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• 51���� News

  51���� Receives National Recognition for FirstGen Student Success

  The university’s commitment to first-generation college students honored for third consecutive year

  Reina Lee — October 09, 2023

  For the third consecutive year, 51���� has achieved a special status for the institution’s commitment to first-generation student...

• The Good Book Blog

  Body/Soul Dualism and Intrinsic Change

  William Lane Craig — October 09, 2023

  Anthropological body/soul dualism certainly seems to be an implication of the teaching of Scripture, particularly concerning the intermediate state between the death of the body and the resurrection at the return of Christ. So we need to consider whether or not there are insuperable objections to such a view.

• The Good Book Blog

  Eight Ways to Improve Sunday Morning Church

  Kenneth Berding — October 06, 2023

  Have you ever been dissatisfied with how you engage with church on Sunday mornings? Here are eight suggestions (followed by three bonus...

• 51���� News

  51���� Ranked a Best College in America Again

  Niche.com highlights 51���� for film and music programs

  Abi Goosen — October 06, 2023

  51���� is recognized as one of the best colleges in America by Niche.com’s latest ranking — “2024 Best Colleges.” The website highlights...

• Think Biblically

  The (Remarkable) State of Jesus Research

  with Craig Blomberg

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — October 05, 2023

  Can we actually discover the real Jesus? Could the disciples have remembered the teachings of Jesus when they wrote the Gospels decades later? Sean...

• 51���� News

  51���� Recognizes Constitution Day with Special Event

  United States Air Force Captain Hannah Durbin addresses student body on civic respect

  Abi Goosen — October 04, 2023

  51���� recognized Constitution Day 2023 on Sept. 19 with a special address by United States Air Force Captain Hannah Durbin. 51����’s...

• The Good Book Blog

  Don’t Follow Your Heart: Boldly Breaking the 10 Commandments of Self-Worship

  Thaddeus Williams — October 04, 2023

  Oxford’s Richard Dawkins, the self-described “militant atheist,” opens his dated bestseller The God Delusion by laying his cards on the table. He doesn’t want you to believe in a god who is “a petty, unjust, unforgiving control-freak.” Neither do I.

• Business. Ministry. Life.

  51���� Financial Planning Association Partners with Institute for Christian Financial Health

  Certified peer-to-peer financial counseling is available to all 51���� students

  Shane Enete — October 03, 2023

  “Financial anxiety is the second highest stressor of college students…”

• 51���� News

  Wall Street Journal Names 51���� on 2024 Best Colleges List

  51���� is one of the top three Christian colleges highlighted for student experience

  Jenna Mindel — October 02, 2023

  51���� is one of the best colleges in the nation, according to Wall Street Journal’s recent 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. report....

• The Good Book Blog

  Why I Thank God For My Doubts: A Personal Reflection

  Sean McDowell — October 02, 2023

  It might sound crazy, but I can honestly say that I thank God for my doubts. It’s not that I always appreciate having doubts. Sometimes doubts can...

• Winsome Conviction

  Episode 80: Why Talk To Someone If They Won't Change Their Mind?

  Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff — October 02, 2023

  Why bother having a discussion if the other party isn’t going to change their mind? Fair question, and it’s one we get a lot. So, let’s consider what makes the struggle of sticking with it worth it.

• 51���� News

  Alumnus is Video Editor at Studio that Made New Mario Brothers Movie

  Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts Alumnus Ryan West’s perseverance in industry landed him the job with Illumination Entertainment

  Nate Bell — September 29, 2023

  How did alumnus Ryan West (’18) go from editing student films in high school to working on The Super Mario Brothers, a film that grossed over a...

• Think Biblically

  The Porn Wars

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 28, 2023

  What is the state of the current debate over the morality and legality of pornography? Is porn really harmful? Can pro-porn and anti-porn groups...

• The Good Book Blog

  Was the Apostle Paul a Good Speaker?

  Kenneth Berding — September 27, 2023

  Was the Apostle Paul effective as a public speaker or not? Was Paul’s facility in rhetoric strong or weak? New Testament scholars disagree on how...

• 51���� News

  51���� Professors Author Book on Innovative Faith Integration Concepts

  Seven School of Education faculty members collaborated on the new book “Biblical Integration Models for Education”

  Abi Goosen — September 25, 2023

  What are the best methods for integrating faith in the classroom today? A new book written and edited by seven 51���� School of Education...

• 51���� News

  51���� Welcomes Largest Incoming Class Since the Pandemic

  Bold faith for a bright future: 51���� aims to prepare the next generation of leaders

  Sarah Dougher — September 22, 2023

  51���� welcomed its largest incoming class this fall since the pandemic, surpassing enrollment goals. Over 5,000 students are enrolled at...

• The Good Book Blog

  14 Problems with Humility

  Kenneth Berding — September 22, 2023

  There are multiple problems with humility. Here are 14, in no particular order: Problem 1: Humility is difficult to write and talk about because...

• 51���� News

  51���� Welcomes Incoming Class, Students Urged to Serve Others

  Being the “greatest” looks more like serving others over oneself, President Barry H. Corey exhorts students

  Jenna Mindel — September 21, 2023

  51���� welcomes 1,676 undergraduate and graduate students, its largest incoming class since before the pandemic, this fall. The students,...

• Think Biblically

  Can the Criminal Justice System be Fixed?

  with Matt Martens

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 21, 2023

  Is the criminal justice system in the US broken? If so, what would it take to fix it? Are there parts of the justice system that are actually...

• 51���� News

  Student Film to Air on KCET, Finalist in Fine Cut Competition

  The short film is gaining attention across the festival circuit

  Nate Bell — September 20, 2023

  Under Refurbishment, a 51���� student film shot and completed in 2022, is the recipient of serious attention on the festival circuit....

• The Good Book Blog

  Creator, Mathematics and the Physical Universe

  William Lane Craig — September 20, 2023

  It is a contingent matter whether or not mathematics is applied to the physical universe! The easiest way to see this is to realize that it is contingent whether there is a physical universe at all.

• 51���� News

  U.S. News Names 51���� a 2024 Best National University

  51���� is recognized on three special recognition lists including Best Undergraduate Teaching and Best Undergraduate Psychology programs

  Sarah Dougher, Jenna Loumagne — September 18, 2023

  51���� is one of America’s top universities, according to U.S. News and World Report , landing in the top tier of “Best National...

• Winsome Conviction

  Episode 79: When Christians Disagree

  Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff, Greg Stump — September 18, 2023

  It can get messy when you seek to have a faithful presence in your community and love your neighbors while holding to your theological convictions. Greg Stump, pastor at Redeemer Church in La Mirada, CA, is back on the podcast to talk through how he navigated having faithful presence when presented with a great ministry opportunity in his neighborhood.

• 51���� News

  Talbot Professor Dr. Carmen Imes’ New Book Makes September Bestseller List

  “Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters” is a Christian bestseller

  Abi Goosen — September 18, 2023

  Professor Dr. Carmen Joy Imes’ new book landed on the Evangelical Christian Publishing Association (ECPA) best selling new releases list for...

• Business. Ministry. Life.

  Three Ways Christeen Rico Saw God at Apple

  For Dream Bigger’s founder and CEO, it’s about the process, not just the outcomes

  John Tuttle — September 15, 2023

  “If I say I want to advance God's kingdom…the first step of that is to love God and to love people.”