Association of Theological Schools Accreditation

We are excited to announce Crown College’s Graduate School of Ministry programs have received accreditation from the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). This prestigious additional accreditation provides students with the assurance of Crown’s academically excellent and robust theological education. We have a deep appreciation for the late Dr. Alexandar Zell for his dedication to leading Crown’s Graduate School of Ministry and spearheading our efforts to obtain ATS accreditation. The newly ATS-accredited programs include M.A. in Christian Studies, Global Leadership, Ministry Leadership, and Pastoral Counseling, as well as Master of Divinity.

New Courses Offered Spring 2025

CM 3500 – Conflict Resolution (undergrad)

3 Credits

This course provides a balanced, biblical approach to conflict resolution which has been designed to help Christian leaders apply biblical peacemaking principles to church, non-profit, and the marketplace. Students will develop practical skills for effective conflict resolution and earn the Level I Peace Making certification required for C&MA ordination.

MIN 5500 – Conflict Resolution and Mediation (grad)

3 Credits

This course applies biblical peacemaking principles to church, non-profit, and the marketplace. It provides a balanced, biblical approach to conflict resolution which has been designed to help Christian leaders. Students will earn the Level I Peace Making certification required for C&MA ordination and develop practical skills for effective conflict resolution. Additional advanced training in mediation will be included.

MIN 6215 – Pastoral Counseling Skills (grad)

3 Credits

This semester-long course is designed to practice pastoral counseling skills. Attention will be given to spiritual care, Holy Spirit dependence, and counseling skills as a reflection of the strategic pastoral counseling model. In addition to academic study, this course requires 55 hours of direct pastoral counseling/care and 15 hours of supervisor feedback at an approved location. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.

C.S. Lewis England Trip

Interested in travelling to England and hearing lessons from C.S. Lewis? Crown is traveling to England in June 2025. This trip is open to all Crown College students. Click HERE to view the informational brochure and begin planning. Students can attend the trip without earning college credit, but if you are interested in earning credit, contact your academic advisor to discuss taking CM 4968/MIN 6698 Special Topics in Christian Ministry – CS Lewis Trip in Summer 2025 Mod A.

Intercultural Competency Training

Guest Presenter, Alex Bryant, will be on campus hosting a webinar for Crown Online students on Monday, October 7th at 3:30 pm (CST).  Please mark this date on your calendar.  

C&MA College Days at Crown

Dr. John Stumbo, President, and Dr. Amy Roedding, Director of Candidate Recruitment and Development, will be hosting a webinar for Crown Online students on Tuesday, October 29^th at 11am (CST).  Please mark this date on your calendar.  More details to come.

Graduating Fall 2024? Applications Due October 15^th

Planning to complete your degree this semester? Graduation applications are due by October 15^th. Log into our.crown.edu and go to Online Forms to complete the application. If you are finishing a certificate, you should complete the certificate completion application. Applicants will receive notice of their status by early November.  

Spring/Summer 2025 Registration

Spring and Summer 2025 will begin to open for returning students on November 6^th. Students will need to have a zero balance on their account to register. Connect with the billing office if you have any questions about your bill;  billing@crown.edu. Academic Advisors will send out registration information the end of October to your Crown student email. Make sure you are checking that email regularly!

Crown’s Dual Enrollment Program

For the last few years, Crown has been experiencing incredible growth in its dual enrollment program.  That trend continued this fall as Crown has realized record year-to-year growth (138 more students than last year) to reach a total of 727 dual enrolled students — the highest number ever at Crown!!  This August Crown College also launched its first face-to-face program for dual enrolled students in the Omaha area, providing Nebraska students with an opportunity to pursue an affordable, high quality Christian education in their own back yard.

If you know 11^th or 12^th graders in your friend and family circles who might be interested in getting a jumpstart on their education by taking college courses while they are still in high school, please ask them to contact dualenroll@crown.edu.  Crown’s dual enrollment program is specially priced at just $90/credit for students outside of Minnesota.  Minnesota residents can take classes for FREE!!

Crown College Omaha Highlights 

CROWN 30: We started our second year of Hybrid Crown 30 classes this fall with a Ministry Communication course followed by Biblical Interpretation in October. Crown 30 is ten biblical/theological courses taught in-person by professors for three credits each. We meet once a week for three hours on Mondays from 6:00-9:00 PM at The Porch (10845 Harney Street, Omaha, NE) for 7 weeks. We offer these courses at the Bachelors, Professional Development, and Audit level. Cost depends on the level and type of credit you desire – scholarships are available for qualified students. For more information contact Dan Diercks, Director of Crown College, Omaha at 402-575-0715 or diercksd@crown.edu 

HOPE TO THE HOPELESS: Crown has been trying to get into the Nebraska prisons for multiple years and was finally successful by starting Hope to the Hopeless (H2H) at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institute (TSCI) last March. We have eleven students meeting for a four-hour block of time earning their associate’s degree in Christian ministry. We are now on our fifth course with the hopes of having a graduation ceremony for these students when they are finished within two years. For more information contact Dan Diercks, Director of Crown College, Omaha at 402-575-0715 or diercksd@crown.edu  

DUAL ENROLLMENT OMAHA: Crown College Omaha started their inaugural Dual Enrollment initiative on August 28^th with six students taking 1-3 classes. Dual enrollment allows these students to earn both high school and college credit simultaneously from an accredited college. All the students this semester are from homeschooling coops throughout Omaha. Four classes are being taught this fall semester on Wednesdays for 17 weeks. Each class is 90 minutes long with the subjects of Statistical Concepts, College Algebra, College Writing and Research, and Psychology. Spring semester, mid-January we are offering Pre-Calculus, Personal Finance, Literary Analysis, and Sociology. For more information contact Dan Diercks, Director of Crown College, Omaha at 402-575-0715 or diercksd@crown.edu 

ICE CREAM SOCIAL: Crown College, Omaha kicked of the 2024-2025 school year with an Ice Creams Social in August. It was a “sweet” time of fellowship with ice cream sundaes. A very diverse group of Crown College, Omaha offerings was represented from our Graduate School of Counseling, Graduate School of Ministry, Hope to the Hopeless, Dual Enrollment and Crown 30 with students, faculty, and staff. It was a great way to kick off our school year by fellowshipping with both future, new, and seasoned Crownies. 

Student Resources

Academic Calendar: Click HERE to access the 2024-2025 Academic Calendar.

Disability Services: Need academic accommodations due to disability or a special need? Contact the Director of Disability Services, Dr. Tom McCracken, D. Ed. At mccrackent@crown.edu.

Student Resource Folder: For a complete list of resources, check out the Student Resources located in every course in Canvas (canvas.crown.edu). Click on “More Resources” located inside your course.

Tutor.com: Access this FREE tutoring service for specific subjects and/or writing assistance. Simply click on the tutor.com link located in your courses in Canvas.

Check Grades: You can access your grade report and your unofficial transcript on Our.Crown. See the icons on the Student tab (in the top Academic section). The printer-friendly grade report may be useful to you for enrollment verification, car insurance discounts, etc. You should verify your grades and cumulative GPA on your transcript. If you have any questions about your final grades posted, please contact the instructor and/or academic advisor.

Pay Your Bill: If you have a balance remaining you can pay your bill online in our.crown.edu or contact the billing office at billing@crown.edu or 952-446-4126. Bills must be paid in full to register for the next semester. Registration for Spring/Summer 2025 opens early November.

Mental Health Resources: Click HERE to view