Administration

Location	Bond Academic Center, Deans' Suite
Telephone	(619) 849-2221
Fax	(619) 849-7018
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences	David L. Strawn, Ph.D.
E-mail	davidstrawn@pointloma.edu
Administrative Assistant	Judy Ashcraft

General Information

The College of Arts and Sciences is at the very heart of liberal arts education at Point Loma Nazarene University. Programs in the arts and sciences are offered through seven academic departments and the School of Theology and Christian Ministry. Course offerings in the arts and sciences are designed to help students explore a wide range of ideas. The College’s highly qualified faculty members are professionally active and committed to engaging students in the learning experience. By emphasizing the University’s mission To Teach, To Shape, To Send, the faculty challenge students to become life-long learners, to value the process of personal and intellectual development, and to give their lives in meaningful service to others.

Curricula

Students should refer to the information in this Graduate Catalog for a complete listing of program characteristics, degree requirements, and course descriptions offered by academic areas within the College of Arts and Sciences.

Master’s Degrees

Master of Arts/Science in General Biology
Master of Arts in Religion
Master of Ministry

Credential and Internship Programs

California Commission of Teacher Credentialing in single-subject arts and science content areas, Christian Ministries Internship, Institute for Holy Land Studies (a division of Jerusalem University College).

Centers

Point Loma Nazarene University maintains several centers, and one in particular falls within the organization of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Center for Pastoral Leadership

Norman V. Shoemaker, D.Min, Founding Director

The Center for Pastoral Leadership exists to enhance the education mission of the University through its work with ministerial students, pastors, and the Church. The Center is an educational and service resource designed to strengthen the relationship of the University and the sponsoring denomination, the Church of the Nazarene, and to promote effectiveness in pastoral ministry.

Activities of the Center include oversight of the Master of Ministry degree program, mentoring of pre-ministerial students, continuing education for pastors, and other aspects of Church and University relations including, especially, pastoral support.

Accreditations and Affiliations

Point Loma Nazarene University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

Academic Organization

The College of Arts and Sciences, under the direction of the dean of the college, functions with the supervision of academic departments, schools, and centers. The following is a list of chairs, directors, and deans in the College.

Department of Art and Design – James Skalman, chair
Department of Biology – Kerry D. Fulcher, chair
Department of Chemistry – Kenneth A. Martin, chair
Department of Literature, Journalism, and Modern Languages – Karl E. Martin, chair
Department of Mathematical, Information, and Computer Sciences – Maria R. Zack, chair
Department of Music – Paul S. Kenyon, chair
Department of Physics and Engineering – Dee G. Puntenney, chair
School of Theology and Christian Ministry – Samuel M. Powell, dean