Dean M. Erickson

Assistant Professor of Bible; Chair: Biblical and Theological Studies Department


Degrees

B.A., Biblical Studies, Crown College
M.Div., Denver Seminary
Ph.D., Candidate, Luther Seminary

Biography

I am a native Minnesotan and avid hockey fan. I also enjoy fishing in the summer. At the college I teach Old Testament and Biblical Interpretation, both of which are my passion. My wife loves to garden and landscape our yard. We have two boys, 13 and 14 years old. They keep us busy between the Science Museam and Christian Concerts.

Testimony

Growing up in the church and professing Christ early in my life, I became involved in our church ministries in my teen years. While working at church camp, my youth pastor recognized my gifts for ministry and love for people and identifed my call to ministry. After seminary, I planted a church with the C&MA in the Denver area before returning to Minnesota to pastor a redevelopment church. My heart's desire in ministry centered around teaching, and God opened the door to come to Crown College. I am blessed to come to work each day and open the Word with students.

Favorite Verse?

Galatians 2:20- "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me."

Affiliations

Ordained, Christian and Missionary Alliance