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Doctoral Candidates Ready to Graduate with the Passing of Oral Defenses: Zinzendorf School of Doctoral Studies (ZSDS) has been holding oral defense sessions every month since last November. D. Min. candidates are eligible to attend their oral defense as soon as the following month when they have completed their final paper and project book.

Always Singing: Songs about Faith in God Needed Now!: As fear of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) spreads around the world and here in the United States songs about our faith in God are definitely needed. As Christian musicians and worship leaders we can make this happen.

Students Reflect on the Sovereignty of God in History of Christianity Class: "God is the master of our history." - this is the one important message that students have learned from the History of Christianity course offered by Olivet Theological College and Seminary (OTCS) in the Winter quarter.

Music Student Holds Graduation Concert Themed "Witness God's Amazing Grace": Jubilee College of Music (JCM) student Shawn Pang presented his graduation concert featuring a full-band worship, solo performance, and chorus ensemble. The concert is a witness to God's amazing grace in Shawn's spiritual journey.

OSAD Associate Dean Connects with Marin County Art Community: Olivet School of Art and Design Associate Dean Professor Zimou Tan was invited to participate in one of the biggest art events in the San Francisco Bay Area as a member of the Marin County Art Community

Journalism Students Practice Audience Engagement on Social Media: In the social media management class, journalism students explore various ways to engage the audience on social media with ethical responsibility in mind.

Enhancement in D.Min Track System Provides Support for Students to Complete Research: The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) students from the Zinzendorf School of Doctoral Studies (ZSDS) recently have made progress in completing their final project according to the ministry tracks they had selected.

MBA Leadership Course Offers Christian Perspectives on Workplace Management: Students of Olivet Business School in San Francisco have gained Christian perspectives on workplace management through the Leadership course this quarter.

Olivet Institute of Technology Plans to Open Robotics Course in 2020: Olivet Institute of Technology (OIT) in San Francisco plans to introduce a new course on robotics in the graduate and doctoral curricula during the 2020 academic year.

DC Journalism Students Experience Personal Growth Through Ministry Internship

Seminary Students Examine Reformed Church Doctrines Through the Study of Romans: Dr. Christy Tran of Olivet Theological College and Seminary is leading the Romans I course through the 2020 Winter quarter.

JCM Students Study Changes in Musical Styles from the 14th Century: As part of the western music history seminar last week, students from Jubilee College of Music learned about the impact on music due to the changing attitude towards the church in the 14th century.