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Doctor of Ministry Candidates Reflect on a Journey of Prayer and Scholarship

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Olivet University Celebrates 2025 Commencement at Riverside Campus: Olivet University marked a significant milestone with its 2025 Commencement Ceremony, held on June 24 at the Riverside campus. This year’s event was especially meaningful as it included the first cohort of second-generation students from the Olivet community. Among them was Sungil Bae, a Bachelor of Arts in Theology graduate, who also delivered the student address on behalf of the Class of 2025.

Doctor of Ministry Candidates Reflect on a Journey of Prayer and Scholarship: The Zinzendorf School of Doctoral Studies successfully concluded a week-long series of oral defense sessions for the Doctor of Ministry (DMin) Program, marking the culmination of the 2024–25 academic year.

Olivet Theological College & Seminary Concludes 2024–2025 Academic Year Marked by Growth and Renewed Commitment to Mission: Olivet Theological College & Seminary (OTCS) formally concludes the 2024–2025 academic year, a period widely regarded by faculty and staff as one of exceptional growth, academic advancement, and spiritual renewal. The seminary celebrates what many are calling its most fruitful and progressive year in recent memory.