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Northwest Nazarene University Graduate School of Theology

623 S University Boulevard
Nampa, ID 83686
p: 877-668-4968
f: 208-467-8597
Member Status: 
Accredited
(Criteria for Accreditation Decisions)
Denomination: 
Church of the Nazarene
Statement of Educational Effectiveness
Member School Representatives:
Dean, School of Theology & Christian Ministries:
Brent Peterson
208-467-8018
Professor of Pastoral Theology; Director, Master of Divinity & Master of Arts Programs:
Jay R Akkerman
208-467-8437
Commission Staff Liaison: 
Tom Tanner
Fall 2018 Data:
Enrollment: 
82 (58.1 FTE)
Faculty Full Time FTE: 
13
Faculty Part Time FTE: 
3.66
Total Faculty FTE: 
16.66
Approved Degrees: 
MA in Leadership and Formation, MA in Pastoral Ministry, MDiv
Approved for Comprehensive Distance Education: 
yes
Year of Initial Accreditation: 
2018
Year-term of Next Comprehensive Evaluation Visit: 
2025-spring
Year-month (subject) of next report back(s): 
2020-04 (Library), 2021-11 (Assessment of Student Learning)
Accreditation Notes: 
In June 2018, the Board of Commissioners approved an exception to residency requirements, thereby allowing the school to offer the MDiv and any professional MA degree programs completely online.