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C E N T E R F O R G R A D U A T E
S T U D I E S
The Northwestern Difference
At the Northwestern College Center for Graduate Studies, you will have Christ
at the center of your education. Through our master’s degree programs, you’ll
experience:
Integration of Faith and Learning With the Bible as the foundation, every course you take helps you understand
God’s role in what you’re learning. Our faculty share your Christian faith and
provide relevant and practical insight on how to apply faith and knowledge to
your life and work.
Academic Excellence Among our faculty you’ll find authors and researchers highly respected in the
academic community. They also bring real-life experience to the classroom and
are committed to creating a quality learning experience for each student.
Affordability and Value Northwestern’s graduate programs on average cost less per credit than
most private Twin Cities colleges. You will receive personalized and practical
assistance from our financial aid professionals to help make your education as
affordable as possible.
Commitment to Flexibility You can build a schedule that works for you through a convenient one-night-a-
week format or online studies. On-site courses are offered on Northwestern’s
suburban St. Paul campus.
Cohort LearningStudying together as adult learners, cohort groups help you gain insight and
support from peers with a broad range of experience. Whether you interact with
your cohort in the classroom or online, your fellow students become colleagues
and friends—people you can trust to lend their encouragement, prayer and
knowledge as you learn together.
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If you believe God is
calling you to higher
goals in your life and are
ready to advance your
career and education,
a master’s degree from
Northwestern will equip
you in knowledge and
faith. Anchored in biblical
truth, Northwestern’s
challenging graduate
programs will inspire
you as you pursue your
educational goals. You’ll
be ready to serve and lead
in any endeavor to which
God is calling you.
Learn.Graduate theology professor Michael O. Wise, Ph.D., is an
internationally recognized expert on the Dead Sea Scrolls. Fellow
professor Randy Nelson, Ph.D., says of Wise, “What surprises
people is not how brilliant he is, but how down to earth. Serving
Jesus is real, not abstract.”
Learn more about our graduate studies faculty at nwc.edu/gradfaculty.
Master’s DegreesMaster of Organizational Leadership (MOL ) — Page 7Integrate a Christian perspective into the context of leadership. Prepare to lead
effectively by gaining skills and knowledge to incorporate leadership into a
variety of organizational settings.
Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS) — Page 8 Increase biblical knowledge and bring a Christian worldview to your
profession. The MATS is a good choice for those interested in lay leadership or
anticipating further study and/or service in professional ministry.
Master of Divinity (M.Div.) — Page 9Combine theology and Christian ministry with a concentration in either Bible
exposition or biblical studies. Through this comprehensive degree program, you’ll
be prepared for pastoral and chaplaincy positions or further theological study.
Master of Arts in Human Services (MAHS) — Page 10Apply your Christian faith to prepare for or continue work in private or public
social services settings. Learn how to provide non-therapeutic assistance to
people in need or pursue further graduate study in human services or social
sciences programs.
Graduate CertificatesGraduate Certificate in Leadership — Page 11Develop essential leadership skills through graduate courses in leadership.
The certificate is granted for completing five core courses of the Master of
Organizational Leadership (MOL) degree.
Graduate Certificate in Christian Studies — Page 11Gain biblical knowledge you can apply to work, ministry and life. This
certificate is granted for completing five core courses of the Master of Arts in
Theological Studies(MATS) degree.
Flexible Learning Formats Whether you attend class on site one
night a week or online in the comfort
of your own home, Northwestern
graduate programs are convenient.
Talk to your admission counselor to
determine which is best for you:
ON SITE
If you live in or near the Twin Cities
and enjoy dynamic discussion,
strong peer support and stretching
your thinking by interacting with
others, the one-night-a-week,
on-site courses may work best for
you. You’ll learn in person from
expert professors and work on
collaborative projects with students
from your cohort.
ONLINE
Online courses may be taken from
anywhere in the world. Our online
programs provide the opportunity to
take courses without disrupting your
career or other scheduled activities.
