Jon Manning is the Director of Academic Student Retention and Advising at Point Loma Nazarene University. Since 2016, he has also directed the LEAP program at PLNU, which provides a select group of incoming first-year students with academic support and shared learning experiences as a foundation for future academic success. Jon's primary area of scholarly training is New Testament studies, with particular focus on Paul, Luke, Acts, and the history of the canon. When not teaching classes, he spends time outdoors with his family, and he endlessly enjoys reading science fiction, playing ultimate frisbee, and figuring out the rules to obscure board games.
Education
- M.A. in Theological Studies, Nazarene Theological Seminary
- B.A. in Philosophy/Theology, Point Loma Nazarene University
Courses Taught
- Christian Scripture, New Testament
- Christian Scripture, Old Testament
- Biblical Greek
- Life of Holiness
- Special Studies in Theology
- College Composition
- Writing Across the University
- Freshman Studies Seminar I
- Freshman Studies Seminar II
Experience in Field
- Point Loma Nazarene University, Part-Time Faculty, 2016-2025
- Point Loma Nazarene University, Adjunct Faculty, 2015-2016
- Azusa Pacific University, Adjunct Faculty, 2012-2017
- Point Loma Nazarene University, Adjunct Faculty, 2008-2009
- Nazarene Theological Seminary, Instructor, 2006-2008
