Accredited seminary programs meet immersive spiritual residencies
Northeastern Seminary & Dallas Willard Ministries Announce Partnership
Northeastern Seminary and Dallas Willard Ministries proudly announce a transformative partnership, offering a unique blend of intensive courses and retreat experiences alongside graduate seminary programs. Rooted in a shared commitment to Christian formation, this collaboration provides students with a profound journey into spiritual growth and leadership development through this partnership.
Dallas Willard Ministries offers an 18-month School of Kingdom Living, gathering four times with a cohort of Christian leaders in highly personal covenant communities. During the residencies, members participate in ecumenical dialogue, interaction, and practices. Northeastern Seminary has approved the School of Kingdom Living curriculum as 12 credits for either the Doctor of Ministry Program or toward select master’s programs.
Programs at Northeastern Seminary do not require residency and can be completed fully online which makes the covenant community-based program at Dallas Willard a perfect collaboration with our online programs.
“Dallas Willard Ministries is thrilled to partner with Northeastern Seminary,” Dallas Willard Ministries Executive Director John Carroll said. “The academic rigor at Northeastern wonderfully compliments the practical rigor in the School of Kingdom Living. Students will not only learn essential theological concepts but will also have space to put those concepts into practice, all of which aims to produce a fruitful life in ministry.”
Northeastern Seminary offers a variety of fully online Advanced Certificate, Master’s, and Doctoral program options. Programs at Northeastern Seminary do not require residency and can be completed fully online which makes the covenant community-based program at Dallas Willard a perfect collaboration with our online programs. Students may begin either program first but it’s recommended that they be in consultation with both programs about their intentions.
“The work and life of Dallas Willard has impacted many people. It is a privilege to partner with a program that immerses leaders in deep formation. It is our hope that many of our students can take advantage of this rich opportunity,” said JP Anderson, associate vice president for seminary enrollment at Northeastern Seminary.
Students follow normal application procedures and deadlines for admission to both the School of Kingdom Living and Northeastern Seminary. The admissions processes are separate. Students entering either the Doctor of Ministry program, or a Master’s program at Northeastern Seminary must have successfully completed the School of Kingdom Living program before being granted advanced standing credit (12). No partial credit will be allowed.
About Dallas Willard Ministries School of Kingdom Living
The School of Kingdom Living is an 18-month journey of learning and training in community that is intended for anyone who wants to put on the character of Christ through a practical, effective approach to discipleship. The aim of this guided experience is to become people who naturally embody goodness and truth for the good of the world. Each of our four-week-long residencies include seasoned faculty instruction, spiritual disciplines, and community engagement critical for Christlike transformation. The School of Kingdom Living is intended for anyone who wants to incorporate the teachings of Jesus where they live, work, learn, and play. Our cohorts provide a rich learning atmosphere through ecumenical dialogue, experiences, and interaction. Learn more at dwillard.org/the-school-of-kingdom-living.
About Northeastern Seminary
Northeastern Seminary is where the unchanging essentials of biblical and historic Christianity are combined with a responsive attitude toward contemporary culture. Christ-centered men and women of different ages, ethnicities and denominations attend graduate classes towards an advanced certificate, master’s or Doctor of Ministry degree and gain the theological understanding, spiritual formation and proven skills necessary for effective ministry to the church and the world. Learn more at nes.edu.