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The Commencement Ceremony 2021 of Olivet University supplies the doctoral graduates of Zinzendorf School of Doctoral Studies (ZSDS) with the time of celebration. The faithful God granted exceeding fruits this time with around 50 doctoral graduates who attended the ceremony either onsite at the OU’s main campus or online worldwide. The commencement was the culmination of many years of work and the long-desired fulfillment of hope.

Doctor of Ministry graduate (Class of 2021) Jana Rebrova gave a speech on behalf of the student body of Olivet University. “We may feel that now that we finished our studies, let me take a break. Instead, let us stay determined to continue to study, challenge ourselves, let us not avoid tears and sacrifice, but in difficult times seek comfort from Jesus Christ and let us be those who always chose the difficult path, overcome and give glory to God,” Rebrova said.

The ceremony was more than a celebration of the achievement of doctoral graduates. It was an offering of thankfulness and praise to God. May God continue to bless our doctoral graduates to influence positively for the kingdom of God onward!

The Zinzendorf School of Doctoral Studies (ZSDS) successfully concluded the Ph.D. doctoral colloquium. The colloquium was held remotely in a hybrid format for five weeks with Ph.D. students and professors from all over the globe.

The purpose of the colloquium is to prepare students for their Ph.D. examinations and writing a dissertation in global theology. It provides a learning interaction between professors and students for students to develop their knowledge and expertise in the field of global theology through extensive readings, writing papers, and peer discussions. The colloquium also works with the student in preparing them to develop a prospectus for writing a Ph.D. dissertation.

At each meeting, each student presents their specific area of interest in front of fellow students. Through the opportunity, the student gains feedback from other participants so that he or she can develop the theme more in-depth.

“The colloquium was very important in receiving criticism for our papers so that we can clarify and polish the contents. I was also really touched by the number of important topics that students are tackling that will contribute to God’s Kingdom,” shared Lily Zeng, a second-year Ph.D. student.