Famous for its many lakes, Minnesota has over 12,000 lakes, and by some counts, up to 15,000. These numerous lakes not only bring beauty to the state, but also many tourists. In both summer and winter, outdoor sports are popular in Minnesota. Rochester, the third largest city in Minnesota, is home to the Mayo Clinic, a world-renowned medical center. The twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are one of the largest trucking hubs in the US and also boast such achievements as having the world’s largest super computer and being the world’s biggest producer of calendars and law books.
With all the waterways and transportation activity taking place in Minnesota, it’s no surprise that foreign and domestic trade figure heavily in the state’s economy. So does agriculture and manufacturing, with many varied crops, processed food, plastics, fabricated metals, and electronic devices coming from Minnesota. The Department of Employment and Economic Development reports that despite the rocky economic climate in the nation, Minnesota’s unemployment rate has barely fluctuated over the past few years and has remained slightly below that of the national unemployment rate. This fact, combined with the high standards when it comes to work ethic and education makes Minnesota a promising place to find employment.
Making the choice to attend a Christian university or Bible college is a promising way to prepare for that employment. Minnesota offers a selection of schools that range from larger universities that offer a variety of degree types to smaller Bible colleges that focus primarily on religious studies. Schools like Bethel University offer degree programs ranging from Bachelor’s to graduate degrees, whereas smaller schools like Oak Hills Christian College offer associate and Bachelor degrees and focus more intently on theology classes. No matter which path you may pursue, your education and extracurricular activities are sure to be aligned with your faith at these Christ-centered schools.
