Olivet University

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Not to be confused with Olivet Nazarene University, a Christian institution of higher education located in the Kankakee, Illinois village of Bourbonnais.
For schools with similar names, see Olivet University (disambiguation).
Olivet University
Established 1992
Type Private; Undergraduate & Graduate
Religious affiliation Evangelical Assembly of Presbyterian Churches in America
President Tracy J. Davis
Location San Francisco, California, United States
Campus Urban
Colors Burgundy,Gold
Website www.olivetuniversity.edu

Olivet University is a private Christian institution of biblical higher education that is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) to award Certificates, Bachelor's, Master’s, and D. Min. degrees.[1]

Mission statement

Olivet University is dedicated to training ministry-bound men and women as biblical scholars and leaders, and to equipping them with the practical skills to preach the gospel effectively into and after the "network generation" – thus priming them to revolutionize the world through Christian mission.[2]

History

Olivet was founded by evangelical pastor Rev. Dr. David J. Jang.[3][4] Olivet existed as a small bible college from 1992 until 2000 – the year the Evangelical Assembly of Presbyterian Churches in America (EAPCA) [5] officially launched Olivet Theological College & Seminary (OTCS). The bible college was intended to train the denomination’s ministers. OTCS eventually functioned more as a "seedbed" for mission, offering multiple study fields and distance-learning to ministry-bound students.

Olivet's flagship college, Olivet Theological College & Seminary, developed, necessitating several major changes to accommodate the school’s diverse student body. It was broken into separate institutions, each offering different degree programs. In addition to OTCS, there is the Jubilee College of Music, Olivet College of Journalism, Olivet College of Art & Design, Olivet College of Information Technology, Olivet College of Language Education, and Olivet College of Business.

Currently, Olivet University's main campus is located in the heart of San Francisco, where it has been since 2005.[6]

Academic leadership

Dr. Tracy J. Davis is the current university President. [7]

Dr. William L. Wagner, Co-President of Zinzendorf School of Doctoral Studies

Dr. Joseph Ray Tallman, Co-President of Zinzendorf School of Doctoral Studies

Dr. Donald Tinder, Dean of Olivet Theological College & Seminary

Dr. Merrill Smoak, Dean of Jubilee College of Music

Dr. David James Randolph, Dean of College of Journalism

Dr. Joan Carter, Dean of College of Art & Design

Dr. Ching-Cheng Lee, Dean of Institute of Technology

Dr. Tom Cowley, Dean of Olivet College of Business

Academics

Olivet University operates and grants certificates and degrees with authorization from the State of California’s Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). Currently approved programs include:[8]

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design
  • Bachelor of Arts, Information Technology
  • Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
  • Bachelor of Arts, Music
  • Bachelor of Arts, Theology
  • Master of Arts, Graphic Design
  • Master of Arts, Information Technology
  • Master of Arts, Journalism
  • Master of Arts, Music
  • Master of Divinity
  • Master of Theology
  • Doctor of Ministry

Certificates

  • English as a Second Language [9]
  • Language Program

Colleges and Programs

Olivet Theological College & Seminary (OTCS) [10]

The purpose of Olivet Theological College & Seminary (OTCS) is to provide church ministry-bound men and women with education that follows the Christian faith tradition, but that also keep pace with developments in 21st century Christian mission and advanced scholarship. Olivet Theological College & Seminary offers undergraduate and graduate education. The curricula of these schools are designed to train students for service as leaders in Christian life and thought. OTCS emphasizes the importance of cultivating future generations for Christian service, and providing them with traditional and specialized ministerial skills in a variety of different fields.

OTCS Degrees offered: Bachelor of Arts in Theology degree program, Mater of Divinity program, Master of Theology program

Jubilee College of Music (JCM) [11]

Jubilee College of Music (JCM) provides students with an education in music within the context of an institution of higher biblical learning.

JCM Degrees offered: Bachelor of Arts in Music, Master of Arts in Music

Olivet College of Journalism (OCJ) [12]

OCJ Degrees offered: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Master of Arts in Journalism

Olivet College of Art and Design (OCAD) [13]

Olivet College of Art & Design (OCAD) offers students training in professional art and design studies, complemented by a focused biblical curriculum.

OCAD Degrees offered: Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, Master of Arts in Graphic Arts

Olivet Institute of Technology (OIT) [14]

OIT Degrees offered: Bachelor of Arts in Information Technology,Master of Arts in Information Technology

Olivet College of Business (OCB) [15]

Olivet College of Business (OCB) offers the Bachelor of Arts in Business and the Master of Business Administration degrees. The college exists to prepare graduates as business leaders who set a bible-based, Christ-centered standard for integrity, morality, and professionalism in the world of business. With courses in the areas of economics, finance, international business, management, and marketing on a biblical foundation.

OCB Degrees offered: Bachelor of Arts in Business, Master of Business Administration

Olivet College of Language Education (OCLE) [9]

Olivet College of Language Education (OCLE) seeks to provide language competencies needed within the missions profession. The purpose of the college is to educate students with translation theory and techniques. OCLE offers a certificate in ESL; a certificate in Languages; and the Master of Arts in Translation and Interpretation degree.

