Crossroads College

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Crossroads College
Tagline	Education with Christ at the Center
Established	1913
Type	independent, coed
Endowment	$744,600 [1]
President	Mike Benson
Faculty	25[1]
Students	149
Location	Rochester, Minnesota, United States (43°59′48″N, 092°28′41″W)
Address	920 Mayowood Rd SW Rochester, MN 55902
Telephone	800-456-7651
Campus	urban, 40 acres[1]
Mascot	Knight
Website	http://www.crossroadscollege.edu/

Crossroads College (formerly Minnesota Bible College) is a four year, coeducational Christian college in Rochester, Minnesota, which is nationally accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education.^[2] Crossroads is nondenominational and draws students from a variety of Christian denominations. Its strongest support comes from Independent Christian Churches/Churches of Christ.

Contents 1 History 2 Organization 2.1 Presidents of Crossroads College 3 Sports, clubs, and traditions 4 Noted alumni 5 References 6 External links

[edit] History

Its roots are in the International Christian Bible College (1913) founded by David E. Olson in Minneapolis, which later was renamed Minneapolis Bible College (1924), then Minnesota Bible University (1932), and Minnesota Bible College (1942). In 1971 it moved to its current location in Rochester. In 2002 it was renamed Crossroads College.

[edit] Organization

The Division of Arts & Sciences, the Division of Ministry & Professional Studies, and the Division of Biblical & Theological Studies. Courses from each division make up the degree requirements. The following majors and minors are offered for their Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs:^[3]

Majors: Biblical Studies and Theology, Business Administration, Christian Education, Counseling Psychology, General Studies, General Ministry, Intercultural Studies, Music, Music Ministry, Pastoral Leadership, Sports and Recreation Ministry, Youth and Family Ministries, and Youth and Family Studies.

Minors: Biblical and Classical Languages, Christian Education, Counseling Psychology, Deaf Ministries, General Studies, Intercultural Studies, Music, Psychology, Sports and Recreation Ministry, and Youth Studies.

Crossroads also offers a two year Associates of Arts (A.A.) degree in Biblical and Theological Studies and an accelerated degree program for adults. The Compass Degree Completion Programs are designed to meet the requirements of working adults who are looking to return to school to gain the necessary knowledge, skills, and credentials for advancing their personal or professional ministries and career opportunities. The Compass program currently offers degrees in Counseling, Ministry, and Organizational Management. It also offers certificates in Biblical Studies and Leadership.

[edit] Presidents of Crossroads College

• David E. Olson, 1913-1924
• Eugene C. Sanderson, 1924-1932
• Floyd Jones, 1932-1936
• Paul A. Millard, 1936-1944
• Russell E. Boatman, 1945-1961
• Harry Poll, 1962-1964
• Galen Skinner, 1965-1973
• Bruce Miller, 1973-1985
• Donald R. Lloyd, 1985-1995
• Robert W. Cash, 1995-2003
• Bill Luce, Jr., 2003-2006
• Mike Benson, 2006-Present

[edit] Sports, clubs, and traditions

Crossroads College fields teams in men's and women's basketball, men's soccer and women's volleyball. The school belongs to both the Northern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and the Association of Christian College Athletics.

Student groups include:

• The Ambassadors, a mission group
• Concert Choir
• International Students Fellowship
• Outreach Teams, including the Adoration Vocal Ensemble, the Staged Reactions drama troupe, and worship bands
• Student Council

[edit] Noted alumni

[edit] References

1. ^ ^{a b c} Crossroads College - College Overview. Petersons (2006-07-29). Retrieved 2007-02-15.
2. ^ Accredited Institutions. The Association for Biblical Higher Education.
3. ^ History, Mission and Philosophy. Crossroads College Catalog 2005-2007. Retrieved on 2007-02-19.

[edit] External links

• Crossroads College