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Academics

Academic Information

Northland International University offers more than thirty undergraduate programs and five graduate programs to students who are preparing for the harvest fields of the world. Each major is carefully developed and reviewed to maintain fidelity to the Bible college distinctive while capitalizing on traditional and emerging ministry opportunities at home and abroad. As Christian educators, we are committed to do what we do with excellence. It is our sincere desire that a Northland education will equip the next generation of servant-leaders for Great Commission living. A Northland education is not for everyone, but we invite all who feel God’s call in their lives to consider what it could do for them.
 

Philosophy and Programs

JeffMeganThe goal of Northland Baptist Bible College is to provide an atmosphere of academic excellence and classroom discipleship to prepare servant-leaders for Great Commission living. True education produces individuals with both hands of skill and hearts for God (Psalm 78:72). The Northland faculty is committed to train individuals whose chief desire is to serve the Lord so they will be motivated to serve others in their chosen field of ministry. We reject the idea of a value-free education.

We believe that truth is centered in Jesus Christ and that all knowledge should be related to Him. We believe the Bible should be the philosophical foundation for all subject matter and that it is a faithful guide for all curricular and pedagogical decisions. By committing ourselves to carefully and purposefully delivering truth in the classroom, we seek to produce future servant-leaders who can likewise communicate biblical truth with clarity and passion.

To accomplish this goal, we strive to offer courses that provide students with both academic theory and character development in a rich, hands-on learning environment. This emphasis allows us to equip students with the ability to confront the unforeseen challenges of the future while enabling them to have immediate success in a variety of ministry settings. In order to continue his or her education and to graduate, a Northland student must demonstrate both academic competence and godly character consistent with the vision, values, and philosophy of the institution’s mission and ministry.

Biblical Studies

A degree in Biblical Studies provides a wide range of options for any student desiring to go into the ministry. From church planting to youth ministries, the degree will equip every student with the tools needed to study the Word of God effectively as well as to teach and counsel in the local church. Each student who pursues a degree in Biblical Studies will choose one of the following eight emphases: biblical counseling, Bible exposition, biblical languages, church planting, evangelism, pastoral studies, theology, or youth ministries.

Learn more about the Biblical Studies program.
Find the Biblical Studies program in the online catalog.  

Church Ministries

Ministries today need godly coaches to mentor their students as well as organized office managers to supervise the details of the ministry. If a young person is interested in working for a local church or a parachurch ministry—such as a camp or Christian school, Northland’s Church Ministries degree will provide excellent preparation. With this degree, a student can choose one of the following five emphases: camp ministries, Christian education, family and women’s ministries, office administration, and sports ministries. Individual skills will be refined, and the student will be prepared to thrive in one of these specific areas of ministry.

Find the Church Ministries program in the online catalog.  

Cross-Cultural Studies

Northland is passionate about the Cross-Cultural Studies program, which prepares students for global ministry. Through specific courses and a cross-cultural internship, students are equipped to fulfill the Great Commission. The Cross-Cultural Studies degree offers the following two emphases: cross-cultural education and missions. The cross-cultural education emphasis further prepares the student, especially through the use of Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), for tentmaking service in countries not traditionally considered open. The missions emphasis focuses on developing the student’s preaching skills and church development strategies. This major is also ideal for those who would like to become linguists and Bible translators.

Learn more about the Cross-Cultural Studies program.
Find the Cross-Cultural Studies program in the online catalog.  

Elementary Education

God has blessed some young people with the gift for teaching and working with children. Majoring in Elementary Education at Northland will equip students with the tools necessary to teach academic subjects enthusiastically, to organize and manage classrooms efficiently, and to deal with various learning styles and abilities. Most importantly, graduates will possess the ability to guide young hearts to the Gospel and to shape open and receptive minds with a thoroughly biblical worldview.

Learn more about the Elementary Education program.
Find the Elementary Education program in the online catalog.  

English and English Education

For those who love quality literature and find themselves correcting grammatical errors, majoring in English at Northland might be the perfect avenue! Northland’s English teachers love their subject matter and invest themselves in each student, inspiring a deep affection for good literature and excellent writing skills. This is a useful foundational degree that will equip students for future graduate work. Northland’s English Education degree will not only inspire a love for literature and excellent composition, this program will also allow graduates to walk confidently into a secondary-level English classroom, competent to instruct in grammar, composition, and literature. This degree could also be coupled with a minor in Teaching English as a Second Language, which would further equip graduates to teach in classrooms all over the world.

Learn more about the English program. 
Find the English program in the online catalog.  

History and History Education

Northland’s History degree offers a rich and varied program From Middle Eastern History and Islam to World Geography, the courses in the history program provide a well-rounded picture of the philosophies, religions, and events that have shaped our world. Studying history truly equips students for life and will also provide students a solid foundational degree for future graduate work. The History Education program at Northland offers excellent preparation for teaching history on the secondary level in both traditional and innovative classroom settings. Course work includes traditional subject content as well as carefully designed field experiences. History has objective value, and Northland’s history faculty believes that God is the author, sustainer, and end of all human endeavors. This degree will ground the student in the Word of God and will provide a thorough understanding of the discipline of history.

Learn more about the History program.
Find the History program in the online catalog. 

Mathematics Education

Some students enjoyed and excelled in their high school math courses. If they would like to continue in this field of study, the Mathematics Education program at Northland will thoroughly equip  them with the necessary skill set. Northland’s math faculty firmly believes that math is a powerful tool by which the Creator reveals Himself to show the complexity, uniformity, and brilliance of the universe. Whether the student’s goal is to teach on a secondary level or to pursue further education, this program will teach the student how to think critically and to develop essential problem-solving skills.

Learn more about the Mathematics program. 
Find the Mathematics program in the online catalog.  

Music

God not only created music; He created man, His image bearer, to be musical. At Northland, students will find a musical campus with multiple opportunities to get involved! For those desiring to hone their musical gifts further, Northland’s Music Department offers specialized training that is tailored as much as possible to each student’s passion for ministry. Beyond completing the comprehensive core of music theory and aural training, music history, music technology, applied lessons in their instrument, and a capstone biblical philosophy of music course, students may choose one of three emphases: church music, piano pedagogy, or voice pedagogy. The goal of each program is to prepare skillful servant-musicians who are committed to the local church and are equipped to serve the Body of Christ through preparing, leading, teaching, and ministering in music. With greater flexibility in the program’s requirements, students who have a specific burden for cross-cultural ministry now have the opportunity to study abroad for a semester.

Learn more about the Music program.
Find the Music program in the online catalog.  

Communication

The Communication degree is designed for those who have a deep interest in the art and science of communication and who want to find cutting-edge ways of sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with maximum effectiveness in this information age. We are excited about the increased possibilities this degree will create for this generation. Within the new Communication degree, students may choose one of the following five emphases: applied media, cross-cultural communication, organizational communication, performance studies/theatre, and speech education. Depending on where their emphasis of choice may lead them, students in this program will focus on a wide array of communication aspects including vocal production, communication theory, public speaking, web development, digital media, video and audio production, marketing, creative and critical writing, drama, and
performance studies. As a capstone experience to their program, each Communication student will participate in a culminating senior project. In the applied media, cross-cultural communication, and organizational communication emphases; students will experience a six-week internship program in an organization of their choice. Students in the speech education and performance studies and theatre emphases will perform a senior speech recital or direct a staged production.

Learn more about the Communication program.
Find the Communication program in the online catalog.