As an online learner you’ll be part
of a cohort and interact with each
other and professors through course
sites, e-mail and other electronic
means. Time management and
organizational skills you use in your
everyday life will contribute to your
success in this program.
Master’s DegreesGraduate Certificates
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Master.“I found Northwestern provides the type of education I was looking
for in order to fulfill my educational objectives. I was looking
for a school which would provide [academic] rigor… along with a
pragmatic perspective.”
Nehil, MATS Graduate
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The Master of Organizational Leadership (MOL) offers a dynamic course
of study that explores a variety of leadership venues including businesses,
churches, nonprofit organizations and government. At Northwestern you’ll
find a learning environment where your life experience and perspectives are
valued. You’ll be challenged to grow spiritually and intellectually as you learn
from your professors and colleagues in your cohort.
Northwestern faculty members bring expertise in leadership from a variety of
perspectives and venues such as business, ministry and education. Through
their teaching and mentorship, you’ll be able to integrate your studies with
your professional work to realize immediate benefits and position yourself for
advancement.
Course of StudyThe Master of Organizational Leadership is granted upon completion of 36
credits and you can earn your degree in approximately 18–22 months.
HIGHLIGHTS
MOL students complete 12 courses, including key courses such as:
• PersonalGrowthforEffectiveLeadership
• StrategicLeadership
• LeadingintheKnowledgeEconomy
• CaseStudiesinLeadershipEthics
Visit nwc.edu/gradstudies for degree details outlining the complete course of
study, or contact the Office of Admissions at 651-631-5200 to learn more.
OUTCOMES
Through advanced coursework,
the MOL synthesizes several
essential components for effective
leadership:
• Leadingthroughchange
• Leadershipconsiderationsfor
organizational complexities
• Communicatingeffectively
• Strategicleadership
IS THE MOL FOR YOU?
The MOL is structured for people
working anywhere leadership is
needed. Through your studies
you will develop knowledge, skills
and perspectives to integrate your
Christian faith into the context of
leadership and management. Your
MOL degree can help advance your
career and provides an effective
path for personal and professional
development.
Master of Organizational Leadership
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As both an academic and professional degree, the Master of Arts in
Theological Studies (MATS) provides biblical and theological training to equip
you for effective ministry in the church, workplace, parachurch organizations
or academic settings.
After the foundational core courses, you will select one of these areas of
concentrated study:
BIBLE EXPOSITION
The Bible exposition concentration is for individuals who desire to study the
Word of God at a deeper level, presenting an expository study of the Bible from
Genesis to Revelation.
BIBLICAL STUDIES
The biblical studies concentration is designed for students who plan to use the
biblical languages (Hebrew and Greek) in their ministries.
THEOLOGY
The theology concentration includes study of systematic theology, apologetics
and ethics. If you’re considering further study toward your M.Div. or at the
doctorate level, the theology concentration provides an excellent foundation.
Course of StudyThe Master of Arts in Theological Studies is granted upon completion of 36
credits and you can earn your degree in approximately 18–22 months.
HIGHLIGHTS
MATS students complete 12 courses, which vary depending on selected
concentration.Keycoursesinclude:
• SpiritualFormation
• BiblicalHermeneutics
• TheBibleinItsWorld
Visit nwc.edu/gradstudies for degree details outlining the complete course of
study, or contact the Office of Admissions at 651-631-5200 to learn more.
OUTCOMES
Through the MATS program, you will:
• Developbiblicalprinciplesfor
spiritual formation and
discipleship
• Learnadvancedprinciplesof
biblical interpretation
• Studythesocio-historicalworlds
that gave rise to the Old and
New Testaments
• SurveythehistoryofChristianity
• Constructapersonaltheologyof
leadership
IS THE MATS FOR YOU?
The MATS is suitable for Christians
who would like to increase their
biblical knowledge and apply
a Christian worldview to their
professions. The degree provides
a foundation for educational
advancement and professional
development for lay ministers,
vocational ministers and teachers.
