Summer 2025
Experience the vibrant heart of Northeastern Seminary this summer with our immersive residency week! Join fellow seminarians for a transformative blend of academic rigor, spiritual formation, and genuine fellowship.
Immerse yourself in lively discussions, deepen your understanding, and enrich your theological journey.
What to Expect:
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Intensive Learning–Dive into one of our featured summer hybrid courses, beginning online on May 14-July 11, with an on-campus residency week June 23-26.
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Meaningful Connections–Engage deeply with faculty and peers through classroom discussions, shared meals, and dedicated spiritual practices.
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Community & Fellowship–Forge lasting bonds during planned events like a bonfire, community dinner, and a group outing.
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Spiritual Growth–Engage in daily retreats and communal prayer practices.
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Campus Access–Residency participants will have access to the private study rooms and resources in the Golisano Library, the chapel and lounge in Roberts Hall, the fitness center in Voller Athletic Center, and campus grounds and cross-country trails.
Who Should Attend?
This residency is ideal for students enrolled in our featured summer hybrid courses. Alumni and Northeastern community members are invited to register for these courses or explore auditing opportunities.
Full Schedule
Click here to view the schedule for your residency week on campus!
Interested in this unique learning experience?
For course registration assistance or to audit a course contact Monica Ross, Coordinator of Academic Planning, at ross_monica@roberts.edu or schedule a meeting.
Accommodations
Housing is available for students who would like to stay on campus during the summer residency. Space is limited and is reserved on a “first come, first serve” basis. Two and three bedroom townhouses will be available to rent, based on availability and demand rooms may be double occupancy. If you have specific roommate requests, please include that in your reservation request.
Arrival: Sunday, June 22, 2025
Departure: Friday, June 27, 2025
$160 per person (+tax) total for four nights. Linen rental is available for $12 per packet (2 sheets (both flat sheets), 1 blanket, 1 bath towel, 1 hand towel, 1 washcloth, 1 pillow, 1 pillowcase).
Starting May 1-June 6, 2025, reservations can be sent to Melinda Wilson, Event Management & Conference Housing Coordinator, by email or phone (wilson_melinda@roberts.edu or 585.594.6963). Please note, if the cost of housing is a concern please contact Josef Sykora at sykora_josef@roberts.edu for some alternative rooming options.
Contact
Maria Gilluly
Executive Assistant
gilluly_maria@roberts.edu
585.594.6807
Featured Course Offerings
GBHT 5220 Exploring the Bible: Canon, Context & Contemporary Significance with Dr. David Carr
The Scriptures of the Old and New Testament are crucial to the life and ministry of all followers of Christ. They are central to the preaching and teaching ministry of the church. Furthermore, the Scriptures undergird our ethics at work and home. They reveal to us the nature of God, what it means to be fully human, and our role in the mission of God. But in order for Scripture to play the formative role that it is designed to play, we must know these Scriptures well. Moreover, to know these Scriptures well we must understand the context in which they were composed.
May 14-July 11, 2025: Weekly Zoom sessions will be held on Mondays from 6:00-7:15 pm.
GPSF 6240 Social Justice & Spirituality with Dr. Marlena Graves
This course is a study of the intersection of faith and social justice and relationship of the first two great commandments. Students will study relevant spiritual writings that include application to social justice and peacemaking. Included are readings by Henri Nouwen, Dorothy Day, Gustavo Gutierrez, Teresa of Avila, and others. The disciplines including prayer, simplicity, confession, and worship will be studied in relation to the Christian call to mission and creating social justice. Students will explore practical ways to live out the call of Jesus to worship God and love their neighbor.
May 14-July 11, 2025: Weekly Zoom sessions will be held on Mondays from 12:00-1:00 pm.
DMIN 8900 Special Topics in Ministry: Foundations of Counseling for Ministry Leaders: Building Interpersonal Effectiveness with Dr. Ashley Cooper
This hybrid course provides ministry leaders with a comprehensive introduction to foundational counseling theories and practical helping skills, designed to enhance interpersonal effectiveness within ministry contexts. Students will critically examine a range of counseling frameworks, exploring their application through a theological lens and engaging with diverse faith-based perspectives on the ministry of helping. The course emphasizes the integration of theological and psychological principles, equipping students to thoughtfully support individuals and communities in their care. Practical exercises and reflective practices will facilitate the development of core counseling competencies essential for promoting hope, growth, and healing in ministry settings.
May 14-July 11, 2025: Weekly Zoom sessions are TBD.
Summer 2024
Hear From Students Who Went Hybrid!
Take a moment to watch this video and hear firsthand from students who participated in last summer's hybrid experience by taking GPSF 6260: The Ministry of Writing for Publication.
What Are Students Saying About Summer Residency?