John Paul the Great Catholic University

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John Paul the Great Catholic University


Motto:	Impact Culture for Christ
Established:	2003
Type:	Private, Catholic
President:	Dr. Derry Connolly
Location:	San Diego, California, U.S.
Campus:	Urban
Mascot:	Pelicans
Website:	www.JPCatholic.com

John Paul the Great Catholic University is located in San Diego, California. It currently offers two Bachelor of Science degree programs: one in Communications Media (with concentrations in Entertainment Media or Digital Media) and one in Business (with a concentration in Entrepreneurial Business). JP Catholic - the university's shortened nickname - emphasizes its loyalty to the Catholic Church, and lists "impacting the culture for Christ" as one of its main goals. The university was named one of North America's "21 Catholic colleges and universities which most faithfully live their Catholic identity" by the Cardinal Newman Society.^[1] ^[2]

1 History
2 Academic Programs
- 2.1 Senior Business Plan
3 Notable Faculty
- 3.1 Michael Barber
- 3.2 Christopher Riley
4 External links
5 References

[edit] History

John Paul the Great Catholic University was founded in 2003 under the name "New Catholic University." After the death of Pope John Paul II in April 2005, the Board of Trustees decided to change the name to honor the late Pope, while retaining the word "Catholic" in the official name to emphasize the priorities of the school.^[3] JP Catholic officially opened its doors with its first classes on September 21, 2006.^[4]

[edit] Academic Programs

John Paul the Great Catholic University's main classroom building

JP Catholic currently offers Bachelors of Science degrees in Entrepreneurial Business, Entertainment Media and Digital Media. As the University grows, degree programs will be added in the field of Technology (Computer Engineering and Computer Science), while Business will expand to include concentrations in Business of Entertainment and Entrepreneurial Publishing, and Media will add Entrepreneurial Journalism.^[5]

[edit] Senior Business Plan

JP Catholic is noted for its focus on business entrepreneurship, and especially by the unique Senior Business Plan which all graduating seniors prepare in lieu of a thesis. Seniors form groups to develop businesses that will be launched after graduation, through the help of the institution's "Launch Pad" and business-experienced faculty. ^[6]

[edit] Notable Faculty

[edit] Michael Barber

Michael Barber, Professor of the Theology, Scripture and Catholic Thought, is a Research Fellow for The St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology (founded by Dr. Scott Hahn). He is the author of the books Genesis to Jesus: Journey Through Scripture Series (w. Kimberly Hahn); Coming Soon: Unlocking the Book of Revelation and Applying Its Lessons Today; and Singing in the Reign: The Psalms and God's Kingdom.

[edit] Christopher Riley

Christopher Riley spent years in the script department at Warner Bros., and consequently wrote The Hollywood Standard: The Complete and Authoritative Guide to Script Format and Style. He is "considered the most authoritative figure for the official screenplay format of Hollywood."^[7] With his wife, Kathleen, he wrote the award-winning film "After the Truth" (Nichts als die Wahrheit), which was produced in Germany.^[8]