North Park Theological Seminary’s new School of Restorative Arts continues to garner media buzz since its at Stateville Correctional Center. The program is recognized for its unique offering of a Master of Arts in Christian ministry for students who are both free and incarcerated to study together in a cohort setting. Most recently, NPR Illinois delivers a powerful report on the program, including an interview with Ro’derick Zavala, a student who is incarcerated at Stateville. Read the full story or listen to the audio piece recorded with Zavala’s own voice.
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March 08, 2019