School of Theology and Christian Ministry

The Bible is the most widely read and best-selling book of all time. Students who enjoy studying literature may want to major in biblical studies because of the wealth of literary elements present in scriptural text. Critical thinking, along with time-management and organizational skills are essential if you want to do well in this major. Studying the Bible will consist of exegesis (interpretation) of specific passages as well as analysis of the text’s spiritual implications for Christians today.

Overview

PLNU’s School of Theology and Christian Ministry seeks to help students appreciate and understand Christian history, theology, and spirituality from the perspective of the biblical, historical Christian faith. Its program is focused on creating opportunities for students to apply and integrate classroom knowledge and principles to in-service training experiences in local churches, cross-cultural settings, and missions. Further, it aims to prepare students to pursue related studies in a graduate school or seminary. PLNU prides itself in teaching students to be "practical thinkers" and "thinking practitioners.”

Special Features:

• With over fifty denominations represented at Point Loma, students have the opportunity to learn the similarities and differences between the major denominations and traditions within the Christian faith.
• The faculty of the School of Theology and Christian Ministry is diverse in educational background, with degrees from leading seminaries and universities across the country.
• Faculty members have published commentaries, dictionary articles, Christian life pieces, books, articles in national scholarly journals, and Christian education booklets.
  

Career Opportunities:

Many of our students go directly into Christian ministry or other professions; others go on to graduate school. The School is proud of the acceptance rate of its alumni into a variety of graduate programs and law schools across the United States.