North Central University (NCU) is a privateChristian university associated with the Assemblies of God and located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is owned and operated by 11 Assemblies of God districts of the upper Midwest. NCU was founded in 1930 and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. It is one of 17 Assemblies of God institutions of higher education in the United States.
All of North Central University's bachelor's programs contain a General Education Core, a Christian Studies Core, and a Major Core, most of which can be earned by completing 124 credits.[2] The Christian Studies Core is a required portion of all bachelor's degrees.[2] Students are also required to attend a daily chapel service and can voluntarily attend other methods of spiritual formation, both faculty- and student-led.
Student lifestyleEdit
Students must agree to a student code of conduct common to many Christian universities. They are prohibited from activities such as alcohol consumption and tobacco use and must adhere to curfew restrictions and other policies designed to help them develop character and maintain a Christian lifestyle. As the school has grown the rules have fluctuated. Debate as to the viability of certain rules continues among both students and employees.[citation needed]
The university has a partial exception to Title IX which allows it to legally discriminate against LGBT students for religious reasons. Homosexual relationships are forbidden by policy.[3] Several students have been forced to leave the school because they were vocal about LGBT identity or for having gay relationships, even nonsexual.[4]
Ministry focusEdit
While transitioning into a Christian liberal arts university, NCU has retained its ministry focus and Bible college roots.[citation needed] Each major has a Christian Studies core as part of the curriculum. Each major is focused on providing professional competency while equipping students to live out their Christian faith in both secular and church roles. It blends academic rigor with Pentecostal spirituality. Daily chapel services are a key component of campus life. Many students are involved in local churches or provide ministry leadership for campus groups and organizations.[citation needed]
Deaf StudiesEdit
Established in 1974 by Rev. J. David Fleck, the Deaf Studies program offered degrees to deaf students preparing for vocational ministry positions. The program was one of first in the country. A unique[citation needed] aspect of the program was that it allowed students to practice their ASL skills in daily chapel services or local churches. The program has since been terminated and replaced most closely by the ASL Interpreting program.
On-campus housingEdit
NCU has six different living areas. One of the reserved buildings is the 1500 building. It is right outside the cafeteria and reserved for married couples enrolled at North Central. The 901 building is open to NCU staff. Another exclusive building on campus is the Orfield Apartments. These are right across from the sanctuary and reserved for upperclassmen. And there are three dorms, Phillips Hall, Miller Hall, and Carlson Hall. Phillips is a co-ed suite-style dorm with same-sex floors. Miller is for female residents and houses 200 students. Carlson is for men and also houses 200.[5]
Colleges, schools, and departmentsEdit
College of Arts and SciencesEdit
School of Education
School of Social & Behavioral Sciences & Communication Arts
Department of Carlstrom ASL-Interpreting
Department of English and Communication Arts
College of Business and TechnologyEdit
School of Business
School of Technology
College of Fine ArtsEdit
School of Music and Theater
School of Worship Arts
College of Church LeadershipEdit
School of Biblical and Theological Studies
School of Global Studies
School of Pastoral Studies
College of Graduate and Professional EducationEdit
AthleticsEdit
The Rams are members of the NCAADivision III intercollegiate teams for men—baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, and track and field; for women— basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. A variety of club and intramural sports are available. The Clark-Danielson College Life Center Gymnasium is the home court for the basketball and volleyball teams. The CLC center was refurbished in late 2016. Partnering with the city of Minneapolis, a full-sized soccer field was completed in 2015.[6] This field is home to the Men and Women's soccer teams and men's lacrosse team. Prior to 1998, the school's nickname had been the "Flames" with black and red the school colors.
During 2012, North Central became an associate member of the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) in all varsity sports. NCU became a full member of the UMAC in 2013. In 2018, the men's soccer team claimed the DII National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) National Championship crown, their overall record was 13-7-2.
Radio stationEdit
In 2007, FM radio station KNOF, which broadcast a Full Gospel schedule of programs and southern gospel music, was donated to the university. A partnership was formed between Praise Broadcasting and the university to offer a variety of worship music throughout the day. At the start of the Fall 2008 semester, it was announced that the radio station would be moved to the former Comm Arts building right behind the Trask Worship Center.
In 2014, the university sold KNOF to Praise Broadcasting for $5 million. Praise soon sold the signal to the Pohlad family for $8 million. The Pohlads converted the station into KZGO 95.3 Go, a mix of modern and old-school rap and hip-hop.[citation needed] By July 2021, Praise had repurchased the station and reinstated the KNOF call letters and religious format.
