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Students start Solaris Systems research

Students from the College of Information Technology (OCIT) are experimenting with Sun servers and the Solaris operating system.
Accomplishing Our Mission

The mission of Olivet University is to train Biblical scholars and leaders with the ministry skills needed to change the world today, in the network-generation.
Easter Greetings

It is my hope and prayer that this Holy Week and Easter will be a time of deep prayer and contemplation of God's amazing grace in Jesus Christ.
Dr. Karl-Heinz Kuhlmann concludes lectures on Luther and Calvin

Dr. Karl-Heinz Kuhlmann, distinguished professor of Olivet Theological College and Seminary, concluded an intensive lecture series entitled, "A Comparative Study of Luther and Calvin." The lecture gave students a systematic and theological look at two of the most significant figure in Christian church history.
JCM students take on ministry practice

Interviewing artists, corresponding with record label executives, handling pre-released material, and homework is all part of a normal day for students of the Jubilee College of Music and participant in JCM's 2007 ministry practice program.
Mission in Practice

Dr. William Wagner, Dean of Olivet Theological College and Seminary, is teaching an advanced course entitled "Evangelism and Discipleship II" for M. Div. students this semester.
OCAD professor Patti Oji Haas emphasizes artistry and application

Today's graphic designers are enlarging the tent of their craft to assume advisory and project management roles when working with clients.
Students participate in missions conference

San Francisco, Calif. - Olivet University students and staff joined over 200 members of the Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary (GGBTS) community for its annual Missions Conference from February 16-17.
Ministry Practice Students Develop Media Rich Web Applications

One of the highlights of the Spring Semester is the development of media rich web applications by students in the ministry practice program.
"World Christian Movement" inspires students

Dr. Ray Tallman, distinguished professor in Olivet Theological College & Seminary began a special intensive course "World Christian Movement" on February 2.
OCAD Spring Exhibition preparations underway

As OCAD nears mid-semester, senior students are preparing for this year's Spring Exhibition.
Interview: Dr. Wagner Speaks on Christianity and Islam

Dr. William L. Wagner, Dean of Olivet Theological College & Seminary, is also an author of the sensational book, "How Islam Plans to Change the World" (Kregel Publications: 2004).