Faculty Directory

Ardel B. Caneday, Ph.D.

Professor of New Testament Studies & Greek

Dr. Caneday has served churches in various pastoral roles, including senior pastor. He also served as...

Donald H. Carlson, Ph.D.

Adjunct Instructor

Jon Cermin

Adjunct Instructor

Jon “Cisco” Cermin began his professional career in 1988 as a Director of Photography and “one-man band” at...

Kathleen A. Chara

Adjunct Instructor

Becky Christenson

Adjunct Instructor

Natalie Conrad

Adjunct Instructor: Songwriting, Music Ministry

Natalie Conrad is a worship leader and singer/songwriter based out of Minneapolis, MN, signed as an exclusive...

Gwen Cossin, MBA, CPA

Adjunct Instructor

Since joining the faculty in 2015, Gwen has encouraged her students to use their gifts and God-given talents...

Dan Crane, Ph.D.

Dean, College of Behavioral & Natural Sciences
Professor of...

My research interests in chemistry revolve around misunderstood or poorly-explained concepts in lower-level...

Kimberly Cronen, M.A.

Assistant Professor of Spanish

Professor Kimberly Cronen joined the University of Northwestern faculty in 2006. She has lived, studied,...

Leonard Danek, Ph.D., Emeritus

Professor Emeritus of Music: Music Theory, Composition, Organ

Dr. Leonard Danek studied composition with Dr. Paul Fetler at the University of Minnesota and piano with...

Marla K. Dennison

Senior Director of Business Services

Ariel Detwiler, A.B.D.

Adjunct Instructor: Bassoon

Ariel Detwiler has developed a multi-faceted career in bassoon as a private teacher, freelance performer, and...

Iris Dodge, M.F.A.

Enrollment Specialist: Admissions
Adjunct Instructor: Theatre

Iris received her Theatrical training from University of Wisconsin-River Falls and holds an M.F.A. in...

Adam Dolezal

Academic Technology Analyst and Project Manager

Adam Dolezal joined Northwestern in 2014. He supports academic departments in their technology needs and...

John C. Donaldson III, M.B.A.

Assistant Professor of Business

John has 25 years of marketing and strategic planning experience as a senior executive working with Fortune...

Jason Draper, Ph.D.

Adjunct Instructor

Larry Dunn, Ph.D.

Adjunct Instructor

Douglas Dye, Ph.D.

Adjunct Instructor

Born and raised in the Twin Cities, Doug and his wife and have the served the Kingdom in higher education...

James Earley, M.Div.

Faculty Instructor

James Earley is the pastor of formation and worship at Peace Church in Eagan, MN. His responsibilities...

John Easterling, D.Miss., D.Min.

Professor of Intercultural Studies

John Easterling has been teaching at University Northwestern – St. Paul since the fall of 1988. Prior to...