Master of Arts in Theological Studies
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The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) is a comprehensive, pre-doctoral degree
that combines theology and Christian ministry with a selected concentration
in either Bible exposition or biblical studies. The program builds upon
Northwestern’s history and commitment to biblically based, evangelical
theology.
The M.Div. serves as excellent preparation for pastoral or chaplaincy positions,
as well as pursuit of advanced degrees.
Course of StudyThe Master of Divinity curriculum is integrated with Northwestern’s Master of
Arts in Theological Studies (MATS), described on page 8. The M.Div. program
includes the MATS core curriculum and theology concentration (36 credits),
plus a chosen concentration in either Bible exposition or biblical studies (20
credits) and a series of ministerial courses (20 credits). The M.Div. is granted
upon completion of 76 credits, and you can earn your degree in approximately
44–48 months. Students who elect to do so may obtain both the MATS and
M.Div. degrees for the complete course of study.
HIGHLIGHTS
M.Div. students complete 36 courses, which vary depending on selected
concentration. In addition to the MATS courses, key courses for the
Northwestern College M.Div. include:
• Self-awareness
• MinistryRelationships
• LeadingandOrganizingMinistry
• MinisteringCulturallyandGlobally
Visit nwc.edu/gradstudies for degree details outlining the complete course of
study, or contact the Office of Admissions at 651-631-5200 to learn more.
OUTCOMES
Through the M.Div. program, you will:
• Developbiblicalprinciplesfor
spiritual formation and
discipleship
• Learnadvancedprinciplesof
biblical interpretation
• Studythesocio-historicalworlds
that gave rise to the Old and
New Testaments
• SurveythehistoryofChristianity
• Constructapersonaltheologyof
leadership
• Studysystematictheology
methods
• Analyzecontemporary
theological issues relevant to
evangelical theology
• Assess(analyzeanddevelop)
the organizational and spiritual
health of the local church
• Developtheabilitytoshepherd
others
IS THE M.DIV FOR YOU?
Students pursue the M.Div. to meet
ordination requirements, prepare
for doctoral studies, or to be better
prepared for church or parachurch
ministry.
Master of Divinity
The Master of Arts in Human Services (MAHS) is an applied non-licensure
degree program designed to help you develop the knowledge and skills
necessary for assessing and meeting the needs of people. You will learn to look
at individual and systemic needs and solutions. The MAHS will also help you
prepare for further graduate study in human or social sciences programs.
You will develop an understanding of how to assist people experiencing
complex, problematic situations, how faith and human services intersect,
how research can facilitate understanding people and their needs, and how
to design and evaluate human services programs. The program offers one
concentration in family studies.
Course of StudyThe Master of Arts in Human Services is granted upon completion of 36
credits and you can earn your degree in approximately 18–22 months.
HIGHLIGHTS
MAHS students complete 12 courses, including a concentration in family
studies.Keycoursesinclude:
• Worldview,Leadership,andHumanServices
• Multicultural/DiversityIssuesinHumanServices
• EthicsandLegalIssuesinHumanServices
• FamilyStudiesandEducation
Visit nwc.edu/gradstudies for degree details outlining the complete course of
study, or contact the Office of Admissions at 651-631-5200 to learn more.
OUTCOMES
Through the MAHS program, you
will complete coursework that
focuses on the foundations of:
• Humanservices
• Humandevelopment
• Worldviewandethics
• Legalissues
• Diversityissues
• Interviewingskills
• Researchmethodology/
program evaluation
• Programdevelopment
IS THE MAHS FOR YOU?
The MAHS degree may be
considered by those who work or
want to pursue work in private
or public social services settings
providing non-therapeutic
assistance to people in need. It is
appropriate for people who may
apply psychological insights in their
work activities or settings, such as
pastors, human resource directors,
teachers, coaches, nurses, public
health workers, law enforcement
officers, managers, or student
affairs personnel.
