North Park Theological Seminary

Discerning a call to seminary? It's not too late to apply for the Fall 2026 semester! No matter which program you choose, you'll join a diverse learning community where you'll be equipped with the spiritual formation, theological education, and intercultural training to engage the world for God's glory and neighbor's good. Begin the application process today: https://seminary.northpark.edu/admissions-aid/apply/

What does it look like for the church to truly see, value, and care for single people—not as incomplete, waiting, or overlooked, but as whole, beloved, and integral members of the body of Christ?

In this powerful Faculty Voice piece, Dr. Elizabeth O. Pierre reflects on the realities many singles experience in church spaces and challenges communities to move beyond assumptions, stereotypes, and silence. Through compassion, curiosity, and intentionality, the church can become a place where every story is honored.

“Singleness may not just be a season for them, but an enduring experience where God’s goodness and kindness abound.”

You can read the full article here: https://seminary.northpark.edu/lina/single-in-the-church/

Thanks to Dr. Nathan Clayton's Psalms class for leading us in worship as this week's intensives draw to a close - leading us through the Psalter's movement from orientation, through disorientation, to reorientation.

We are praising God for a wonderful week of learning and formation in community. Well done to all our students who came ready to deepen their theological understanding and hone their practical ministry skills. And to those pressing on through Saturday... stay strong! 💙

When in Chicago... 🌭⚾️

Last night following class, NPTS students got to enjoy the great American pastime in the city of Big Shoulders. Go Cubs!

Here at NPTS, we take our coffee breaks seriously. Whether in 1982 or 2026, that second (or third!) cup and warm fellowship fuel seminarians' learning.

Today, North Park seminarians begin their week of campus intensives in Chicago! Join us in prayer for these students as they devote this week to preparation, formation, and fellowship in community.

Today we will be celebrating our graduating cohort at Illinois River Correctional Center. Join us in honoring their hard work and praying for them today as they mark this incredible accomplishment.

Photos to come!

Just one week to go until June intensives begin!
Counting down the days until Nyvall Hall is filled again with the sights and sounds of our learning community. We can’t wait to welcome you back for continued formation and ministry preparation.

Summer is officially here at NPTS!

The summer term begins TODAY. It's your last chance to sign up for one of our summer intensives taking place on campus in June:

The Book of Psalms: A Canonical Journey from Lament to Praise
NextGen Ministry in Context
Moving Toward Shalom in a Racialized World
Theology and Practice of Sacraments

We’re kicking things off with a look back at summer 2024, which was filled with connection, learning, and...yes, a wedding that made it unforgettable.

What are you most looking forward to this summer term? 👀

From the 1970s to 2026: the faces change, but the pride stays the same.
Honoring North Park seminarians' obedience to God's call, then and now.