^ ab"Majors & Minors - North Central University - Minneapolis, MN". North Central University. Retrieved Aug 27, 2019.
^Birkey, Andy (July 15, 2015). "Eight Minnesota colleges discriminate against LGBT students, staff, and faculty". The Column. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
^Eckholm, Eric (April 18, 2011). "Even on Religious Campuses, Students Fight for Gay Identity". The New York Times. Waco, Texas. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
^"Residence Life". North Central University. Retrieved Aug 27, 2019.
^"Soccer field to be put in Elliot Park this summer". The Northerner. Apr 30, 2014. Retrieved Aug 27, 2019.
^"Carry Your Candle: Does God hate the sin, but love the sinner?". Dec 7, 2006. Retrieved Aug 27, 2019.
^Green, Arne (27 March 2022). "Jerome Tang's unconventional journey to become Kansas State's head basketball coach". Topeka Capital-Journal. Topeka, Kansas. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
External linksEdit
Official website
Official athletics website
October 17, 2023
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Not to be confused with Northcentral University or North Central College This article relies excessively on references to primary sources Please improve this article by adding secondary or tertiary sources Find sources North Central University news newspapers books scholar JSTOR May 2018 Learn how and when to remove this template message North Central University NCU is a private Christian university associated with the Assemblies of God and located in Minneapolis Minnesota It is owned and operated by 11 Assemblies of God districts of the upper Midwest NCU was founded in 1930 and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission It is one of 17 Assemblies of God institutions of higher education in the United States North Central UniversityMotto Your Life Our Mission citation needed TypePrivate universityEstablished1930Religious affiliationAssemblies of GodPresidentDoug GrahamAcademic staff130Students1 111 1 Undergraduates1 080Postgraduates31LocationMinneapolis Minnesota United States44 58 09 58 N 93 15 40 22 W 44 9693278 N 93 2611722 W 44 9693278 93 2611722CampusUrbanColorsNavy Blue and Vegas GoldNicknameRamsMascotBama the RamaWebsitewww wbr northcentral wbr edu Contents 1 Academics 1 1 Academic and spiritual requirements 1 2 Student lifestyle 1 3 Ministry focus 1 4 Deaf Studies 1 5 On campus housing 2 Colleges schools and departments 2 1 College of Arts and Sciences 2 2 College of Business and Technology 2 3 College of Fine Arts 2 4 College of Church Leadership 2 5 College of Graduate and Professional Education 3 Athletics 4 Radio station 5 Presidents 6 Notable alumni 7 Notable faculty 8 See also 9 References 10 External linksAcademics EditAcademic and spiritual requirements Edit All of North Central University s bachelor s programs contain a General Education Core a Christian Studies Core and a Major Core most of which can be earned by completing 124 credits 2 The Christian Studies Core is a required portion of all bachelor s degrees 2 Students are also required to attend a daily chapel service and can voluntarily attend other methods of spiritual formation both faculty and student led Student lifestyle Edit Students must agree to a student code of conduct common to many Christian universities They are prohibited from activities such as alcohol consumption and tobacco use and must adhere to curfew restrictions and other policies designed to help them develop character and maintain a Christian lifestyle As the school has grown the rules have fluctuated Debate as to the viability of certain rules continues among both students and employees citation needed The university has a partial exception to Title IX which allows it to legally discriminate against LGBT students for religious reasons Homosexual relationships are forbidden by policy 3 Several students have been forced to leave the school because they were vocal about LGBT identity or for having gay relationships even nonsexual 4 Ministry focus Edit While transitioning into a Christian liberal arts university NCU has retained its ministry focus and Bible college roots citation needed Each major has a Christian Studies core as part of the curriculum Each major is focused on providing professional competency while equipping students to live out their Christian faith in both secular and church roles It blends academic rigor with Pentecostal spirituality Daily chapel services are a key component of campus life Many students are involved in local churches or provide ministry leadership for campus groups and organizations citation needed Deaf Studies Edit Established in 1974 by Rev J David Fleck the Deaf Studies program offered degrees to deaf students preparing for vocational ministry positions The program was one of first in the country A unique citation needed aspect of the program was that it allowed students to practice their ASL skills in daily chapel services or local churches The program has since been