Although the Residential Program has many advantages, the Board of the Ministry recognizes that some persons called to serve within the Covenant but are unable move to Chicago to attend North Park Theological Seminary. The Covenant External Orientation Program was designed to provide a way for these people, called to Covenant ministry yet unable attend a year of studies at North Park, to fulfill the Board of the Ministry's orientation requirement for Covenant credentialing. Thus, the CEOP allows for the inclusion of many whom would otherwise be unable to receive Covenant ministry credentials. . The CEOP, as an alternate orientation program, is a requirement for Covenant licensure and credentialing.
Orientation is simply one step, often the largest step, in the greater licensing process.
The CEOP allows those who previously were unable to receive Covenant credentials to enter the licensing process. Therefore, enrollment in the CEOP does not equal or constitute application for licensing. If you have not received a license application or if you need more information regarding licensure, contact your regional or conference office. Tuition covers the cost for the all of the Orientation Studies, and includes the Midwinter Conference registration fee when an enrollee attends an External Orientation course offered during the Conference. Tuition does not include fees associated with attending classes such as travel, lodging, and meals.