"The central purpose of our profession is to participate in the transformation of our students’ minds and hearts.” Janet Sommers, Ph.D., Sr. Vice President for Academic Affairs
Within each department listed below are faculty committed to students' success in every area of their lives. Through your studies and interaction with professors, you'll learn firsthand why we say Northwestern is where mind and spirit thrive.
As a student in Art & Design, you learn to convey visual messages through drawing, painting, sculpting, designing or whatever medium you can dream up. You will learn the aesthetic and technical skills needed to apply your work to today’s world.
If you think biblical scholars are boring, unapproachable, and use too many big words, think again! Our Biblical & Theological Studies (B&TS) professors actively engage students in conversations inside and outside the classroom to apply theology to everyday life.
The Department of Biology & Biochemistry explores the natural world of God's creation through scientific inquiry within the framework of a Christian worldview.
Students in the Department of Business are constantly challenged to integrate their faith into every single decision they make. The values and work ethic taught here will enable you to succeed years beyond college.
The Department of Christian Ministries will prepare you to serve in a variety of ministry positions or pursue seminary or graduate education. You can apply your studies to almost any area of life to intentionally further the Gospel anywhere you go.
This fast-paced, ever-changing industry always needs new, young professionals. You could be one of them! In the Department of Communication you will get hands-on training in technical and creative approaches to media, communication, journalism, theatre and more.
The Northwestern Department of Education will teach you how to be the best teacher you can be for whatever age or area of study you are drawn to. You will develop teaching skills and curricula while you influence the youngest generation.
If you love words and the power they hold, the Department of English & Literature may be the place for you. Here you will read the classics and write original work while you learn discover the significance of written ideas and understand linguistic principles.
Are you interested in how events that happened in the last decade, century or millennium affect us today? The Department of History & Related Fields will teach you to look at the past and the present as a related and vital story about our future.
The Department of Mathematics & Engineering integrates the foundational framework of the applied sciences with creativity to solve problems in modern society.
The Department of Music will teach, mentor and equip you to think, perform, lead and worship with creativity and conviction, to the glory of God. Your passion for music will be encouraged by other students and developed by our professional faculty.
Do you wonder what makes a person act or think a certain way? As a student in the Department of Psychology you will study human development, motivation, thinking, learning and emotion through the lens of Scripture.
The world is at our doorstep and the Department of World Languages is ready to help you interact with it. You can learn Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish and travel around the world to develop your language and cross-cultural skills to reach the world for Christ.
