American Indian College
Encyclopedia
American Indian College is a private Christian
college located in Phoenix, Arizona
. Created for the purpose of "equipping Native Americans
for Christian service," AIC currently educates students from about 25 tribes, but now also welcomes students of all ethnicities. It is a regional Assemblies of God college and is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
In September 2007, to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the college's establishment, AIC began a new "Jubilee Walkway" connecting the parking lot with the Henson Memorial Chapel.
, in which students may earn either a Bachelor of Arts
Degree or an Associate of Arts Degree; Elementary Education, in which students may earn a Bachelor of Arts Degree; and
Business Administration, in which students may earn an Associate of Arts Degree.
The academic department chairs for each major hold an earned doctorate, and all full-time faculty hold at least a Masters degree in their field.
As a Christian college where many students major in Christian Ministry, AIC offers its students several opportunities for ministry: Semester outreach programs are offered throughout Arizona
, California
, and New Mexico
; there is an annual four-day trip to Mexico
; there are summer ministry traveling teams throughout the country and also abroad; and finally there are also local church opportunities. The Assemblies of God Theological Seminary
holds seminars on the AIC campus for students working towards a Masters degree in Christian Ministry.
-shaped building that houses both a chapel and the offices of the President, Dean of Students, and Director of Student Services. Most classes take place in the Lee Academic Center. Other notable buildings include the Charles W.H. Scott Student Center, the Rodger Cree Student Union, the Washburn and Gannon Dormitories, and the Ramsey Cafeteria.
The campus is located in the northwest section of Phoenix, Arizona.
Student organizations include the Associated Student Body, the Campus Missions Fellowship, and the Four Winds yearbook organization.
nasium on campus where students can participate in athletic activities.
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
college located in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...
. Created for the purpose of "equipping Native Americans
Native Americans in the United States
Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples in North America within the boundaries of the present-day continental United States, parts of Alaska, and the island state of Hawaii. They are composed of numerous, distinct tribes, states, and ethnic groups, many of which survive as...
for Christian service," AIC currently educates students from about 25 tribes, but now also welcomes students of all ethnicities. It is a regional Assemblies of God college and is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
History
AIC was established in 1957 as a Bible institute. Over years of Pentecostal ministry, it has changed location three times and has grown into a regionally accredited college offering multiple degree programs.In September 2007, to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the college's establishment, AIC began a new "Jubilee Walkway" connecting the parking lot with the Henson Memorial Chapel.
Academics
AIC offers three degree programs: Christian MinistryChristian ministry
In Christianity, ministry is an activity carried out by Christians to express or spread their faith. 2003's Encyclopedia of Christianity defines it as "carrying forth Christ's mission in the world", indicating that it is "conferred on each Christian in baptism." It is performed by all Christians...
, in which students may earn either a Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
Degree or an Associate of Arts Degree; Elementary Education, in which students may earn a Bachelor of Arts Degree; and
Business Administration, in which students may earn an Associate of Arts Degree.
The academic department chairs for each major hold an earned doctorate, and all full-time faculty hold at least a Masters degree in their field.
As a Christian college where many students major in Christian Ministry, AIC offers its students several opportunities for ministry: Semester outreach programs are offered throughout Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, and New Mexico
New Mexico
New Mexico is a state located in the southwest and western regions of the United States. New Mexico is also usually considered one of the Mountain States. With a population density of 16 per square mile, New Mexico is the sixth-most sparsely inhabited U.S...
; there is an annual four-day trip to Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
; there are summer ministry traveling teams throughout the country and also abroad; and finally there are also local church opportunities. The Assemblies of God Theological Seminary
Assemblies of God Theological Seminary
The Assemblies of God Theological Seminary is a seminary located in Springfield, Missouri. As of Summer 2009, the seminary offers the Master of Divinity , Master of Arts in Counseling, Christian Ministries, Intercultural Ministries, and Theological Studies, the Doctor of Ministry , the Doctor...
holds seminars on the AIC campus for students working towards a Masters degree in Christian Ministry.
Campus
The campus centers around the Alta Washburn multi-purpose building, built in 1972, which houses the Dorothy L. Cummings Library and the John McPherson Education Center. The Henson Memorial Chapel, finished in 1978, is an arrowheadArrowhead
An arrowhead is a tip, usually sharpened, added to an arrow to make it more deadly or to fulfill some special purpose. Historically arrowheads were made of stone and of organic materials; as human civilization progressed other materials were used...
-shaped building that houses both a chapel and the offices of the President, Dean of Students, and Director of Student Services. Most classes take place in the Lee Academic Center. Other notable buildings include the Charles W.H. Scott Student Center, the Rodger Cree Student Union, the Washburn and Gannon Dormitories, and the Ramsey Cafeteria.
The campus is located in the northwest section of Phoenix, Arizona.
Student life
Because AIC is a Christian college, all students are required to participate in religious activities regularly. The college requires attendance at all chapel services and weekly dormitory devotions. AIC encourages students to be fully committed Christians in all aspects of life.Student organizations include the Associated Student Body, the Campus Missions Fellowship, and the Four Winds yearbook organization.
Athletics
AIC lacks a formally organized athletics program. However, there is a gymGym
The word γυμνάσιον was used in Ancient Greece, that mean a locality for both physical and intellectual education of young men...
nasium on campus where students can participate in athletic activities.