Faun’s Bookshelf: C. S. Lewis on Why Myth Matters, The Lion's Country and is hailed as the world’s leading expert on C. S. Lewis’s handwriting. CLICK for recent interview
DR. CRYSTAL HURD (Ed.D., Educational Leadership)
Program Faculty for Inklings Studies
Crystal is the Reviews Editor for Sehnsucht: The C.S. Lewis Journal, Recipient of the Clyde S. Kilby Research Grant for Inkling Research 2020 and C.S. Lewis as Transformational Leader.
Associate Professor ofSpiritual Formation and Inklings Studies
Terry is an editor, author, and international speaker on C. S. Lewis and the Visual Arts; and author of The Spiritual Legacy of C. S. Lewis, Discovering God Through the Arts, and other noted books and articles on great books and visual arts.
Director of The Center for Theology, Spirituality, and Ministry at Northwind
Professor of Theology & Spiritual Formation
Academic Dean, Senior Faculty
Meet Michael J. Christensen (M.A., Yale; Ph.D., Drew University), Professor of Theology, Spirituality, & Ministry - Center Director. Michael is the author of C. S. Lewis on Scripture, contributor to The C. S. Lewis Study Bible, former Resident Scholar at The Kilns in Oxford, and author and/or editor of eleven books on spirituality and social justice.
Program Outcomes
With a focus on rich theological reflection on ministry practice, the Doctor of Theology will help you develop and deepen your knowledge of theological content, be more fully formed in Christian character, and generate new understandings of the craft of ministry. Through the program, you will develop and demonstrate proficiency in its eight outcomes: Starting Well, Specialized Inquiry: Literature and History, Specialized Inquiry: Concepts and Models, Specialized Inquiry: Practices and Methods, Integration: Macro Context, Integration: Micro Context, Generative Learning, and Continuing Well.
Residency Experiences
Learning is not done in isolation. That's why, in addition to having a mentor team, you will participate in two week-long group residencies. These residencies will be held in Sioux Falls, SD, and provide valuable opportunities for community building and making connections. You'll be able to draw personal encouragement from others who are asking similar questions and learn from their experiences, perceptions, and wisdom.
Dissertation
As part of the Doctor of Theology program, you will be invited to generate for dissemination high-level scholarly research within a specialized theological field of inquiry toward the improvement of ministry praxis. You will work alongside a mentor team crafted around your specialized field of inquiry, and your entire learning experience may be individualized and contextualized as much as possible toward exploring your degree concentration and research focus.
Customized Learning Experiences
Learning experiences in Kairos are built around an invitation for students to explore some aspect of their vocation, Christian thought and practice, or the human experience. As a Doctor of Theology student, you will be able to engage in individualized and guided learning experiences that encourage deep theological reflection on ministry practice within your context and tradition.