terminated and replaced most closely by the ASL Interpreting program On campus housing Edit NCU has six different living areas One of the reserved buildings is the 1500 building It is right outside the cafeteria and reserved for married couples enrolled at North Central The 901 building is open to NCU staff Another exclusive building on campus is the Orfield Apartments These are right across from the sanctuary and reserved for upperclassmen And there are three dorms Phillips Hall Miller Hall and Carlson Hall Phillips is a co ed suite style dorm with same sex floors Miller is for female residents and houses 200 students Carlson is for men and also houses 200 5 Colleges schools and departments EditCollege of Arts and Sciences Edit School of Education School of Social amp Behavioral Sciences amp Communication Arts Department of Carlstrom ASL Interpreting Department of English and Communication ArtsCollege of Business and Technology Edit School of Business School of TechnologyCollege of Fine Arts Edit School of Music and Theater School of Worship ArtsCollege of Church Leadership Edit School of Biblical and Theological Studies School of Global Studies School of Pastoral StudiesCollege of Graduate and Professional Education EditAthletics EditThe Rams are members of the NCAA Division III intercollegiate teams for men baseball basketball cross country golf lacrosse soccer tennis and track and field for women basketball cross country golf soccer softball tennis track and field and volleyball A variety of club and intramural sports are available The Clark Danielson College Life Center Gymnasium is the home court for the basketball and volleyball teams The CLC center was refurbished in late 2016 Partnering with the city of Minneapolis a full sized soccer field was completed in 2015 6 This field is home to the Men and Women s soccer teams and men s lacrosse team Prior to 1998 the school s nickname had been the Flames with black and red the school colors During 2012 North Central became an associate member of the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference UMAC in all varsity sports NCU became a full member of the UMAC in 2013 In 2018 the men s soccer team claimed the DII National Christian College Athletic Association NCCAA National Championship crown their overall record was 13 7 2 Radio station EditIn 2007 FM radio station KNOF which broadcast a Full Gospel schedule of programs and southern gospel music was donated to the university A partnership was formed between Praise Broadcasting and the university to offer a variety of worship music throughout the day At the start of the Fall 2008 semester it was announced that the radio station would be moved to the former Comm Arts building right behind the Trask Worship Center In 2014 the university sold KNOF to Praise Broadcasting for 5 million Praise soon sold the signal to the Pohlad family for 8 million The Pohlads converted the station into KZGO 95 3 Go a mix of modern and old school rap and hip hop citation needed By July 2021 Praise had repurchased the station and reinstated the KNOF call letters and religious format Presidents EditThe Rev F J Lindquist 1930 1961 Dr G Raymond Carlson 1961 1969 The Rev Cyril E Homer 1970 1971 The Rev D H Mapson Interim 1971 Dr E M Clark 1971 1979 Dr Don Argue 1979 1995 Dr Gordon Anderson 1995 June 2017 Dr Scott Hagan June 2017 2023Notable alumni EditJim Bakker Evangelist 7 Tammy Faye Bakker Evangelist 7 Gary Dop American poet Sara Groves Musician 8 Dallas Holm Singer songwriter Mike Kopp Colorado State Senator Jeremy Messersmith Musician Wes Modder Military Chaplain Jonathan Thulin Singer songwriter Jerome Tang head basketball coach for Kansas State 9 Notable faculty EditJeff Deyo MusicianSee also EditList of colleges and universities in MinnesotaReferences Edit http colleges ag org media AGORG Higher Education Alliance Statistics Report Final 2016 pdf la en bare URL PDF a b Majors amp Minors North Central University Minneapolis MN North Central University Retrieved Aug 27 2019 Birkey Andy July 15 2015 Eight Minnesota colleges discriminate against LGBT students staff and faculty The Column Retrieved August 26 2021 Eckholm Eric April 18 2011 Even on Religious Campuses Students Fight for Gay Identity The New York Times Waco Texas Retrieved August 26 2021 Residence Life North Central University Retrieved Aug 27 2019 Soccer field to be put in Elliot Park this summer The Northerner Apr 30 2014 Retrieved Aug 27 2019 a b Tammy Faye Bakker Messner Biography Biography com Retrieved Aug 27 2019 Carry Your Candle Does God hate the sin but love the sinner Dec 7 2006 Retrieved Aug 27 2019 Green Arne 27 March 2022 Jerome Tang s unconventional journey to become Kansas State s head basketball coach Topeka Capital Journal Topeka Kansas Retrieved 28 March 2022 External links EditOfficial website nbsp Official athletics website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title North Central University amp oldid 1177495090, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
