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  • Olivet University Riverside Campus Opens 2025-2026 Academic Year with Convocation

    Olivet University marked the beginning of a new academic year 2025-2026 with a joyful convocation at the Riverside campus on Friday, September 19, dedicating the year to the Lord with prayer and worship. Uniting new and returning students along with faculty and leaders both onsite and online, the gathering sounded the trumpet for a new season.

  • OU Marks New Chapter with Convocations at Multiple Growing Campuses

    Olivet University officially launched the 2025–2026 academic year with convocation ceremonies held across its campuses in San Francisco, St. Louis, and Orlando. These gatherings brought together students, faculty, local community leaders, and ministry partners to dedicate the new academic season to the Lord through worship, prayer, and reflection.

  • Olivet Theological College & Seminary Launches Weekly Column ‘Dear Sophie’

    Olivet Theological College & Seminary (OTCS) has introduced Dear Sophie, a new weekly column inspired by the preaching tradition of World Olivet Assembly churches.

  • Olivet University Joins Churches for United Evening of Prayer and Praise

    Olivet University was honored to join with local Christian churches in Anza for an inspiring evening of worship at the “Prayer and Praise in the Park” event, held at Minor Park. Worship teams from Living Hope Christian Fellowship, Anza Valley Christian Fellowship, Anza Valley Gospel Church, and Olivet University led the community in heartfelt praise and worship under the open sky.

  • Class of 2025 Gifts Olive Tree to University as a Symbol of Faith and Legacy

    Each year, it has become a meaningful tradition for the graduating class to present a special gift to Olivet University — a token of their appreciation, and a way to leave behind a lasting legacy.

  • Olivet University Celebrates 2025 Commencement at Riverside Campus

    Olivet University marked a significant milestone with its 2025 Commencement Ceremony, held on June 24 at the Riverside campus. This year’s event was especially meaningful as it included the first cohort of second-generation students from the Olivet community. Among them was Sungil Bae, a Bachelor of Arts in Theology graduate, who also delivered the student address on behalf of the Class of 2025.

  • Doctor of Ministry Candidates Reflect on a Journey of Prayer and Scholarship

    The Zinzendorf School of Doctoral Studies successfully concluded a week-long series of oral defense sessions for the Doctor of Ministry (DMin) Program, marking the culmination of the 2024–25 academic year.

  • Olivet Theological College & Seminary Concludes 2024–2025 Academic Year Marked by Growth and Renewed Commitment to Mission

    Olivet Theological College & Seminary (OTCS) formally concludes the 2024–2025 academic year, a period widely regarded by faculty and staff as one of exceptional growth, academic advancement, and spiritual renewal. The seminary celebrates what many are calling its most fruitful and progressive year in recent memory.

  • OU Vice President Dr. Peter Tzeng Featured in Christian Daily on AI and Theological Education

    Olivet University Vice President Dr. Peter W. Tzeng was recently featured in Christian Daily for his leadership in addressing artificial intelligence (AI) in the context of theological education. The article highlighted Dr. Tzeng’s role at the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education (ICETE) consultation, held in Tirana, Albania, where he led the AI subgroup within the Technology and Innovation Impact Team.

  • Faculty Join Ethnobotany Lecture by Agua Caliente Indian Tribe

    A group of Olivet University faculty members attended a special ethnobotany lecture this week, hosted by Knöppelåsen, an Aguanga-based nonprofit dedicated to regenerative agriculture and sustainable gardening. The event featured guest speaker William Pink of the Agua Caliente Tribe of Cupeno Indians, Pala, offering a rich exploration of edible and medicinal plants traditionally foraged and cultivated by local tribes.

  • New Students Welcomed for Spring Quarter

    Olivet University warmly welcomed the new students arriving for Spring Quarter with a barbecue fellowship, providing an opportunity for students to connect, share their personal journeys, and build meaningful relationships within the university community.

  • OTCS RS Faculty and Students Attend 2025 Los Angeles Theology Conference on Soteriology

    On March 13, 2025, faculty and students from OTCS Riverside (RS) attended the Los Angeles Theology Conference (LATC) at Biola University in La Mirada, California. This year’s conference focused on the theme “Receiving Redemption,” exploring how individuals and communities receive the blessings of salvation through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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