Ignite

Simple: Few Classes Per Year

Inexpensive: Students, Local Church and Conference Partner to Pay for Seminary

Accredited:  Masters Degree Courses through North Park Seminary

Supportive:  Join a cohort of people from the PacNWC

FAQ

Now Taking Applications for Ignite Cohort 5

The deadline to apply is June 15th, 2024

Where do I take Classes?

Coursework is done online with your cohort along with three in-person intensive weeks.

  • Fall Week: Mission Springs Monday - Friday, September 16 - 20
  • Covenant Midwinter Week: Denver, Colorado Monday – Friday, January 20 - 24
  • Summer Week: NPTS Monday - Friday, June 2 - 7

How do I pay for School?

The cost of the Ignite Program is shared between the Ignite Student, their sponsoring Covenant Church, the Pacific Northwest Conference, and the Evangelical Covenant Church.

Who teaches my classes?

North Park Professors and Covenant-connected Professors will facilitate each class.  The Pacific Southwest Conference will add additional value by providing ministry practitioners as guest lecturers.

FAQ

What Is My Commitment?

You are committing to one year of coursework with your cohort. Tuition is paid up front for the entire year.  Each year you will have the opportunity to enroll for the next year's cohort.

What if I have already taken Covenant Orientation Classes?

Great!  You will be given the option to retake the orientation classes for credit, audit them, or skip them.  There is no discount for skipping a class already taken.

What if I have already started seminary?

Your credits will transfer to North Park University.  However, due to the nature of this cohort approach you will need to take all of the courses along with your cohort to complete this program.

How will the PacNWC Cohort work?

We are looking to recruit students from the Pacific Northwest Conference to join other PacNWC students already in the program. They will participate in all class activities along with those from the Pacific Southwest Conference. This will allow local support while connecting with others from another region.  Erik Cave will coordinate the PacNWC Ignite Cohort.

Available Degrees

  • Certificate in Foundational Studies - 1 Year, 12 Units

  • Masters in Christian Ministry - 3 Years, 36 Units

  • Masters in Christian Formation - 4 Years, 48 Units, Ordainable in the ECC

  • Masters of Divinity - 5 Years, Ordainable in the ECC

Your classwork is stackable as you earn certificates and degrees.
After each milestone, we’ll help you evaluate what your next step could be.

Next Steps

Step 1

Follow the link below to apply.  Applications save your spot, of which space is limited.  It does not finalize your commitment.

Step 2

Talk to your Church Leadership about funding the church portion of the Ignite Program for next year

Step 3

Meet Erik Cave our Ignite Coordinator for the PacNWC (503) 703 8090 or erik@pacnwc.org

Step 4

Finalize application, transcripts and payment in July

Let us Know You Are Interested

[Click Here] to apply for Ignite

Note:

    • Applying saves your spot for Ignite.  It does not finalize your commitment.
    • Space is limited, so apply today if you are interested.
    • [Click Here] to contact Erik Cave if you have any questions.
    • Let us know if you need us to advocate for you with your pastor/board regarding the church financial commitment.
    • The website above is hosted by the Pacific Southwest Conference.  They are handling all of the registration details for Ignite.

Ignite is a partnership between the Pacific Northwest Conference, the Pacific Southwest Conference and North Park Theological Seminary.  Classes will be managed and administered through the Pacific Southwest Conference Office.  All PacNWC participants will be in a single cohort facilitated by Erik Cave.