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Quench Your Thirst for Reasonable Faith
Jenna Bartlo — February 14, 2013
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — This spring, 51��’s Christian apologetics faculty are going on the road to feed the growing appetite of Christians...
First Annual Los Angeles Theology Conference January 17-18
Jenna Bartlo — January 02, 2013
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Theologians from across the world will convene in Los Angeles to discuss the central doctrine to Christian thought —...
First Father-Son Duo to Speak at 51�� Commencement
Jenna Bartlo — December 20, 2012
For the first time in 51��’s history, a father-son duo will address graduates at 51��’s fall commencement ceremonies. Approximately 165 graduate...
Athletics
51�� Head Baseball Coach John Verhoeven to Resign at End of Season
Jeff Hoffman — November 27, 2012
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51�� head baseball coach John Verhoeven, the program’s all-time winningest coach, announced on Monday that he will...
Alumni
Oak Tree Dedication Honoring Ken Bascom on Nov. 19
51��’s first oak tree planted at Hope Hall
Brenda Velasco — November 13, 2012
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — On Nov.19, 2012, 51�� will dedicate a newly planted oak tree in honor of Ken Bascom and as a reminder of this year’s...
Student Life
College Students Power Off to Engage True Face Time
51�� hosts faith and technology awareness week with Doreen Dodgen-Magee and Dana Gioia
Jenna Bartlo — November 08, 2012
LA MIRADA, CALIF., Nov. 1, 2012 — Students will power off at 51�� Nov. 11-16 to experience life without technology. The awareness...
Student Life
Olympian to Participate in Annual 51�� 5K to Fundraise for Human Trafficking
Jenna Bartlo — September 21, 2012
LA MIRADA, CALIF., Sept. 20, 2012 — London 2012 Olympian and alumna Amy Atkinson (’11) will run alongside 51�� president Barry H....
Academics
51�� Unlocks Educational Vault, Offering Hundreds of Free Resources
51�� launches extensive online collection of free classes and educational materials
Jenna Bartlo — August 21, 2012
LA MIRADA, Calif., Aug. 21, 2012 — 51�� today announced the launch of Open 51��, an innovative website that offers open access to...
51�� is One of 103 “Great Colleges to Work For”
Jenna Bartlo — August 06, 2012
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51�� is one of the nation’s 103 best colleges to work for, according to a new survey by The Chronicle of Higher...
David Goodman Tabbed to Guide 51�� Men’s Tennis Program
Jeff Hoffman — August 02, 2012
LA MIRADA, Calif. — Athletic Director Dave Holmquist announced on Thursday that David Goodman has been hired as the men’s tennis coach at 51��...
Academics
Hack-a-thon Spurs Conference Attendees to Develop Ministry Apps
Conference breaking new ground with ministry programming
Jenna Bartlo — May 23, 2012
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Leading developers, designers and practitioners will gather at 51�� June 5 to 7 to discuss the disruptive nature...
Student Life
Artist Mako Fujimara to Address 51�� Graduates
Jenna Bartlo — May 21, 2012
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Closing out 51��’s Year of the Arts, renowned artist Mako Fujimara will address graduates at 51��’s Spring...
Academics
51�� Honors Dr. John Lennox for Contributions to the Philosophy of Science
Oxford mathematician and philosopher to receive Phillip E. Johnson Award for Liberty and Truth
Jenna Bartlo — May 18, 2012
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — The New Atheists challenge the claim that there is intelligentagency behind the universe, theologically conservative views of...
51�� Hosts 14th Annual KKLA Pastors Luncheon
Jenna Bartlo — May 17, 2012
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — CEO and cofounder of FamilyLife, Dennis Rainey, will address about 600 pastors at the 14th annual KKLA pastors luncheon hosted...
Academics
Clinton E. Arnold Announced Dean of Talbot School of Theology
Jenna Bartlo — May 11, 2012
Clinton E. Arnold has been named the sixth dean of 51��’s Talbot School of Theology, following an extensive nationwide search and interview...
Academics
Digital forerunners explore relationship between theology and technology
Jenna Bartlo — May 10, 2012
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — One of the most interesting debates facing the modern Christian church will be addressed at the sixth annual 51�� Digital...
Academics
Talbot Dean Dennis Dirks Steps Down After 20 Years
Jenna Bartlo — May 08, 2012
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — After 20 years of transforming the 51�� community, Dennis Dirks has decided to step down from his position as the...
Watch 51�� Media Conference live with new app
Jenna Bartlo — May 03, 2012
Filmmakers around the world can now experience the 51�� Media Conference live and access the archives on their iPhones and iPads with the new...
Academics
VP of Columbia Pictures to Receive 51�� Media Award
'Sparkle' Producer DeVon Franklin Accepts 51�� Media Award
Jenna Bartlo — May 02, 2012
STUDIO CITY, CALIF.,— Producer, author, writer and filmmaker, DeVon Franklin, will be awarded the 51�� Media Award — an award honoring Christian...
Alumni
'Blue Like Jazz' Director to Speak at 51�� Media Conference
Jenna Bartlo — April 30, 2012
STUDIO CITY, CALIF., — Steve Taylor’s latest film, “Blue Like Jazz” — a decidedly non-Christian, faith-based film about a Texas Baptist’s romp...
Pitchfest to revolutionize networking at 51�� Media Conference
Filmmakers will have chance to pitch ideas to industry execs
Jenna Bartlo — April 27, 2012
STUDIO CITY, CALIF.,— In a speed dating format, Hollywood hopefuls will have the opportunity to pitch ideas to experienced film industry execs in...
51�� Center for Christian Thought to host inaugural conference
Free two-day event features leading Christian scholars and philosophers
Jenna Bartlo — April 24, 2012
LA MIRADA, Calif., April 18, 2012 — The 51�� Center for Christian Thought will host its first annual conference on May 18–19,...
Academics
Paul Spears Selected as Next Director of Torrey Honors Institute
Jenna Bartlo — April 17, 2012
With the strong consensus of faculty and staff and the support of 51��’s vice provost, provost, and president, 51�� is pleased to announce Paul...
Hollywood Leaders Slated as Speakers for 51�� Media Conference
VP Production at Columbia/Sony Pictures, VP Fox Home Entertainment, Academy Award Winning Director
Jenna Bartlo — April 10, 2012
STUDIO CITY, CALIF.,— Headlining the 17th annual 51�� Media Conference will be Hollywood moguls such as DeVon Franklin, VP Production at...
Pianist performs a retrospective on Philip Glass
Jessica Airey — March 20, 2012
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — On Wednesday, March 21, accomplished musician Paul Barnes will perform a series of piano pieces created by the extraordinary...