OCLE Degrees and Certificates offered: Certificate in ESL, Certificate in Languages, Master of Arts in Translation and Interpretation

Zinzendorf School of Doctoral Studies [16]

The Doctor of Ministry program at Olivet University was established to give students an opportunity to help research issues and topics related to church planting, mission strategies, parachurch and missionary work. Olivet's D.Min. program awards accredited degrees approved by ABHE. The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) program offers the following areas of study: General Pastoral Ministry, Intercultural Ministries, Campus Ministry, Integrated Ministry Programs for the marketplace

Ralph D. Winter Library

Named for renowned missiologist and Olivet University Honorary Chairman, the late Dr. Ralph D. Winter in July 2007, the Ralph D. Winter Library currently features 150,000 physical and electronic items for Biblical higher education and research.[17]

The Ralph D. Winter Library is envisioned as a repository for academic and theological resources in multiple formats and languages in service for world mission. Its collection of educational resources are distributed throughout the University’s main library, the William L. Wagner Mission Library, the Asian library, and seven specialized libraries supporting Olivet‘s educational programs.[18]

The majority of items in today’s Ralph D. Winter Library were acquired in the last five years. The growth was prompted by several key decisions: adopting the current course reserve system; the library committee’s restructuring; and grouping learning resources by seven disciplines: theology, music, journalism, graphic design, information technology, and more recently, business and language studies.

The Ralph D Winter Library was dedicated at Olivet University on September 10, 2007 in honor of the late Dr. Ralph Winter, one of the world’s foremost mission strategists. Dr. Winter was named one of the 25 most influential evangelicals in Time Magazine in 2005.[19]

Christian Service

Olivet University was founded for the purpose of training ministers for Christian service.

Ministry Practice

Through the ministry practice program students have many opportunities to practice what they learn by getting involved in ministry and campus fellowship.

Memberships and approvals

State of California Institutional Approval - Olivet University operates and grants certificates and degrees with authorization from the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education (BPPE).[8]

Institutional Accreditation - Olivet University is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) to award Certificates, Bachelor, Master's and Doctorate degrees. Olivet University is listed here in the ABHE directory of member institutions. ABHE is recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).[20]

Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)- Olivet University is listed here by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in the database of institutions accredited by recognized U.S. accrediting organizations.[21]

World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) - Olivet University has Global Partner Membership status with the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), the world’s largest evangelical body. Olivet University is listed here in the WEA directory of Global Partners.[22]

National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) - Olivet University is a member of the academic institutions body of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE).[citation needed]

References

  1. ↑ "Olivet University". Olivetuniversity.edu. Retrieved 2012-06-30. 
  2. ↑ "Olivet University". Olivetuniversity.edu. Retrieved 2012-06-30. 
  3. ↑ "Dr. David Jang New Role at HBS". Olivetnews.com. Retrieved 2013-06-06. 
  4. ↑ "Dr. David Jang WEA NAC Member". worldea.org. Retrieved 2013-06-06. 
  5. ↑ "EAPC a member of the National Association of Evangelicals". nae.net. Retrieved 2013-08-06. 
  6. ↑ "Olivet University". Olivetuniversity.edu. Retrieved 2012-06-30. 
  7. ↑ "Olivet University". Olivetuniversity.edu. Retrieved 2012-06-30. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education Approved Schools". http://www.bppe.ca.gov. Retrieved 2012-07-06. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Olivet College of Language Education". Ocle.olivetuniversity.edu. Retrieved 2012-07-06. 
  10. ↑ "Olivet Theological College & Seminary". Otcs.olivetuniversity.edu. Retrieved 2012-07-06. 
  11. ↑ "Jubilee College of Music". Jcm.olivetuniversity.edu. Retrieved 2012-07-06. 
  12. ↑ "Olivet College of Journalism". Ocj.olivetuniversity.edu. Retrieved 2012-07-06. 
  13. ↑ "Olivet College of Art & Design". Ocad.olivetuniversity.edu. Retrieved 2012-07-06. 
  14. ↑ "Olivet Institute of Technology". Oit.olivetuniversity.edu. Retrieved 2012-07-06. 
  15. ↑ ":: Olivet College of Business ::". Ocb.olivetuniversity.edu. Retrieved 2012-07-06. 
  16. ↑ "Zinzendorf School of Doctoral Studies". Zinzendorf School of Doctoral Studies. Retrieved 2013-08-06. 
  17. ↑ "Olivet University celebrated the official renaming of University library to the Ralph D. Winter Library on September 10, 2007 with a dedication service held in the library facilities of the main campus building immediately after the Fall Convocation ceremony.". Olivet News. Retrieved 2012-06-30. 
  18. ↑ "Olivet University's Ralph D. Winter Library.". Ralph D. Winter Library Official Website. Retrieved 2012-06-30. 
  19. ↑ "The 25 Most Influential Evangelicals in America.". Time Magazine. Retrieved 2012-06-30. 
  20. ↑ "Association for Biblical Education: ABHE-Solutions". Abhe.org. Retrieved 2012-06-30. 
  21. ↑ "CHEA Database of Institutions Accredited By Recognized U.S. Accrediting Organizations". Chea.org. 2012-01-06. Retrieved 2012-06-30. 
  22. ↑ "WEA - World Evangelical Alliance Est 1846". Worldevangelicals.org. Retrieved 2012-06-30. 

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