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.[1] 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 renamed Minnesota Bible University (1932), and then Minnesota Bible College (1942). In 1971 it moved to its current location in Rochester. In 2002 it was renamed Crossroads College. According to its web page, "Crossroads College serves Christ and His church through academic excellence in a Christ-centered education, by developing Christian leaders who impact the world for Christ, and by providing resources that strengthen churches and enrich the community." Crossroads College (formerly Minnesota Bible College) is a small, four year, coeducational Christian College in Rochester Minnesota. ... Downtown Rochester and the South Fork of the Zumbro River Rochester is a city located in Olmsted County, Minnesota. ... Official language(s) None Capital Saint Paul Largest city Minneapolis Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 12th 225,365 km² 400 km 645 km 8. ... Generally, accreditation is the process by which a facility becomes officially certified as providing services of a reasonably good quality, so that the public can trust in the quality of its services. ... The Association for Biblical Higher Education or ABHE (formerly the The Accrediting Association of Bible Colleges or AABC) is a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education. ... This article is about the city in Minnesota. ... This page is about the title, for the Christian figure, see Jesus Christ is the English representation of the Greek word Χριστός (transliterated as Khristós), which means anointed. ... A church building (or simply church) is a building used in Christian worship. ... This page is about the title, for the Christian figure, see Jesus Christ is the English representation of the Greek word Χριστός (transliterated as Khristós), which means anointed. ...

Crossroads is nondenominational and draws students from a variety of Christian denominations. Its strongest support comes from Christian Churches and Churches of Christ. A denomination, in the Christian sense of the word, is an identifiable religious body, organization under a common name, structure, and/or doctrine. ... The Churches of Christ are autonomous Christian congregations. ...

Degrees and Programs

Crossroads College currently offers these bachelor's degrees:
A bachelors degree is usually an undergraduate academic degree awarded for a course or major that generally lasts three or four years. ...

• Biblical Studies & Theology
  
• Business Administration
  
• Christian Education
  
• Counseling Psychology
  
• General Ministry
  
• Intercultural Studies
  
• Music
  
• Music Ministry
  
• Pastoral Leadership
  
• Sports Ministry
  
• Youth and Family Ministries
  
• Youth and Family Studies
  Crossroads also offers a two year Associates of Arts (A.A.) degree in Biblical and Theological Studies and now offers and accelerated degree program for adults.
  
  
  Compass: Adult Accelerated Degree Completion Program
  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 fastest growing segments of population seeking to achieve their educational goal of earning an undergraduate degree are adults twenty-five years of age and older. The staff and faculty of the Compass programs are responsive to the special needs of working adults, who are often also raising families and fulfilling other roles in their churches and communities.
  
  The Compass program currently offers degrees in Counseling, Ministry, and Organizational Management. It also offers certificates in Biblical Studies and Leadership.

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-present)

External link

Crossroads College Official Site