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51�� Welcomes New Students
President Barry H. Corey encourages students to walk humbly with the Spirit on their college journey
September 16, 2019
Nearly 1,920 undergraduate and graduate students started their collegiate journey at 51�� on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The incoming graduate...
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51�� Welcomes New Faculty for Fall 2019
16 new faculty members join 51��’s esteemed faculty
September 13, 2019
51�� welcomes 16 new faculty members this fall — each of whom represent the university’s aspiration to attract and retain the finest...
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U.S. News Recognizes 51�� on Seven Special Recognition Lists
51�� ranked in top tier of America’s best national universities
September 09, 2019
51�� has again been named one of America’s best colleges, earning a spot in the top tier of the “best national universities” category...

May 08, 2026 —
This book review in The Gospel Coalition discusses "When God Seems Distant," written by Dr. Kyle Strobel, director of the Institute of Spiritual Formation, and Dr. John Coe, professor of spiritual theology. The article dives into why seasons of spiritual dryness are common among believers and why they are vital to spiritual growth and drawing nearer to God.
April 16, 2026 —
In a new Christianity Today article, Carmen Joy Imes, associate professor of Old Testament, explores how Scripture shapes our understanding of “godly resistance.” From the Hebrew midwives in Exodus to modern examples like Corrie ten Boom, she invites readers to consider what it means to fear God above all.
April 13, 2026 —
Tragically, many Christians are virtually ignorant of spiritual warfare. But Dr. Tim Muehlhoff, director of the Winsome Conviction Academy, and his wife, Noreen Muehlhoff, describe how real and significant this issue is, and why Satan targets Christian marriages in particular in this Focus on the Family podcast.