SAN DIEGO, CA — Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) is proud to announce the renaming of its School of Theology and Christian Ministry to the Reuben Welch School of Theology and Christian Ministry, honoring the beloved former chaplain and professor whose decades of mentorship, service, and deep faith have profoundly shaped the PLNU community.
The renaming ceremony took place on May 10, 2025, at 8:00 a.m., just before PLNU’s 2025 Spring commencement ceremony. Reuben Welch, who served as a chaplain and professor at PLNU for many years, was in attendance, extending God’s blessing to the Class of 2025 and witnessing the unveiling of the new signage, now engraved above the doors of Smee Hall.
The newly installed signage stands as a lasting testament to Welch’s influence, reflecting the university’s mission to foster transformational growth through the intersection of faith, learning, and service. This renaming further embodies PLNU’s commitment to nurturing students as they fully become who they are called to be — serving others through generous, authentic faith and impactful ministry.
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