Immerse Program Master of Divinity (MDiv)
What is Immerse?
Immerse is a Master of Divinity program through Northwest Baptist Seminary (part of the ACTS consortium at TWU) that focuses on context-based learning. See their website for more information on this model of education.
The context of ministry provides the environment for the learning. Students develop the knowledge, skill, and character required to be servant-leaders for the Body of Christ. With three mentors and the goal of ‘observed mastery’, students are equipped for ministry.
Mentors: Three with each student (Pastoral, Academic, Network)
Mastery Model: Students are coached toward ‘observed mastery’ of the 27 MLO’s (Ministry Leadership Outcomes) in knowledge, character, and skill.
The progression and integration of the learning can be seen in the acronym: L E A D
- L – Learn about (knowledge)
- E – Embrace with the heart (character)
- A – Apply in life (skill in general)
- D – Disciple others (skill in serving and leading others) è Mastery Observed
Being context-based, Northwest Baptist Seminary works with other institutions and churches to develop versions of the Immerse Model that are more specifically tailored to the needs of those groups. Northview is one such church developing a version of Immerse under Northwest Baptist Seminary. And, as a church in the CCMBC Conference (Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches), Northview is being assisted by MBBS (Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary) in the process.