
Olivet University is a warm and friendly place to pursue a serious Christian education. Olivet University students come from a wide range of age groups, geographical areas, educational backgrounds, and cultural heritages.

All applicants to Olivet University should evidence strong Christian character, potential for effectiveness in Christian ministry, and the scholastic ability and emotional maturity to handle a higher education experience.

Olivet professors understand their academic work to be in the service of the church. Most faculty members have experienced ministry first-hand and all are currently engaged in the life of the church from the local to the national level.

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As a Christian institution, we strive to create and promote an atmosphere consistent with the Christian faith, which encourages the student to develop his/her fullest potential, both in and out of the classroom.
Welcome to Olivet University, where future leaders and scholars are equipped to change the world for Jesus Christ.
On Sat., June 17, Olivet Theological College & Seminary (OTCS) Dean and Professor Dr. William Wagner warmly welcomed members of the Olivet family into his home in Petaluma, CA for a summer barbeque. The event was attended by over thirty Olivet University alumni, students, staff, and faculty members, including OTCS Professor Tom Cowley and Olivet’s Chief Administrator Walker Tzeng. Fellowship activities included sports, praising, and a short message delivered by Dr. Wagner, in which he affirmed Olivet’s dream to revive San Francisco.
Dr. William L. Wagner has made a generous gift to Olivet University's library from his personal collection of theological books. The donation adds nearly 2,000 titles to the University's current holdings, and will support the library in critical areas of the school's mission, especially in the areas of bible and theology.
Joan Carter, professor and dean of Olivet College of Art & Design, will renew her tenure with Olivet University as a fulltime faculty member as of Summer 2006. Carter is a 1996 alumna of Graduate Theological Union, where she received her Ph.D. degree in Theology and Arts
Aspiring to support Asia-related Christian studies and make Olivet into a leading center of these studies internationally, the University has announced the launch of the Asian Library Initiative, beginning in mid-June.
Olivet University has received a generous donation of photographic equipment that will be used to develop the visual media field of studies, especially with the Olivet College of Journalism (OCJ). The gift comes from amateur photographer Mr. Austin Brooks, whose artwork currently is being featured at a museum exhibition in San Francisco, CA.
On Saturday, June 10, 2006, 4:00 pm PST, Olivet University held its 2006 Graduation Ceremony. Approximately 150 guests attended the afternoon ceremony in Olivet University Chapel, on the school's main campus in downtown San Francisco, CA. A live webcast of the ceremony was also available for viewing on six continents.
Students, alumni and family members and visitors are heading to San Francisco to take part in the University's Commencement celebrations this year. The Olivet University campus is filling with students, families, alumni and others in order to participate in a series of celebratory traditions from now until June 10, 2006 marking the end of the
Olivet Theological College & Seminary begins its 2006 Spring semester February 14, celebrating the first week of school with the Festival of Beginnings, a special chapel service to be held Tuesday, February 14, 5:00 p.m., at Antioch Chapel in San Francisco.
Olivet University is home to international scholars and mission leaders who provide a broad range of perspectives to Olivet students.
San Francisco, CA-Olivet University welcomed officials from the Perspectives Study Program, a division of world renowned United States Center for World Missions (USCWM) on Friday, May 12. The gathering was an opportunity for the institutions to discuss future vision and goals for working together to advance Christian mission.
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