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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.
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Riverside R&D Center Offers Practical Training Program in Summer Quarter: The R&D Center at Riverside main campus is offering online practical training programs this Summer Quarter. Olivet Institute of Technology, OIT, students will have hands-on experiences mixed with entrepreneurial opportunities to experiment with new ideas.

Music Students Demonstrate Worship Leadership and Guitar Skills: Music students at Jubilee College of Music, JCM, gave a musical presentation on stage at Riverside campus to conclude the Spring quarter.

OSAD Students Showcase Artworks Created from Digital Painting Seminar: Olivet School of Art and Design (OSAD) has successfully held a three-part digital painting seminar in partnership with Christian artists fellowship Creatio. San Francisco-based concept artist/illustrator Temarius Walker led the class to produce amazing artworks.

D.Min Graduates Number Reaches Record High in 2020: Zinzendorf School of Doctoral Studies (ZSDS) will conclude a special academic year with the unprecedented high number of Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) graduates in June.

Creative Writing Activities Help MAT Students Connect with the World of Art: MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching) students in the "Exploring Art and Movement" course gave presentations on how to teach creative writing with art.

Jubilee College of Music Annual Concert Sends Heavenly Tunes Virtually: Jubilee College of Music (JCM) Annual Student Concert was successfully held at Riverside campus, sending heavenly tunes to everyone attending through the live online broadcast.

MBA Students Discuss Entrepreneurship: Focus on Opportunities Amid Crisis: Olivet Business School's MBA students continue to engage in online distance learning and explore the world of entrepreneurship, during this unprecedented academic session.

OTCS Motivates Online Learning with New Testament I Course: Olivet Theological College & Seminary's New Testament I weekly online class has been helping seminary students to keep up their enthusiasm for learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Media Students Study Communication Techniques in Workplace and Group Settings: Olivet School of Media and Communication (OSMC) launches the redesigned general education course "Speech and Communication" in the Spring quarter to help undergraduate students develop communication skills in public speaking, small group interaction, and interpersonal relationships.

D. Min. Candidates Pass Online Oral Defense with Distinction: Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) students from both the Family and Gospel & IT track have successfully defended their D.Min. projects in a series of online defense meetings in late April. Their research findings were highly complimented by the doctoral committee.

Design School Partners with Creatio to Host Digital Art Workshop Series: Olivet School of Art and Design (OSAD) plans to collaborate with Christian artist fellowship Creatio to host a series of online workshops on digital art.

Theological Prolegomena Lays Foundational Study for Divinity Students: Olivet Theological College and Seminary's Theological Prolegomena course, lectured by Dr. Joseph Lee, kicked off in Olivet University San Francisco this week. Seminary students look forward to studying the course which would set them on the right track of theological studies in the years ahead.