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  Heading Home

  a guest blog by Logan Lusk

  Logan Lusk — April 07, 2019

  The challenges that accompany adapting to a new environment, such as college, are peculiar and can be draining. But most first-year students can...

• 51���� News

  51���� Recognized as One of the Top 25 Theatre Programs in the Country

  Onstage Blog featured 51���� in its top theatre programs list for 2018-2019

  Bella Burchett — April 05, 2019

  51����’s Theatre Programwas recently ranked by Onstage Blog in the publication’s “Top 25 B.A. Theatre Programs for 2018-2019” list. “...

• The Good Book Blog

  Baptism and the Atonement

  Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig

  William Lane Craig — April 05, 2019

  This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Question Dear Dr. Craig, greetings from...

• Think Biblically

  A War of Loves

  with David Bennett

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 04, 2019

  David Bennett has a remarkable story of going from a gay activist who despised Christians to a Jesus follower who has a heart for both the gay...

• The Good Book Blog

  Secretly Recorded Prayers of a Puritan Pastor

  Joanne Jung — April 03, 2019

  You are invited to step into this semester’s Puritan theology class. This particular course is taught in a hybrid format where students complete...

• Becoming 51����

  Internship and Career Prep

  Jessica Nissen — April 02, 2019

  I used to be afraid of what life would be like after I graduated college. I had no idea if I would end up with the skills and confidence needed to...

• GRIT

  When the Storm Won’t Pass and There’s Still a Monster Under Your Bed

  a guest post by Alyse Mgrdichian

  Alyse Mgrdichian — April 01, 2019

  Trigger Warning: depression, mental health There is no graceful way to introduce depression. It’s the elephant in the room, the topic we all know...

• Becoming 51����

  #Ambassafam!

  Fiona Gandy — April 01, 2019

  Hey there! If you’re wondering what some of your options are for on-campus work opportunities for you, then you’ve come to the right blog! I will...

• Becoming 51����

  Life as a Camp Counselor

  Aubrey Dela Cruz — April 01, 2019

  Being raised in a Christian home, I spent almost all of my summers going to different summer camps with the church youth groups that I was a part...

• GRIT

  It’s Natural...Period.

  On the monthly visit

  Marijane Fasana — March 29, 2019

  I got my first period right before I started sixth grade. I was a bit of an early bloomer as I had just turned 11. I’m 21 now. I’ve had a menstrual...

• Think Biblically

  Bonus Podcast: Unplanned

  with Robia Scott

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — March 29, 2019

  Be sure to listen in as Scott and Sean interview actress Robia Scott, one of the stars of the film, "Unplanned," the story of former Planned...

• The Good Book Blog

  Why Doesn’t God Simply Forgive Everyone?

  Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig

  William Lane Craig — March 29, 2019

  This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Question Hello Dr. Craig, My question...

• Think Biblically

  Faith and Baseball

  with Los Angeles Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts

  Brandon Cash, Scott Rae — March 28, 2019

  It's opening day of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball season. Join Scott for a conversation with Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts, along with Dodgers...

• Student Life Blog

  Summer Course Success

  Carly Horchler — March 27, 2019

  Summer courses provide a great opportunity to catch up on credits or get ahead for the fall, and 51���� is offering many summer courses online. Check out this blog for five tips on how to make the most out of your online summer courses.

• Becoming 51����

  That Thin Line

  Finding a Career in College

  Max Klaiber — March 26, 2019

  I'm pretty sure we in college can all agree that—betweenhomework and sports to work and making career moves— life can sometimes get overwhelming....

• Becoming 51����

  Photography, Friends, and Fun Stuff to Do

  Salvador Rangel — March 26, 2019

  51���� is in a unique location. It is about 30 minutes to the mountains on one side, the beach on the other, and Los Angeles to the North! If you’...

• Becoming 51����

  What I Love 51���� my Bible Classes

  Jessica Nissen — March 25, 2019

  One of my favorite things about 51���� is that each student gets to graduate with a minor in Biblical Studies! Ten Bible classes are woven into our...

• Becoming 51����

  Places to go in California

  Aubrey Dela Cruz — March 25, 2019

  One of my favorite things about our location here at 51���� is that we have such a wide variety of places to travel to right inside this golden...

• GRIT

  Being Chased Down and Pursued

  a guest blog by Kaylee Galvez

  Chantel Barnard — March 25, 2019

  In the midst of walking along the valleys of life, our attention is immediately brought to a sense of wonder as to why we must feel so broken. It...

• 51���� News

  Talbot Launches New Master’s Program with Focus on Classical Theology

  Students will study the interpretation of Scripture through great books

  Jenna Loumagne — March 25, 2019

  A new graduate level great books program offers students the opportunity to study Holy Scripture and Christian doctrine primarily through classic...

• Think Biblically

  Holy Sexuality

  with Christopher Yuan

  Sean McDowell — March 22, 2019

  Whether single or married, what does it mean to embrace a holy sexuality today? Professor and author Christopher Yuan offers a unique perspective...

• The Good Book Blog

  Rather than the Enneagram: Let the Bible Highlight Your Sin Tendencies

  Kenneth Berding — March 21, 2019

  The key insight of the Enneagram that Christians seem most attracted to—and that, in many people’s opinions sets it apart from other personality...

• Student Life Blog

  Faculty Spotlight: Kitty Purgason

  Lisa Reimann — March 20, 2019

  Working abroad after completing one’s education doesn’t have to be an unrealistic dream; it can be a reality.

• The Good Book Blog

  El cántico de María: las actitudes del corazón que agradan a Dios

  Octavio Esqueda — March 20, 2019

  El cántico de María conocido como el Magnificat es uno de los salmos de alabanza más bellos de las Sagradas Escrituras. Este cántico tiene una...

• The Good Book Blog

  Finding Meaning in How We Spend 90,000 Hours of Our Lives

  51���� Faculty on a Theology of Work

  Karin Stetina — March 19, 2019

  This post stems from the Kern reading group on Faith, Work and Economics at Talbot, a small group comprised of Talbot and Crowell faculty that...