Religion faculty
Mitchell Kinsinger, Ph.D.Professor of Religion/Christian Education
Department Chair Ph.D., University of Iowa
M.Div., Western Theological Seminary
B.A., Wheaton College 712-707-7081
mkin@nwciowa.edu
VPH 115
ProfileProfessor Kinsinger has a doctorate in religious studies and teaches courses on American religious history, the history of Christianity, and youth ministry. His research interests include Colonial American religion, religious pluralism, and American evangelicalism. His wife, Sandie, teaches in the psychology department and they have three sons.
Courses- Introduction to Biblical Studies
Introduction to Biblical Studies This course is an introduction to the historical, literary and theological aspects of the Bible. The course surveys the central characters and events of biblical history, examines the variety of literary genres found in the Bible, and discusses key theological themes emphasized within the Bible. Students are introduced to methods of biblical criticism and interpretation that integrate skills developed in other disciplines. The entire Bible (both Old and New Testaments) is covered.(4 credits) - Introduction to Christian Theology
Introduction to Christian Theology A survey of the major concepts of Christian theology, including the doctrines of Revelation, God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, Humanity, Salvation, the Church, and Last Things. While taught from a Reformed and evangelical perspective, students will be introduced to a variety of other theological viewpoints and Christian traditions.Prerequisite: REL110.(4 credits) - Religion in America
Religion in America Focusing on the Christian tradition, this course will examine the individual, institutions, movements and faith traditions which have shaped and contributed to the American religious experience. To understand both the variety of and unity within the pluralist religious landscape, the course will seek to evaluate the interrelationship between religion and the broader social, cultural and political aspects of the American experience.(4 credits) - Topics in the History of Christianity
Topics in the History of Christianity A historical study of a religious group, theological movement or important leader in the history of the Christian church.(2 credits, offered on demand or discretion of department, consult department) - Topics in Religion
Topics in Religion A study of an interdisciplinary area of religion, not sufficiently covered by other courses, in response to student or faculty interests.Prerequisite: REL262 or permission of instructor.(2-4 credits, alternate years, consult department) - Foundational Issues in Youth Ministry
Foundational Issues in Youth Ministry - Philosophy of Adolescent Ministry
Philosophy of Adolescent Ministry
Memberships- American Academy of Religion
- American Society of Church Historians
- Presbyterian Historical Society
- Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture
- International Association for the Study of Youth Ministry
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RaiderBlogs- Clint's CornerClint Hogrefe '97
The senior pastor at Oakdale Evangelical Free Church in Meriden, Iowa, Clint blogs about his church, family and ways he's found to live a life of faithfulness. - Deniable PlausibilityDr. Don Wacome
A philosophy professor, Don blogs about faith, psychology and human nature.
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