Master of Arts in Human Services
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“Through the
concentrated class
format, the learning
became a disciplined
process. Now it doesn’t
make any difference
what the subject is; give
me 20 hours, give me a
week, and I can be really
well prepared to go into
the next challenge. The
learning methods were
very, very powerful.”
David, MOL Graduate
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Graduate Certificates
LeadershipThe Graduate Certificate in Leadership, offered on site or online, is granted
for completing five core courses of the Master of Organizational Leadership
(see page 7). This certificate provides a significant step toward leadership
development for business or ministry.
You can complete certificate coursework in approximately seven months
and course credit will fully transfer toward later completion of the MOL at
Northwestern College.
Christian StudiesThe Graduate Certificate in Christian Studies is granted for completing five
core courses of the Master of Arts in Theological Studies and serves as
an introduction to graduate-level education. You’ll expand your skills and
knowledge in core theological subjects and gain skills and knowledge to equip
you for ministry. The certificate can be completed in approximately eight
months and course credit will fully transfer toward completion of the MATS or
M.Div. at Northwestern College.
“It’s a very rich program. The professors have been amazing. They are
some of the most intelligent people I’ve ever met and yet there’s not an
ounce of arrogance. They want nothing more than for us to succeed.”
Christi, MATS Student
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InvestTuition & Financial AidYou’ll find current tuition rates online at nwc.edu/gradstudies/finaid. Our
financial aid professionals will work with you to help you chart a path to pay
for your graduate education. There are financial aid options available to adult
students to help fund your education, depending upon qualification.
Download a financial aid application at nwc.edu/gradstudies/finaid.
Contact Financial AidPHONE 651-631-5105 | 888-362-8715
FAX 651-628-3369
E-MAIL gcefinaid@nwc.edu
ONLINE nwc.edu/gradstudies/finaid
Employer AssistanceMany major Minnesota corporations offer tuition reimbursement for higher
education expenses. Contact your organization’s human resources personnel
to see if your company offers this benefit.
SupportYou’ll find support at Northwestern College every step of the way—from the
time you first speak with admissions staff until graduation.
Student ServicesOur student services team will assist you on your educational journey.
Services include academic advising and connecting you with the resources you
need for your education. Learn more at nwc.edu/gradstudies/student.
Center for Calling & CareerThe Center for Calling & Career is a valuable resource to help you explore your
calling, learn about internships, future jobs, advanced study opportunities and
more. Learn more at nwc.edu/career.
Disabilities Support ServicesThe Disabilities Office for Support Services (DOSS) is available to work with
students who require additional support for classroom and program success.
More information is available at nwc.edu/doss.
“The value and benefit
that I find at Northwestern
is that it is certainly
stretching me to maximize
my potential. The
instructors have helped
apply everyday situations
and helped me find
strategies to accomplish
things in my work life and
my home life.”
Freddrick, MOL Student
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Your Admission CounselorFromyourfirstcontactwithus,you’llreceivepersonalattentionasyouexplore
our programs and begin your application process. The admissions team is
your source for any information you need before you begin your graduate
degree program.
Visit UsWe invite you to connect with us at your convenience.
IN-PERSON
VisitwithyouradmissioncounseloratourGraduate&ContinuingEducation
offices, located just south of the main campus at:
2803 Lincoln Drive, Roseville, MN 55113
ADMISSIONS EVENTS
Attend a Preview Night or special admissions event. Visit nwc.edu/gradstudies
for a schedule of events.
A LOCATION NEAR YOU
Findusateducationfairs,conferencesandmusicfestivals.We’llevenmeet
you at your favorite coffee shop if you can’t come to us!
Contact Us
“The cohort plays an
important role. We are
all learning together,
going from class to class.
Our knowledge is
growing and we are
able to see development
in our character and
understanding.”
Matt, M.Div. Student
Connect
PHONE 651-631-5200 | 888-362-8715
E-MAIL gradstudies@nwc.edu
ONLINE nwc.edu/gradstudies
MAIL Northwestern College Center for Graduate Studies 3003 Snelling Avenue North St. Paul, MN 55113-1598
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