College of Missions

General Information

College of Missions - North Central University

The North Central University College of Missions prepares students to love both God and others, extending God's Kingdom incarnationally across ethnic, racial, economic, gender, and generational barriers by focusing on unreached peoples and the oppressed and impoverished urban and rural poor. College of Missions students gain self-understanding, global awareness, missional passion & strategy, effective research, communication and teaching skills through integration of theory and practice learning as they serve in local and international ethnic communities.

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Josh Erickson

Intercultural Studies
Class of 2011

quotationI think the College of Missions will provide a great opportunity for students to get connected with one another and with the issues going on around the world. This will be a great place for any student to hear from the Lord on how he or she can make an impact globally.end quotation

(pictured with wife Carrie, Mathematics, Class of 2012)

Programs

The College of Missions offers one major: Intercultural Studies and Languages (ICS). Contained within this major are nine tracks:

  • Biblical Languages
  • Business as Mission
  • Children and Youth in Crisis
  • International Development
  • Islamic Studies
  • Missions and Family Studies
  • Modern Languages
  • Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
  • and World Missions.

These programs of study engage students in one or more of the four Assemblies of God World Missions ministry strategies: reach, train, plant, touch.

Specialized ICS minors allow students to gain in-depth international experience as they study off campus for one semester:

  • Asian Studies (18 cr.)
  • Modern European Studies (18 cr.)
  • Islamic Studies (18 cr.)
  • Latin American Studies (18 cr.)
  • International Development (19 cr.)
  • and Spanish (20 cr.).

Our Alumni

College of Missions alumni work in a wide range of careers: international & U.S. missions, international education, the local church, urban ministries, not-for-profit organizations, child welfare ministries, and international relief development. Graduate study for College of Missions alumni has successfully included: intercultural studies, TEFL, theology, linguistics, social work, organizational leadership, education, public health, marriage and family counseling and individual counseling.

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Contact

910 Elliot Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Liechty Hall
8:00 am -4:30 pm
Click here contact form
612.343.4184
Vienna Lewin

Faculty

Anderson, Dr. Gordon

University President
Interim Dean, College of Missions
(612) 343-4741

Brenneman, Bob

Missions Specialist
Professor, Intercultural Studies & Languages
(612) 343-4713

Campbell, Diane

Director of the Antioch Center for the Studies of World Religions & Issues
(612) 343-4714
Liechty Hall #300

Muhovich, Nan

Professor, Intercultural Studies & Languages
(612) 343-4712

Resources

Antioch Center

Objectives of the Antioch Center for the Study of World Religions and Issues:

Articles

These articles are for use in the course Cross Cultural Education

These articles are for use in ICS 266 Understanding the Spirit World.

These articles are for use in ICS 240 Introduction to World Religions

Career Placement

NCU's Job Posting Database Website for Students and Alumni. Quick access at: www.NorthCentral.edu/CareerWire

Ethnic Churches

Ethnic Recipies

Ethnic Restaurants

Looking for a great place to eat that's not your regular Applebee's or Chili's? Check out some of these great restuarants that will introduce you to cuisine from around the world.

Internships & Summer Trips

International Fieldwork summer trips are required of all Intercultural Studies majors. Students typically take this trip in the summer of their Junior Year. Please fill out this application and turn it in to the College of Missions Administrative Assistant.

You must have 2 people (other than family) fill out this reference form and mail it to the College of Missions Administrative Assistant.

Service Learning Opportunities

Student Missions Fellowship

SMF is an opportunity for missions-minded students to connect with each other and promote missions on campus.

Web Resources

Use these internet search engines to aid your research or simply learn more about other cultures.