Catalyst on Campus
Activities, presentations, and encounters hosted by North Park University brings leaders, educators and special guests from the heart of the city to the center of campus.
Every Wednesday afternoon while classes are in session.
For Students
North Park students can gain hand-ons experience and advance their career though local community engagement in the city of Chicago. Unique opportunities are built across the curriculum, both in and out of the classroom. Students—visit the Catalyst Hub page to get involved.
Catalyst Courses
Courses integrated across the North Park catalog build custom experiential learning opportunities into our campus-wide Wednesday afternoon open schedule.
Catalyst Semester
A learning community of commuter and residential students who take Chicago focused classes together, work in a practicum at a Chicago community organization, and take advantage of Wednesday afternoon experiences.
CRUX—First Year Cohort
Discipleship cohort for first-year students, Crux provides a deep dive into all three of the University’s distinctives—deeply Christian, relationally intercultural, and intentionally city-centered.
Public Policy Major
A new major in public policy, as well as training opportunities in community organizing and civic leadership are the focus of this core program.
For Community Organizations
The Center for Civic Engagement links North Park University resources to community-led organizations so they can have great impact for peace & justice. See our full website for community organizations.
Community Assets Cohorts
Cohort-based professional development in financial and organizational management for religious leaders with the goal of building capacity for their organizations and congregations.
Program Evaluation & Grant Writing Support
Boosting organization success by making relevant data available for community leaders.
Community Development Hub
Urban planning and economic development initiatives with a social justice orientation.
Public Policy Engagement
Policy advocacy and community organizing support at Chicago, State of Illinois, and Federal levels promote equity and justice.
