Anderson University

Anderson University is a Christian College near Indianapolis ranked as one of America's top universities.

Visit Anderson University at Anderson.edu

Undergraduate Majors include:

Graduate Programs

School of Theology

Falls School of Business
(college of business)

School of Music
(college of music)

School of Nursing
(college of nursing)

School of Education
(college of education)

Resources

 

Anderson University is a private Christian university of 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students in central Indiana. Anderson University continues to be recognized as one of America's top colleges by U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, and Forbes. Established in 1917 by the Church of God, Anderson University offers more than 65 undergraduate majors and graduate programs in business, education, music, nursing, and theology.

David L. Neidert

Director of Seminary Advancement

B. A. ('77) Anderson University
M.A. Religion ('87) Anderson University School of Theology
C.M. Certified Manager (1990), Institute of Certified Professional Managers, at James Madison University

 

 

 

 

Courses Taught/Faciliated:

Introduction to Archaeology and Ancient Near Eastern History

Leadership Seminar

Advanced Leadership and Church Administration

The Christian and the Old Testament

 

 

Office Hours

Monday through Friday

8:00 am to noon & 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

School of Theology Building, Room 127

Direct Telephone: 765-641-4526

Bio/Vitae

Work with Anderson University:
  • Director of Seminary Advancement, School of Theology (2002 to present)
  • Director of the Center for Christian Leadership, School of Theology (2000 to present)
  • Museum Director: Gustav Jeeninga Museum of Bible & Near Eastern Studies (1990 to present)
  • Director of Auxiliary Services (1982-2000)
  • Director of Human Resources (1978-1982)
Books published:
  • Four Seasons of Leadership: Creating & Sustaining Personal Leadership & Life Legacies, Revised (Unlimited Publishing Company:IN) 2008
  • GodQuest: Kids on a Mission to Discover God (Warner Press, Inc.: IN) 2007
  • Metamorphosis: Emotional Intelligence for Effective Relationships, co-author with Dr. Rebecca Haskett, Seventh printing (2008)
  • Four Seasons of Leadership: Creating & Sustaining Personal Leadership & Life Legacies (Executive Excellence Publishing: UT) 1998
  • A New Paradigm of Leadership: Visions of Excellence for 21st Century Organizations (Executive Excellence Publishing: UT) 1997 Chapter Contributor to this leadership anthology with writers such as Stephen Covey, Ken Blanchard, Edward Deming, Peter Senge, Norman Vincent Peale and others.
  • Love: Bridges of Reconciliation (Chinaberry House Publishers: Anderson, IN) 2003.  Chapter contributor to this relationship book
  • A Pause Between the Notes (Indiana Leadership Association: IN) 1998; Contributor to daily thoughts on leadership

Course Manuals and Manuscripts:

  •  Faith is a Verb: Dynamics of Adult Faith Development (2010) update of Kenneth Stokes book with Dr. John Aukerman
  • Reformation’s Songs: A Historical & Doctrinal Study of Church of God Hymnody (1999)
  • The Life and Teachings of Jesus: Through Luke’s Gospel (2002)
  • What Mean These Stones?: An Introduction to Archaeology & Ancient Near Eastern History, Eight Edition (2000)

 

Local & National Community Service:
  • Leadership Academy of Madison County, Board Member (2000-present) 
  • Chair, Indiana Ministries of the Church of God, Board of Directors (2006)
  • Chair of the Board of Regents, Institute of Certified Professional Managers, James Madison University, VA (2000 to 2004)
  • National President of the International Management Council of the YMCA of the USA (1994-95)
  • Board President of Leadership Academy of Madison County, IN (1992-96)
  • Chair of the Board, Junior Achievement of Madison County, IN (1996)
  • Board Member, Indiana Leadership Association (2000-2002)
  • Served on National Steering Committee for the implementation of $1.7 million Lilly Foundation Grant for Sustaining Pastoral Excellence across the United States (2002-2006)

 

Personal Website (for further information):

www.davidlneidert.com

Professor Neidert is a faculty member within the Anderson University School of Theology. Anderson University School of Theology achieved full accreditation by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) in 1965, and continues to maintain that status for all degree programs. Additionally, the School of Theology has received accreditation of all its degrees from the Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association. Membership is also held in several other organizations devoted to quality education.

Anderson University School of Theology offers the following degrees:

The mission of the Anderson University School of Theology is to educate at the graduate professional level both men and women for Christian ministry. To this end, we are committed to being a community of scholars who are church-related, and in whose character and servanthood the following are vitally linked: biblical faith, academic integrity, Christian spirituality, love for persons, and a responsible relation with the created order and all humankind.

The mission of Anderson University is to educate for a life of faith and service in the church and society. This mission is realized through a commitment to teaching excellence and genuine concern for each individual student, and is supported by a faculty commitment to continuous professional development and service to the community.

Anderson University is a private Christian university of 2,750 undergraduate and graduate students in central Indiana. Anderson continues to be recognized as a top Christian college: in 2008, U.S. News and World Report ranked Anderson University among the best colleges and universities in the Midwest for the fourth consecutive year. Established in 1917 by the Church of God, Anderson University offers more than 65 undergraduate majors and graduate programs in business, education, music, nursing and theology. Anderson University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

  • Anderson University is a part of the CCCU (The Council for Christian Colleges and Universities) and reflects its commitment as a Christian College in all of its academic programs.