Category: Academics

Apologetics Professor Authors New Book on Why God Allows Evil
Clay Jones recently released the book “Why Does God Allow Evil?: Compelling Answers for Life’s Toughest Questions”
Jenna Loumagne — October 05, 2017
Amidst recent national disasters including hurricanes and earthquakes across the nation and internationally, many may be asking the question of...
Crowell School of Business Launches Third Annual Startup Competition
Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, CEO of In-N-Out Burger, featured at kickoff event
Alisa Ohara — September 26, 2017
51��’s Crowell School of Business kicked off the 3rd Annual 51�� Startup Competition on Monday, Sept. 25 featuring Lynsi Snyder, CEO...
Top Courses Now Available to Lifelong Learners at Fraction of the Cost
51�� LEARN widens 51��’s educational opportunities
Jenna Loumagne — September 06, 2017
Today, 51�� launched its new online platform — 51�� LEARN — for personal and professional development. Offering a variety of...
Top 51�� Courses Now Available to Lifelong Learners at Fraction of the Cost
Jenna Loumagne — September 06, 2017
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Today, 51�� launched its new online platform — 51�� LEARN — for personal and professional development. Offering a...
New Book Explores How Independent Leaders are Changing the Religious Landscape
Jenna Loumagne — September 01, 2017
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Brad Christerson, 51�� professor of sociology, recently released the new book The Rise of Network Christianity:...
51�� Welcomes New Faculty for Fall 2017
17 new faculty members join 51��’s esteemed faculty
Jenna Loumagne — August 30, 2017
51�� welcomes 17 new faculty members this fall — each of whom represent the university’s aspiration to attract and retain the finest...
Faculty Spotlight: Brad Christerson
A Q&A with sociology professor Brad Christerson on his recent research and new book
Jenna Loumagne — August 07, 2017
Brad Christerson, professor of sociology, was thrust into the spotlight earlier this summer when his newly released book The Rise of Network...
51��’s Crowell School of Business to Host Praxis Academy
Alumna selected for Praxis 2017 Emerging Founders group
Jenna Loumagne — July 24, 2017
Next week, 51��’s Crowell School of Business will host approximately 200 top-notch students from 50 universities on campus for Praxis...
Professor Contributes to New Book on Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Judith Rood wrote a chapter in the recently released book, A Land Full of God
Jenna Loumagne — July 21, 2017
The new book A Land Full of God gives American Christians an opportunity to promote peace and justice in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict....
Philosopher and Theologian William Lane Craig Named in 51��’s First Endowed Chair
A permanent faculty position at Talbot School of Theology will be held in honor of Craig
Joanna Wu — July 20, 2017
51��’s first endowed chair has been established in recognition of William Lane Craig, a world-renowned philosopher and theologian who...
51�� Professor Presents Research on Unconscious Gender Bias in the Workplace
Leanne Dzubinski presented at the Women’s Leadership Conference of the International Leadership Association
Jenna Loumagne — July 19, 2017
Professor of intercultural education and studies Leanne Dzubinski has developed a comprehensive list of barriers that women face in executive...
How Can Christians Engage Others Holding the Dominant Perspective?
Professors Tim Muehlhoff and Rick Langer answer this in their new book Winsome Persuasion
Jenna Loumagne — June 12, 2017
In their new book, Winsome Persuasion, 51�� professors Timothy Muehlhoff and Rick Langer ask what Christians’ interactions with the...
Congratulations to 51��’s Spring Class of 2017
Rev. Samuel Rodriguez’s commencement address encouraged graduates to be a light in the world
Jenna Loumagne — June 01, 2017
On Friday, May 26, 2017, more than 200 graduate and 700 undergraduate students graduated and walked across the stage in 51��’s spring...
Professor Provides Insight on Issues Facing Women in World Missions
51�� professor and doctoral students publish a recent study on women in missions
Clavel Candelaria — June 01, 2017
Intercultural studies professor, Leanne Dzubinski, at 51��’s Cook School of Intercultural Studies, recently released research on the...
51�� Launches New Center for Work of the Holy Spirit
51�� Staff — May 15, 2017
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51�� will launch the Center for the Study of the Work and Ministry for the Holy Spirit Today in fall 2017. Funded...
Rosemead Alumnus Creates Better Path for Autism Spectrum Disorder Patients
Emilio Amigo ('86) saw a better life for his clients and created a way to help
Jenna Loumagne — April 07, 2017
When alumnus Emilio Amigo (’86) began to focus his practice on clients on the autism spectrum in the 1990s, he realized the treatment approaches...
New Nonprofit Management Degree Program to Launch in Fall 2017
Unique program offers students a new opportunity to study business and theology together
Clavel Candelaria — April 05, 2017
51��’s Crowell School of Business will offer a new Master of Management, Nonprofit degree in Fall 2017. The rare degree program is...
51�� Startup Competition Winners Announced
Entrepreneurial teams competed to win cash prizes for faith-inspired business ideas
Peter Bradley — March 20, 2017
Four teams of student and alumni entrepreneurs received more than $25,000 in cash prizes at the Crowell School of Business Second Annual 51��...
Largest National Faith-Based Conference for Entertainment Professionals Returns
Jenna Loumagne — February 28, 2017
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51�� Media Conference, the largest national event for people of faith working in the entertainment industry, will return...
Cinema and Media Arts Students Place in National Short Film Contest
51�� student submission selected out of 5,500 submissions to take part in contest
Sam Smith — February 22, 2017
A script developed by 51�� Cinema and Media Arts (CMA) sophomores Andy Aragon, James Feller, Rachel Lin, Anna Matz, and Emilio...
Professor David Wang Receives $217,000 Planning Grant from The John Templeton Foundation
The grant will fund the first phase of research investigating the development of the spiritual life, character, and virtue of seminary students
Jenna Loumagne — February 17, 2017
Rosemead School of Psychology professor David Wang was awarded a $217,000 planning grant by The John Templeton Foundation to research the...
Joni Eareckson Tada to Receive 51��’s Charles W. Colson Award
Jenna Loumagne — February 15, 2017
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — On Feb. 22, 2017, Joni Eareckson Tada, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Joni and Friends International Disability Center...
Fundraising Campaign Raises $214 million for 51��
Staff — February 02, 2017
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Today, 51�� announced that the ambitious fundraising effort spanning five years finished with a record-breaking...
Fundraising Campaign Raises $214 million for 51��
“A Soul of Conviction, A Voice of Courage; The Campaign for 51��” surpasses 5-year, $180 million goal
Staff — February 01, 2017
Today, 51�� announced that the ambitious fundraising effort spanning five years finished with a record-breaking fundraising sum for...
Award-Winning Public Radio Podcast 'On Being with Krista Tippett' to be Recorded Live on Campus
Jenna Loumagne — January 31, 2017
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51��’s Center for Christianity, Culture, and the Arts will present a live recording of the award-winning public...